--- title: Composting Systems and Soil Fertility --- [![Midwest Bio-Systems](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/hubfs/MidwestBioSystems_November2019%20Theme/Images/Aeromaster-Logo_400.png) ](https://midwestbiosystems.com) # Aeromaster Education Blog ## [What matters more to you? Crop yields or profit margin per acre of crops?](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/what-matters-more-to-you) Posted by [Midwest Bio Systems](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/author/midwest-bio-systems) on Thu, Feb 16, 2017 @ 19:02 PM [![Maximum Yields.png](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/hubfs/Maximum%20Yields.png) ](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/what-matters-more-to-you)   ## What matters more to you? *How to make sure that crop yields are maximized?* *How to make sure that the profit margin is maximized per acre of crops?* Let me tell you a story which happened to me that may shed light on this subject. When I was a young teenager in the mid 1970's, my father took me to a meeting one evening where a world renowned farmer was going to share some of his successes. This farmer's name was Herman Warsaw and he had officially grown 370 bushels per acre. This had been verified and made the news worldwide! [Read More](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/what-matters-more-to-you) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/what-matters-more-to-you#comments-listing) Tags: [compost](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/compost), [Midwest Bio-Systems](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/midwest-bio-systems), [crop](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/crop), [crop yields](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/crop-yields), [yields](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/yields), [profit margin](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/profit-margin) ## [New Aeromaster Options for the PT-120 and PT-130](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/344756/new-aeromaster-options-for-the-pt-120-and-pt-130) Posted by [Ann Pope](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/author/ann-pope) on Fri, May 09, 2014 @ 14:05 PM [![](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/hs-fs/file-743165895-jpg/images/paraflex.jpg) ](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/344756/new-aeromaster-options-for-the-pt-120-and-pt-130) The spring of the year is known for fresh flowers and new ideas. Spring 2014 is no exception with Midwest Bio-Systems’ announcement of two innovative optional features now available for the [Aeromaster PT-120 and PT-130](http://midwestbiosystems.com/compost-windrow-turner). [Read More](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/344756/new-aeromaster-options-for-the-pt-120-and-pt-130) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/344756/new-aeromaster-options-for-the-pt-120-and-pt-130#comments-listing) Tags: [compost](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/compost), [Midwest Bio-Systems](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/midwest-bio-systems), [aeromaster humus](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/aeromaster-humus), [PT-120](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/pt-120), [PT-130](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/pt-130), [spring](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/spring), [innovation](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/innovation), [turner model](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/turner-model), [gearbox](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/gearbox), [drum shaft](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/drum-shaft), [Para Flex](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/para-flex), [coupler](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/coupler), [Dodge](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/dodge), [Aeromaster](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/aeromaster) ## [Why attend the April 8-10, 2014 Humus Advantage Composting Workshop?](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/340859/why-attend-the-april-8-10-2014-humus-advantage-composting-workshop) Posted by [Midwest Bio Systems](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/author/midwest-bio-systems) on Fri, Mar 28, 2014 @ 11:03 AM [![](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/hs-fs/file-618366183-jpg/images/workshop_1-resized-600.jpg) ](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/340859/why-attend-the-april-8-10-2014-humus-advantage-composting-workshop) Typically one signs up for a workshop to learn how to do something. If you signed-up for the **[Humus Advantage Composting Workshop](http://midwestbiosystems.com/services/workshops/profitable-composting-made-simple)** April 8-10, 2014 in Tampico, IL, odds are it was because you wanted to learn how to make high quality humus compost. If so, you made a good decision because you will learn the theory and practice of the [Aeromaster Composting System](http://midwestbiosystems.com/advanced-composting-system-acs), the production methodology developed and refined by Midwest Bio-Systems over the last 20 years. The nuts and bolts of making high quality compost will be covered in PowerPoint as well as in multiple visits to the Midwest Bio-Systems Research and Development compost facility. [Read More](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/340859/why-attend-the-april-8-10-2014-humus-advantage-composting-workshop) 6 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/340859/why-attend-the-april-8-10-2014-humus-advantage-composting-workshop#comments-listing) Tags: [soil fertility](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/soil-fertility), [humus compost](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/humus-compost), [aeromaster humus](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/aeromaster-humus), [composting