…as potential renewable feedstocks for liquid fuels or bioelectricity. However, markets do not presently exist for large-scale use of this resource. This study examines three policy scenarios that could create…
Conservation Districts to Lead Record 25 RCPP Projects in 2017
…in RCPP funds to help new and beginning farmers purchase the composters, freezers, and manure storage facilities they need to properly dispose of waste associated with poultry operations. “The availability…
Greater Flexibility on Using Phosphorus from Manure
…example, it can extract 99 percent of the phosphorus from 250 gallons of manure. It also removes the odor from the manure. The MAPHEX team began demonstrating its patent-pending system…
Organic produce growers sought for research study
…Organic Farmers and fertilize with raw manure or untreated manure from dairy cattle, horses or poultry. The farms can grow any of the following produce: lettuce, spinach, carrots, radishes, tomatoes…
Meeting Growing Demand for Organic Products
…understanding the effects of organic practices such as crop rotation, livestock-crop integration, organic manure, mulch and/or compost additions, cover crops, and reduced or conservation tillage on ecosystem services, greenhouse gas…
Holiday Beef
…oven. And without adding any liquid or adding any covering to it.“ Dry heat cooking also works best for the more tender roast cuts: rib-eye, tenderloin, or a strip roast….
DIY Laundry Detergent
…a liquid detergent use 3/4 cup liquid castile soap plus 1 cup washing soda. Pour the washing soda into a bucket and cover with hot water. Stir until the soda…
California Fighting Global Warming on the Backs of Dairy Farmers
…from the state. Regulators are targeting dairy manure, accounting for about a quarter of California’s methane emissions. The state has set aside $50 million to help offset the cost of…
‘One Health’ Antibiotic Awareness
…research agency—investigate antibiotic resistance in animals, fish, water, air, soil, manure and plants. For example, ARS animal-health experts reduce drug resistance by developing antibiotic alternatives. ARS food-safety experts study bacterial…
CDFA Dairy Digester Research and Development Program
…manure management practices that result in reduced methane greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The public meetings will be held on the following dates and at the following locations: Thursday, November 17,…
Western View: The Most Dangerous Highway?
…a shot of liquid courage before we head out on the nation’s most dangerous highway. Wouldn’t be bright, but maybe that’s what happens. But I really don’t think so. I…
Autumn Compost
…manure. Use a 5 to 1 ratio. For every 5 wheelbarrows, buckets or bags of shredded leaves you add to the pile – mix in 1 wheelbarrow, bucket or bag…
Western View: Got Gas?
…manure alone. Growers will be expected to reduce flatulence at the source – under the tail of the cow. Some reduction may occur by dietary changes – which would of…
Antibiotic Resistance Can Occur Naturally in Soil Bacteria
…soils have measurable amounts of bacteria with antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic-resistant genes found in soils where manure was deposited by animals can provide valuable information about what is…