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Research Project: Transdisciplinary Research that Improves the Productivity and Sustainability of Northern Great Plains Agroecosystems and the Well-Being of the Communities They Serve

Location: Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory

Title: Opportunities and outcomes of using manure and biosolid amendments on USA drylands

Author
item Spiegal, Sheri
item Toledo, David

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 11/29/2024
Publication Date: 12/7/2024
Citation: Spiegal, S.A., Toledo, D.N. 2024. Opportunities and outcomes of using manure and biosolid amendments on USA drylands. Meeting Abstract. 1.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Specialization of agricultural production has resulted in a separation of crop and animal production. This separation has resulted in areas where the accumulation of manure is concentrated. As a fertilizer substitute, manure competes with commercial fertilizers. There are several tradeoffs associated with the use of manure and commercial fertilizers. Taking advantage of the opportunities to expand manure nutrient recycling across the North American beef and dairy supply chains offers an alternative for sustainable management. This talk explores how manure management can recycle resources within agricultural production systems to enhance soil health in drylands of the USA.