Photos of Manure Application Rates

The bare area in each photo is where a 22 square foot sheet of plastic had been laid before application for calibrating the spreader. The density of manure in the photo is similar to that which had fallen on the plastic. The pounds of manure on 22 sq. ft. is equal to tons per acre. Click on each photo to enlarge it.


Group A
Cattle Manure
12 tons

Group A
Cattle Manure
20 tons

Group A
Cattle Manure
38 tons

Group B
Cattle Manure
51 tons


Group B
Cattle Manure
95 tons

Group C
Cattle Manure
20 tons


Group C
Cattle Manure
30 tons

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