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Articles > Manure Management and Phosphorus Dynamics

The best times to spread manure and why

Written by LAURA PALETTA
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This short video shares the best times to spread manure throughout the year, why it’s important to consider various field and weather conditions and offers best management practices to install to reduce soil and nutrient losses.

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