In a way, the compost acts like a diaper keeping moisture away from the cow's skin, thus dirt and manure isn't as likely to stick on the animal's body. That's not as likely to occur in a bedded-pack ...

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — When done right, composting manure and livestock is an environmentally sound way to dispose of animals and their waste, according to Mary Keena, North Dakota State University ...

While at a meeting at the Ashland Public Library a few years ago I had a question from one of my readers and they asked me if they should use old farm yard soil in their vegetable garden. A few years ...

What do athletic fields at Hempfield schools, abandoned strip mines in Northumberland County and first-of-its-kind groundwater recharge landscaping at a Lititz housing development all have in common?

A. Rotted cow manure is great for many plants -- roses and vegetables, for example -- and it's an organic source that can be worked into the soil before a sodding a new lawn. Add some to the compost ...

The use of cow dung as fertilizer is as common today as it was in the 1900’s. And it seems to have made a debut in recent months, perhaps due to the huge surge in fertilizer prices. But if there is ...

DEAR JOHN: Horse manure and cow manure are similar in nitrogen content when fresh, but when dried, or “aged,” horse manure is richer, so the first thing to consider when deciding between them is the ...

If you're baby-stepping into composting for the first time, the do's and don'ts of what goes into the bin might seem daunting. To flatten the learning curve, we've compiled a few reference lists -- ...

Kern County supervisors will consider approving Tuesday afternoon a 160-acre chicken and cow manure composting operation proposed by Grimmway Enterprises near Copus Road and Interstate 5. The Center ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. The use of cow dung as fertilizer is as common today as it was in the 1900’s. And it ...