Making the most of manure
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September 5, 2023

Making the most of manure

Fertilizer prices are still high, and in some cases, increasing. During this pinch, cattle producers can make the most of manure to maintain fertility. “We had a drastic increase for all fertilizers throughout 2021 and into 2022,” said Dr. Amanda Grev, University of Maryland Extension specialist, Forages and Pasture Management. “They’ve started to level out a

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