workshop](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/composting-workshop), [humus](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/humus) ## [New Aeromaster Features and Options for Spring 2014](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/339847/new-aeromaster-features-and-options-for-spring-2014) Posted by [Midwest Bio Systems](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/author/midwest-bio-systems) on Wed, Mar 19, 2014 @ 16:03 PM [![](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/hs-fs/file-588453354-jpg/images/pt-120_pt-130-resized-600.jpg) ](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/339847/new-aeromaster-features-and-options-for-spring-2014) Spring brings to mind things that are new and fresh, like the spring 2014 fresh, new standard and optional features now available on the Aeromaster line of tractor pulled compost turners. [Read More](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/339847/new-aeromaster-features-and-options-for-spring-2014) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/339847/new-aeromaster-features-and-options-for-spring-2014#comments-listing) Tags: [composting equipment](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/composting-equipment), [compost turners](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/compost-turners), [humus compost](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/humus-compost), [waste management](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/waste-management), [aeromaster humus](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/aeromaster-humus), [new features](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/new-features) ## [Aeromaster Humus Test on Plant Growth](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/332334/aeromaster-humus-test-on-plant-growth) Posted by [Midwest Bio Systems](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/author/midwest-bio-systems) on Wed, Jan 15, 2014 @ 12:01 PM [![](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/hs-fs/file-457815011-jpg/images/arugula_plant-resized-600.jpg) ](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/332334/aeromaster-humus-test-on-plant-growth) We recently did a test growing Arugula using soil with Aeromaster humus added vs. regular soil. Check out the results. [Read More](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/332334/aeromaster-humus-test-on-plant-growth) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/332334/aeromaster-humus-test-on-plant-growth#comments-listing) Tags: [soil fertility](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/soil-fertility), [humus compost](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/humus-compost), [aeromaster humus](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/aeromaster-humus), [nutrient management](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/nutrient-management) ## [A recipe for odor control in food waste composting](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/311004/a-recipe-for-odor-control-in-food-waste-composting) Posted by [Midwest Bio Systems](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/author/midwest-bio-systems) on Tue, Aug 20, 2013 @ 16:08 PM [![](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/hs-fs/file-19749732-jpg/images/feedlot-waste-management-block-farms4-main.jpg) ](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/311004/a-recipe-for-odor-control-in-food-waste-composting) In 2008 the Laurens County Landfill in Georgia created an [innovative composting program](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/287169/Landfill-Turns-to-Composting-Biosolids-Benefits-the-Community) that allows it to compost everything from biosolids, to animal mortalities for the benefit of both the landfill and the local community. Last year the landfill began composting food waste. When its food waste composting program is fully implemented later this year Michael Snipes, the director of Laurens County, predicts that they will have [composted at least 650 tons of food waste](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/308466/Food-waste-composting-with-an-Aeromaster-complements-landfill) from local schools and a state prison. Across the nation, food waste composting for profit, cost-savings, and reducing pollution are growing trends, yet odor control still remains a challenge. Snipes's program has had no odor issues whatsoever. In 2012 he was recognized by the Georgia chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) when he won their 2012 “Composting Systems Excellence Award.” In this post he shares some tips for an odorless food waste composting process with an Aeromaster Compost Turner. [Read More](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/311004/a-recipe-for-odor-control-in-food-waste-composting) 13 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/311004/a-recipe-for-odor-control-in-food-waste-composting#comments-listing) Tags: [composting biosolids](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/composting-biosolids), [compost turners](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/compost-turners), [municipal composting](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/municipal-composting), [food waste composting](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/food-waste-composting) ## [Food waste composting with an Aeromaster complements landfill](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/308466/food-waste-composting-with-an-aeromaster-complements-landfill) Posted by [Midwest Bio Systems](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/author/midwest-bio-systems) on Tue, Aug 06, 2013 @ 12:08 PM [![](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/hs-fs/file-31129560-jpg/images/composting-biosolids.jpg) ](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/308466/food-waste-composting-with-an-aeromaster-complements-landfill) Biocycle's “The State of Garbage in America,” reports that in 2008 more than 380 million tons of garbage was generated in the United States. The EPA's estimate for 2007 is