Table 1.  Economics of Using Broiler Litter as a Substitute of Chemical Fertilizers for Corn  and Cotton in North Alabama (Per Acre Basis)

Crop

Year

Total cost of  fertilizer ($/acre)

Additional cost of fertilizer and broiler litter ($)

Saving from broiler

litter use ($)

 

 

 

N K2O Litter

 

Cotton                
  Year 1 35.60 8.52 2.13 8.90 16.05
  Year 2 35.60 7.11 2.13 8.90 17.05
  Year 3 35.60 6.52 2.13 8.90 17.05
  Year 4 35.60 6.29 2.13 8.90 18.28
  Year 5 35.60 6.05 2.13 8.90 18.52
Corn            
  Year 1 53.60 26.52 2.13 8.90 16.05
  Year 2 53.60 25.11 2.13 8.90 17.05
  Year 3 53.60 24.52 2.13 8.90 17.05
  Year 4 53.60 24.29 2.13 8.90 18.28
  Year 5 53.60 24.05 2.13 8.90 18.52