Manure seen as valuable source of gas production
A Denver report notes manure is becoming a valued resource for feed, fuel, and fertilizer as researchers and industry push gassification. Monfort of Colorado and Bio-Gas of Colorado plan a new plant near Greeley to yield methane, with excess gas sold locally. regulators consider manure fuel rules as interest grows worldwide.
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Leave the hen alone for more chickens warns extension agent
UVM County Extension Agent John C. Page advises gardeners to back off hens during incubation and let nature run its course. He notes that broody hens set 10 to 15 eggs for about 21 days, hatch a family of one age, and require minimal human interference to raise chicks.
Price floor for milk rejected by USDA
Washington reports no hearing will be held on setting a minimum price floor for fluid milk under federal orders. Officials cite temporary market weakness, with milk production below last year and dairy product stocks not excessive. Fall prices expected to rise as USDA expands price support purchases and seeks limits on imports of nonfat dry milk.
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Cows in Vermont Dairy Herds Rise, Projected 2013 Total
Preliminary listers show Vermont dairy herds growing slightly from April to April with over 20 percent of towns reporting by June 1. The Champlain Valley leads gains while overall herd size tops about 201000, up from 198150 in 1973, despite fewer dairy farms and a trend toward about two more cows per farm annually.
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Garden fertilizer tips for Burlington
Garden hint advises using manure as the best fertilizer, estimating 1,000 pounds per 1,000 square feet. For a 20 by 50 foot plot, about 1,000 pounds or 20 bushels in an even 1 to 2 inch layer. Includes guidance on fertilizer numbers like 5-10-10 and soil testing.
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