Making Money With Manure - 3

Composting, Additives Help Manage Manure

Russ Quinn
By  Russ Quinn , DTN Staff Reporter
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Compost is rich in nutrients, and can help improve physical properties of soils. However, farmers need to apply more tons of compost per acre to make up for reduced nitrogen that was in the manure. (DTN photo by Kurt Lawton)
Composting concentrates nutrients, kills weed seed, and ensures the manure has virtually no odor when applied to fields.

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