{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"UMN Extension Nutrient Management Podcast","title":"\"A multivitamin for your soil\": Some of the benefits (& challenges) of manure use","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1516,"description":"The benefits and challenges of manure use in general is the topic on this 40th episode of the Advancing Nitrogen Smart podcast series. What is it about manure that makes it good for the soil - and what makes livestock bedding an important addition? What's in manure that's organic but isn't living? What makes the benefits of manure usage long-term in nature? How should people think about manure use related to water quality issues? What kinds of tech might farmers want to be on the lookout for which affect manure use efficiency? According to panelist Melissa Wilson, manure is like a multivitamin for the soil. Find out why she thinks so on today show.\nGuests:Brad Carlson, Extension educator (Mankato)Melissa Wilson, Extension manure nutrient management specialist (St. Paul)Additional Resources:Manure managementHow to put together a manure management planNitrogen availability of different manure types: What we know, and what we are researchingManure use benefits and barriers: Insights from a survey of farmers and advisorsTips for fall manure application and how to avoid nutrient loss---\nFor the latest nutrient management information, subscribe to the Nutrient Management Podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the Minnesota Crop News daily or weekly email newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like UMN Extension Nutrient Management on Facebook, follow us on X (formerly twitter), and visit our website.\nIf you have questions or comments, please email us at nutmgmt@umn.edu.\nAdvancing Nitrogen Smart is proud to be supported by the farm families of Minnesota and their corn check-off investment through Minnesota Corn.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9RHoLXi-69tGGVWyZ5gXtgYS6sx_OxOF5Acs15aQrnw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNjc4/ZjhlNWE3ZTM1ODg4/ODAyYzJmOTVhMzM4/ZDdkYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}