News tagged with poultry manure
Understanding phosphorus in soils is vital to proper management
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 ...
Feb 04, 2009 |
not rated yet |
0
Search results for poultry manure
Using biochar to boost soil moisture
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are leading the way in learning more about "biochar," the charred biomass created from wood, other plant material, and manure.
Nov 08, 2011 |
not rated yet |
2
Using ground covers in organic production
Studies by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists indicate that organic farmers who need to periodically amend their soils with compost after planting can still control weeds -- and hold down costs -- by using fabric ...
Aug 30, 2011 |
5 / 5 (1) |
0
CEAP study examines nitrogen, copper levels in Bay watershed
A comprehensive study of pollutants in a major Chesapeake Bay tributary revealed troublesome levels of nitrogen and copper that could flow into the Bay, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their ...
Aug 20, 2010 |
not rated yet |
0
Research shows eggs from pastured chickens may be more nutritious
(PhysOrg.com) -- A study conducted by researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has shown that eggs produced by chickens allowed to forage in pastures are higher in some beneficial nutrients.
Jul 20, 2010 |
5 / 5 (2) |
0
Tracking phosphorus runoff from livestock manure
Nutrient runoff from livestock manure is a common source of agricultural pollution. Looking for an uncommon solution, a team of scientists has developed an application of rare earth elements to control and track runoff phosphorus ...
Jun 14, 2010 |
not rated yet |
0
Assessing antibiotic breakdown in manure
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist Scott Yates is studying how oxytetracycline (OTC), an antibiotic that is administered to animals, breaks down in cattle manure.
Mar 04, 2010 |
not rated yet |
0
Scientists sequence soybean genome, reveal pathways for improving biodiesel
Soybean, one of the most important global sources of protein and oil, is now the first legume species with a published complete draft genome sequence. The sequence and its analysis appear in the January 14 ...
Jan 13, 2010 |
3.9 / 5 (7) |
1
|
Pressure rises to stop antibiotics in agriculture
(AP) -- The mystery started the day farmer Russ Kremer got between a jealous boar and a sow in heat.
Dec 28, 2009 |
4.9 / 5 (7) |
10
Tracking poultry litter phosphorus: Threat of accumulation?
The Delmarva Peninsula, flanking the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, is home to some 600 million chickens. The resulting poultry manure and some of the chicken house bedding material is usually composted and then spread ...
Jan 28, 2009 |
4 / 5 (1) |
0
Recycled garden compost reduces phosphorus in soils
Broccoli, eggplant, cabbage and capsicum grown with compost made from recycled garden offcuts have produced equivalent yields to those cultivated by conventional farm practice, but without the subsequent build up of phosphorus.
Jun 01, 2007 |
4 / 5 (2) |
0
List of search results for poultry manure
