Posts by Madeline Hanscom

Compaction Crisis: The Unseen Battle Farmers Face Everyday

By Madeline Hanscom / October 8, 2025

The effects of soil compaction on crop growth are often overlooked, especially compared to many other soil health indicators. In New York State, Kitty’ O Neil is determined to investigate…

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Two farmers in yellow safety vests, one wearing a blue shirt and the other a gray shirt, stand in a lush green cornfield under a partly cloudy sky. They are holding tools related to manure management and surrounded by equipment. Dense greenery and trees are in the background.

Farmers and Researchers Tackle Manure Management Together

By Madeline Hanscom / April 14, 2025

These collaborations help use understand how manure application affects yield and soil health over time. The Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) team conducts on-farm research to help farmers optimize their manure management…

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Four men stand in front of a red pickup truck in a grassy area, embodying sustainable farming practices. They wear casual outdoor clothing, including hats and sunglasses. Behind them are trees and partly cloudy skies.

Uncovering the Value of Manure: Sustainable Farming in the NYC Watershed

By Madeline Hanscom / April 14, 2025

The Value of Manure project aims to help farmers understand the value of cow manure and use it as efficiently as they can, reducing reliance on nitrogen (N) based synthetic…

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Making Strides in Novel Manure Research with US Dairy’s Net Zero Initiative

By Madeline Hanscom / October 9, 2024

Cornell’s Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) staff has been conducting research trials on farms in upstate New York as part of the Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration project (DSWR). Noblehurst…

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