Auburn Research to Quantify Loss of Metals in Agricultural Fields Fertilized With Poultry Litter
AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 6 -- Auburn University issued the following news article:
While poultry manure has served as a convenient and inexpensive fertilizer source for many Alabama farmers, little is known about where those nutrients and minerals go once they pass through the soil. Of special interest to a group of Auburn researchers is the destination of heavy metals in the manure, including zinc, copper and lead.
"The goal of our research project is to improve our . . .
While poultry manure has served as a convenient and inexpensive fertilizer source for many Alabama farmers, little is known about where those nutrients and minerals go once they pass through the soil. Of special interest to a group of Auburn researchers is the destination of heavy metals in the manure, including zinc, copper and lead.
"The goal of our research project is to improve our . . .