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Beef Manure Management Guidesheets
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Beef, poultry, dairy and swine productions in Missouri are major contributors to the economy. There were 2.17 million beef cows on hand in Missouri on January 1, 1996. The total 1995 calf crop was estimated at 2.15 million head. Eight of the top ten beef producing counties are in the western Ozarks area, but substantial numbers of beef cattle are found in most counties of the state. Other livestock enterprises tend to be concentrated geographically in large confinement units. Consequently, large concentrations of animal and poultry waste must be managed through environmentally sound utilization practices to protect the waters of the state. Since beef cows are on pasture during most of the year, nonpoint source runoff is the major environmental consideration.
Dr. Donald Pfost will develop a series of manuscripts on beef manure management. The Extension and Agricultural Information Department of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources will edit and publish the manuscripts, using the standard format for water quality guidesheets.
University Extension staff will submit copies of the draft manuscripts to MDNR-WPCP, MDNR's Technical Assistance Program (TAP) and the NRCS for review and comment. TAP will review manuscripts for educational criteria. NRCS technical staff will review and comment on soil properties, geological properties, waste-management engineering design criteria and nutrient management. WPCP technical staff will review manuscripts for consistencies with MDNR's recommended best management practices (BMPs) and animal waste management regulatory requirements. WPCP Planning staff will monitor subgrant agreement criteria.
Thirty-five hundred or more copies of each guidesheet will be printed and distributed. MDNR will receive 1,000 copies and NRCS 500 copies for distribution. University Extension will distribute copies through county extension centers and the publications center. The first printing will be distributed free of charge. Subsequent printings will follow standard publication and cost recovery procedures.
John Hoehne and Charles Fulhage will participate in Extension and cattle association-sponsored seminars, meetings and tours to educate producers, industry and agency personnel on environmentally friendly beef waste management.
OBJECTIVES
The primary objective is to publish a series of beef manure management guidesheets and provide for distribution through the University Extension network, MDNR, Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) and beef industry outlets.
Another objective is to incorporate the beef manure management series into on-going extension education programs targeting the beef industry statewide. A key component of this effort will be participation in seminars and meetings conducted by the Beef Focus Team of the Commercial Agriculture Extension Program and by Missouri Beef Cattle Associations.
PRODUCTS
1. Beef Manure Management Guidesheets published and distributed.
2. Completion of the animal waste Water Quality Guide Series initiated by MDNR and University Extension, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
3. Participation in educational events related to recommended waste management practices for beef production.
Beef Manure Guide Topics, as prioritized by MDNR technical staff (this list may be revised by mutual agreement of the Department and University):
1. Regulations Affecting Beef Producers in Missouri
2. Beef Manure Management Systems in Missouri
3. Selecting a Beef Operation (Feedlot) Site
4. Managed Grazing Systems and Fencing for Distribution of Beef Manure
5. Pumps and Watering Systems for Managed Beef Grazing
6. Water Quality for Livestock Drinking
7. Sizing Soil and Plant Filters for Beef Manure
8. Land Application and Crop Utilization of Beef Manure
9. Manure Management with Dirt Lots
10. Picket Dam Storage for Beef Manure
11. Settling Basins and Terraces for Beef Manure
12. Lagoons for Storage and Treatment of Beef Manure
13. Earthen Pits for Liquid Beef Manure
14. Storage Tanks for Liquid Beef Manure
15. Manure Management in Beef Confinement Barns*
16. Vegetative Filters for Beef Manure
17. Economic Considerations for Beef Manure
* Mentioned in Item # 15: Flushing Systems for Beef Feeding Operations, Mechanical Solid/Liquid Separation for Beef Waste, and Roof Gutters for Beef Barns.
Project Period: January 1, 1998--April 30, 1999
PROJECT SPONSOR
Curators of the University of Missouri
COOPERATING AGENCIES
University Extension , MDNR, Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS), beef industry outlets,
Beef Focus Team of the Commercial Agriculture Extension Program and Missouri Beef Cattle Associations
CONTACT
University of Missouri-Columbia
Office of Sponsored Programs
310 Jesse Hall
Columbia, Mo. 65211
Bob Broz 573-882-0085
brozr@.missouri.edu
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