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Next up in the 4 R’s of Nutrient Management is Right Rate. This can be tricky with manure since all the nutrients are mixed together. Often, when you calculate the rate based on one nutrient, you end up over-applying another. This is common with nitrogen and phosphorus in manure.

The LWR First Wave system can be a game changer. By removing 85% of total suspended solids, it achieves an 82% phosphorus removal rate. Most organic nitrogen is also removed with the solids, leaving a liquid filtrate containing ammonium nitrogen, potassium, and dissolved nutrients and minerals.

This separation allows for more precise rate applications, as you’re no longer limited by other nutrient amounts. Organic nitrogen in the solids needs to be mineralized in the soil before becoming plant-available, making fall application ideal for high phosphorus solids - just remember to account for this mineralization in your spring nitrogen application rates. The liquid filtrate, containing plant-available ammonium nitrogen, can be applied in the spring, providing N right when plants need it most.

We’ll explore application timing further later this summer, but up next I'll share more about the Right Place!

Back in April, I introduced the coagulants and flocculants used for solid-liquid separation in manure treatment. But have you ever wondered what happens to these inputs after the manure has been processed? Our team has made it our mission to ensure they add value as beneficial additives in the fertilizers produced through the First Wave system.

Here are the top 4 ways that LWR's biodegradable grō polymers improve soil conditions:

Incorporating grō polymers into fertilizers not only boosts productivity but also supports sustainable farming by conserving water, reducing erosion, and improving soil health.  This aligns with our mission to provide real sustainability solutions that boost your bottom line.

Next month, we’ll continue to explore eco-friendly technologies and practices in sustainable agriculture that are pushing the boundaries of innovation to make a positive impact on our planet.

Until then, stay green and stay inspired!

Are you the owner or operator of the PLANT or FIRST WAVE system? Join us this summer for Operator Training! 

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to enhance your expertise and optimize your system's performance. The training will focus on understanding data collection and advanced analytics, powered by LWR's cutting-edge Machine Learning technology.

Unlock the full potential of your system as we delve into practical insights and best practices. Space is limited, so claim your spot today and take your operation to the next level!

Dr. Frank Mitloehner, Team Leader at the CLEAR Center, and professor and air quality specialist in cooperative extension in the Department of Animal Science at the University of California, Davis joined AgriTalk’s host Chip Flory and Farm Journal’s PORK editor Jennifer Shike to discuss his message to farmers during World Pork Expo. 

Discover how sustainability and stewardship intersect in agriculture. Dr. Mitloehner encourages farmers to embrace sustainability, which means being the best stewards of land, animals, workforce, and finances.

“One message is that I want farmers to lose their fear of things such as the term sustainability. Many farmers think this is some kind of curse word, when I think it as largely a misunderstanding,” Mitloehner says. “I think sustainability is pretty much the same as stewardship.” 

For more insights, or to learn about the five pillars of sustainability and how they resonate with both rural and urban consumers, listen to the full podcast episode: Sustainability is Not a Dirty Word.

In a delicious display of environmental consciousness, Domino's has partnered with Vanguard Renewables to tackle the growing issue of food waste. This collaboration has diverted 243.75 tons of inedible food waste from overflowing landfills. To put 243.75 tons of food waste into perspective, that is an estimated emissions reduction of 156 Tons of C02e in 2023 alone.

The secret weapon in this eco-friendly partnership is Vanguard Renewables Farm Powered® Anaerobic Digesters. Vanguard Renewables operates these facilities on dairy farms, where they combine inedible food waste along with cow manure in a sealed tank called an anaerobic digester. In a breakdown process fueled by naturally appearing microbes, this organic mix breaks down and generates biogas. This biogas is then cleaned and upgraded on-site into renewable gas, a clean-burning fuel that can be used to power homes, businesses, and even vehicles!

By transforming  manure into clean water, biomass feedstock, and two distinct fertilizers to reduce methane emissions, regenerate soils to capture more carbon, we can help you meet your sustainability goals!

Learn more at: manure.ai

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