This webinar focuses on the relationships of land applied livestock manure and other organic materials to soil aggregation, resistance to erosion and microbial dynamics in consideration of field characteristics. This presentation was originally broadcast on May 18, 2018. More… Continue reading “Animal Manure’s Impact on Soil Properties”
Equipment and facilities for managing manure on small farms
The number of small farms is increasing in much of the country, ensuring up to date information is available is important to protect water and environmental quality. This webinar focuses on some of the farm and manure management needs of smaller farms. This presentation was originally broadcast on April 20, 2018. More… Continue reading “Equipment and facilities for managing manure on small farms”
Determining Causes of Deep‐pit Swine Manure Foaming Issues and Potential Mitigation Strategies
Substantial new of information has been learned about the foaming process, its potential causes, and the different methods of addressing it. This presentation was originally broadcast on March 16, 2018. More… Continue reading “Determining Causes of Deep‐pit Swine Manure Foaming Issues and Potential Mitigation Strategies”
Making Sense of Treatment Technology Options for Livestock Farms
Have you ever wondered whether manure should be treated on your livestock operation? What technology will work best in your situation? This webinar discusses strategies for selecting the right technology to meet your farm’s needs and reviews some proven and emerging technologies that are showing promise for the dairy industry. This presentation was originally broadcast on February 16, 2018. More… Continue reading “Making Sense of Treatment Technology Options for Livestock Farms”
Emergency Response to Natural Disasters for Livestock Facilities
This webinar discussed the various natural disasters that occurred throughout 2017 and the ways that livestock farmers and Extension professionals cooperated. This presentation was originally broadcast on January 26, 2018. More… Continue reading “Emergency Response to Natural Disasters for Livestock Facilities”
Next Generation Strategies for Managing Edge of Field Nutrient Losses
This webinar will discuss what is being done in the Mississippi River basin and Chesapeake Bay areas to meet load reduction goals. This presentation was originally broadcast on December 15, 2017. More… Continue reading “Next Generation Strategies for Managing Edge of Field Nutrient Losses”
Effects of Long-Term Manure Applications on Soil in the Irrigated Northwest
This webinar presents an eight-year study of manure in crop rotations that include root crops (sugar beets and potatoes) and is taking a very comprehensive look at manure use. This presentation was originally broadcast on November 17, 2017. More… Continue reading “Effects of Long-Term Manure Applications on Soil in the Irrigated Northwest”
Poo is not to play with: Manure Handling Safety
In this webinar, Penn State University extension professionals share on the dangers associated with agitation, confined spaces, safe operating procedures, ventilation recommendations, and worker safety. This presentation was originally broadcast on September 15, 2017. More… Continue reading “Poo is not to play with: Manure Handling Safety”
Anaerobic Digestion Systems
In this webinar, presenters discuss opportunities and the value of these systems as well as the challenges that may come along when using an anaerobic digestion system. This presentation was originally broadcast on August 11, 2017. More… Continue reading “Anaerobic Digestion Systems”
The Use of Runoff Risk Advisory Tools for Water Quality Protection
This webinar presents four different current runoff advisory tools: the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast (WI), Application Risk Management System (WA), Fertilizer Forecaster (PA), and the Saturated Area Forecast Tool (VA). This presentation was originally broadcast on June 16, 2017. More… Continue reading “The Use of Runoff Risk Advisory Tools for Water Quality Protection”