Month: August 2019

August 30, 2019

Discover Some Of The Most Important Equipment In The Production OF NPK Fertilizer

Farmers have found that chemical fertilizer is harmful to their land. This has caused NPK fertilizer to become very popular. This fact makes having a production line for making NPK fertilizer required. To do this requires certain equipment. Here we’ll take a look at some of the most important equipment in the production of NPK fertilizer.

The Horizontal Mixer

This equipment has two rotors. This produces a compound motion that the machine carries out. When material is put into the machine it is rotated counter-clockwise and it does this along the inner wall. The machine causes the material put in it to turn around and creates a weightless zone. This means that while the material is being worked by the machine that regardless of its size, shape, or density it will be floating and weightless. This allows the material to form a continuous loop that’s omnidirectional.

The machine produces a result that allows it to soft mix everything in a uniform manner. This is one of the main steps to producing the fertilizer. Pellets are used in the machine and afterward, they will be stored in a hopper. After they are removed from the hopper they will then be packaged.

Machines For Granulating

The npk fertilizer granulator is part of this setup line along with an automatic batching machine, a fertilizer mixer, the granulator, a screening machine, and a fertilizer dryer. You will also need to have a fertilizer cooling machine, coating equipment, and a packing scale. The granulator is one of the main pieces of equipment in a production line of this type of fertilizer. There are three different types that can be chosen from. There is a double roller and then there is a pan granulator. There’s also a rotary drum machine.

Machines For Blending

When it’s time to batch there is a batching machine that works automatically. Then there is a mixer for the fertilizer. When the fertilizer is ready it will be stored temporarily in a hopper. There will be a need to have a machine that packs it once it’s ready to be removed from the hopper. In the production of NPK fertilizer, it will likely also be necessary to have a conveyor as part of the production line.

How Much Would A Fertilizer Plant Cost?

Because there are so many variables there’s no real way to answer this question. The main thing in determining this is to consider three aspects. If you’re going to rent a factory or if you have a building and land to operate it on. You’ll need to consider the salary that you’ll pay to the factory workers. Finally will be the cost of all the equipment needed to operate the facility.

Many people feel that this is the fertilizer of the future. More farmers are wanting to start using NPK fertilizer. It is believed to be better for the land. For that reason, it may make sense under the right circumstances to set up a npk fertilizer production line or full factory. It will all depend on what the circumstances are and what the ultimate goals are.

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August 28, 2019

Ideas Farmers Can Use To Turn Manure Into Profits

Ideas Farmers Can Use To Turn Manure Into Profits

People and animals have to poop. Farm animals often do it quite a lot. A single dairy cow that is lactating can produce well over a hundred pounds of manure every day. A dozen chickens can produce a couple of pounds of poop each day. This means it is something that a farmer needs to keep up on. The management of animal waste could cost the farmer or they could learn to earn from it. Here we’ll take a look at some ideas on how to turn manure into profits.

Farmers Are Required By Law To Manage Manure

Although each state is a little bit different, they all have laws in place that require the effective management of manure production on a farm. The cut-offs will vary from one state to another but they do all have some requirements in place. The farmer will usually need to estimate how much manure his farm will produce. He will then need to report how he aims to store that manure.

The good news is that even if the farmer produces just slightly under the amount then he has fewer requirements. In fact, some states won’t even require him to file. There are a number of small farmers and hobbyists that don’t really understand their legal requirements with manure. One of the best ways to remedy this issue is by understanding how to turn manure from a problem into profit.

Sharing The Manure

Sometimes money saved is money earned. When it comes to handling manure it’s often as beneficial for a farmer to have a way to save on the cost of its management as it is to find ways to actually profit from it. That is why some areas have a manure sharing organization. Through the organization, farmers can provide a certain amount of the manner to the organization which then gives it to gardeners and others that can benefit from the manure. This is a great example of community members working together to solve problems and help each other.

Monetizing Your Manure

Farmers have to use their ingenuity in order to find ways to profit in their profession. This has led the way to many farmers learning ways to take manure and turn it into a product that can be shipped all over. This allows them to actually make a profit on their manure. Beef cattle and poultry produce manure that is drier than hogs and dairy cows do.

