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Use of Milorganite for Hay Fields

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ClemBert

09-09-2007 07:38:39




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Curious to know if anyone here uses Milorganite (pelletized processed sewage sludge) fertilizer on their hay fields or croplands. I was wondering if it was cheaper or had a benefit over using bagged 16-4-8. If so:

1) Do you buy it bagged or by the dumptruck?
2) What do you pay?
3) How much do you use for?
4) Any bad comments about its use?




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Tim(nj)

09-10-2007 09:00:07




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 Re: Use of Milorganite for Hay Fields in reply to ClemBert, 09-09-2007 07:38:39  
Some of the posters are not making a distinction between Milorganite and slurry sludge. Can"t use slurry sludge "here" anymore because of the heavy metal issues. A local company makes Milorganite mainly from residential septic tank pumpings and captive residential treatment systems (condo/townhouse developments, etc.) which has helped with the heavy metal problem. State requires constant monitoring of the material for heavy metals. The Milorganite from this plant has been approved for use in orchards and vineyards, and it"s approved for corn, soybeans, wheat, but not sure about vegetables. $60 a ton by the 20 ton dump truck "here". Not sure if I want to use it or not . . . .

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Jerry D in NC

09-10-2007 03:38:14




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 Re: Use of Milorganite for Hay Fields in reply to ClemBert, 09-09-2007 07:38:39  
The contamination of well water has been an issue here in Raleigh since 2003.



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Spook

09-09-2007 19:58:55




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 Re: Use of Milorganite for Hay Fields in reply to ClemBert, 09-09-2007 07:38:39  
I see it used around me from time to time. I was told it had to be approved by the DNR, and that the city water treatment authority was paying the farmer so much per acre for disposal rights. It was knifed in, couldn't tell it was there.



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tractormiallis

09-09-2007 16:18:05




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 Re: Use of Milorganite for Hay Fields in reply to ClemBert, 09-09-2007 07:38:39  
Here in MI by Grand Rapids, they truck the sludge from one of the suburb towns of G.R. Within 5 miles of my house they put it on spring and fall, as a farmer who has connections to the place pushes the stuff on his farming buddies. Many farmers around me do not use it though, I am concerned about it due to the industrial metals in it, like Vally Farm mentioned.



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Vally Farm

09-09-2007 13:32:45




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 Re: Use of Milorganite for Hay Fields in reply to ClemBert, 09-09-2007 07:38:39  
High levels of heavy metals (lead, mercury,etc.) are often found in the stuff...let me correct my self, are found in the ground water and soil after using the stuff. The govt. says it is perfectly safe, so the toxins must be due to the farmers adding chemicals to their soils after this stuff has been applied. Be carefull, and if you have neibours using it I would start getting my well tested at least once a year. Mike

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jimont

09-09-2007 09:26:18




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 Re: Use of Milorganite for Hay Fields in reply to ClemBert, 09-09-2007 07:38:39  
It seems that all the large cash-croppers around me are using sewage sludge from the cities along with an artificial lime made from by-products of a paper mill. Both materials are applied and worked in by contractors at no cost to the farmer. The croppers are quite happy with the results but I'm a long, long way from doing it. It seems that it's easier to pay to have this stuff handled in this manner than to bite the bullet and expand water treatment facilities.
Just don't want to get caught spreading ordinary farm manure at the "wrong" time by the authorities, while this stuff gets spread any time the sewage treatment facilities are "full".

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El Toro

09-09-2007 12:51:06




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 Re: Use of Milorganite for Hay Fields in reply to jimont, 09-09-2007 09:26:18  
I heard a news report from southeast PA that farmers were using this to cover their fields and local residents are complaining about becoming ill. Some say their well water is now contaminated. I used it in flower beds, but I was always was reluctant to use it in the food supply. I put it around shrubs too and they grew
like crazy. Hal



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jimont

09-09-2007 16:18:21




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 Re: Use of Milorganite for Hay Fields in reply to El Toro, 09-09-2007 12:51:06  
In addition to my previous post,in all fairness, I must add that drainage ditches or low areas are flagged off prior to application in order to avoid run-off. Smell is terrible but is quickly diminished with immediate incorporation. Also, I don't believe this stuff is used (or even allowed)in vegetable crops, just corn,soybeans & wheat.



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El Toro

09-09-2007 17:17:32




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 Re: Use of Milorganite for Hay Fields in reply to jimont, 09-09-2007 16:18:21  
I will stay with my liquid fertilizer for the garden. I use a lot of compost too along with a cover crop that I plow under in the spring. Hal



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