Abstract:
The present invention provides a composition comprising (i) chitosan or chitopoly- or chitooligo-saccharides thereof, wherein said chitosan or chitopoly- or chitooligo-saccharides thereof comprise β-(1-4)-linked D-glucosamine and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine monomers and have a degree of acetylation between 0.05 and 0.20 and an average degree of polymerization ≦250 (molecular weight ≦42,000 Da), and (ii) a fungicide not containing chitopoly- or chitooligo-saccharides.
Abstract:
The present invention addresses the processing of waste and low-value products to produce useful materials in reliable purities and compositions, at acceptable cost, without producing malodorous emissions, and with high energy efficiency. In particular, the invention comprises a multi-stage process that converts various feedstocks such as offal, animal manures, municipal sewage sludge, tires, and plastics, that otherwise have little commercial value, to useful materials including gas, oil, specialty chemicals, and carbon solids. The process subjects the feedstock to heat and pressure, separates out various components, then further applies heat and pressure to one or more of those components. Various materials produced at different points in the process may be recycled and used to play other roles within the process. The invention further comprises an apparatus for performing a multi-stage process of converting waste products into useful materials, and at least one oil product that arises from the process.
Abstract:
This invention relates to high organic matter plant food products for agronomic uses. Also disclosed are combination products comprising the high organic matter plant food products, articles made from and incorporating same and methods of using same in agricultural operations for restoration and/or maintenance of organic matter values and/or nutrient values in soils, particularly certified organic farm soils.
Abstract:
A method for treating CAFO animal litter, manure and waste, reducing volatilization, retaining nitrogen and phosphorous, and reducing soluble phosphorus levels in litter, manure-based compost, and manure-based fertilizers. The method adds magnesium hydroxide (and calcium carbonate or calcium compounds) with or without a carrier medium to animal litter, compost, manure, and manure-based fertilizers as well as pet and zoo animal bedding material to maintain the litter pH at values inhibiting ammonia and hydrogen sulfide volatilization. Calcium compounds added to the litter and waste reduce soluble phosphorus runoff from fields receiving the resulting litter, fertilizer or lagoon water. Application of magnesium hydroxide and calcium compounds in CAFO waste, washwaters and lagoons precipitates a compound recoverable as fertilizer material. The method is effective in poultry, hog, and dairy CAFOs, animal care facilities, pet and zoo enclosures, pastures, agricultural fields, manure storage piles, animal waste treatment, manure-based fertilizer manufacture, and manure-based fertilizer products.
Abstract:
A hydratable oxidized keratin composition comprising one or more metal ion species capable of absorbing water to form a hydrogel. The keratin material is useful as a soil amendment providing organic and inorganic nutrients. The keratin material is also useful as a nutrient source in the bioremediation of toxic contaminants soils and liquids.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a micro granular fertilizer for the prevention and treatment of Iron chlorosis based on the association of animal blood, a ferrous salt and a lignine derivative. The fertilizer is provided in the granular form with the granules having a size of 0.1 to 1.5 mm to be localized along plant rows or applied to spouted lawns.