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Tiny worms tackle manure from CA dairy

March 1, 2017 by Modesto Bee

March 1, 2017, Hilmar, CA – Two years into an experiment in dairy manure handling, the worms are proving their worth.

A $483,950 federal grant helped pay for a system where these creatures break down most of the nitrogen in water used to flush out dairy stalls. The partners aim to reduce the risk of water and air pollution. READ MORE