Gary W. Hergert, Emeritus Soil Nutrient Management Specialist

Gary W. Hergert, Emeritus Soil Nutrient Management Specialist

Composted cattle manure is NOT detrimental to sugar beet production

beet harvester used in the research at the UNL Panhandle Research and Extension Center
In sugar beet production, most farmers do not have an option of manure as an alternative N source since N availability from manure can occur too late in the season and affect sugar quality. Composted cattle manure as different as it is from fresh manure might be a viable alternative N source for sugar beet production.

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