Leslie Johnson – Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Community

September 22, 2023September 26, 2023

Implications of Manure Additives: Both Purposeful and Accidental

This webinar discusses purposeful additives like nitrification inhibitors and biochar as well as accidental additives like copper sulfate from disinfecting foot baths and how these things can and should impact our decisions when applying manure. This presentation was originally broadcast on September 22, 2023.

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Nitrification Inhibitors and Manure

Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota (15:57)
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Adding Biochar into Manure Management

Joe Stanford, University of Wisconsin-Platteville (16:54)

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Impact of copper sulfate footbath use on eastern Wisconsin’s manure, soil, and forage copper concentrations

Aerica Bjurstrom, University of Wisconsin-Madison (17:08)

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June 16, 2023August 21, 2023

Vector Control on Livestock Operations

This webinar will focus on the importance of controlling these pests and the safety of the livestock, the caretakers, and non-target animals and insects around the farm when doing so. This presentation was originally broadcast on June 16, 2023. Continue reading “Vector Control on Livestock Operations”

May 22, 2023August 21, 2023

Models & Tools to Improve Manure Management

This webinar highlights one tool that provides resources to support livestock production and expansion, as well as two others that focus on manure application planning and making the best use of manure available. This presentation was originally broadcast on May 19, 2023. Continue reading “Models & Tools to Improve Manure Management”

April 25, 2023June 21, 2023

Improving Air Quality In and Around Livestock Facilities

Air quality in and around barns can negatively impact animal and worker welfare. This webinar will discuss ways to overcome these challenges. This presentation originally broadcast on April 21, 2023. Continue reading “Improving Air Quality In and Around Livestock Facilities”

March 17, 2023June 21, 2023

Moving Manure and Mortalities after Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

This webinar shares research and guidance on minimizing the risk of virus movement through manure and mortality management. This webinar also explains the roles technical advisors can play in response to an outbreak. This presentation originally broadcast on March 17, 2023. Continue reading “Moving Manure and Mortalities after Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza”

February 17, 2023June 21, 2023

Manure and Soil Health: Current Research and Future Directions

This webinar highlights literature reviews and studies to reveal what is known now and how the results are currently and will continue shape future research on soil health and manure’s effect on it. This presentation originally broadcast on February 17, 2023. Continue reading “Manure and Soil Health: Current Research and Future Directions”

January 23, 2023June 21, 2023

Carbon Markets for Livestock Operations: Producer Perspectives

The final in a series of 3 webinars, this presentation focuses on producer perspectives of carbon markets for livestock operations. This presentation originally broadcast on January 20, 2023. Continue reading “Carbon Markets for Livestock Operations: Producer Perspectives”

December 16, 2022January 23, 2023

Soil Carbon: How to change it and sell it

The second in a series of 3 webinars, this presentation focuses on soil carbon: how it can be changed and how to sell it. This presentation originally premiered on December 16, 2022. Continue reading “Soil Carbon: How to change it and sell it”

November 28, 2022December 20, 2022

2022 Webcasts Approved for ARPAS Continuing Education Units

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2022 Webinars

- Soil Carbon: How to change it and sell it December 16
- Carbon Markets for Livestock Operations: Manure Treatment and Handling November 18
- Worker Safety in Animal Production Systems October 21
- Changes in manure management between CEAP I & II September 23
- Swimming with superbugs: Exploring how antimicrobial resistance moves in our environment August 19
- Manure nutrient trends and creating dynamic “book values” through ManureDB June 17
- Use of Vermifiltration as a Tool for Manure Management May 20
- Manure Management in an Urban Setting March 18
- Going the distance: considerations for the use of manure pipelines February 18
- Cleanout for Lagoons and Anaerobic Digesters January 21

More Webinars…

2021 Webinars

Topics include: Edge of Field Monitoring, PFAS, Food Safety, Digesters & Natural Gas, Manuresheds, Extreme Events, Antimicrobial Resistance, Sustainability, Weeds, and Soil Health. More…

