Limited supplies and higher prices for commercial fertilizers have increased demand for manure. In the past, some farmers have had trouble giving it away. Now they have crop farmers calling them, some of them having waiting lists. As U.S. livestock herds and poultry flocks shrink, the manure supply might be limited, and prices could rise even more. However, the Iowa Department of Agriculture notes birds killed due to the bird flu can be composted and applied as fertilizer. Demand for manure handling equipment has also increased, with some farm equipment and implement dealers sold out for months.
Livestock Manure Demand Increases
Limited supplies and higher prices for commercial fertilizers have increased demand for manure.
(Farm Journal)
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