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Managing Liquid Dairy Manure, José R. Bicudo
Managing Liquid Dairy Manure, José R. Bicudo
Agricultural Engineering Extension Publications
One of the primary issues in the dairy production industry is the storage, management, and land application of manure. Producers should plan how and when to apply manure to agricultural land to minimize the risk of water pollution and odor nuisance and maximize nutrient use.
Biodiesel Faq, Timothy S. Stombaugh, Czarena L. Crofcheck, Michael D. Montross
Biodiesel Faq, Timothy S. Stombaugh, Czarena L. Crofcheck, Michael D. Montross
Agricultural Engineering Extension Publications
Biodiesel and other alternative fuels continue to gain popularity as petroleum fuel prices rise and we become more concerned about our environment. Introduction of these fuels raises many questions about actually using them in current equipment. The purpose of this factsheet is to address some of the common questions asked by those considering the use of biodiesel in existing diesel equipment.
Biodiesel Basics, Czarena L. Crofcheck, Timothy S. Stombaugh, Michael D. Montross
Biodiesel Basics, Czarena L. Crofcheck, Timothy S. Stombaugh, Michael D. Montross
Agricultural Engineering Extension Publications
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel for diesel engines. Biodiesel, defined by ASTM International (D6751), consists of longchain fatty acid alkyl esters and is made from renewable vegetable oils, recycled cooking oils, or animal fats. It can be used at full strength, but it is typically blended with petroleum diesel. A blend of 2 percent biodiesel and 98 percent diesel is referred to as B2. Other typical blends include B5, B10, and B20; pure biodiesel is sometimes referred to as B100. Biodiesel is safer for the environment and produces significantly less air pollution compared to petroleum diesel. Biodiesel can be produced …