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Hauling Manure
I don’t know if you can get most farmers to admit it, but loading and spreading manure is one of the most enjoyable jobs we do. Especially if you can work with solid or semisolid manure like this load is.
There’s an art to loading it well, not that difficult if you’re working on concrete. More skill is involved when working with a dirt floor like in my hoop barns.
And then if you can spread it evenly over a field, the thought of all that wonderful fertility benefiting your soil is magical.
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2024-04-02 19:55:38
Karl Hoffman is a distinguished agriculturalist with over four decades of experience in sustainable farming practices. He holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy from Cornell University and has made significant contributions as a professor at Iowa State University. Hoffman’s groundbreaking research on integrated pest management and soil health has revolutionized modern agriculture. As a respected farm journalist, his column “Field Notes with Karl Hoffman” and his blog “The Modern Farmer” provide insightful, practical advice to a global audience. Hoffman’s work with the USDA and the United Nations FAO has enhanced food security worldwide. His awards include the USDA’s Distinguished Service Award and the World Food Prize, reflecting his profound impact on agriculture and sustainability.
