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TLDR: In this YEAR END edition of Fast Facts:
  • Celebrating 2024: A year of Innovation, Growth, and Global Impact
  • Karleigh's Korner: The Role of LWR Systems in Phosphorus Management
  • LWR Featured in Foodbytes by Rabobank's 2024 EOY Report 
  • Hailey's STEM Studio: The Truth About PFAS and Why grō Polymers are a Safer Choice  
  • LWR's SmartManure Program in Action
  • Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Paul Myer, CEO, Athian
  • Connect With Us in California in Q1! 
     

Celebrating 2024:  A Year of Innovation, Growth, and Global Impact 

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Other 2024 Highlights Include:

  • Flexible Leasing Program Unlocks the Manure Economy for Idaho Dairy: LWR’s innovative leasing program removes barriers, enabling dairies to turn manure into revenue through biogas, carbon credits, and nutrient recovery.

  • New Gel-Based Flocculant: A Breakthrough for Manure Wastewater Treatment: A revolutionary step forward in cleaner chemistry and sustainable manure treatment.

  • Making Waves in Wales: Another Sale into the UK: LWR continues global expansion with a major sale in Wales.

  • Partnering with the University of Calgary on a $1.7M NPK Nutrient Sensor Project: Supported by a $500,000 grant from Alberta Innovates, this groundbreaking real-time sensor will optimize resource use for increased food production.

  • LWR Expands into Colorado with Multiple System Installations: A significant milestone in bringing sustainable solutions to more farms.

  • Japanese Delegation Visits the LWR Innovation Center: Highlighting international interest in LWR’s advanced manure treatment technologies.

  • LWR Showcases Benefits of Manure Treatment in Japan:  Strengthening global partnerships and promoting sustainable practices abroad.

  • The LWR Innovation Center is Now Home to Four Bioreactors: Enhancing research and development for the next generation of manure management solutions.

  • Four California Dairies Awarded Funding to Install the First Wave SystemFigure 8 Environmental secures support through California’s AMMP and Dairy Plus Programs.

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Maximizing Nutrient Management:
The Role of LWR Systems in Phosphorus Management 

Last month, we calculated crop phosphorus (P) needs and removal rates. Now, let’s explore how the LWR First Wave system transforms manure management, ensuring compliance and protecting the environment.

The LWR First Wave system separates manure into two distinct streams:

  • Filtrate: A liquid stream with significantly reduced phosphorus content (less than 2 lbs of P₂O₅​ per 1,000 gallons).
  • Solids: A concentrated byproduct with 17 lbs of P₂O₅​ per ton, ideal for off-farm export.

For a 1,500-cow dairy producing 20 million gallons of manure annually, the system generates:

  • 19 million gallons of filtrate
  • 7,500 tons of solids

Using the example of a 500-acre farm, the differences between raw manure and filtrate are clear:

  • Raw Manure: Contains 8 lbs of P₂O₅​ per 1,000 gallons. Applying 20 million gallons delivers 160,000 lbs of phosphorus, exceeding crop removal needs by 125,610 lbs.
  • Filtrate: Contains 1.9 lbs of P₂O₅​ per 1,000 gallons. Applying 19 million gallons delivers 36,100 lbs of phosphorus, enabling crops to draw down soil P levels and reducing long-term phosphorus buildup.

This dramatic reduction helps farmers comply with environmental regulations while addressing the legacy issue of soil phosphorus accumulation.

Implementing manure treatment technology also offers several key benefits:

  • Regulatory Compliance: Meet phosphorus application restrictions on high-testing soils.
  • Improved Water Quality: Minimize phosphorus runoff into waterways.
  • Cost Efficiency: Concentrated solids reduce the cost of transporting nutrients off-farm.

The LWR First Wave system empowers farms to achieve operational and environmental goals while improving profitability. If you have questions about implementing manure processing, reach out today to learn more. 

LWR Featured in Foodbytes by Rabobank's 2024 EOY Report 
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We are thrilled to be featured in the Foodbytes by Rabobank 2024 EOY Report! This year alone we are proud to have recycled over 1.5 BILLION gallons of manure and digestate, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 1.6 million metric tons of CO2e - equivalent to removing 349,000 gasoline-powered vehicles from the road for an entire year!


Together with our customers, we’re transforming a massive waste management challenge into profit opportunities while building more resilient food and energy systems.

     
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The Truth About PFAS and Why LWR's grō
Polymers Are a Safer Choice

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called "forever chemicals," have become a growing concern - and for good reason. These synthetic compounds, used in everything from industrial processes to household products, are incredibly resistant to degradation. When introduced to agricultural lands through contaminated biosolids or water, PFAS can accumulate in crops and soils, posing long-term risks to food safety, water quality, and human health.

The danger lies in their persistence. Once in the soil, PFAS can infiltrate ecosystems, being absorbed by plants and working their way into the food chain. This has led regulatory agencies worldwide to crack down on their usage, especially in agricultural applications.


At LWR, we’re proud to offer a solution that’s PFAS-free and fully biodegradable. Our polymer technology not only ensures safe land spreading but also actively improves soil health. Unlike PFAS-based treatments, our polymers are designed to break down naturally, working in harmony with the environment while providing reliable results in solid-liquid separation.


With LWR's grō polymers, you can:

  • Enhance soil structure, reduce erosion, and prevent contamination from harmful chemicals.

  • Improve water retention and keep nutrients where they’re needed most—in the root zone.

  • Stabilize soil particles to protect nearby water sources from sediment and excess nutrients.

  • Our biodegradable polymers also act as soil conditioners, enriching fields over time.

By choosing LWR's grō polymers, you’re saying no to the risks of "forever chemicals" and yes to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future for agriculture. Spread with confidence, knowing your fields - and your food - are free from PFAS contamination.


     

LWR's SmartManure Program in Action

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We’re thrilled to announce that one of Canada’s leading agricultural research institutions is joining our SmartManure Program! Scheduled for installation in fall 2025, this PLANT system will treat mixed hog and dairy waste streams, reducing land application costs, and recycling manure liquids into clean water for agricultural operations. Stay tuned for the full announcement and details about how this initiative will set new standards in sustainable manure management - but for now, click the link below to learn more about our SmartManure program!

     

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Paul Myer, CEO, Athian

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Tune in for an in-depth conversation with Paul Myer, CEO of Athian, the world’s first carbon marketplace tailored to the livestock industry. Learn how Athian’s innovative platform is transforming the livestock value chain by:

  • Funding systemic carbon projects
  • Certifying and aggregating greenhouse gas reductions
  • Empowering producers to optimize operations while prioritizing environmental health

Athian’s approach supports both the economic viability of producers and the environmental sustainability of animal agriculture. Don’t miss this important discussion about the future of livestock and carbon markets. Tune in to hear how Athian is driving systemic change and creating a path toward a more sustainable future.

     

Connect With Us In California in Q1

We’re kicking off 2025 by showcasing our technology and real case strudies? at key events across the industry. Join us at the World Ag Expo in Tulare this February, where we’re excited to present our seminar, "Unlocking Carbon Credit Opportunities for California Dairy Farms: Accessing Funding for Sustainable Equipment." This is a fantastic opportunity to explore how our solutions drive profitability and sustainability in the dairy industry.


Then, catch us at the California Dairy Sustainability Summit in March, where we’ll spotlight the future of sustainable manure management. We look forward to connecting with you in California - Stay tuned for more details!

     
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