After a few days, the prepared compost heap will get hot and when opened up can release steam. As the waste materials ...

“Manure is absolutely a hot commodity,” said ... one of three critical nutrients used to boost crop yields, according to Dutch lender Rabobank. As of March, commercial fertilizer prices ...

When Michael Geerlings bought Brook View Dairy in 2004, he knew he would work toward a more sustainable way of farming. Decades later, his operation is setting the standards for farms across the ...

the barn’s sides come down and the family’s mindset shifts from crops to winter equipment maintenance. The cows are content, feeding the digester with their manure. As David Barstow puts it ...

What is organic fertiliser? Producing organic fertilizer is all about converting animal wastes and compost into fertiliser. They are mainly derived from natural sources such as animal waste, compost, ...

The resources on this page are available to guide proper litter and manure management by poultry growers, crop producers, and nutrient consultants in Delaware. Delaware farmers with more than 8 animal ...