Animal wastes are commonly considered the excreted materials from live animals. However, under certain production conditions, the waste may also include straw, hay, wood shavings, or other sources of organic debris. It has been estimated that there may...

The foot of the owner is the best manure for his land....

Manure is organic matter used as fertilizer in agriculture. Manures contribute to the fertility of the soil by adding organic matter and nutrients, such as nitrogen that is trapped by bacteria in the soil. Higher organisms then feed on the fungi and...

The best gardening practices are the old ones, arrived at by observing processes already at work in nature, and steering them to the gardener's advantage. These produce the best-tasting crops, with the safest and most economical use of resources. They contribute to the ongoing...

Byline: Jim Dickrell New software estimates the true cost of disposal by Jim Dickrell Whether you milk 100 cows or 1,000, moving manure from farm to field is an expensive proposition. Exactly how much is unknown. The rule of...

A growing number of farmers and entrepreneurs are turning dung into dollars.Manure sales are up, as more grain and vegetable farmers turn to animal waste as an alternative to higher-priced commercial fertilizer, say state agriculture regulators. The market also has grown because of the emergence...

A growing number of farmers and entrepreneurs are turning dung into dollars.Manure sales are up, as more grain and vegetable farmers turn to animal waste as an alternative to higher-priced commercial fertilizer, say state agriculture regulators. The market also has grown because of the emergence...