How much does a footbath solution affect mineral concentrations in the soil once manure is applied? That is the question regional dairy educator Aerica Bjurstrom and her colleagues at the University of Wisconsin have tried answering.  

Whether your objective is sustainability, a new revenue source or odor control, interest in and development of dairy anaerobic digester projects has swelled over the past few years. The upward trend is only expected to increase as dairies seek manure solutions to meet a changing marketplace.

Keeping barns clean and free of waste is more than just for looks. A manure-free barn means improved cow health and medical outcomes, more sanitary milk and an overall healthier, more productive environment.

Dairy customers, brands and retailers have set ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals, including targets to reduce GHG emissions of their entire supply chain beginning at the farm level, in response to pressure from consumers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), investors and regulators to contribute to rapid action on climate change.

There are several ways manure can be properly stored and handled that is safe for cattle, people and soil, while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and odor.

Dairy producers in Idaho and Utah are hungry for answers as they consider the viability of technology and other practices to achieve the industry’s 2050 goal to be greenhouse gas neutral or better.

Agricultural work can involve many hazards, but injuries, illnesses and death are preventable.

The push for environmentally sustainable agriculture has sparked a lot of interest in anaerobic digesters that can convert manure into biofuel.