Manure Solids

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.

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.

Quantifying the value of manure – Taking uncertainty out of an inherently variable nutrient source

kw566@cornell.edu — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 08:50:06 -0500

Sound land application of livestock manure can reduce or replace fertilizer needs, given that manure contains all 17 essential nutrients for crop growth, and increase soil health over time. Healthier soils are more resilient to extreme weather events, thereby increasing overall farm resilience.

How biochar can be used as a manure storage cover

sanfordj@uwplatt.edu — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:20:04 -0400

Biomass covers are often overlooked as an option for addressing ammonia losses due to poor long-term performance and maintenance. Converting biomasses to biochar and applying it as a cover has the potential to address this issue.

Biochar: Applications in agriculture

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 21:36:00 -0400

Biochar is an emerging tool for both waste management and soil improvement with a variety of applications, particularly in the dairy industry.

On-farm dry manure bedding management: Goals and pitfalls

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 20:03:36 -0400

As we continue to improve on-farm efficiencies, it’s important to look at new areas of opportunities. One area needing review is manure management, specifically the process of converting manure solids, separated or not, into safe, high-quality bedding.

Control what’s growing in your bedding

rschmidt@lallemand.com — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 13:00:01 -0400

Using dried manure solids for bedding is becoming more common among U.S. dairy herds. It allows farms an alternative way to handle manure, and it can help offset bedding costs – a large expense on many dairy farms.