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Editorial: There’s something in the manure

The manure business is changing. So is the manure itself – and applicators need to stay in the know.


Royal Agricultural Winter Fair makes dairy education a significant feature

The fair, which is currently ongoing, features a 4,000 square-foot exhibit space that includes a free stall cow enclosure and a custom-built milkhouse.


Empowering women and working together with Heather Broughton

As part of the 2022 IWCA Summit, Broughton discusses how she’s learned from difficult situations and helped others find their voice in agriculture.
 
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Bauer

TURNING LIQUID GOLD INTO ENRICHED GREEN BEDDING

Waste Water Treatment
Turning waste water into high quality Bedding!

BENEFITS
Dry matter content up to 38% in solids when separating cattle slurry
Economical production of high-quality bedding from the manure solids already on the farm.
Easy to maintain
Housing made of cast iron
Long life of the auger due to hard metal coating
Press screw and screen basket make of stainless steel
Low energy consumption
Gearbox with NEMA flange allows convenient and cost-effective sourcing of US motors up to 15 HP

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F1

Risks inside and out

Gases such as hydrogen-sulfide can pose risk of injury or death when agitating manure. However, it is generally understood that one is safer outside than inside. But “safer” doesn’t always mean “safe.” Recent incidents in the U.S. have shown that injury and even death are possible in outdoor settings. Research from Wisconsin reveals what conditions in which such preventable tragedies are likely to occur. » Read more...
 
F2

Reducing phosphorus in Vermont watersheds

In 2018, the state of Vermont wanted to take a different approach to the issue of excess phosphorus in its watersheds. Enter the Vermont Phosphorus Innovation Challenge (VPIC), a competition that invited businesses and organizations to submit proposals developing proof-of-concept methods to remove phosphorus from manure and/or other waste streams, recovering it and making it available for beneficial reuse. We profile the three finalists, their methods and what they’ve learned. » Read more...
 
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Yokohama

Alliance tires...racing the calendar

As harvest winds down, the race continues to complete fall manure applications. Autumn's fickle weather calls for tires that perform in any conditions—and makes it especially important to avoid soil compaction. That's why Yokohama Off-Highway Tires' lineup includes the Alliance brand and its compaction-fighting range of flotation and VF tractor tires, along with loader and skid steer tires purpose-built for whatever challenges you face this November.

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EVENTS 
 

Southern Farm Show

Feb. 1-3
North Carolina
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