Agreement Number
11-188
Awardee Name
University of Idaho
Grant Type
Classic
Project Title
Demonstration and evaluation of alternative manure management techniques in Southern Idaho
Awardee State/Territory
Idaho
Involved States/territories
Idaho
Award Year
2011
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$31,249.00
Production/Use
Animal Agriculture and Husbandry
Resource Concern (Broad)
Air
Resource Concern (Specific)
Manure management
Conservation Practice(s)
Nutrient Management
Project Background
This project will demonstrate, evaluate, and encourage the widespread adoption of the vacuum/scraper dairy manure collection, proper composting, and land application via injection in Southern Idaho for mitigating odors and managing nutrients. Cost associated with these demonstrated manure management techniques and currently used methods will be analyzed to provide economic information.
Project Scale
Regional
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No
Final Report URL
Awardee Technical Contact Name
Lide Chen