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White House announces $1 billion for independent meat producers

Taking aim at big corporations, the funding is meant to create a more competitive market for independent meat and poultry producers.


Two local dairy farms turn cow manure into renewable energy

The popularity of anaerobic digesters continues to grow, this time in Michigan.


Spreading ban in effect in Vermont

No manure can be spread between Dec. 15 and April 1 on Vermont ag fields.
 
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Bauer

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Fuel from the fire: What happens when solids are heated up

Biochar made from dairy manure may be headed to new markets thanks to an off-gassing infusion of nitrogen from ammonia in the remaining liquids. A 2021 study from Cornell University has found that pyrolyzed (high-heat decomposed) manure solids can be infused with nutrient-rich gases to create a portable, beneficial fertilizer with minimal waste. Johannes Lehmann, professor of soil fertility management and soil biochemistry at Cornell, worked as a co-author of the study, and shares the team’s findings – and what they mean for the future. » Read more...
 
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Manure rewind: Key highlights from 2021

From storage and safety to energy innovation and all of the fun that came from our first-ever online North American Manure Expo, we explore the year that was in 2021 and how things are shaping up for 2022. Already, anaerobic digesters have become even more popular, with trendsetting farms like Fort Hill Farms now among many peers in the Northeast and Midwest investing in these innovations. And, research on how manure management can be used to tackle antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” could mean good things not only for livestock, but also for humans and humanity. Read about the key stories from 2021 that affect much more than manure. » Read more...
 
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Yokohama

New Year's Resolution: Less Compaction

New Year's resolutions to lose weight are a dime a dozen. But in 2022, it's easy to reduce soil compaction from heavy manure tanks and spreaders with help from Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Inc.'s Alliance brand flotation tires. For a start, there's the Alliance 389 Agriflex+ VF flotation tire with its ultra-flexible sidewalls, the Alliance 393 Steel-Belted Flotation Radial, with shoulder lugs for extra traction, and the Alliance 398 high-speed flotation radial, rated to 62 mph/100 kph. Ask your tire dealer for details.

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EVENTS 
 
Manure Mondays

Dairy Strong

Jan. 19-20
Online/Wisconsin
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Southern Farm Show

Feb. 2-4
North Carolina
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World Ag Expo

Feb. 8-10
California
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