Washington State has a long tradition of dairy farming. But a recent study targeted an audience that operated on a smaller scale, because large-scale dairies tend to already have robust storage systems in place. The project instead looked at finding the right balance to effectively store solid manure for operations that have a few handfuls of livestock, keeping in mind the often-rainy conditions of Washington State. » Read More...
As livestock facilities continue to grow to meet consumer demand, so does the amount of manure at each facility. This may mean manure needs to be moved greater distances from where it is produced. Manure can be transported either above ground via semi tankers, dump trucks, tractors with spreaders, etc., or below ground through manure pipelines. Both methods have their risks and rewards. » Read More...