Consumer interest and concern is growing in regards to sustainability of livestock production systems. Demand for reduced carbon emissions within agricultural systems has been growing along with increasing demand for food. Baseline fossil fuel consumption within agricultural systems, including dairy production, is scarce.…
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2019 Webcasts Approved for ARPAS Continuing Education Units
These webcasts have been approved for 1 continuing education unit (each) as part of the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS) program. To receive CEUs, view a live or archived webcast, complete an evaluation (if available), and contact ARPAS, 217-356-5390 to have the credit applied to your CEU balance.…
March 2018 Newsletter Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center
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Looking Ahead to April: Equipment and Facilities for Managing Manure on Small Farms
The April webcast takes a look at small farms and will include the following segments and presenters. Be sure to join us!
- Manure storage areas and related structures (Jeffrey Porter, USDA-NRCS)
- Poultry structures and facilities (Casey Ritz, University of Georgia)
- Equipment for use on small livestock farms, (Tommy Bass, Montana State University)
- Composting on small livestock or equine farms (Carissa Wickens, University of Florida)
April 20, 2018 at 2:30 pm EDT (1:30 CDT; 12:30 MDT; and 11:30 a.m.…
2016 Newsletter Archive Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center
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December 2016
The final issue of 2016 includes a webinar on Pathogens 101 which focuses on the basics of manure-borne pathogens and connections to human health. The newsletter also reminds you to register for Waste to Worth 2017 and highlights an adaptation planning guide developed by the climate team.…
Conservation Practices and Animal Agriculture
Module Home | Importance of Conservation | Conservation Practices in Animal Ag (you are here)
Many conservation practices are available for animal agriculture producers interested in protecting air and water quality, improving soil health or wildlife habitat, and increasing the productivity of animals, pastures, and crops.…
The Importance of Conservation in Animal Agriculture
Module Home | Importance of Conservation (you are here) | Conservation Practices in Animal Ag
This page focuses largely on USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) practice standards and how NRCS works with farmers by providing technical and financial assistance. The next section in this module discusses many of the practices relevant to animal agriculture in greater detail.…
January 2018 Newsletter Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center
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Looking Ahead to January: Are You Prepared?
What would you (or your clientele) do if a natural disaster hit your area? What changes should and do occur on a livestock operation during or following a natural disaster, not only to ensure the safety and care of the animals, but also the environments around the operation?…
July/August 2017 Newsletter Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center
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Looking Ahead to September: Manure Safety
The September webinar is about a very timely topic – Manure Safety. As fall application starts to ramp up, it is important to remember how to keep yourself, those working with you, and animals safe.…
September/October Newsletter Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center
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Looking Ahead to November: Long-term study of manure on root crops
An eight-year study of manure in crop rotations that include root crops (sugar beets and potatoes) is taking a very comprehensive look at manure use. Researchers are studying everything from yields, soil health, characteristics of the harvested crop, nutrient runoff and leaching, and much more.…