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1980

1980; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 81-142-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 388; Swine; Exhaust air; Finishing house; Vegetables; Plants

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Using Exhaust Air From A Swine Finishing House To Grow Vegetables And Plants (1980), J K. Greig, C K. Spillman, B A. Koch Jan 1980

Using Exhaust Air From A Swine Finishing House To Grow Vegetables And Plants (1980), J K. Greig, C K. Spillman, B A. Koch

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Exhaust air from a Kansas State University swine finishing house provides CO2 and possible other gases that are used by vegetable plants. In addition, a rock storage system reduces fuel requirements of the greenhouse. Tomatoes, cucumbers, and broccoli transplants have been grown in the greenhouses.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 13, 1980