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Why is controlling nitrogen important?
Can inorganic P be converted to a readily available form?
Can soil tests be used to determine a field’s risk for phosphorus loss?
Do all Pennsylvania soils contain excess phosphorus?
How does P behave in the soil?
How does phosphorus get lost from the field?
How should soil tests be interpreted for environmental purposes?
Is there much variability that occurs depending on soil types etc.?
Once P has built up in the soil, how long does it take for P to decline?
What are the challenges of using the soil test for crop production vs. nutrient management?
What are the forms of phosphorus in the soil?
What can a producer do to manage manure on the farm?
What can a producer do to manage phosphorus loss via runoff or erosion?
What happens to phosphorus in the soil?
What is immobilization?
What is mineralization?
What is organic P?
What is the connection between excess phosphorus and water quality?
Why is controlling phosphorus important?
How will phosphorus be targeted and enforced by state agencies?
What strategic initiatives are being developed to help the agricultural industry?
Are nitrates in water harmful to ruminants? And if so, how?
Are there any after affects from nitrate poisoning?
Besides N and P affecting water quality, what other problems can manure-contaminated water cause?
Can water containing blue-green algae poison livestock?
What is Bovine Viral Diarrhea or BVD?
What is clostridial disease?
What is coccidiosis?
What is Cryptosporidiosis?
What is Giardiasis?
What is Johne's disease?
What is Leptospirosis?
What is Salmonellosis?
What symptoms do ruminants exhibit from nitrate toxicity?
Is composting suited for livestock agriculture?
Is there anything that can be added to manure to control N and P?
What about separating the solids and liquids?
What about transporting manure off the farm?
What are some common conversion or equivalent factors for manure?
What are the cons to composting manure?
What are the pros to composting manure?
What is aerated static-pile composting?
What is composting?
What is in-vessel composting?
What is passively aerated-pile composting?
What is windrow composting?
What are manure storage options?
What are some cost savings associated with manure storage?
What are some points to know about semisolid manure storage?
What are some points to know about solid manure storage?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of covered manure storage?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of hauling manure daily?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of uncovered manure storage?
What is the bedding material density of various bedding materials?
What is the water absorbing capacity of various bedding materials (bedding at 10% moisture) ?
Are nitrates more of a problem in shallow or deep wells?
Besides N and P affecting water quality, what other problems can manure contaminated water cause?
Can algae be controlled in ponds or water sources?
How do algae become a problem in water?
What is inorganic P?
What contributes to the largest source of phosphorus on the farm?
What are clostridial diseases?
What is the manure production from all animals in a typical dairy herd with 80 milking cows plus nonmilking?
What is the dairy animal's requirement for phosphorus?
Is feeding phosphorus-containing supplements free choice warranted?
Can NRC levels of phosphorus be fed and still maintain good reproductive performance in lactating dairy cattle?
Do virgin heifers have a higher phosphorus requirement to maintain reproduction and growth?
Are nitrates in water harmful to horses?
How do nitrates get into the water supply?
What diseases does a horse owner need to be concerned about regarding fecal matter?
How is horse manure handled in confined or stabled situations?
How is horse manure handled in pasture systems?
How much manure does a horse produce?
How should a horse owner prevent water contamination of N and P?
What advantages are there for the horse owner to compost?
What can a horse owner do to nutritionally minimize excess nitrogen and phosphorus?
What can a horse owner do to prevent runoff water from various areas on the farm?
Are nitrates in water harmful to swine and poultry?
Where can I get nutritional information?
Are there any disadvantages to decreasing nitrogen excretion?
What is the key for a successful nutrient management program for large-scale pork producers?
Are there problems using phytase in swine diets?
How can balancing for amino acids help improve the nitrogen situation?
What are phytase-supplemented diets?
What are some strategies and potential solutions a producer can follow?
What information does a producer need to formulate diets more precisely?
What specifics should producers know regarding phosphorus-reduced diets?
Why are controlling minerals important?
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