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  1. Manure - Wikipedia

    Most manure consists of animal feces; other sources include compost and green manure. Manures contribute to the fertility of soil by adding organic matter and nutrients, such as nitrogen, that are …

  2. Animal Feeding Operations - Uses of Manure | US EPA

    Feb 18, 2025 · Throughout history, people who raise livestock and poultry have used manure as a fertilizer, soil amendment, energy source, even construction material. Manure contains many useful, …

  3. Manure | Organic, Composting, Gardening | Britannica

    Manure, organic material that is used to fertilize land, usually consisting of the feces and urine of domestic livestock, with or without accompanying litter such as straw, hay, or bedding.

  4. Crop & Livestock Practices - Manure Management - USDA ERS

    Jul 14, 2025 · Manure management—how manure is captured, stored, treated, and used—has important implications for farm productivity and the environment. When applied according to the agronomic …

  5. Manure as a Nutrient Resource - UMass Amherst

    Manure is rich in nutrients, including trace elements necessary for crop growth. Approximately 70-80% of nitrogen (N), 60-85% of phosphorus (P), and 80-90% of potassium (K) found in feeds is excreted …

  6. What Type of Manure is Best for the Garden? - Epic Gardening

    May 24, 2025 · Manure is often called gardening gold for good reason. But with so many types available, which one should you choose? Gardening expert Madison Moulton explores the benefits and …

  7. What Is Manure Made Of? Its Physical and Chemical Makeup

    3 days ago · Manure is a complex organic material used as a fertilizer and soil amendment in agriculture. It is a byproduct of animal digestion, composed of feces and urine, often mixed with …

  8. What Is Manure? Why Is It Such an Environmentally Valuable Material?

    Jan 26, 2022 · Manure is an organic fertilizer made from the dung of domestic livestock including horses, cows, and poultry. It may also contain urine and bedding material like straw or sawdust. Manure is an...

  9. Manure - Agriculture Dictionary

    Nov 3, 2025 · Manure is organic waste material derived from the excrement of animals, such as cattle, poultry, swine, or sheep, along with bedding materials, feed residues, and other organic byproducts …

  10. How to safely use manure in your garden | CAES Field Report

    Jun 16, 2025 · Manure from livestock like poultry, cattle, horses and goats can be safely used in home gardens when handled properly. Avoid pig and pet waste, which can carry harmful parasites and …