BLAME IT ON THE WEATHER: COST AND DESIGN OF MANURE MANAGEMENT UNDER EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS ON NORTH CAROLINA SWINE FARMS

The majority of pig farms in North Carolina use a lagoon-sprayfield system to manage manure. Although economical, the lagoon-sprayfield system is sensitive to weather conditions. This study examines the cost of manure management under extreme weather and scrutinizes National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) design criteria and regulations.

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Year of publication:	2004
Authors:	Chvosta, Jan ; Zering, Kelly D. ; Norwood, F. Bailey
Institutions:	Southern Agricultural Economics Association - SAEA
Subject:	Farm Management

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	2004 Annual Meeting, February 14-18, 2004, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	The text is part of a series 2004 Annual Meeting, February 14-18, 2004, Tulsa, Oklahoma Number 34706
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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