This $750,000 federal Project Grant award to Tarleton State University was made under the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture (CFDA 10.326) program. The project aims to develop, analyze, and synthesize data on economically viable manure byproducts that can provide alternative income streams and mitigate environmental impacts for a variety of livestock operations, including dairy, beef, poultry, and hog facilities. The multidisciplinary team at Tarleton State University will leverage expertise in agribusiness, animal sciences, and environmental sciences to identify and promote innovative value-added products that can be generated cost-effectively from livestock manure. The expected outcomes include enhancing the economic viability of confined animal feeding operations and delivering environmental benefits to watersheds across the nation impacted by high livestock manure concentrations. The award period spans from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2028.
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