The movement of bacteria and viruses from AFOs, municipal waste water, septic systems, and wildlife continues to complicate water quality throughout the country and world. Though much has been learned in recent years, misconceptions and unknown areas still abound. This webinar discussed the latest trends in microbial source tracking efforts, fate and transport of bacteria in the environment, and quantitative microbial risk assessment.This presentation was originally broadcast on October 19, 2012. More… Continue reading “Microbes: From Farm to Public Risk”
Nitrates in Groundwater
Nitrate issues from a regional perspective will be discussed in this webcast. Recent findings in California and the proposed solutions will be presented, as will nitrate issues in the Southeast, Midwest, and Intermountain West. This presentation was originally broadcast on May 18, 2012. More… Continue reading “Nitrates in Groundwater”
Adaptive Nutrient Management
The foundation of adaptive management is a rigorous and objective evaluation of management practices at the field level combined with a deliberate process to learn from the evaluations to make better decisions in the next season. The objective of this webcast is to teach participants about the concepts and practice of adaptive management in agricultural production. This presentation was originally broadcast on April 20, 2012. More… Continue reading “Adaptive Nutrient Management”
Chesapeake Bay 2012 – Implications of the TMDL
This is a follow-up webcast to Changing Management of Nutrients in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. That initial webcast told the story of why the TMDL was developed and the nuts and bolts of the TMDL as well as the next steps from 2010 to 2025. This webcasts shows the state response to the TMDL, the legal considerations of the TMDL and the effectiveness of policy interface between agriculture and the environment. This presentation was originally broadcast on February 17, 2012. More… Continue reading “Chesapeake Bay 2012 – Implications of the TMDL”
Emergency Management: Preparing Your Natural Disaster Response
This presentation demonstrates how Texas AgriLife Extension Service integrated into the State Emergency Management Plan to prepare and address future natural, accidental and man-made disasters. This presentation was originally broadcast on January 20, 2012. More… Continue reading “Emergency Management: Preparing Your Natural Disaster Response”
Proper Closure of Earthen Manure Storage Structures
When confined animal facilities cease operation, earthen manure storage and treatment structures must be closed properly to ensure that they pose little risk to the environment. This presentation was originally broadcast on October 21, 2011. More… Continue reading “Proper Closure of Earthen Manure Storage Structures”
Improving Implementation of NMPs
This webcast covers three topics to help AFO operators understand how terms of CAFO discharge/operating permits relate back to the NMP, and how the NMP implementation can be improved and better documented: (1) U.S. EPA NMP permit terms, (2) perspectives on how better implement a NMP and (3) improved record keeping. This presentation was originally broadcast on June 24, 2011. More… Continue reading “Improving Implementation of NMPs”
Planning Livestock & Poultry Facilities for Reduced Odor Risk
This webcast highlights two planning tools – OFFSET and NOFT – currently being used in western Cornbelt states to encourage well-planned siting of facilities and voluntary adoption of odor control technology. More… Continue reading “Planning Livestock & Poultry Facilities for Reduced Odor Risk”
The Soil Health Paradigm: Holistic Manure Management
The soil health paradigm provides a holistic framework for managing manure which accounts for the soil biology. This presentation was originally broadcast on March 25, 2011. More… Continue reading “The Soil Health Paradigm: Holistic Manure Management”
Changing Management of Nutrients in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
The objective of this webcast was to outline highlights of water quality data and political drivers that will shape the future of agricultural nutrient management in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This presentation was originally broadcast on February 18, 2011. More… Continue reading “Changing Management of Nutrients in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed”