“Farms will use manure as a natural fertilizer to enhance plant growth.” At issue is the manure’s nutrient content, especially its high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus. When manure is applied to ...

Many gardeners tout manure’s superiority to synthetic products available today. And if done right, it’ll be a fantastic supply of necessary nutrients to grow a large healthy garden. Gardening experts ...

DENVER, Colorado — Manure can be a gardener's best friend if used wisely. Buy bags of composted, well-rotted manure at the hardware store. It doesn't stink and while it's nutritious for plants, the ...

Finding what works best for you in applying manure into your fields takes testing and experimenting, according to University of Minnesota Extension educator Chryseis Modderman. Surface application of ...

Use of biogas from manure for power production offers various benefits related to reduced atmospheric methane and carbon dioxide emissions, reduced local odor problems, and diminished potential for ...

These West Virginia University researchers are the No. 1 experts in No. 2. Led by Elizabeth Rowen, a team of faculty from the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design will study the ...

Delaware’s Nutrient Management Law has been in effect since 1999 and requires anyone who applies manure or fertilizer to 10 or more acres or has eight or more animal units (an animal unit is equal to ...