slightly more conservative, but still an impressive 254 million tons. The EPA estimates that 89 percent of this waste could have been composted or recycled, but only *33 percent* was! The rest was buried in a landfill or burned in an incinerator. Burying organic waste creates methane as it rots. Methane is a greenhouse gas that is 25 times more polluting than CO2. And burning releases pollutants into the air. But this problem can be solved if the waste is composted instead. [Read More](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/308466/food-waste-composting-with-an-aeromaster-complements-landfill) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/308466/food-waste-composting-with-an-aeromaster-complements-landfill#comments-listing) Tags: [composting biosolids](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/composting-biosolids), [compost turners](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/compost-turners), [food waste composting](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/food-waste-composting) ## [Landfill Turns to Composting Biosolids, Benefits the Community](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/287169/landfill-turns-to-composting-biosolids-benefits-the-community) Posted by [Midwest Bio Systems](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/author/midwest-bio-systems) on Thu, Apr 25, 2013 @ 10:04 AM [![](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/hs-fs/file-31128974-jpg/images/composting-biosolids-4.jpg) ](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/287169/landfill-turns-to-composting-biosolids-benefits-the-community) Landfills normally become the final resting place for waste, but one landfill in Georgia is quickly turning that stereotype on its head. In addition to receiving waste materials, composting is allowing the Laurens County Landfill to innovate and to give back to the local community, economically and environmentally. At the same time the landfill reaps financial benefits in a win-win situation for all. And it all began with biosolids. [Read More](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/287169/landfill-turns-to-composting-biosolids-benefits-the-community) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/287169/landfill-turns-to-composting-biosolids-benefits-the-community#comments-listing) Tags: [composting biosolids](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/composting-biosolids), [municipal composting](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/municipal-composting), [food waste composting](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/food-waste-composting), [mortality composting](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/mortality-composting) ## [20 Years of Soil Fertility, Compost Turners, and Humus Compost](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/280840/20-years-of-soil-fertility-compost-turners-and-humus-compost) Posted by [Debbie Case](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/author/debbie-case) on Mon, Apr 01, 2013 @ 14:04 PM [![](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/hs-fs/file-26617782-jpg/images/humus-compost-small.jpg) ](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/280840/20-years-of-soil-fertility-compost-turners-and-humus-compost) *Edwin Blosser shares his vision for Midwest Bio Systems and how his search for “renewable soils”** led him to manufacturing compost turners and humus compost.* When Edwin Blosser founded Midwest Bio Systems on February 20th, 1993, he could not have imagined that in 20 years time his company would grow to become a world leader in soil fertility, in manufacturing Compost Turners, ancillary composting equipment as well as in composting technology. In fact, when Blosser, a native of Tampico, Illinois, began exploring sustainable agriculture he never imagined that his quest to “make people healthier,” and help farmers to farm more profitably, would lead him to composting. After a journey of discovery, he founded Midwest with a vision to serve individuals in his local community. Today Midwest has become an international company delivering compost turners to 47 states, 3 US Territories and 25 countries around the world. [Read More](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/280840/20-years-of-soil-fertility-compost-turners-and-humus-compost) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/280840/20-years-of-soil-fertility-compost-turners-and-humus-compost#comments-listing) Tags: [composting equipment](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/composting-equipment), [soil fertility](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/soil-fertility), [compost turners](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/compost-turners), [humus compost](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/humus-compost) ## [Yield of Forage Crops Increased by High Quality Feedlot Waste Compost](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/266238/yield-of-forage-crops-increased-by-high-quality-feedlot-waste-compost) Posted by [Midwest Bio Systems](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/author/midwest-bio-systems) on Wed, Feb 06, 2013 @ 20:02 PM [![](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/hs-fs/file-19890919-jpg/images/feedlot-waste-management-block-farms1_350.jpg) ](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/266238/yield-of-forage-crops-increased-by-high-quality-feedlot-waste-compost) In the summer of 2012 the Continental U.S. faced its worst drought in recent history. Dry conditions across the Midwest decimated many farmers' grain harvests. Illinois farmer Scott Block was among the victims of the drought and suffered severe crop losses, particularly among his corn and soy crops. But thanks to his on-farm composting program, Block found a way to cut his losses in the aftermath of the drought, and in the case of a late planted oat forage, he discovered the potential of compost to increase the yield of forage crops on his farm. 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