This webinar addresses manure sampling challenges in a different species and recommendations to reduce sampling error. This presentation was originally broadcast on November 16, 2018. More… Continue reading “Manure Sampling Considerations in Different Animal Production Systems”
Manure Pit Death: A Preventable Tragedy
Jerry entered a manure pit on his family’s dairy farm. He was overcome by hydrogen sulfide. He survived, but how? Now he’s trying to save others. This presentation was originally broadcast on October 19, 2018. More… Continue reading “Manure Pit Death: A Preventable Tragedy”
Live from the North American Manure Expo 2018
This webinar highlights student posters presented at the North American Manure Expo in Brookings, SD. It also talks with judges and other attendees to learn more about why they attend the Expo. This presentation was originally broadcast on August 16, 2018. More… Continue reading “Live from the North American Manure Expo 2018”
Considerations for the use of Manure Irrigation Practices
In response to concerns about this practice, University of Wisconsin Extension convened a workgroup to examine the issues related to manure irrigation. This webinar shares their results and implications. This presentation was originally broadcast on June 15, 2018. More… Continue reading “Considerations for the use of Manure Irrigation Practices”
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”
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”
Manure Safety and Transport
In the rush to complete harvest, manure application, and winter preparations, small mistakes and accidents can result in major downtime, expense and increased liability. This webcast focuses on reducing the risk. This presentation was originally broadcast on August 19, 2016. More… Continue reading “Manure Safety and Transport”
Construction and Maintenance of a Manure Pond – Part 2
This presentation discusses manure pond liners, case study of installation of synthetic liners, a system to detect seepage rate from manure ponds, and a system to detect leaks in manure ponds. This presentation was originally broadcast on February 19, 2016. More about Part 1 or more about Part 2… Continue reading “Construction and Maintenance of a Manure Pond – Part 2”
Construction and Maintenance of a Manure Pond – Part 1
This presentation discusses manure pond liners, case study of installation of synthetic liners, a system to detect seepage rate from manure ponds, and a system to detect leaks in manure ponds. This presentation was originally broadcast on January 22, 2016. More about Part 1 or more about Part 2… Continue reading “Construction and Maintenance of a Manure Pond – Part 1”