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Feedlots and Manure Storage
Minnesota feedlot annualized runoff model (MinnFarm)
Learn about managing the runoff from your feedlots.
Open lot runoff
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Beef feedlot systems manual
This publication from Iowa State University Extension (Iowa Beef Center) describes and evaluates five alternative feedlot designs at three different size levels that incorporate necessary environmental control features. (766 K PDF)
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MinnFARM Version 2.3
Interactive spreadsheet helps you evaluate your site. (1.7 MB XLS)
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Vegetative filter strips for open feedlot runoff treatment
VFS treat runoff through infiltration, settling, absorption, and aeration. (87 K PDF)
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Evaluating open lot runoff compliance
Minnesota requirements for open feedlots without NPDES permits.
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NRCS field handbook part 630 hydrology
Download the National Engineering Handbook Hydrology from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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Feedlot rules referencing various water types
Regulations from the MN Pollution Control Agency around shoreland, public water, special protection areas and water of the state.
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Minnesota Feedlot Annualized runoff model (MinnFARM)
An evaluation system to estimate annual pollutant and prioritize feedlot pollution potential. (202 K PDF)
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Feedlots in open lot agreement
The Open Lot Agreement (OLA) allows a more flexible and phased approach to improving existing open lot feedltos with fewer than 300 animal units.
Manure Pits
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Confined spaces and manure pits
Recommendations to be in compliance with the new OSHA regulations. (25 K PDF)
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Pit pumping guidelines
Guidelines to improve safety and ventilation performance during manure pit agitation and pumping. (198 K PDF)
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Safety alert-explosions in swine confinement barns while pumping pits
Safety alert letter from U.S. Feeds manager describing two barn explosion incidents. (25 K PDF)
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Manure agitation and pump out in progress door tag
Print door tags to hang when pumping your manure pit. (43 K PDF)
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Preparing swine barns to sit empty
There are several steps that should be taken to ensure safety when barns sit empty for extended periods. (136 K DOC)
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Ventilate and take other safety measures to prevent manure pit explosions
Safety tips when flammable methane is released while liquid manure is agitated.
Pit Pumping
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Emergency action plans for Minnesota pork producers
Do you have a plan for accidents or emergencies at your livestock facility? (2.3 MB PDF)
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Foaming manure
Foaming swine manure pits has become a serious safety concern. You can help.
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Ventilation during pig agitation and pumping
Watch this video on safe ventilation practices.
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Emergency ventiliation for hog barns
It's never too early to consider ventialiation maintenance and procedures to improve safety. (4.9 MB PDF)
Feedlot Odors
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OFFSET odor from feedlots setback estimation tool – version 2.0
A simple tool designed to help answer the most basic questions about odor impacts from livestock and poultry facilities.
