Animals, Agriculture & Food
A Novel Liquid Manure Toolbar for Efficient Land Application
WiSys: T240037US01
Inventors: Bob Zeng, AJ Loefer
WiSys is currently seeking a strategic partner in the agriculture industry that is interested in co-development opportunities that would ultimately provide a route to market for commercialization of this novel manure applicator.
The Invention
The present invention, developed by a team in Agricultural Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, is a liquid manure application and tillage device designed to more effectively and efficiently utilize manure nutrients without compromising environmental quality. The design originates from feedback received by surveying Wisconsin farmers about issues with current manure application devices. This newly designed product includes a frame with interchangeable attachments that allow for the incorporation and injection of manure into the soil. The device provides better manure incorporation and coverage with soil, in addition to a more even spread across the soil surface without gaps. The toolbar was designed and tested in various simulations, and a smaller prototype has been tested in the field.
Key Benefits
- One frame accommodates multiple tools, used for both incorporation and injection
- Vertical tillage minimizes soil and manure movement
- The unique design allows farmers to work in damp soil, directly preceding rainfall, and on hilly surfaces
- Better coverage of manure with soil and more thorough incorporation of manure into soil decreases runoff, odor pollution, and nutrient loss
- Even distribution of manure horizontally across the surface of the soil without leaving gaps provides more consistent nutrients to all crops
Stage of Development
The toolbar was designed and tested in various simulations, and a smaller prototype has been tested in the field.
Tech Fields
For current licensing status, please contact Margot DeBaker at [javascript protected email address] or (608) 729-7378