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It pays to haul manure to nutrient-depleted fields

Andrea Johnson
Mar 14, 2023
Mar 14, 2023

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Information from Melissa Wilson, Ph.D., University of Minnesota manure specialist.

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Inorganic fertilizer prices are high, so 2023 might be a good year to consider using manure for some fertility needs.

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