Manure Injection
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Managing Manure
This practice uses special equipment to incorporate manure into the soil instead of spreading it on the surface.
Description
Liquid manure – an organic fertilizer source – is injected below the soil surface to help prevent nitrogen and phosphorus runoff, reduce odors, and preserve beneficial surface residue.
Benefits
- Reduces nitrogen volatilization, making more nitrogen available to crops.
- Reduces odors and complaints from neighbors.
- Minimizes soil disturbance and helps prevent soil erosion and nutrient losses.
- Works well with no-till and strip-till systems.
- Increases organic matter.
Planning
- Will manure be injected by a custom applicator?
- Will equipment be leased or purchased? For example, you will need to decide on a drab line vs. a manure tank hauling system and shank vs. disc injector.
- Injector manure requires more time, fuel and labor than surface application.
- State cost-share funds are available on a per acre basis.
Tech Notes
- Contact our office for free guidance.
- Injection must be performed based on recommendations outlined in the farm’s current nutrient management plan.