This allows the farmer to take the manure and turn it into sterilized pellets used for fertilizing. This removes any type of potential pathogens that might otherwise contaminate produce. Some farmers who are using this method have increased their annual income by tens of thousands of dollars. For an average farmer that is not an insignificant amount. It saves them on what would otherwise be a cost and turns it into a profit. They’re able to monetize their manure. Some Farmers even go so far as to brand their fertilizer so that it becomes a recognized name.

Manure Making Machines: Low-investment Organic Fertilizer Production

With the best manure making machines, you can convert animal waste into profitable organic fertilizer. What’s more, it’s possible to find high-quality machines at relatively low prices. This means you can start a low investment organic fertilizer production business and begin making a profit in a short space of time. The payback period on many machines is less than 12 months. The types of animal waste you can use to manufacture organic fertilizer includes chicken waste, cow dung, horse manure and more.

Detailed organic fertilizer pellets production line
Detailed organic fertilizer pellets proDetailed organic feruction line

Working Processes

Organic fertilizers are manufactured using a fermentation process. Fermentation is important because unfermented manure contains toxins which can harm soil, crops and water supplies. The main processes involved in organic fertilizer production are fermentation, crushing and mixing.

Commercial Organic Manure Granules

To produce high-grade organic manure granules, you need to invest in the latest manure fertilizer granulator. Such a device is used for turning powered fertilizer into granules. In order to produce pellets, manure granulation machines employ wet granulation technology. Pelletizing is suitable for composted powdery manure material with a moisture content ranging from 25% to 35%.

Pan granulator for making

When comparing different granulating machines, you need to take note of the technical specification datasheets. You also need to decide whether you want a small scale granulator with an hourly output rate of 1 ton of organic fertilizer granules, or a large scale animal waste pelletizer with an hourly output rate exceeding 20 tons. Your production requirements will depend on the scale and nature of your business. Are you looking to sell organic fertilizer organic pellets in the marketplace or do you just need high-quality fertilizer for your own horticultural enterprise?

Animal Waste Sources For Organic Fertilizer Making

You can buy chicken manure pelletizer, poultry manure pelletizers, and cow manure pellet machines. Here are some of the most commonly used sources of manure for fertilizer making:

Cow Dung: Cow dung has a high carbon content, making it great for improving soil quality. It’s low nitrogen content and high water content mean it is best to mix it with goat manure or horse manure to produce high-grade organic fertilizer. It would be advisable to invest in a cow dung drying machine if you plan to use cattle waste as your main raw material source.

A self-propelled compost turner for poultry manure composting
A self-propelled compost turner for poultry manure composting

Chicken Waste: Poultry manure is rich in nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus – all key minerals plants need for optimum growth. The main issue with using chicken waste for organic fertilizer production is that it is rare to find it is sufficiently large quantities for commercial manufacturing purposes. Furthermore, fermentation is essential for the elimination of germs.

Pig Waste: Pig waste is a great soil fertilizer as it is humus-rich.

Horse Waste: Horse manure has a low water content, so it is perfect for making organic fertilizer pellets. It can be fermented quickly and is rich in fiber.

There are many other sources of animal waste for organic fertilizer production. If you are not sure whether the source you have access to is suitable for organic fertilizer manufacturing, be sure to contact the customer service team from a top-rated manure making machine supplier.

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August 21, 2019

Bill Nye the Science Guy speaks at Kent State University’s Stark Campus

For some kids, science can sometimes seem excruciating, but many children who grew up in the 1990s know of one man who always made it fun – Bill Nye, “The Science Guy.”

Wearing his signature bowtie, Nye spoke last week at Kent State University’s Stark Campus to more than 600 students and community members. The author and comedian is most famous for his hit television show, “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” which aired from 1993-1998. Although his presentation contained many jokes, it also came with a serious message – reversing climate change.

“We are living through the very beginning of what most scientists predicted would happen as the world gets going,” he said. “Here’s what I want you guys to do – I want you to change it back.”

During the presentation, Nye spoke about his childhood and his unusual love of sundials, which he attributes to his father. He also described his involvement in the NASA project that sent two sundials to Mars.

While he explained science concepts to the audience, he used comedy to keep everyone enthralled. When Nye compared the surface of Venus to the game Lava, where children pretend they can’t touch the floor because it’s made of Lava, he climbed onto his podium to mimic the game.

“If you go to Venus, I encourage you to be very careful,” Nye joked.

