Manure Management
Biochar may serve as an effective liquid manure storage cover application to control the outgassing of ammonia and greenhouse gases.
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Consider versatility, reliability when choosing a manure collection system
Find the right manure-scraping system for your farm to improve barn cleanliness and sanitation, as well as better cow health.
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Reduce emissions, odor by working with the manure microbiome
Addressing greenhouse gas emissions and odor is top-of-mind in manure management plans. Take into account the role of microbes when developing a plan fit for your farm.
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Manure gas is invisible and dangerous, but safety is simple
The most common hazard related to agricultural work is manure gas. Remember to handle manure safely during the busy seasons to avoid preventable life-threatening incidences.
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Is your dairy’s sand bedding quality up to par?
Do not shortchange your cows or manure handling system with poor-quality sand.
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Dairy farms, emissions and the industry's net-zero goal
An efficient dairy farm is a profitable dairy farm. Focusing on reducing emissions on each operation can aid in the industry's goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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Manure management varies to fit Canada’s diverse industry
There is no catch-all solution to manure management, but there are several ways farmers can improve their systems.
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Turn a pollutant into green gold by reducing nitrogen loss in slurry
Slurry is often seen as an inconvenient problem for the farm. A good slurry management plan that encompasses the whole cycle from barn to the field can turn a problem into a valuable resource.
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Keep your farm from being the lead story on the 6 o’clock news
Consider ways in which a fire department responds to a barn fire and develop a manure spill response plan for when accidents happen to best avoid unwanted press.
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