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Manure water from large Iowa feedlot flows into creek

The discharge has been described as minimal, and tests found that high levels of ammonia near the lot dissipated downstream.


Manure could help curb palmer amaranth spread

Agitation from running water can help dislodge seeds caught in solids or sieves.


Report: Carbon credit revenue might not sufficiently offset BMP implementation costs in Alberta

While some of the practices are inherently beneficial economically, low participation rates are troubling, according to a new paper.
 
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Uncovering even more benefits from biochar

Researchers have long understood that the use of biochar – obtained from burning biomass in a process called pyrolysis – replenishes soil carbon. That has the added benefit of increasing crop yields while decreasing needed fertilizer volume, along with reducing greenhouse gas emissions by sequestering carbon dioxide in the ground. Now, researchers at Iowa State University are using treated biochar to absorb nutrients from liquid manure and repackage them as slow-release fertilizer pellets. » Read more...
 
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Manure Minute: Troubleshooting your compost pile

Composting is a science, yes. But in other ways, it’s almost an art, and it takes the exact right combination of components to work efficiently. The latest Manure Minute column details how to properly examine your compost pile and know what it’s trying to tell you – from what kind of smells it’s giving off to the heat it generates. These factors can say more about particle size and internal temperatures than you might realize. This column details how to recognize common problems, understand their impact and remedy them. » Read more...
 
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