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  1. What is Niche Marketing? not rated Published: January 22, 2009
  2. I live outside the U.S. and need a way to keep feral pigs out of our field crops. We have used snares but the risk to non-target endangered species is too great. Are there any effective chemical, non-poisonous repellents that will effectively keep pigs away? not rated Published: December 15, 2008
  3. Where can I find information about housing for swine and poultry that meets organic rules and regulations? not rated Published: October 29, 2008
  4. What contributes the most to nutrient import on most livestock and poultry farms? not rated Published: May 27, 2008
  5. What is the fertilizer value of the manure in my manure storage facility? 2stars Published: February 06, 2008
  6. How do I sample my manure, and where do I get it analyzed? 4stars Published: February 06, 2008
  7. How big does my manure storage structure have to be? not rated Published: February 04, 2008
  8. What do you suggest as a lower cost alternative for swine producers in northern states where we don't use lagoons and most manure is handled as a liquid? Most of our swine operations use deep pits beneath barns. not rated Published: February 04, 2008
  9. What changes occur in the manure when dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) is fed to swine? not rated Published: January 19, 2008
  10. Can the nutrient concentration of manure change during the year? not rated Published: January 19, 2008
  11. How can I prevent leaching of nitrate into groundwater from manure applications? 4stars Published: January 19, 2008
  12. is there required software (or other tools) to complete a Comprehensive Nutrient Mangement Plan (CNMP) or Nutrient Management Plan (NMP)? not rated Published: January 19, 2008
  13. If indicators for pathogenic organisms are identified in irrigation water used for food crops, like spinach, should these waters be treated before application, and if treatment should be done, what methods would be effective? not rated Published: January 08, 2008
  14. How far (feet/mile) downstream are pathogens detected in a stream from where they enter the stream? Once pathogens enter a stream, do they remain viable for long distances? 3stars Published: January 08, 2008
  15. How do you calibrate a manure spreader? 5stars Published: January 08, 2008

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