Manure Show Features Field Demonstrations
ManureTech 2007 will be held at the Dairy Forage Research Center Farm near Prairie du Sac, WI, on Aug. 21, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m....
North Carolina Keeps Swine Lagoons
Despite press reports to the contrary, legislation in North Carolina that was passed by the General Assembly does not phase out existing swine lagoons, according to a spokesman for the North Carolina Pork Council (NCPC)...
Dykhuis Farms Grows Responsibly
As a Michigan operation expands, it implements an environmentally balanced nutrient management plan to address groundwater concerns and increase nutrient...
Calculating Manure's Value
A new economic formula calculates the true value of hog manure, according to a University of Minnesota Extension educator. There's no doubt that the rising...
Purdue Lauches Air Quality Study
The project measures gases and dust released by agricultural operations. Purdue University has officially begun the largest study ever to measure levels...
Manure Field Day Planned
On Aug. 13, Kansas State University (KSU) is hosting a field day for livestock producers who want to learn more about the proper handling of manure...
Horizontal Composter Handles Mortalities
The medium-sized Biovator was tested for compliance with Canadian regulations at a 1,250-sow farrow-to-finish unit. Handling the inevitable mortalities...
Carefully Evaluate Disposal Options
Pork producers should be prepared to handle emergencies and not wait until large numbers of pigs suddenly die. As states continue to modify environmental...
Iowa Groups Join Forces To Protect Pheasants
The Iowa chapter of Pheasants Forever and the Iowa Pork Producers Association have formed a new joint project to promote the creation of pheasant nesting habitat near hog farms ...
Producers Take Steps to Secure Their Futures
Two independent pork producers show that family-owned hog operations are alive and well in the nation's top hog state...
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