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Livestock producers facing explosing hazards with manure pumping  
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
News reports have surfaced again detailing flash fires and explosions in livestock buildings while liquid pit manure was being agitated and pumped. Iowa State University Extension agricultural engineers say these episodes highlight the caution needed when agitating and pumping manure from pits beneath buildings.

Deck the Agri Hall  
(Posted on 10/7/2009)

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