Getting rid of dead animals is a fact of life for farmers, one that can sometimes be problematic. Rendering is getting more costly, with plants few and far between. Burning or burying carcasses poses ...

Compost piles can often become delicious-looking buffets for raccoons, rodents, and other curious animals. This can be incredibly frustrating when you're trying to maintain a nutrient-rich pile for ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Compost is spread on a research field. (Photo: UC Davis) A new study finds animal compost may prevent harmful microorganisms from surviving in farm fields. The research, published today in the Journal ...

In North America, a whopping 30 to 40 per cent of our residential waste is organic -- biodegradable garbage that could be composted but is often sent to landfills. A new study shows that one method of ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Between the food, sustainable cleanup, and animal health, there are many people working behind the scenes at the Ohio State Fair to make sure everything goes smoothly. Over the ...

Compost bedded pack barns represent an innovative alternative to traditional housing systems, offering a dynamic environment where dairy cows benefit from continuously composted bedding materials.

It’s Groundhog Day, and if you’ve ever been leery of starting a compost bin for fear of unwanted visits from small mammals such as these, relax. Here are five reasons why backyard composting will not ...