November 7, 2023
Mulling over manure additives
Nitrogen loss in manure is an age-old problem, but manure additives and processes can help preserve nitrogen. Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota, explained the use of nitrification inhibitors. “Manure includes two forms of nitrogen from urine and feces,” she said. “From urine, there’s urea, or uric acid. This is considered ‘fast’ nitrogen. Even though it’s in
