Researchers Study Value of Chicken Litter in Cotton Production
By Don Comis
June 23, 2010
Chicken litter is much more valuable as a fertilizer than previously thought, according to an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) study showing its newfound advantages over conventional fertilizers.
Chicken litter as a fertilizer conditions the soil better than synthetic fertilizers, resulting in peak cotton yield increases of 12%.
Gardening Tip:
For the home gardner... To avoid that hard to remove dirt from under nails, simply skim a bar of soap, until the undernails are full of white soap, before tending your garden or lawn tasks, great tip before weeding!
Original, Natural Fertilizer
Hickman’s Fine Fertilizer division now offers a full array of products for everyone from the large organic vegetable farmer to the home gardener! All of our products are 100% natural. Besides providing growers with a natural, organic fertilizer, this enables Hickman’s to recycle and use the largest output of egg production, chicken manure. It is no secret that chickens produce manure. By converting that by-product into a usable fertilizer, Hickman’s not only enables those who grow things to do so more effectively, it is also good for the environment.
If you are a large commercial grower, our natural fertilizer can replace a large amount of the chemical fertilizer you use. It comes in many different forms, depending on your needs. The most popular is the 4-2-2, size 3/16th ag pellet. This can be purchased with or without an additional natural nitrogen enhancer. It can be purchased bulk, in totes, and in 50 lb bags. In addition, it can be purchased with a natural deodorizer in case you farm in an area with non-agricultural neighbors. If you do not need the efficiency of the pellet, then you can purchase straight compost. The Farm Choice, Hickman’s custom, bagged compost, will be available summer of 2010. If you need assistance spreading our product, speak with one of our sales representatives, and they can assist with that also.
We have a specialty product designed for those who manage golf courses. Keeping those Fairways and greens, well green, can be an expensive and challenging proposition. Our golf pellet is a great solution. It comes deodorized so you should receive no complaints from neighbors or players. Its natural composition makes it almost immune to burning through over application. The results are fantastic. Speak with me, and I will provide you with testimonials from some of our current users. Those who have tried it know just what a great solution it is. Ask around and we feel confident you will be giving us a try.
We have some bagged product available in select nurseries around town. If you are growing a small garden in your back yard or want a lawn that will make your neighbors jealous, then look for the Hickman’s Fine fertilizer in your local nursery. We expect to offer The Farm Choice by June of 2010! As we have taken the smell out of fertilizer, your neighbors will not only be jealous of your plush, green lawn but happy they can keep their windows open during your fertilizer application.
No matter what you grow and no matter if you grow enough to feed the State of Arizona or just your family, our fertilizer will help you get the most return for your efforts. If you want green grass for your kids and pets to play on and enjoy or plan to host a PGA champion on your course, our all-natural, deodorized fertilizer can help. Just as our fertilizer division keeps us green by recycling a by-product of egg production, it will keep everything you grow green.
“Being Green by Helping you Grow Green”
Contact:
Larry Allison
lallison@hickmanseggs.com
602-980-1183
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Going “Green” since 1944Goodyear's spring training ballparks will all announce that Hickman's hens are "green." Green eggs and ham, anybody? PILOT RECYCLING PROJECTSTEP 1 Mow lawn |
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