2020 Webinars

Topics include: Less typical species, designer manure, precision technologies, human health, poultry systems, communicating science, compost emissions, PFAS, and manure transfers. More…

2019 Webinars

Topics include: Separation technologies, soil health, cleaning barn exhaust air, pathogens, antimicrobial resistance, greenhouse gas emissions, nutrient inventories, and phosphorus management. More…

2018 Webinars

Topics include: Emergency response, treatment technologies, manure foaming, small farm equipment, manure’s impact on soil, manure irrigation, manure pit death, sampling, and biosecurity. More…

2017 Webinars

Topics include: Climate resiliency, avian influenza, side-dressing nitrogen on emerged corn, runoff risk advisory tools, anaerobic digestion, manure handling safety, long-term manure application, and managing edge of field losses.. More…

2016 Webinars

Topics include: Construction and maintenance of manure ponds, antibiotic resistance, manure entomology, NAQSAT, Drones, manure safety and transport, the nutrient recycling challenge, Vermont nutrient management training course, and pathogens. More…

2015 Webinars

Topics include: Manure Apps, Gypsum Bedding, Livestock Housing, Tile Drained Lands, Micro Manure Management, Horse Manure Composting, Uses of Biochar, Thermal Manure-to-Energy Systems, Mortality Management during Avian Influenza, Communication Pathways, Communicating During Controversy. More…

2014 Webinars

Topics include: Capturing Nutrients, Manure as a biofuel, Water Quality Index, Liquid manure nutrients, Carbon credits, Bioaerosols, WOTUS, Biosecurity, Mortality composting, Whole Farm Nutrient management, Winter manure application, Next generation activities. More…

2013 Webinars

Topics include: Risk Management, Waste to Worth, Mono-slope beef barns and research results, Bioavailability of Phosphorus, Capturing Nutrients. More…

2012 Webinars

Topics include: Biofilters, The 4Rs, Microbes, Life-Cycle Assessments, Carbon Footprints, Nitrates, Adaptive Nutrient Managment, Chesapeake Bay, Emergency Management. More…

2011 Webinars

Topics include: Top-dressing manure, Chesapeake Bay, Soil Health, Reducing Odor Risk, Anaerobic Digestion, NMP implementation, NAEMS, Lagoon Closure, Manure Economics, 2011 NPDES CAFO rule. More…

2010 Webinars

Topics include: Cover Crops, Vegetative Environmental Buffers, Mortality Composting, Manure Spills, NAQSAT, Manure on No-Till, SPCC, Ammonia Emissions. More…

2009 Webinars

Topics include: Feeding Strategies, Carbon Footpring, Conserving Nitrogen, AFO Inspection, Mortalities, Air Emissions, Grazing Management. More…

2008 Webinars

Topics include: Market Based Conservation, Antibiotics and Hormones, Dry Manure Housing Systems, Ammonia, Small Farms, Regulations, Manure Management Planner Software. More…

2007 Webinars

Topics include: Integrated Nutrient Management, Manure Application to Legumes, Value of Manure in Land Application, Smithfield Project, Value Added Processing of Manure, Manure Treatment Technologies, Value of Manure in Energy Generation, Vegetative Treatment Systems, and Innovative Manure Treatment Technologies. More…

2006 Webinars

Topics include: CNMP Core Curriculum, Pathogens, EPA CAFO Regulations. More…

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November 18, 2022June 21, 2023

Carbon Markets for Livestock Operations: Manure Treatment and Handling

The first in a series of 3 webinars, this presentation introduces the fundamentals of carbon emissions, as well as technologies, practices and market opportunities available to agricultural producers are critical to that transition on the livestock operation. This presentation was originally broadcast on November 18, 2022. Continue reading “Carbon Markets for Livestock Operations: Manure Treatment and Handling”