Nonprofit joins battle to mitigate Lake Mitchell algal blooms
Newly organized nonprofit, Friends of Firesteel Creek, has joined the City of Mitchell and other organizations who are working to decrease the algal blooms in Lake Mitchell.
Algae pull nutrients from swine facility manure, air
Swine manure is a rich source of nutrients, but its high phosphorus content in comparison to the other nutrients the crop needs means only so much can be spread on a field.
SDSU study examines woodchip quality in bioreactors
Associate professor Guanghui Hua, professor Chris Schmit and lecturer Kyungnan “Karen” Min are evaluating the efficiency of fresh and weathered woodchips at removing nitrates from tile drainage water.
Researchers developing sensor to quickly detect viral DNA
A simple method of detecting viral DNA could make it possible to diagnose infectious diseases in the barn or in the field.
Capping material helps alum inactivate phosphorus in lake water
A lake covered in green slime is a sure sign of high levels of nitrogen and phosphorous.
Duckweed absorbs nutrients, provides protein for animal feed
A tiny aquatic plant called duckweed might help remove contaminants from ponds and slow-moving waterbodies and then could be harvested and incorporated into animal feed.
Understanding E. coli behavior important for improving water quality
Bacteria levels in many South Dakota streams are too high.
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