Lawmakers debate moving manure

Janelle Atyeo
Feb 13, 2018
Feb 13, 2018 Updated Feb 14, 2018

South Dakota Capitol — Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Large livestock operations make manure in bulk, and though it’s a nutrient-packed natural fertilizer, getting it to the fields where it can be put to use for growing crops can be a challenge.

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Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor.