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Wheat Pete’s Word, Mar 13: Managing tiller potential, manure nutrient sources, and early insect trouble

Real Agriculture

MARCH 13, 2024

From nitrogen and sulphur applications, to manure, and even maybe some early planting, wheels are turning. From nitrogen and sulphur applications, to manure, and even maybe some early planting, wheels are turning. The mild winter has certainly got many thinking about field passes. And with that comes. And with that comes. Read More

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Welsh farmers welcome plan to allow higher manure applications

Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Farmers Weekly Livestock farmers in Wales will be able to continue spreading organic manures on land at the higher rate of 250kg/ha of nitrogen a year until 2025 – where there is a crop need and subject to certain extra environmental protection conditions.

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Putting the power of manure to work

Real Agriculture

MAY 9, 2023

On an episode of Real Ag Radio Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson answered a listener question about the best practices for spreading manure on farmland. Johnson emphasized the importance of considering factors such as soil type, weather conditions, and current soil nutrient levels before determining how often to spread manure.

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Nottinghamshire estate cuts fertiliser rates with organic manure

Farmers Weekly

JULY 16, 2023

Like most large estates and farms, Welbeck, historically known as one of the four “Dukeries” in north Nottinghamshire, aims to farm approximately 1,835ha of in-hand farmland environmentally responsibly as well […] The post Nottinghamshire estate cuts fertiliser rates with organic manure appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Give manure credit it deserves

Western FarmPress

MARCH 26, 2024

Proper manure sampling, analysis and application imperative to get the most value.

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Re-thinking the long-term value of manure

Real Agriculture

JUNE 21, 2023

One of these ongoing trials taking place south of the border is looking at the legacy of manure, in southern Idaho. One of these ongoing trials taking place south of the border is looking at the legacy of manure, in southern Idaho. Southern Idaho happens to have a lot in.

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Research looks to transform manure into protein

AgriLife Today

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Texas A&M AgriLife Research focuses on environmental impact of turning waste into a resource Can you turn manure into a cow, chicken or fish? Read More → The post Research looks to transform manure into protein first appeared on AgriLife Today. A three-year, $618,000 grant from the U.S.

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Ghost Manure Digesters Scheme Sends California Man to Prison

AgWeb Farm Journal

JUNE 28, 2023

A California man has shown that ghost cattle are unnecessary to create a Ponzi scheme, just ghost manure. Or, at least, ghost manure digesters.

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Test manure now to estimate ammonia loss and anticipate need for side-dressing later

Real Agriculture

MAY 16, 2023

Two weeks of dry weather conditions across Ontario has helped move a lot of manure over fields across the province.

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Want to inject manure? Get money in Maryland

Western FarmPress

MARCH 22, 2024

Northeast Roundup: A March 27 webinar will cover tips on how to effectively manage manure.

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Winter manure regulations in effect

Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Learn the regulations on winter manure spreading in your state.

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What farmers need to know about applying manure in winter

Western FarmPress

JANUARY 11, 2024

Minimize any negative impacts on water quality when applying manure on frozen or snow-covered ground.

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Dairy Manure Management Incentive

ATTRA

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Transforming the Farmer to Consumer Supply Chain Project offers funding, expert guidance, and technical support to implement sustainable manure management practices. Manure Management Incentive funds will be allocated for the implementation of practices related to manure and nutrient management.

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California Man Sentenced: An Unbelievable Multimillion-Dollar Cow Manure Scheme

AgWeb Farm Journal

JUNE 28, 2023

Department of Justice’s Office, a California man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison due to his involvement in a nearly $9 million cow manure Ponzi scheme. According to the U.S.

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Database Offers Insight on Manure Nutrient Values

ATTRA

MARCH 6, 2024

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have created a manure nutrient database called ManureDB to offer updated values for manure nutrient estimates. Recent data indicates that nutrient values can vary significantly based on animal diets, genetics and housing, as well as due to manure storage and handling practices.

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Taking steps to minimize compaction from the sprayer

Real Agriculture

APRIL 19, 2024

The topic of soil compaction often arises when talking about the heaviest of farm machinery — four-wheel drive tractors, grain carts/buggies, and manure spreaders — but sprayers should also be at the forefront when it comes to trying to minimize compaction.

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Producers Encouraged to Keep Grain Bin, Manure Facility Safety Top-of-Mind

ProAg

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Grain bins and manure-holding facilities require widely understood and implemented safety rules to prevent accidents. And manure pits can create toxic air that can also kill an individual in seconds. Read more on grain bin and manure facility safety here.

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Dairy Manure Management Incentive Program Launched

ATTRA

JANUARY 22, 2024

A new Dairy Manure Management Incentive program is launching as part of the Transforming the Farmer to Consumer Supply Chain Project that was awarded the USDA’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities Grant. At least 40% of the project budget id dedicated to fund small and historically underserved producers.

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Profitable Practices: Producing beef and biogas with Carl Frook

Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

On this episode of RealAgriculture’s Profitable Practices, Carl Frook shares how Frook Farms and Mar Creek Renewables has come together to help him manage manure, his cattle, his crops, and boost the bottom line for the family. How does an on-farm biodigester and 2,200 beef cattle merge to make a farm more profitable and sustainable?

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Dec 6: Mindset matters, fungicide ROI, and investing in soil organic matter

Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 6, 2023

On this week’s episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson gets further in to the soil organic matter discussion, including the long-term legacy of manure applications, talks sulphur management, and compares some findings on the ROI on fungicide on corn. Hello, December! Read More Hello, December! Read More Hello, December!

