Tag: manure
Farmers warn Ohio’s water quality gains could slip without H2Ohio funding
The Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative’s recent farm tour showed off how local farmers are using science-based practices to improve their land and water quality. But these efforts could be jeopardized if a proposed $120 million cut in H2Ohio funding is passed in Ohio's proposed budget.
Ohio State set to host 24th Manure Science Review this August
The Manure Science Review will feature speakers and field demonstrations from Ohio State educators and other companies and institutions related to farming.
Price Farms Organics creates compost from Columbus Zoo and community scraps
As a Class II EPA certified compost facility, Price Farms Organics provides an outlet for communities and the Columbus Zoo to compost organic materials.
The scoop on human poop
Ohio State Extension educator Lee Beers discusses the benefits and concerns for using human biosolids as nutrients on agricultural fields.
Determining the fertilizer value of manure
Laboratory analysis provides the best means of determining manure's true value. Local Ohio State University extension offices can help you find a lab.
PA Supreme Court sides with hog farmer on manure
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has sided with a Columbia County farmer, sparing him from following strict local rules on his hog farm.
The Carmony family business stinks
The guys at Carmony Stock Farms put up with a lot of crap on a daily basis. It’s par for the course when running a custom manure application company.
Follow the rules when using poultry litter
Poultry manure for permitted operations needs to follow the Natural Resource Conservation Service 590 standards when being stockpiled prior to spreading.
Farmers can defend against nuisance lawsuits
Keeping to the plan, following best practices and being a good neighbor could protect farmers against nuisance lawsuits over manure.
Pilot program studies new way to treat manure
Stateler Family Farms is hosting a pilot project to study a manure treatment that separates solids and liquids and reduces phosphorus in liquid manure.
