Why worms (and microbes) are catching on as a manure pollution solution

Anthony Agueda, a third-generation California dairy farmer, pulls a rake through a bed of dark, wet wood chips on his family’s land in Hickman, a tiny town in the state’s agricultural heartland.

First covered Jul 7, 2026 · 3:00 AM PT · 1 article

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17h MIT Technology Review · Climate Why worms (and microbes) are catching on as a manure pollution solution — Anthony Agueda, a third-generation California dairy farmer, pulls a rake through a bed of dark, wet wood chips on his family’s land in Hickman, a tiny town in…

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cdfa.ca.gov Mrip Finalreport (cdfa.ca.gov)

clear.ucdavis.edu Clear Center Methane Cows Climate Change Sep 2 20 7 (clear.ucdavis.edu)

environment.ec.europa.eu Nitrates

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Appeared in: 2026-07-08 (#16)

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