Farm4Profit Podcast

From Poop to ROI: Advancements of Manure Management

Episode Summary

Learning about the largest manure pump and systems moving thousands of gallons per minute—this episode explores how modern manure equipment is changing efficiency, nutrient placement, and the future of large-scale farming.

Episode Notes

Manure management isn’t just about handling waste anymore—it’s about efficiency, nutrient optimization, and maximizing ROI.

In this episode, we sit down with Isaac Lemmenes, Product Specialist at Nuhn Industries, to break down how manure equipment is evolving to meet the demands of modern agriculture.

With over a century of experience, Nuhn is pushing the limits of what’s possible in liquid manure handling—from massive pump capacity to precision nutrient placement.

We cover:

Next-Level Equipment

• The new 908 HP Booster X Lead Pump and what it’s capable of
• Pumping systems moving up to 3,000 gallons per minute
• Who these high-capacity machines are built for

Manure Handling Challenges

• Why lagoon systems require constant innovation
• Updates to the Lagoon Crawler and real-world performance improvements
• The realities of working in extreme manure environments

Nutrient Management

• Injection systems placing nutrients below the soil surface
• Improving efficiency and reducing nutrient loss
• How manure is becoming a more precise input

Growth & Innovation

• Nuhn’s 148,000 sq. ft expansion and what it means
• How customer feedback drives product development
• Where R&D is focused next

The Future of Manure Tech

• Automation and remote monitoring
• Speed vs. efficiency in pumping systems
• What manure management could look like in the next 5–10 years