Frequently Asked Questions Pertaining to Nutrient Management and Livestock Production

Frequently asked questions pertaining to nutrient management and livestock production.

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 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?

Why is controlling nitrogen important?

Can inorganic P be converted to a readily available form?

Do all Pennsylvania soils contain excess phosphorus?

How does P behave in the soil?

How does phosphorus get lost from the field?