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Manure

Poop from the rhinoceros beetle makes for cleaner fertilizer. 

This Colombian company is trying to convince farmers to use beetle poop fertilizer

Climate Change

Human-made fertilizers boost crop production, making it easier to feed more people with the same land. But chemical fertilizers made from ammonia and other chemicals can cause pollution. Beetle poop is cleaner and helps farmers reduce their carbon footprint.

A man holds a palmful of pellets

Swedish town uses chicken manure to disperse crowds — and stop spread of coronavirus

COVID-19
Robert Strong is seen next to a gift-wrapped box in this photo released by Robert Strong of Eagle Rock, California, on Dec. 25, 2017.

In ‘funny’ protest of new tax law, man delivers manure to Mnuchin

Economics

How manure can save humanity

Business, Economics and Jobs
One of a fleet of trucks in the Bangalore area that brings untreated sewage from homes to farms, to be used as fertilizer.

Recycled lunch: Using human waste to grow food, and fight climate change

Environment
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Organic Farming in China

Global Politics

China may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about places that American organic farmers could learn from. American advocates of a safe and sustainable food chain learned a few things on their recent trip to organic farms near Beijing.

The World

Science Note: Cow Manure and Methane

A compound found in cattle and sheep manure, might be a valuable biomarker to help calculate methane quantities excreted by ruminating animals.

The World

Manure Magic

Harvesting methane gas from livestock farms smells good to the renewable energy market.

The World

Science Note: Recycling Manure

Pigs in Missouri are getting into the recycling game. With a little help from a new pressure-cooker-like device, their waste is turning into bio-oil.

The World

Manure Magic

Harvesting methane gas from livestock farms smells good to the renewable energy market.