How do you calibrate a manure spreader?
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How do you calibrate a manure spreader?
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How do you calibrate a manure spreader?
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If the capacity of the manure spreader is unknown and solid manure is being spread, you can use a process that involves setting out plastic sheets or tarps of known size and driving the manure spreader over them and weighing the amount of manure that is collected on the sheets. A 22-square-foot tarp is a convenient size because the net weight of the manure on the sheet will be equal to the application rate in tons per acre. A step-by-step guide on making these calculations for other size tarps is available in the publication linked below.
Andrew Pel
Calibrating a manure spreader is critical to ensure that the appropriate rate of manure nutrients is being applied to a field. For some livestock operations, this practice may be a required practise as part of their permit. Calibration will differ depending on the equipment and type of manure being applied.
John Wick