Zapping manure with special electrode promises an efficient method to produce fertilizers, other chemicals

Zapping manure with special electrode promises an efficient method to produce fertilizers, other chemicals

An interdisciplinary team led by University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists has developed a new technique that could help farmers extract useful nutrients such as ammonia and potassium from livestock manure to efficiently make fertilizer and other useful chemical products. While the strategy still needs to be scaled up beyond a proof-of-concept stage, the group’s preliminary analyses … Read more

Extreme rainfall increases ag nutrient runoff, conservation strategies can help

Extreme rainfall increases ag nutrient runoff, conservation strategies can help

Nutrient runoff from agricultural production is a significant source of water pollution in the U.S., and climate change that produces extreme weather events is likely to exacerbate the problem. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at how extreme rainfall impacts runoff and suggests possible mitigation strategies. “We look at more than … Read more