Title

Containment Pond Management

(NM1626, Revised Oct. 2019)
Summary

Containment ponds are constructed at the base of a feedlot’s slope and designed to collect and contain nutrient-loaded runoff. This publication talks about how to manage containment ponds by understanding soil and water relationships, applying effluent for crops needs, and knowing when to apply containment pond effluent.

Lead Author
Lead Author:
Chris Augustin, Soil Health Specialist, North Central Research Extension Center
Other Authors

Mary Keena, Livestock Environmental Management Specialist, Carrington Research Extension Center

Availability
Availability:
Available in print from the NDSU Distribution Center.

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