1. Does manure disappear when fed into an anaerobic digester? Published: April 10, 2009
2. Where should I locate a manure storage unit? Published: April 10, 2009
3. Is it true that addition of manures and compost can raise soil pH? Published: March 02, 2009
4. If I add a solid separator prior to my lagoon will it help the lagoon function better? Published: January 26, 2009
5. Is there a horse manure recycling option for straw not wood mixed with manure? We run an 8-horse farm and use mostly straw in our bedding. Say, 1 bale of straw to 1/4 bag of woodchip bedding. Published: January 26, 2009
6. Which livestock operations are affected by EPA's hazardous substances reporting requirements (CERCLA and EPCRA)? Published: January 26, 2009
7. I just heard that livestock operations, specifically Large CAFO's must now report their air emissions, what does this mean and why am I just now hearing about this requirement? Published: January 26, 2009
8. As a livestock or poultry operation what obligations do I have under CERCLA, the Comprehensive Environmental, Response, and Liability Act and EPCRA the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act administrative reporting exemption published on December 18, 2008? Published: January 26, 2009
9. How do I determine my “good faith air emissions” for EPCRA Reporting ? Published: January 26, 2009
10. Do manure nutrients "disappear" in an anaerobic digester? Published: November 04, 2008
11. What is the purpose of manure application setbacks, and who determines them? Published: September 05, 2008
12. What are the necessary microbial components for composting animal mortalities? Published: August 26, 2008
13. What is animal carcass composting? Published: August 26, 2008
14. Is there a low cost alternative when pumping a lagoon? Published: August 26, 2008
15. Have you seen a great difference between the types of bedding material used in compost dairy barns? Published: August 26, 2008
16. What kind of irrigation system do I need to land apply wastewater or liquid wastes from my animal waste storage pond or treatment lagoon? Published: August 26, 2008
17. What are the most important things a producer can do to prepare for a regulatory inspection? Published: August 26, 2008
18. How is liquid animal manure land applied? Published: August 26, 2008
19. How critical are carbon to nitrogen ratios (C:N) in large carcass mortality composting? Published: August 26, 2008
20. How many months of manure storage are provided by the 4-foot deep bedded pack? Published: August 26, 2008
21. In compost dairy barns, what percentage of manure accumulates in the composting bedded pack area versus the concrete feed alley that is scraped clean twice a day? Published: August 26, 2008
22. For compost dairy barns, how will this tie in with a biogas recovery system? Published: August 26, 2008
23. Are there any studies ongoing or planned to determine average manure volume reduction in compost dairy barns, for the purpose of more accurately determining manure storage volume requirements? Published: August 26, 2008
24. Why is the maximum operating level in my storage pond / lagoon below the top of the bank? Published: August 26, 2008
25. How are manure pit gases produced? Published: August 26, 2008
26. Can I get More Nutrients Out of my Lagoon System? Published: July 11, 2008
27. Shouldn't large animal operations have waste treatment plants to protect water quality? Published: July 08, 2008
28. How do I account for fertilizer value when I compare purchased feeds for beef cattle? Published: June 07, 2008
29. How do I prepare a usable map for my farm? Published: April 30, 2008
30. Why do I need a farm map? Published: April 30, 2008

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