Manure contains _________, one of the most important nutrients for grass growth, and grass is an important crop for most horse owners.
Answer: A) Nitrogen
Manure contains nitrogen, one of the most important nutrients for grass growth, and grass is an important crop for most horse owners. Increasing nutrient availability decreases the need to use synthetic fertilizers to improve pasture yield and quality.
For more information on manure management, read the March 2009 e-Tips article What is Composting Anyway? and view the archived webcast Horse Manure: A Renewable Resource by Dr. Ann Swinker.