Composting Poultry Carcasses: A Comprehensive Guide
Composting Poultry Carcasses: An Eco-Friendly Solution Composting poultry carcasses is not only an effective but also an environmentally friendly way to manage dead birds on farms. In this blog post, we will explore the poultry carcass composting method and discuss the key elements for successful implementation. What is Windrow Composting? To begin with, windrow composting involves creating […]
Biolynk Manure Management System
Overview of Volbeda Dairy’s Innovative Manure Management Volbeda Dairy, a family-owned dairy farm in Albany, Oregon, has operated since 1972. As the dairy expanded and began milking 1,800 cows, effective manure management became critical to their operations. To address the increasing manure volume, the family built four lagoons. However, solids accumulated in these lagoons, limiting their capacity and complicating overall manure management. The transition to an Advanced Manure Management to tackle these challenges, the […]
Prioritizes Wastewater Treatment – Southern Ute Indian Tribe
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, located in southwestern Colorado, views wastewater treatment as a crucial investment. This commitment has led to the establishment of an award-winning treatment facility that benefits both local residents and businesses. The tribe’s focus on environmental protection is evident in the high quality of its water and wastewater management systems. Historical […]
Benefits of Composting: A Natural Solution to Waste Reduction
What are the benefits of composting you might ask? Composting is a natural process that has been used for years to stabilize sewage sludge, industrial waste, and municipal solid waste (MSW). It is a controlled biological decomposition of organic matter, a natural way of returning nutrients and humus to the soil through the action of […]
Meat Plant Composting: Turning Waste into Profit
Leona Meat Plant, a family-owned slaughterhouse in Troy, Pennsylvania, has successfully transformed animal residuals into profit by composting. Initially, the plant began composting eight years ago to reduce costs after rendering plants started charging fees due to new laws prohibiting animal by-products in animal feed. At first, the composting process involved simply piling bones, heads, guts, and […]
Wastewater Plant Efficiency: An Award-Winning System
The City of Roswell, New Mexico, upgraded its sludge handling system in 1985 and has since experienced significant savings in land requirements, work hours, and costs. As a result, Wastewater Plant Efficiency increased and this upgrade earned the plant a Merit Award from the Rocky Mountain Environment Association and an Outstanding Achievement Award from the New […]
Feedlot Management from Brown Bear
The Brown Bear is a versatile machine that greatly enhances the efficiency of feedlot management. Its capabilities extend to various tasks, including: Pen Management and Cleaning The Brown Bear effectively dries and pulverizes manure, making pen clean-out faster and easier. Moreover, it shapes and grades pens, keeping cattle out of the manure and providing them with a dry […]
Dairy Composting System: Find Success with Brown Bear
AtAt Prairieland Dairy in Firth, Nebraska, Dan Rice and his partners have achieved remarkable success in cow productivity and milk quality. They implemented a closed-loop composting system using a Brown Bear machine.The dairy milks around 700 cows three times daily. Previously, they relied on green sawdust for bedding. However, this method was costly and difficult […]
Water/Wastewater Composting Success Story
Turning Sludge into Treasure: Water/Wastewater Composting- The Pinery Water/Wastewater District in Parker, Colorado, has found a unique and cost-effective way to manage sludge, the byproduct of wastewater treatment. Instead of viewing sludge as waste, they’ve transformed it into a valuable commodity: Class A compost. In this blog post, we will explore their innovative process and the benefits it has […]
Utilities Forestry Shredder Doubles Clearing Output
M&P Utilities, Inc. recently contracted to install 108 miles of underground communication lines within a railroad right-of-way in central Illinois. The project required clearing a path for installation equipment and personnel. Learn how they used this Utilities Forestry Shredder to double their output. Initial Challenges Initially, the company relied on traditional clearing equipment such as […]