Value questions challenge compost demand
Farmers, landscapers and greenhouse and nursery operators are familiar with… You must be a paid subscriber and logged in to view this content. To view this post, please go to the top menu and log…
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Manure improves soil and microbe community
In the dry air and soil of Texas’ Southern High Plains, improving soil health can be tough. We usually think of healthy soil as moist and loose with lots of organic matter. But this can…
Manuresheds: What to do with excess manure?
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists said they are developing… You must be a paid subscriber and logged in to view this content. To view this post, please go to the top menu and log…
National Western Stock Show composts one scoop at a time
By Karen Woods With 23 professional rodeos and more than… You must be a paid subscriber and logged in to view this content. To view this post, please go to the top menu and log…
Biochar gains momentum on Oregon farms
By Tracy Robillard It started as a backyard hobby fueled by curiosity in rural Southwest Oregon. Just three years later it transformed into a new conservation approach that forest owners all over the country can…
Wisconsin bill relaxes composted manure requirements
A Wisconsin bill, if passed, would relax distribution and labeling… You must be a paid subscriber and logged in to view this content. To view this post, please go to the top menu and log…
Oregon to correct digestion rule inconsistency
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is looking to… You must be a paid subscriber and logged in to view this content. To view this post, please go to the top menu and log…
Washington issues 2018 dairy nutrient management grants
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) announced the recipients… You must be a paid subscriber and logged in to view this content. To view this post, please go to the top menu and log…
Composting could solve manure antibiotic problem
Each year, farmers in the U.S. purchase tens of millions… You must be a paid subscriber and logged in to view this content. To view this post, please go to the top menu and log…