Nye hosted a video conference to area schools before his presentation. Five schools participated by asking questions, while 21 other schools were view-only sites. Cynthia Williams, public relations coordinator for Kent State Stark, said it was the largest response they have seen for video conferences with Stark’s Featured Speaker Series.

“He’s creating younger generations of scientists every time he talks,” Williams said.

Although Nye’s show has been off the air for more than a decade, Brian Baldwin, an 8th grade science teacher at West Branch Middle School, said he still shows episodes of the program to his students. Baldwin said Nye has been an inspiration to him.

“He presents [science] in a fun but practical way,” Baldwin said. “He’s able to explain it to them in a way they can understand.”

When discussing climate change, Nye listed several ways individuals could help to reverse the trend. He showed photos of his own home, where he uses solar panels to provide heat and sun domes to provide natural light.

Jackson High School Senior Cheyenne Fenstemaker said she found his speech motivational.

“It was inspirational hearing about the way Bill lives his everyday life,” Fenstemaker said. “It shows you that all of us can do it.”

Near the end of his presentation, Nye emphasized the importance of education, and he said he hopes everyone experiences the joy of discovery that can be found in science.

“You could have the joy of knowing like no other generation before you,” said Nye.

“It’s possible that someone in this room will have an idea that will – dare I say it – change the world.”

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From 9/11 to bin Laden’s death

Editor’s Note: BRsq, after the coverage had slightly calmed down, wanted to know from high school students and those in high school during 9/11 what Osama bin Laden’s death meant to them.

For many, Osama bin Laden represented the fear America lived in for almost ten years following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. When he was killed on May 2, 2011, Americans breathed a simple sigh of relief and some took to the streets in celebration.

Some were outraged that America was celebrating the terrorist’s death. Others demanded to see proof while U.S. forces buried his body at sea.

After years of investigating the whereabouts of bin Laden, officials pinpointed his location to a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. President Barack Obama launched an attack on the location.

“A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability,” Obama said when he addressed Americans May 2. “After a firefight, they killed Osama bin Laden and took custody of his body.”

Jason Wicker, 25, a junior at McKinley Senior High School during 9/11, said Osama’s capture would have meant more to him nine years ago. America will be be more cautious when the tenth anniversary of 9/11 comes this year though, he said.

Wicker said groups that supported bin Laden may be empowered by the way the Al Qaeda leader was killed.

“I think a lot of people are going to label him as a martyr because he wanted to die in gunfire,” he said. “Now that we gave him that opportunity rather than bringing him to justice, it’s going to be symbolic to a lot of the people we’re fighting against.”

He said Americans’ celebrations for bin Laden’s murder is hypocritical.
“That’s doing the exact same thing you’re labeling them as doing,” he said.

Derek Gordon, 26, also a junior at McKinley during the 9/11 attacks, said American celebration is warranted, but people should be careful about drawing it out so they do not agitate terrorist groups further.

“I think we have to be proud of what we’ve accomplished but try not overdo it in the media or our own celebrations,” he said. “I think that’s part of the thing the rest of the world doesn’t like about Americans is when we flaunt our success in other peoples’ faces.”

Like many other Americans, Gordon thought 9/11 was an accident when the first plane hit the North Tower, but he soon found out how serious the situation was when the three crashes followed.

“It was just a day of really not knowing what was going on and what was happening next because at that point we didn’t even know who it was that was attacking us or what the motives were,” he said.

He said Americans discovered they were not untouchable and to be careful about dealing with world cultures.

“I don’t think we truly grasped as Americans how much other places in the world resented us,” he said. “Now we’re much more sensitive to the rest of the world’s problems.”

Current high school students were in elementary school during the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Many did not know of the dramatic events until they got home to their families, watching the footage run constantly on the television for weeks.

Hoover High School senior Alexa Costi, 19, was diligently studying for a psychology exam the next day when her father told her the president was going to make an announcement about bin Laden’s death.

“I wasn’t shocked,” she said. “It didn’t mean that much to me considering I thought he was dead for years.”

She said she remembers the Sept. 11 attacks vividly, but she was appalled at the crowds celebrating bin Laden’s death.

“Murder is murder no matter who the person is,” she said. “Two wrongs don’t make a right.”

