One family farm’s unique approach to manure
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Editor's Note 
 
It's difficult to make progress with blinders on. Changing your viewpoint can help change the game – like, say, reinventing solid manure use with injection (seriously!) or taking a more "freestyle" approach to manure. Read on, for new perspectives!
- Bree Rody, editor
 
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USDA shifts climate-smart program to direct farmer support

The previous program has been characterized as not providing enough direct aid to farmers, and now some firms providing manure management solutions are without funding.


NY dairy farms make the most of manure: Study

Recent research found that emission intensities on New York State dairy farms were lower per gallon of milk than national estimates and among the lowest across continents.


Vote for the top Manure Expo slogan!

Only 10 days remain to vote for the slogans that will be immortalized at our July 30-31 event in Ohio!


The biweekly brief: 4/30

United States Zimmerman moves to new Iowa facility Zimmerman Manufacturing, which specializes in manure equipment and other farm accessories, has officially moved to a brand-new facility (pictured) in Cantril, Iowa. Texas A&M awarded grant to study avian influenza in dairy workers After 70 human cases – one being fatal – the U.S. is still struggling to get a handle on the complex outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that has been ripping through the country's wild and farmed birds – and dairy cows – for several years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believes approximately four of the ...


 
 
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A family affair

In Alberta, an award-winning farm has a passion for agriculture and a unique approach to manure management. After converting the family wheat farm into a feedlot and cow/calf operation, Double F Farms has thrived on many levels – and has been recognized for it. But the family's approach to manure is also unique – one might even call it a "freestyle" approach. » Read More...
 
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ICYMI: Reinventing solid manure use

Poultry manure is popular among hobby gardeners, but despite its many benefits, this solid product has not become nearly as prolific as dairy or swine manure when it comes to commercial-scale farming, despite proven efficacy. Now, new research shows that poultry manure might be even more effective if injected – potentially changing the game for the product known as litter. » Read More...
 
 
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