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1994; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 95-141-S; Report of progress (Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station); 716; Manure; Storage; Structures; Concrete
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Manure Storage Structures For Small Dairies (1994), Joseph P. Harner, James P. Murphy
Manure Storage Structures For Small Dairies (1994), Joseph P. Harner, James P. Murphy
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Kansas environmental regulations require dairy producers with more than 300 animal units (215 mature cows at 1,400 lb, or equivalent weight) to be able to store the manure scraped from freestalls, lots, alleys, and holding pens for 120 days. Many dairies are smaller than the size requiring mandatory registration. However, some are considered a potential environmental problem because of their location near streams or waterways and/or their management and application of manure and may require registration. The intent of the regulations is that manure be stored from December to March to avoid applying it onto frozen ground. Most dairies consider …