Agronomists Hub
Resources for Agronomists
Dairy Conservation Navigator resources help agronomists evaluate conservation and nutrient management practices within dairy forage and manure-based cropping systems.
The resources support field-level recommendations related to manure application, nitrogen and phosphorus management, cover crops, tillage, irrigation, drainage, soil health, water quality, and crop productivity.
Key Learning Hub Courses
Continuing education modules bridging animal nutrition, manure storage operations, and soil biology dynamics.
‣ Forage harvest considerations
‣ Forage storage considerations
Feed Management
‣ Reduce manure phosphorus concentration
‣ Increasing phosphorus uptake and removal
‣ Improving manure-phosphorus distribution
‣ Preventing manure-phosphorus runoff
Managing Soil Phosphorus
‣ Water use on dairy farms
‣ Irrigation equipment upgrades
‣ Irrigation scheduling and precision management
‣ Other options and opportunities to reduce water use
Water Use and Conservation
Key Models Tools & Guides
Guide to Evaluating Carbon Programs
This guide helps dairy producers and advisors navigate the complex landscape of carbon markets. It outlines key factors to consider when evaluating carbon program opportunities—such as eligibility, payment models, data requirements, and long-term commitments—so farmers can identify the programs that best fit their operations and goals. With practical questions and clear explanations, it supports informed decision-making around carbon credit generation, practice adoption, and potential revenue streams.
Key Practices and Technologies
These featured practices are meant to help users get started, but there are many more options available in the full Practice and Technology Library.
Compaction Prevention
Crop Production and Forage Management
Biochar Soil Amendment
Integrated Pest Management: Insects
Integrated Pest Management: Weeds
Interseeding Between Corn
Rotational Grazing
Irrigation Management
Nutrient Management and Manure Application
Nutrient Management: Accounting For Nitrogen Credits from Legumes and Manure
Nutrient Management: Apply Nutrients to Meet Realistic Yield Goals
Nutrient Management: Applying Manure on a Phosphorous Basis
Nutrient Management: Split Manure and Fertilizer Application
Edge-of-Field and Water Quality Protection
Erosion Control: Grassed Waterways
Feed Storage and Feed Loss Prevention
These featured practices are meant to help users get started, but there are many more options available in the full Practice and Technology Library.
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Explore resources designed to help dairy professionals understand conservation opportunities, compare options, and support practical on-farm decision-making.
Nutritionists
Veterinarians
Farmers
Conservationists
Co-Op Staff