ManureTech DST
The dairy and swine decision-support tools developed by the MaNuRe Project are based upon inputs related to:
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- herd characteristics,
- manure production,
- crop selection,
- crop fertility needs,
- equipment,
- labor and land constraints,
- capital and operating expenses, and
- management priorities.
The tools provide the user with rankings of potential manure management system scenarios, based upon management’s prioritization of various economic, environmental, and functional/logistical criteria. There are two versions available, swine (now available) and dairy (coming soon).
Swine
Dairy
Functionality and Logistics Survey: Results from this survey will provide insights to the DST developers by providing them with information from boots-on-the-ground professionals. The information we are looking for is related to the adoption rate, operational reliability, and operational resilience of different technologies that may be used on dairy and swine farms. Participants will provide regional information to avoid skewing results.
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Newtrient
Newtrient helps dairy farmers, technology providers, and other stakeholders to assess manure management opportunities and challenges to make informed decisions. Their mission is to “reduce the environmental footprint of dairy and make it economically viable to do so.” They have three priorities: 1) manure-based products, 2) ecosystem service markets, and 3) innovative technologies and effective practices.
Newtrient was founded by 12 leading milk cooperatives representing almost 20,000 dairy farmers that produce approximately half of the nation’s milk supply. To learn more about Newtrient, go to FAQs – Newtrient.