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How does your manure handling compare?

The key to handling manure properly is to treat it as a part of the nutrient economy and not a disposal problem.

March 26, 2026

Manure isn’t just a byproduct – it’s a balance sheet item. On some dairies, it’s a cash-flow generator. On others, it’s a liability that costs more to move than it’s worth. The difference isn’t in the cows – it’s how you manage the nutrients, equipment and economics between the barn and the field.

Essential safety tips for handling manure

Keep the risk of manure handling-related accidents low with these safety considerations.

August 27, 2025

Katie Kelderman

A major factor in operational safety in manure application is knowing what could go wrong and how to mitigate those risks. Various causes can lead to minor incidents or, at worst, a disabling injury or death. There are a few things you can do before and during a job to keep the risk of accidents low.

Manure management and planning for the year ahead

When looking at manure management in the new year, dairy producers should weigh the benefits of hiring a professional to do the work.

December 26, 2024

Katie Kelderman

Producers can limit their risk exposure to costly mistakes in manure application by finding a custom application company that has the experience and knowledge to responsibly complete the job. A professional in the industry would have the proper equipment for your dairy operation, the range of knowledge needed for success and the capacity to get the job done in a timely fashion.

Patterson Farms: Managing manure for efficiency and productivity

March 12, 2024

Kirsten Workman

Jon and Julie Patterson are the sixth generation to own and operate Patterson Farms Inc. Their dairy farm is in the heart of the Finger Lakes in Cayuga County, New York where they milk 1,800 cows and crop over 3,000 acres.

Manure application strategies for efficiency and environmental benefit

November 25, 2023

Kirsten Workman

Dairy producers have a valuable resource in the form of manure to provide home-grown nutrients for sustainable crop production and organic matter back to their soil. However, managing that manure responsibly comes at the cost of cash, labor, and environmental challenges

Keep your farm from being the lead story on the 6 o’clock news

Consider ways in which a fire department responds to a barn fire and develop a manure spill response plan for when accidents happen to best avoid unwanted press.

February 27, 2023

Kevin Erb

Accidental manure spills happen. The difference between being the lead story on the 6 o’clock news or it being a minor incident can depend on what you or your employees do in the first critical minutes.

Nutrient separation or improved hauling logistics: Which options fit your operation?

March 30, 2018

Daniel Andersen

The nutrient density of manure is one of the most important factors influencing transportation costs. As the largest part of the manure slurry is water, it is natural to consider separation and partitioning strategies that divide the slurry into different fractions.