Manure Management Archives - American Dairymen

Manure Management for Modern Dairy Farms

Manure Management for Modern Dairy Farms By Jessica Graham Manure is something every dairy farm deals with every single day. A lactating dairy cow produces roughly 18 gallons of manure per day, and that volume adds up quickly. How producers handle, store, treat, and apply manure directly affects soil fertility, environmental stewardship, herd safety, and farm profitability. Today’s manure […]

Manure Expo Tours Open in Nebraska

Manure Expo Tours Open in Nebraska WAYNE, Nebraska — Registration is now open for the 2026 North American Manure Expo, taking place July 28–30 in Wayne, NE. The event begins July 28 with a full day of off-site tours. Attendees get to choose one of five multi-stop tours, each highlighting the innovation, research and practical […]

Expert Insights on Manure Management

Expert Insights on Manure Management Each day, livestock produce thousands of pounds of manure. In fact, the estimate for a single dairy cow produces approximately 120 pounds or 14 gallons of wet manure per day. Properly managing that manure production and recognizing that manure is far more of an asset than a liability, is important […]