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Excess manure handling on livestock farms #875504

Asked July 01, 2024, 1:38 PM EDT

Hi, how do livestock farmers in Michigan (and broadly the US) handle excess manure produced on farms, if they don't have enough cropland to apply it to? How far will they typically have to haul it to other cropland, or are other methods usually employed? Thanks & kind regards, Alex

Wayne County Michigan

Expert Response

Thank you for contacting MSU Extension. I'm not sure I can speak to the rest of the United States however, in Michigan, we utilize manure on cropland or send it to a digester. The cropland could be owned or rented by the farm or another farm. Some manure is sold. Liquid manures travel short distances usually no more than 60 miles. Dry manures like poultry litters can travel much farther. You may be interested in this website https://lpelc.org/manure-nutrient-management/

Best,

Sarah Fronczak

Michigan State University Extension Replied July 01, 2024, 2:55 PM EDT
Hi, thank you so much for the reply.
What are the typical costs of collecting and hauling the manure per mile? 

Thanks & kind regards, 
Alex.

On Tue, 2 July 2024, 4:55 am Ask Extension, <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied July 02, 2024, 6:31 AM EDT
Hi, Alex -- Here are some articles written by our experts that you may have helpful:


Time is money when hauling manure - MSU Extension



Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program - Animal Agriculture (msu.edu)



Manure Transport Rates and Land Application Costs Tank Spreader - MSU Extension

If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to Tim Harrigan:
Timothy Harrigan (msu.edu)

Best wishes,


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