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Agent Training - Livestock Waste Irrigation and Sprayfield Management

Please join us on Tuesday, August 26 @ 9:30AM - 2:30PM for a training focused on livestock waste irrigation and Sprayfield management. The training is hands-on and will include the following topics:…

Aerial farm view with black-covered lagoon beside barns and an aerated wastewater pond

On-Farm Anaerobic Digester: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

During and after the first offering of the Animal Waste Biogas Digester Operator Training (Kenansville, 10/11/2024), we received the following questions. A panel of experts was invited by Amanda…

Poultry Litter Workshop March 14th in Halifax County!

Poultry Litter Workshop March 14th in Halifax County! Maximizing Nutrient Utilization Spreader Calibration Demonstration Free Sponsored Lunch March 14, 2024 at 10:00 am 3 hours animal waste credits…

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New Page Aims to Connect Growers With Sludge Service Providers

Are you providing sludge services or in need of a contact for sludge removal? Check out our new portal page! NC Service Providers – Lagoon Sludge Directory

Drying Sludge Critical to Improving Nutrient Distribution and Utilization

Authors: Carly Graves, Becky Spearman, Mahmoud ShararaThis post summarizes training events that took place on July 21 and 27, 2021, at Lake Wheeler Road Facility farm on the NC State University…

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Crabgrass Establishment: Impacts of Fertilizer Source and Rate on Yield and Weed Competition

A two-year project focused on N management for crabgrass as a forage is wrapping up this year. The project is evaluating the effects of N sources (urea ammonium sulfate vs poultry litter) and…

Composting Turns Swine Lagoon Sludge to Landscaping Products

The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial products or services herein is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement by North Carolina State University or our…

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Research Update: Applying Swine Mortality Compost to Corn

Have you ever heard of composting swine mortalities? This method of mortality processing is gaining traction within the swine industry, and with the potential for natural disasters or disease…

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Guidance on Land Application of Discarded Milk

With current issues in milk markets due to COVID-19, many dairy producers may be forced to dump their milk. Below, you'll find guidance for land application of discarded milk in accordance with your…

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Applying Animal Waste to Cover Crops

Due to the number of questions regarding manure application to cover crops within Certified Animal Waste Management Plans, the Interagency Nutrient Management Committee decided to develop this…