Manure Agreements Cover Bryers, Sellers: Hog manure has become a hot commodity for pork producers who collect It and crop farmers who need it

摘要

This growing interest in the nutrient value of hog manure prompted researchers at the Drake University Agricultural Law Center to conduct an on line survey to learn whether contractual agreements are being drafted to protect both parties. Results of a2007-2008 study showed only 23 of the 61 pork producers completing the survey had a contractual manure agreement — about half were written, half were verbal. Only a couple put a dollar value on the manure. Survey participants represented more than 30,000 sows and 1.17 million finishing hogs, from all regions in the state.