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Why pastured poultry is good fit for grassland farm

Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 19, 2023

They apply their manure directly on the land while rooting around in the cowpats for parasitic worm and fly eggs and larvae, roosting in a mesh-floored mobile shed at night. […] The post Why pastured poultry is good fit for grassland farm appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Dec 20: Lowering inputs, N from manure, blended N, and the 4Rs of the holidays

Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Happy holidays, one and all, and gather ’round as it’s time for the last episode of Wheat Pete’s Word for 2023! For this episode, host Peter Johnson is coming to you from the city of London — the British one — where he’s spending time with family, but also touring some farms and research plots.

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Aug 2: Corn fungicide timing, leafhopper trouble, and N in dairy manure

Real Agriculture

AUGUST 2, 2023

Green silks are slow to show up in some areas of Ontario — what gives? It’s early August and most of the corn should be tasseled by now, but July weather just didn’t push the crop as far ahead as is expected, explains host Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson in this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word.

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These Manure Digesters Incorporate Food Scraps. Does That Make Them Better?

Civil Eats

AUGUST 28, 2023

The waste grease, collected from a local pizzeria, a Mexican restaurant, and a pub, will be mixed with manure in the dairy farm’s anerobic co-digester and converted into renewable energy. Methane gas digesters are used by dairy farms to convert manure into energy and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Practicing Resurrection: Using Green Manures on a Small Semi-Urban Homestead

ATTRA

AUGUST 15, 2023

Tomatoes planted into a tilled-in rye, vetch, and red clover green manure, May 21. I usually wait two weeks from the day I turn in the green manure to the day I put in my transplants to make sure I get good decomposition and nitrogen release. I put in the tomatoes on May 21, 11 days after tilling in the green manure.

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RealAg Radio: Spreading manure, switching to robots, and a lack of snow, Dec 14, 2023

Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week’s Farmer Rapid Fire, host Shaun Haney checks in with: Ethan Wallace of Seaforth, Ont.; Kevin Buchner of Brownsville, Ont.; Kris Mayerle of Tisdale, Sask.; and, Jeff Nonay of Edmonton, Alta.; Plus, we will hear.

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Farmer Focus: Plenty of forage, but costs are still biting

Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The farmyard manure has done the business […] The post Farmer Focus: Plenty of forage, but costs are still biting appeared first on Farmers Weekly The yield monitor counted 730t freshweight off 12.14ha (30 acres), which is about 60t/ha. The best bits yielded more than 100t/ha at 34-36% dry matter.

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Plasma-treated slurry reveals promising results in trials

Farmers Weekly

AUGUST 19, 2023

The novel technology developed by Norwegian firm N2 Applied uses air and electricity to boost the nitrogen (N) content of liquid manures and aims to help farmers […] The post Plasma-treated slurry reveals promising results in trials appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Cash in on manure to combat high fertilizer costs

Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Understand these seven concepts to capture proper nutrient credits for this valuable resource.

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North American Manure Expo coming to New York

Western FarmPress

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Empire State will host the national event for the first time this summer.

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Chicken processor Avara moves to help clean up the River Wye

Farmers Weekly

AUGUST 11, 2023

Farmers Weekly Poultry processor Avara has announced plans to end the spreading of chicken manure from about 75 of its supplying farms within the River Wye Catchment. This is part of the company’s drive to reduce levels of phosphate entering the river.

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RealAg on the Weekend, May 13: Beef Market Update, commodity markets, and the benefits of manure

Real Agriculture

MAY 13, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange to give us a Beef Market Update. We will also hear from Ranulf Glanville of Grainfox to discuss the markets. We will also hear from RealAgriculture’s Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson.

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USDA Scientist Receives Award for Groundbreaking Work to Reconnect Crop and Animal Systems

USDA Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist Sheri Spiegal received an exciting award recognizing her pioneering work integrating social science and biophysical science with stakeholder engagement to help animal producers and crop farmers improve the redistribution of manure nutrients from farms with an excess to fields and pastures that can use it sustainably. (..)

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Safety training focuses on grain bins, manure pits

Western FarmPress

JULY 21, 2023

Injuries and deaths involving agricultural confined spaces rose nearly 41% last year.

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Know your poultry litter before you apply

Western FarmPress

JANUARY 30, 2024

NCSU professor: Evaluating litter type and contents will help you get the most out of poultry manure for fertilization.

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RealAg Radio: Yield impact from uneven emergence, cosmetic pesticide use, and the value of manure, June 26, 2023

Real Agriculture

JUNE 26, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio with host Shaun Haney! We will hear an interview with Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie Claude Bibeau on the decisions made on MRLs and cosmetic pesticide use. We will also hear an interview from RealAgriculture’s Kara.

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Farm Progress America, January 18, 2024

Western FarmPress

JANUARY 18, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at some tips by former Wallace Editor Rod Swoboda when it comes to winter manure application.

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25% of soil samples failing on key nutrient targets

Farmers Weekly

JULY 11, 2023

Farmers Weekly Farmers fail to use their soil and manure analysis results to make informed management decisions – often they do not even trust the results. This is according to Dr Sajjad Awan, a soil and crop nutritionist with NRM, speaking at the recent Down to Earth regenerative farming event in Somerset. “We

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