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  1. Manure - Wikipedia

    Most manure consists of animal feces; other sources include compost and green manure. Manures contribute to the fertility of soil by adding organic matter and nutrients, such as …

  2. Animal Feeding Operations - Uses of Manure | US EPA

    Feb 18, 2025 · Throughout history, people who raise livestock and poultry have used manure as a fertilizer, soil amendment, energy source, even construction material. Manure contains many …

  3. Crop & Livestock Practices - Manure Management - USDA ERS

    Jul 14, 2025 · Manure management—how manure is captured, stored, treated, and used—has important implications for farm productivity and the environment. When applied according to …

  4. Manure Characteristics - Extension at the University of Minnesota

    Animal manures are a valuable source of nutrients for crop growth. Each manure has unique characteristics based on the farm operation. Regular laboratory manure analysis is an …

  5. Manure | Organic, Composting, Gardening | Britannica

    Manure, organic material that is used to fertilize land, usually consisting of the feces and urine of domestic livestock, with or without accompanying litter such as straw, hay, or bedding.

  6. Manure as a Nutrient Resource - UMass Amherst

    Manure is rich in nutrients, including trace elements necessary for crop growth. Approximately 70-80% of nitrogen (N), 60-85% of phosphorus (P), and 80-90% of potassium (K) found in feeds …

  7. Using Manure in the Home Garden – Wisconsin Horticulture

    Animal manure is a valuable soil amendment for home gardens. It not only supplies primary nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium) and micronutrients for plant growth, but also is …

  8. Yes, that is the scent of manure in the Twin Cities - MPR News

    Oct 11, 2024 · You aren’t imagining things if you’re in the Twin Cities and catch a whiff of what smells like manure. That scent is coming from farms in the southern parts of the state.

  9. How to safely use manure in your garden | CAES Field Report

    Jun 16, 2025 · Manure from livestock like poultry, cattle, horses and goats can be safely used in home gardens when handled properly. Avoid pig and pet waste, which can carry harmful …

  10. Manure - Agriculture Dictionary

    Nov 3, 2025 · Manure is organic waste material derived from the excrement of animals, such as cattle, poultry, swine, or sheep, along with bedding materials, feed residues, and other organic …