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Baled Litter Information and Statistics Advances in Baled Litter Powerpoint Presentation

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Baled Litter Information and Statistics Advances in Baled Litter Powerpoint Presentation

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    1. Baled Litter ?Information and Statistics ?Advances in Baled Litter Powerpoint Presentation

    2. Poultry Litter Manure and bedding materials Sawdust, wood shavings, rice hulls, other Excellent low-cost fertilizer Returns soil nutrients and organic matter Builds soil fertility and quality Slowly releases nutrients Liming effect

    3. Organic Matter Increases infiltration of water Increases water-holding capacity Enhances retention of nutrients Reduces wind and water erosion Promotes growth of beneficial organisms

    4. Types of Poultry Litter Turkey: Low moisture – high nutrient Broiler: Low moisture – high nutrient Breeder: High moisture – med/low nutrient Layer: High moisture – med/low nutrient Pullet: Low moisture – high nutrient

    5. Litter Nitrogen Inorganic N- Similar to commercial fertilizer N Readily available for plant uptake Ammonium and nitrate Accounts for 10-15% of litter N Organic N- Bound in organic matter Slow release N (more evenly over growing season Bacteria must convert it to inorganic form (mineralization) Accounts for 85-90% of litter N

    6. Litter Phosphorus and Potassium Availability similar to commercial fertilizer P & K in inorganic form ~ 90% available for long-term plant uptake

    7. Application Rate Based on nutrient requirement of crop Excess P may cause water contamination Requires soil and litter tests and yield goal estimate Supplement with commercial fertilizer if needed

    8. Benefits of Applying Litter Continual litter application has been shown to increase yields and protein content over commercial fertilizer May result from slow release of N (residual N), improved soil quality, and increased soil pH Source of N, P, K and other nutrients such as Ca, Mg, and S Low cost – depending on distance

    9. Value

    10. Calculating Nutrient Value This is an example of our Nutrient Value Calculator. For accurate values, please enter the current prices into our interactive Nutrient Value Calculator, found online at www.baledlitter.com.

    11. Calculating lb of nutrient/ton Urea: 46-0-0 = 46% N 46% of 1 ton = 920 lb of N/ton DAP: 18-46-0 = 18% N & 46% P205 18% of 1 ton = 360 lbs of N/ton 46% of 1 ton = 920 lbs of P2O5/ton Potash: 0-0-60-60%K20 60% of 1 ton = 1,200 lbs of K20/ton

    12. Calculating cost/lb of nutrient ____Cost/ton_____ lbs nutrient/ton Nitrogen (urea): $310/ton / 920 lbs/ton = $0.37 / lb of N Phosphate (DAP): 360 lbs/N x $0.37/lb = $133 worth of N $425 total cost - $133 N value = $292 P205 cost $292/ton / 920 lbs/ton = $0.32 / lb of P2O5 Potassium (potash) $804 /ton / 1,200 lbs/ton = $0.67 / lb of K2O

    13. Calculating litter value Assuming avg nutrient composition of litter (62 – 64 – 53) N – P – K lbs per ton: N = 72 x $0.37/lb x 70% = $18 P = 60 x $0.32/lb = $19 K = 62 x $0.67/lb = $42 Liming Value = $3 Total =$82/ton (approx) Nutrient has value only if it is deficient in soil. (This is an example of our Nutrient Value Calculator. For accurate values, please enter the current prices into our interactive Nutrient Value Calculator, found online at www.baledlitter.com.)

    14. Litter Value Based on: Nutrient content of litter Crop or forage requirements Current commercial fertilizer prices

    15. Summary Many benefits exist when applying litter Good source of N, P, K and organic matter Low cost Approximate value $82/ton Regulations for applying litter Buyer incentives Demand greater than supply Currently, no valid valuation statistics for organic matter – coming soon Consider “hassle factor”

    16. Advantages of Baled Litter Storage Transportation Environmental Marketability

    17. Storage Advantages On-site storage Gas emission from decomposition eliminated Retains nutrient value Minimizes disease and nuisance vectors

    18. Transportation Advantages Flatbed trailers up to 35% increased payload compared to walking floors Backhaul Quick to unload Lower maintenance

    19. Environmental Advantages Greatly reduces potential for groundwater contamination Minimal leachate No odor problems

    20. Marketability Advantages Baled Litter provides more consistent particle size than raw litter Available “on-demand” Provides additional organic materials and micro-nutrients Cost competitive

    21. Crop Nutrient Requirements for Eastern Arkansas (lb/acre)

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