Winter land application limits begin soon 12/12/2023 12:21:00 PM View Count 3996 DES MOINES -- Dry conditions and warm weather provided an early harvest and manure application season. However, here are a few reminders if winter application is still necessary.
Winter land application limits start soon 12/6/2022 10:28:00 PM View Count 5805 Dry conditions and warm weather provided an early harvest and manure application season. But here are a few reminders, if winter application is still necessary.
Delay application to Save Nutrients and $$$ 11/4/2022 4:26:00 PM View Count 3664 A dry fall and early harvest takes some of the pressure off emptying manure storage structures before winter. It’s tempting to go, go, go.
Certify before you Land Apply 11/4/2022 4:23:00 PM View Count 3046 Now’s the time. Please check to see if your applicator certification is up-to-date. If you haven’t taken your annual training for manure applicator certification, get it done before you start land applying.
Certify before you Land Apply 10/11/2021 2:05:00 PM View Count 1564 Now’s the time. Please check to see if your applicator certification is up-to-date. If you haven’t taken your annual training for manure applicator certification, get it done before you start land applying.
Avoid Spills and Fish Kills - 9 Tips for Successful Land Application 10/4/2021 10:02:00 AM View Count 1875 “We’re in the midst of a long-term dry spell, that started more than two years ago,” says Tim Hall, DNR’s hydrology resources coordinator. “It will take us a long time to get out of this.”
Winter land application reminders and limitations 1/27/2021 4:06:00 PM View Count 1907 The drought and warm fall weather helped many producers get crops out early—allowing manure application earlier than during the last couple of years. Here are a few reminders, if winter application is still necessary.
Spring manure application reminders 3/5/2020 8:57:00 AM View Count 2562 A few warm days and we start feeling that spring is on its way. However, confinement site producers face another month with limits on land application to snow-covered or frozen ground. Switching to surface application increases the risks of runoff, and reduces available crop nitrogen.
Two important deadlines for confinement sites to remember 12/23/2019 12:11:00 PM View Count 1929 Two important deadlines for confinement sites to remember in regards to limitations on land applying liquid manure from confinement sites.
Facing Spring Manure Application Challenges 3/14/2019 8:33:00 AM View Count 2717 Warm weather and rain are causing rapid snowmelt this week. The result? Saturated fields, ponding, and streams running high.
Land application restricted starting Dec. 21 12/8/2017 1:52:00 PM View Count 4187 Restrictions on applying manure to snow-covered ground starts Dec. 21. Runoff – into our waters – is more likely to occur during winter manure application.
Howard County fish kill tracked to land application 10/4/2016 1:46:00 PM View Count 4397 RICEVILLE – DNR staff investigated the report of a fish kill on a tributary of the Wapsipinicon River on Sept. 28 about 2.5 miles south of Riceville in Howard County.