Written collaboratively by Azar Movaghatian, Sushant Mehand, John McMaile, Pavan Kulkami, Anthony Bly, Robert Thaler, Sara Bauder, John Maursetter and Peter Sexton.
Swine manure is more than a waste product. When managed correctly, it is a valuable nutrient source that can improve crop yields, build soil health, and reduce fertilizer costs. Across South Dakota and the Northern Great Plains, short application windows, variable soils, and weather uncertainty make manure management a challenge. This fact sheet summarizes research-based practices to help producers, consultants, and conservation professionals make practical decisions that protect both productivity and stewardship.
