Corn Response and Soil Nutrient Concentration from Subsurface Application of Poultry Litter

Sistani, K. R.; Pote, D. H.; Ritchey, Edwin L.; Jn-Baptiste, Marcia; Tewolde, Haile

doi:10.2134/agronj2015.0529

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“…In 2014 and 2015, there were minimal differences in postharvest soil TN amongst treatments at all three sampling depths (Table 7). Soil TN at the 0-to 10-cm depth was not affected by N amendments, and similar results have been reported by other studies (Simmons et al, 2016;Tewolde et al, 2018a). Postharvest soil TC at 0-to 10-cm depth was numerically greater for all treatments receiving a soil amendment compared to NTC in 2014 and 2015.…”

Section: Postharvest Soil Nutrient Concentrationssupporting

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Spacing of subsurface poultry litter bands: Influence on maize performance and nitrogen use efficiency

Simmons,

Ritchey,

Sistani

et al. 2024

Agronomy Journal

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Poultry litter (PL) is traditionally surface broadcast to no‐till maize (Zea mays L.). PL is nutrient‐dense, and surface‐applied PL nitrogen (N) is vulnerable to losses to the atmosphere and water systems. An application method was developed by USDA‐ARS scientists for shallow subsurface banding PL to reduce ammonia (NH3) volatilization and surface runoff. There is limited information on how this application method will affect conservation and nutrient accessibility in no‐till maize. The objectives were to determine if adjusting PL lateral subsurface band placement in relation to maize rows affects nutrient use and maize yields. Treatments were a nontreated control (NTC), urea ammonium nitrate surface banded (Fert), poultry litter surface broadcast (PLBr), and three subsurface banded PL treatments. The subsurface PL treatments were one (PLSub1), two (PLSub2), or three (PLSub3) bands between maize rows. Treatments receiving N were applied at 180 kg total N ha−1. Nitrogen concentration in V4 aboveground dry matter was higher in PLSub1 than PLSub2. Aboveground dry matter yields for all PLSub treatments were greater than PLBr and comparable to Fert. The PLSub1 and PLSub2 treatments resulted in maize grain yields equivalent to Fert and greater than PLBr and NTC when averaged across years. Few differences were observed in postharvest soil sample nutrient concentrations between PLSub treatments. These results suggest that subsurface banding PL can conserve N and increase no‐till maize yield over traditional surface broadcast PL; however, increasing the frequency of subsurface PL bands did not clearly affect nutrient conservation or accessibility to the maize.

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Spacing of subsurface poultry litter bands: Influence on maize performance and nitrogen use efficiency

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Sistani

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“…The 2 × 3 factorial design consisted of two winter cropping systems (fallow and cover crop) assigned to whole plots and three spring applied fertilizer treatments assigned to subplots (6.1‐m wide by 9.1‐m long). The fertilizer treatments consisted of untreated control (UC), PL at a potentially available nitrogen (PAN) rate of 202 kg PAN ha −1 assuming 50% N availability (Simmons et al., 2016), and a synthetic commercial fertilizer (CF). The CF consisted of urea (CO‐[NH 2 ]) 2 , diammonium phosphate (NH 4 ) 2 (HPO 4 ), and muriate of potash (KCl) applied to match the N‐P‐K rate equivalent to the PL treatment.…”

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Effect of poultry litter soil amendment on antibiotic‐resistant Escherichia coli

Agga,

Durso,

Sistani

2024

J of Env Quality

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Given the high cost and non‐renewability of mineral‐based fertilizers, there is increasing interest in the innovative use of manure‐based materials, such as poultry litter (PL). However, manure‐based fertilizers add both nutrients and microbes to the soil, including antibiotic‐resistant Escherichia coli (AREc). PL soil amendment impact on AREc in corn fields was evaluated in a randomized field experiment (May–October 2017). Two winter cropping systems (fallow and cover crop) were assigned to whole plots, with three spring‐applied fertilizer treatments (untreated control [UC], PL, and commercial fertilizer [CF]) assigned to subplots. Soil was collected from 0 to 15 cm on days 0, 7, 28, 70, 98, and 172 post‐treatment applications. Samples were cultured for the enumeration and prevalence of generic, tetracycline‐resistant (TETr), third‐generation cephalosporin‐resistant (3GCr) E. coli isolates, and extended spectrum beta‐lactamase (ESBL)‐producing Enterobacteriaceae. PL soil amendment significantly (p < 0.05) increased the levels of generic E. coli, TETr E. coli, and 3GCr E. coli on days 7 and 28 compared to UC or CF. Beyond day 28, AREc did not significantly (p > 0.05) differ by fertilizer treatment and returned to baseline on day 70. ESBL‐producing Enterobacteriaceae were detected from 16 samples, mostly on day 70. Cover crop significantly decreased TETr E. coli concentration on day 28, with no significant effects on the prevalence of 3GCr E. coli and ESBL‐producing Enterobacteriaceae compared to no cover crop. All ESBL‐producing Enterobacteriaceae and 79% of the 3GCr E. coli isolates were positive for blaCTX‐M gene by polymerase chain reaction. Results show that PL soil amendment transiently increases the levels of AREc compared to mineral fertilizer.

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“…pasture compared to surface broadcast. Other researchers have reported the advantage of subsurface banding BL versus surface broadcast application (Simmons et al., 2016; Tewolde et al., 2015, 2018a, 2018b). These results suggest that subsurface band application is superior to the traditional surface broadcasting method.…”

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“…Applying BL in subsurface bands also enabled the litter to compare favorably with UAN. A number of studies have established that subsurface banded BL can provide comparable nutrient efficiency and yield to that of commercial fertilizer (Simmons et al, 2016;Tewolde et al, 2015Tewolde et al, , 2018b. However, it is important to note that in these studies the litter was applied at the same available N rates (adjusted based 50% of the N being available the year of application).…”

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Influence of broiler litter band positioning on cotton growth and yield in a Blackland Prairie soil

Watts

Way

2023

Agronomy Journal

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Subsurface band application of broiler litter in soil is being evaluated across the United States as a potential management practice for curbing phosphorus loss and improving nutrient retention. This management practice also shows promise for increasing yields of row crop systems. Determining the optimum plant distance from the subsurface banded broiler litter (BL) could be useful to optimize crop yields. Thus, a cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) experiment was established to investigate the distance of a subsurface BL band from the planted row on cotton growth and yield. Treatments consisted of subsurface banding BL at 0, 10, 20, 30 cm from the crop row plus a non-fertilized check, broadcast BL, and banding of urea-ammonium nitrate (UAN) at 20 cm to the side of rows as controls. Subsurface band placement of BL and UAN occurred just prior to sowing at a depth of 10 cm. Placing BL in subsurface bands tended to increase cotton yield compared to surface broadcasting the litter. When comparing BL band positions, cotton lint yield was generally greatest when BL was placed in subsurface bands 20 cm or less from the planted row. Minimal differences in cotton fiber quality were observed among treatments. Results suggest the reduced distance between the cotton row and a subsurface BL band can increase cotton growth and yield.

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Corn Response and Soil Nutrient Concentration from Subsurface Application of Poultry Litter

Cited by 8 publications

References 29 publications

Spacing of subsurface poultry litter bands: Influence on maize performance and nitrogen use efficiency

Spacing of subsurface poultry litter bands: Influence on maize performance and nitrogen use efficiency

Effect of poultry litter soil amendment on antibiotic‐resistant Escherichia coli

Influence of broiler litter band positioning on cotton growth and yield in a Blackland Prairie soil

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