Environmental quality : publication
Practical and efficient manure management on animal farms is important to ensure smooth operation, provide valuable nutrients to crop production, and minimize the negative impact on environment.
The pull-plug sedimentation basin is a passive solids removal system that can reduce the operational time and cost of overall dairy manure management. Learn the advantages, disadvantages, requirements and design considerations in this MU Extension guide.
Learn about the Missouri Master Naturalist program. Along with an overview of this statewide volunteer conservation program, this manual details certification, training and volunteer service requirements and offers operation and program marketing tips.
A manure management plan consists of balancing the use and/or reuse of organic material but, more importantly, nutrients — primarily nitrogen and phosphorous — and water. Water and nutrients are intertwined because water is the primary means by which nutrients are conveyed across and away from…
Donald L. Pfost, Charles D. Fulhage and John A. HoehneDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
This guide discusses steps you can take to reduce phosphorus loss from your farm.
If your home is like most, it is surrounded by lawns, gardens, shrubs and trees that require regular maintenance. This chapter examines the potential impact of yard and garden care on the environment and your health.
Assess how your yard and garden care practices impact your health and the environment. Use this worksheet to identify risks and plan improvements.