Bin Laden was the founder of the terrorist organization Al Qaeda. Nineteen terrorists from the organization hijacked four passenger airplanes on Sept. 11., intentionally crashing them into both buildings of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. One hijacked plane went down in a field in Pennsylvania. The attacks killed nearly 3,000 people.

Sophomore at McKinley Jonah Long, 15, said bin Laden’s death didn’t bother him.

“I believe it was right to kill him,” he said. “He deserved it.”

McKinley sophomore Alondra Kimbrough, 15, also said bin Laden’s death doesn’t affect her, but, overall, it’s good for the U.S..

“I feel like him being dead is almost a relief,” she said. “We won’t have to have our troops looking for him in Afghanistan.”

Others are more concerned about the lack of evidence.

McKinley junior Devonte Taylor, 17, said he needs evidence bin Laden is gone.

“I feel that he isn’t dead,” he said. “We haven’t seen the body yet.”

Obama refused to release images of bin Laden’s body, saying they were too graphic and could heighten tensions with the Middle East.

Al Qaeda publicly acknowledged that bin Laden is dead on the group’s websites. Pakistani newspapers reported they named Saif al-Adel, an Egyptian soldier, their temporary leader this week. Along with acknowledging bin Laden’s death, the terrorists vowed to revenge it by continuing attacks on America.

Maranda Shrewsberry and Sage Bruckner contributed to this story.

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Cleveland International Film Festival runs until April 1

The 36th annual Cleveland International Film Festival will continue at Tower City Cinemas until April 1. The festival began last Thursday, March 22. It is showcasing 165 feature films and 156 short films from about 60 countries around the world. It’s a record number of films for the festival.

“This year we will feature nine filmmakers from the African Diaspora shining a well-deserved spotlight on under-represented filmmakers,” said Bill Guentzler, artistic director for the festival.

Last year, the festival has more than 78,000 admissions.

Tickets are $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Visit www.clevelandfilm.org or call 877-304-3456 to place an order.

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Walking Dead finale gives fuel for next season

WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS MANY SPOILERS. DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVE NOT WATCHED THE SEASON TWO FINALE, “BESIDE THE DYING FIRE.” OF AMC’S “THE WALKING DEAD.”

Say what you will about the writers of “The Walking Dead” – but they know how to end a season.

Fans who have complained about this season containing too much discussion and too few zombies should leave the season finale, “Beside the Dying Fire,” with their lust for blood – zombie blood that is – satisfied. The complaint of all talk and no action has been justified by much of the season taking place on a farm. But it’s clear that season three will have an abrupt location change.

The finale opened where the previous week’s episode had left off. Rick (Andrew Lincoln) had just killed Shane (John Bernthal), who reappeared as a zombie, despite not having been bitten by one. Carl shot zombie-Shane in the head, and the noise of the gun sent a hoard of walkers headed toward the farm. Nearly half of the episode is a fast-paced shoot-out, while the group struggles to defend the farm from being overrun and to save themselves.

By the end of the episode, viewers were likely breathing a sigh of relief. Finally, the original show they fell in love with is back. The first season of “The Walking Dead” had the right combination of dialogue, tension and action. But the second season threw the scales off balance. Far too many episodes were devoted to a search for a minor character that they stood no chance of finding alive, and the Lori-Rick-Shane love triangle dragged on before it fizzled, rather than erupting into the heated argument it deserved.

This episode marks a significant shift in Rick’s character. For two seasons, Rick has tried to lead the group of survivors without having to make tough decisions alone or falling out of favor with the group. His ineffectiveness has been frustrating for the audience to watch. But near the end of the finale, Rick declares, “This is not a democracy anymore.” He demonstrates that he’s capable of being the type of leader that he should have been from the start.

If viewers didn’t already hate Lori (Sarah Wayne Callies), this episode didn’t do much to change their minds. Her inconsistent and often erratic behavior continued, as she learned of the news of Shane’s death. It’s either fearless and brilliant writing or a misguided attempt at cleverness that will eventually fall flat.

While season two marks the death of a few major characters, season three will be the start for at least two new ones. Readers of the comics will recognize the character of Michonne, who is introduced at the end of the episode, although they only catch a glimpse of her.

With this final episode, the writers of the show have once again regained the attention of their audience. But they’ll have to continue with the fast-paced nature of this episode if they want to keep them in the third season.

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