Solid-Liquid Separation

3 things you need to know about bedding with manure solids

rschrift@mclanahan.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Sand is the ideal dairy bedding source, but it is not always feasible for every farm. Recycled manure solids can be a viable alternative for a mix of practical, economic and operational reasons.

How does your manure handling compare?

kurt@nutradrip.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Manure isn’t just a byproduct – it’s a balance sheet item. On some dairies, it’s a cash-flow generator. On others, it’s a liability that costs more to move than it’s worth. The difference isn’t in the cows – it’s how you manage the nutrients, equipment and economics between the barn and the field.

Alberto Dairy commits to sustainability with vermifiltration

jenn@agproud.com — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

For nearly 18 months, Alberto Dairy has used worm beds to appropriately manage their manure, retain nutrients and reuse wastewater.

Advanced manure treatment, where do we stand?

jpo53@cornell.edu — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Manure is the linchpin of biocircularity in dairy production systems, with the nutrients in cow manure recycled to the land to produce crops that are utilized as animal feed.

Sustainable bedding solutions: Exploring manure solids separation and bedding recovery for dairy farms

dsa@iastate.edu — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

While most of us focus on how to move manure, store it and land-apply it, there's a growing interest in what else manure can do for the dairy. One of the more intriguing ideas? Turning it into bedding.

Maximizing sand recovery: Proven practices to protect your bedding investments

rschrift@mclanahan.com — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Choosing the right bedding is essential for cow comfort, herd health and overall dairy performance. Sand is a popular choice thanks to its comfort, cleanliness and long-term affordability – especially when paired with an effective recovery and recycling program.

Producers monetize dairy manure with unique on-farm business models

jenn@agproud.com — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

What opportunities are available to create more value from dairy waste? For three individuals, creating more value lay in what was available to them and the relationships they were willing to build with neighbors and industry stakeholders.

Taming the sneaky threat of nuisance sand

rschrift@mclanahan.com — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Whether or not a dairy is using sand bedding, nuisance sand can infiltrate manure systems through feed, equipment and environmental exposure, creating hidden operational headaches. While removing 100% of sand from manure is not realistic, proactive manure management strategies can significantly reduce its impact, helping to preserve both the longevity of your equipment, your manure system’s performance and the quality of your bedding.

Keep sand where you need it, not where you don’t

rschrift@mclanahan.com — Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The benefits of sand bedding for dairy cows are many. However, sand is not always the easiest material to incorporate into manure management systems.

Sustainability: Not a one-size-fits-all solution

jschmitt@dairywest.com — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Is your dairy’s sand bedding quality up to par?

rschrift@mclanahan.com — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Sand is the gold standard for dairy cow bedding, but all that glitters is not gold.

Why sludge matters and what to do about it

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:12:18 -0500

There is liquid manure, solid manure and then there is sludge. How much sludge is in your lagoon and why does it matter?