A smoldering pile of chicken manure west of Clayton is causing complaints not only about odors but about people having difficulty breathing. The Clayton Fire Company posted news about the manure ...

It's all about finding the right balance that works for your garden. So, the next time you're tempted to pile on the manure, take a step back and consider the long-term health of your soil and plants.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - How high is too high for a pile of chicken manure? Eight feet, apparently. Chicken waste is an excellent fertilizer, but with the growing season still weeks away it’s ...

A neighbor’s report of a large pile of uncontained compost containing rabbit manure on an Augusta County property has set off a cascading chain of events.

“The manure must be piled and the carbon-to-nitrogen (C/N) ratio should be 30-to-one, 50 per cent of the pore space should contain water and the pile must be aerobic (having oxygen),” said Wayle ...

To compost manure stock, mix it with a source of nitrogen, such as lawn clippings and vegetable scraps. Turn this mixture into a 3-feet-by-2-inch pile and try to turn it at least once every two ...