Volume
54
Issue
1
DOI
10.34068/joe.54.01.14
Abstract
This article discusses a study that explored choice of fields for manure application by livestock feed growers in three northern Colorado counties. Using results from a mail survey, matched pairs of manured and nonmanured fields were analyzed. Among the field characteristics considered, distance from a manure source, expected yield, cost savings through nutrient substitution, and field size were the most significant factors affecting farmers' manure-application choices. Understanding such factors may provide Extension agents with discussion points for influencing farmers to protect water quality and air quality while making their work lives easier and improving their crop yields.
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Recommended Citation
Stroheim, E. (2016). A Farmer's Choice: Which Field to Put That Manure On?. The Journal of Extension, 54(1), Article 14. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.54.01.14
