http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. (PhysOrg.com) -- Livestock manure isn't often thought of as a value-added product, but researchers at Montana State University and MSU Extension are trying to change that. http://www.physorg.com/news172920305.html Space & Earth Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:00:03 EST news172920305 In the mating world of yellow dung flies, large, brawny males almost always get the girl. However, a new study suggests that smaller males rule if presented with an opportunity to woo females when they are not hanging out on cow dung. It is the first time alternative male reproductive strategies have been observed in this species. http://www.physorg.com/news165078573.html Biology Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:10:03 EST news165078573 Phosphorus is one of the key nutrients that can cause algal blooms and related water quality problems in lakes, rivers, and estuaries worldwide. Phosphorus entering waters originates from a variety of sources. Agricultural land receiving long term applications of organic by-products such as animal manure is one of the major contributors. Such soils often become enriched with P, leading to elevated P loss through erosion and runoff. Information on the chemical characteristics of P in these soils is essential to improving our understanding of how P behaves in soils and how it is transported in runoff to devise better management practices that protect water quality. http://www.physorg.com/news152975509.html Space & Earth Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:12:55 EST news152975509 As the United States continues to develop alternative energy methods and push towards energy independence, cellulosic-based ethanol has emerged as one of the most commercially viable technologies. Corn stover remains the most popular source available, but the loss of soil organic carbon (SOC) associated with the removal of corn fodder as a cellulosic ethanol feedstock is of agricultural and environmental concern. http://www.physorg.com/news147529240.html Space & Earth Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:20:40 EST news147529240 Researchers at North Wyke Research, and Lancaster and Exeter universities, have come up with an advice system to help farmers recycle manure safely and avoid polluting watercourses. http://www.physorg.com/news147351546.html Space & Earth Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:59:06 EST news147351546 Researchers at North Wyke Research, and Lancaster and Exeter universities, have come up with an advice system to help farmers recycle manure safely and avoid polluting watercourses. http://www.physorg.com/news147094914.html Space & Earth Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:41:54 EST news147094914 Converting livestock manure into a domestic renewable fuel source could generate enough electricity to meet up to three per cent of North America's entire consumption needs and lead to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), according to US research published today, Thursday, 24 July, in the Institute of Physics' Environmental Research Letters. http://www.physorg.com/news136084589.html Space & Earth Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:16:29 EST news136084589