What is Manure Worth?
Written by: Bob Koehler, SWROC and Bill Lazarus – Department of Applied Economics ** Disclaimer: This software is provided “as is.” The entire risk as to quality and performance of the software is with the user.** NOTE: When the file dialog box appears, save the program to your harddrive before utilizing the spreadsheet. This downloadable spreadsheet may be used to determine whether manure will make a positive cash flow contribution to a livestock/farming operation, or whether it will result in a net cost to the livestock operation. This knowledge will be useful in budgeting new facilities. It should be especially relevant in contract production situations where the outcome can be a significant contributor to cash flow projections. The calculations can also assist crop and livestock producers attempting to fix values on manure that may be transferred or sold from one entity to another. This version allows the user to analyze either liquid or solid manure. Comment boxes as well as the “
