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Manure and Nutrient management

Manure and Nutrient management . Source: RRW Manure management handout provided by Rush River Watershed Project. Where is the Rush River Watershed and why is it important?. Rush River Watershed ( RRW ) is a rural watershed in South Central MN. What is Fecal Coliform Bacteria?.

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Manure and Nutrient management

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  1. Manure and Nutrient management Source: RRW Manure management handout provided by Rush River Watershed Project

  2. Where is the Rush River Watershed and why is it important? Rush River Watershed (RRW) is a rural watershed in South Central MN.

  3. What is Fecal Coliform Bacteria? www.startribune.com ; Josephine Marcotty Group of bacteria found in the intestines of warm blooded animals. It passes through fecal excrement of livestock and wildlife

  4. How does manure impact water quality? Land in Farms 2007 Escherichia Coli Bacteria contamination is a significant water quality concern in the Rush River Watershed

  5. Challenges for Livestock Producers Brainstorming activity

  6. Manure and Nutrient Management Manure can be a valuable nutrient when managed correctly, if it is not handled correctly it can quickly become a pollutant in our waters

  7. Sensitive land features to look out for • Drainage ditches: these typically run on the edge of farm fields or through them to allow adequate drainage from storms or snow

  8. Other Beneficial Information • http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/livestocksystems/components/8544.pdf • http://wrc.umn.edu/research/competitivegrants/archives/reports/2001hansen.pdf • http://www.mn.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/ecs/nutrient/assessment/SensitiveFeatures/ManureSensitiveAreas.pdf • http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/Ag_Runoff_Fact_Sheet.pdf • http://www.mn.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/ecs/nutrient/manure/manure.htm • http://mrbdc.mnsu.edu/major/lowminn/subshed/hi/index.html

  9. County Feedlot Contact Info SIBLEY COUNTY JEFF MAJESKU, CFO GREG DEVRIES, ASSISTANT CFO 507-234-4091 NICOLLET COUNTY DEANNA BIEHN, CFO MANDY LANDKAMER, ASSISTANT CFO 507-934-0250

  10. “Ask-an-Expert about the Minnesota River” profiles scientists and citizens answering questions about the health of the Minnesota River. Produced by the Water Resources Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato To learn more, visit the Minnesota River Basin Data: mrbdc.mnsu.edu/learn

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