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Is it Worth Investing in Manure Digesters?

Is it Worth Investing in Manure Digesters? By Jaclyn Krymowski.  As dairies and other livestock facilities continually advance, so are they investing to improve sustainability via management practices and technology. One of the newer and growing ways to do this is via biogas digestion with on-farm manure...

The Economics of Dairy Manure Management in Iowa

The Economics of Dairy Manure Management in IowaBy Jennifer Bentley - ISU Extension and OutreachDairy producers have many duties to carry out in their dairy operations, one of which is storing, handling and applying manure. Manure handling ends up being a significant cost on most dairies even when considering the...

Pik Rite Hydra-Ram Spreaders: Spreaders that define excellence and durability.

Pik Rite Hydra-Ram Spreaders: Spreaders that define excellence and durability.  Article courtesy of Pik Rite. Every dairyman knows the constant need for effective manure management.  The days of “Put it wherever you can!” are gone.  Manure management has become an integral part of the...

Manure Handling Systems - Many Options

Manure Handling Systems - Many Options. By Heather Smith Thomas. Large dairies, feedlots and other confinement livestock operations must have a way to dispose of or make use of wastes from the livestock, old bedding, etc.  There are a number of manure disposal/recycling systems available today.Pik...

Storing Manure on Small Farms

 Storing Manure on Small Farms By Fred Kelly: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Why Do Small Farms Need Manure Storage?Accumulated manure can cause health, odor, pest, and water quality problems if not properly managed. One option is to collect the waste daily, load it in a spreader, and...

Devising an Effective Sampling Program for Dairy Manure

 Devising an Effective Sampling Program for Dairy Manure. By UMass Extension. Manure contains ample amounts of nutrients and is considered to be an integral component of dairy farm nutrient management. Significant amounts of Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K) as well as small amounts of...

The Basics of Manure Management Planning

 The Basics of Manure Management Planning By Jaclyn Krymowski for American DairymenEnvironmental concerns and regulations grow more pressing for agriculture each day. In the public, government, and industry sectors manure handling (and lack thereof) are frequently talked about. A single accident can cause a...

What is the most important manure management practice?

 What is the most important manure management practice?  By Randy Pepin What manure management practice, when performed correctly, will help farmers obtain the highest economical return from the manure? Which practice will help protect the environment the most? Is it filling out the required paperwork,...
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