Managing Earthen Manure Storage Basins During Drought

A new extension publication is available to assist producers in managing their earthen manure storage basins during drought conditions.
A new extension publication is available to assist producers in managing their earthen manure storage basins during drought conditions.

By Amy Millmier Schmidt, UNL Livestock Bioenvironmental Engineer

A new extension publication is available to assist producers in managing their earthen manure storage basins during drought conditions. The publication, available at http://go.unl.edu/j429, includes discussions of problems that may arise when basin levels drop considerably during drought conditions, as well as opportunities for basin maintenance while liquid levels are low. For runoff holding ponds, dry weather offers an opportunity for producers to safely repair erosion, eliminate weeds or woody plant growth on berms, and remove accumulated solids.