Manure has always been a valuable input to agricultural soils in our region. The value of manure has increased significantly in the last few years as the cost of commercial fertilizers has climbed to ...
Many gardeners tout manure’s superiority to synthetic products available today. And if done right, it’ll be a fantastic supply of necessary nutrients to grow a large healthy garden. Gardening experts ...
ST. PAUL -- Sand bedding is very popular with many dairy producers - until it comes to handling sand-laden manure. Sand is very comfortable for cows to lie on in well designed and managed freestalls.
Background and aim Typical values of plant available nitrogen (N) from animal manures are provided in fertilizer recommendation schemes. However, only a few attempts have been made thus far to study ...
As winter approaches, the challenges associated with the application of manure become more pronounced. Adopting best practices that maximize nutrient utilization and safeguard our water resources is ...
Making compost can be a fun way to protect the environment. But can animal waste be included? We have the answer for various ...
GOODHUE, Minn. — Goodhue County farmer and Soil & Water Conservation District Board Supervisor Ed McNamara continues to fine-tune his use of cover crops for forage, fertilizer and soil health. This ...
Manure has always been a valuable input to agricultural soils in our region. The value of manure has increased significantly in the last few years as the cost of commercial fertilizers has climbed to ...