Resources sited in the Manure GAAMPs:

• Utilization of Animal Manure for Crop Production
  • Part I:  Management of Manure Nutrients and Water Quality MM-1
  • Part II: Manure application to cropland
  • Part III: Worksheet to Calculate Manure Application Rates
• Analysis and Utilization of Manure for Crop Production
• Manure Spreader Calibration and Spreader Capabilities
• Worksheet to Calculate Manure Application Rates

Acceptable Practices for Managing Livestock Along Lakes, Streams and Wetlands (download)

Manure Management: Sediment and Contaminent Runoff (Part 1) (download)

Manure Management: Tile Drained Land (Part 2) (download)

Part 3: Spreading on Frozen and Snow-covered Ground (download)

Nutrient Recommendations for Field Crops in Michigan (download)

Stay in compliance to protect farm
By Natalie Rector
Some people ask, "Aren't there are laws for folks spreading manure?" Others claim, "There are too many laws" regarding manure management. So what are the laws in Michigan? It is not possible to completely address this in a short article, but here is a simplified overview. Read entire article from Michigan Farmer.