The Manure Tracker app allows you to count and record manure applications on a field by field basis. It uses the GPS already in your phone. It was developed through UW Dairy Innovation Hub funds. Division of Extension Specialist Chris Clark of Northeast Wisconsin has the details. She says this free smartphone app can help custom operators, farmers, and nutrient management plan writers. Each manure application is counted on your smartphone and details can be sent as a .csv file to an email address for further record management and safekeeping.

The Manure Tracker app allows you to count and record manure applications on a field by field basis. It uses the GPS already in your phone. It was developed through UW Dairy Innovation Hub funds. Division of Extension Specialist Chris Clark of Northeast Wisconsin has the details. She says this free smartphone app can help custom operators, farmers, and nutrient management plan writers. Each manure application is counted on your smartphone and details can be sent as a .csv file to an email address for further record management and safekeeping.

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Manure Tracker App Making Life Easier

As you’re planning your budget for next year, here’s something to think about: a tool that could save time, cut down on waste, and help improve your crop yields. It’s a fresh approach to a challenge every farmer deals with, offering benefits for both your fields and your finances. Kurt Grimm, CEO of NutraDrip Irrigation Systems, is sharing how their system transforms manure into a liquid form that works safely and efficiently with drip irrigation.

“This technology removes particles down to 25 microns, creating a liquid without solids that could clog irrigation systems,” Grimm says. Traditional separation methods like slope screens or screw presses leave behind smaller particles that can cause issues during irrigation. By filtering out these small solids, farmers can use manure for fertigation with fewer obstacles.

The filtered liquid retains most of the nitrogen and potassium while reducing phosphorus levels, depending on farm-specific factors like feed rations. Grimm notes that this solution allows farmers to apply nutrients during the growing season when plants need them most. “It’s about feeding the crop when it’s hungry,” he says.

As you&rsquo;re planning your budget for next year, here&rsquo;s something to think about: a tool that could save time, cut down on waste, and help improve your crop yields. It&rsquo;s a fresh approach to a challenge every farmer deals with, offering benefits for both your fields and your finances. Kurt Grimm, CEO of NutraDrip Irrigation Systems, is sharing how their system transforms manure into a liquid form that works safely and efficiently with drip irrigation.
&ldquo;This technology removes particles down to 25 microns, creating a liquid without solids that could clog irrigation systems,&rdquo; Grimm says. Traditional separation methods like slope screens or screw presses leave behind smaller particles that can cause issues during irrigation. By filtering out these small solids, farmers can use manure for fertigation with fewer obstacles.
The filtered liquid retains most of the nitrogen and potassium while reducing phosphorus levels, depending on farm-specific factors like feed rations. Grimm notes that this solution allows farmers to apply nutrients during the growing season when plants need them most. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s about feeding the crop when it&rsquo;s hungry,&rdquo; he says.

Smarter Manure Application for Better Crops

For many years the Midwest Food Products Association has been working hard to make sure consumers get the nutritious produce they need. But this has not come without challenges. Jason Culotta, the President of the Midwest Food Products Association speaks on some of the key problems they are facing, including high costs of cans, false information on "processing", decreased demand, and new regulations. As an industry they are working to combat these issues to ensure nutritious, cost-effective products for all, whether it be sweet corn, potatoes, peas, and so much more.

For many years the Midwest Food Products Association has been working hard to make sure consumers get the nutritious produce they need. But this has not come without challenges. Jason Culotta, the President of the Midwest Food Products Association speaks on some of the key problems they are facing, including high costs of cans, false information on "processing", decreased demand, and new regulations. As an industry they are working to combat these issues to ensure nutritious, cost-effective products for all, whether it be sweet corn, potatoes, peas, and so much more.

Challenges Facing Your Favorite Produce

The holiday season brings family, friends, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate—and what better way to add a little extra cheer than with cheese? Whether it’s the centerpiece of a festive spread or the perfect gift for loved ones, cheese has a way of making the holidays even more special. Angie Edge, Dairy Company Communications manager for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is joining us for this month's check-in with Dairy Checkoff to share how Wisconsin cheese brings people together and makes every celebration a little more special.

The holiday season brings family, friends, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate&mdash;and what better way to add a little extra cheer than with cheese? Whether it&rsquo;s the centerpiece of a festive spread or the perfect gift for loved ones, cheese has a way of making the holidays even more special. Angie Edge, Dairy Company Communications manager for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is joining us for this month's check-in with Dairy Checkoff to share how Wisconsin cheese brings people together and makes every celebration a little more special.

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