Washington dairyman finds paying for and operating the digester is a draw on the equity in his farming operation. And it is occurring as dairy producers try to slog through a downturn in milk prices.
Released February 4, 2010
ZILLAH, Wash. -- Dan DeRuyter doubts he would do it again if he knew what he knows today.
The 42-year-old dairy producer east of Zillah operates the only manure digester in Eastern Washington, one of four currently operating in the state.
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