University’s project closes a loop to help farmers, consumers.
Jan 22, 2021
Dairy farmers in Whatcom County, Wash., generate nutrients in the form of cattle manure. Neighboring raspberry and blueberry farmers import nutrients in the form of fertilizer to maximize production.
To improve the nutrient loop in Northwest Washington, Washington State University assembled a team of scientists to study how berry growers can put dairies’ plentiful waste product to a use in their fields.
“We want to connect those industries,” said Chris Benedict, a WSU Extension specialist. “If it works, then that will lower the risk of nutrients entering into the environment, encourage farmers in different industries to work together closely, and hopefully help everyone economically.”
January 14, 2021
Raspberry and blueberry farmers in Washington are importing nutrients in the form of fertilizer to maximize production.
By Scott Weybright
College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
Dairy farmers in Whatcom County generate nutrients in the form of cattle manure. Neighboring raspberry and blueberry farmers import nutrients in the form of fertilizer to maximize production.
To improve the nutrient loop in Northwest Washington, Washington State University assembled a team of scientists to study how berry growers can put dairies’ plentiful waste product to a use in their fields.
“We want to connect those industries,” said Chris Benedict, a WSU Extension specialist