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”
Worker Safety in Animal Production Systems
There’s more to worker safety than just bumps and bruises. This webinar discusses on-farm injuries related to manure and mortality handling and application as well as potential toxic gas exposures and how to minimize risks of each. This presentation was originally broadcast on October 21, 2022. Continue reading “Worker Safety in Animal Production Systems”
Changes in manure management between CEAP I & II
CEAP uses natural resource and farmer survey data along with physical process modeling to estimate the environmental impacts of conservation practices on cultivated cropland. This presentation was originally broadcast on September 23, 2022. Continue reading “Changes in manure management between CEAP I & II”
Swimming with superbugs: Exploring how antimicrobial resistance moves in our environment
This webinar explores what we know about how AMR moves in our environment and critical needs to improve our understanding of environmental health aspects of the AMR problem. This presentation was originally broadcast on August 19, 2022. Continue reading “Swimming with superbugs: Exploring how antimicrobial resistance moves in our environment”
Manure nutrient trends and creating dynamic “book values” through ManureDB
This webinar highlights ManureDB, a database of manure samples informing “book values”. Having current manure test numbers will assist in more accurate nutrient management planning, manure storage design, manure land application, and serve agricultural modeling purposes. This presentation was originally broadcast on June 17, 2022. Continue reading “Manure nutrient trends and creating dynamic “book values” through ManureDB”
Use of Vermifiltration as a Tool for Manure Management
This webinar discusses the science and economics behind the use of worms in the processes of composting (i.e., vermicomposting) and treatment of wastewater and manure liquid waste stream (vermifiltration). This presentation was originally broadcast on May 20, 2022. Continue reading “Use of Vermifiltration as a Tool for Manure Management”
Manure Management in an Urban Setting
In this webinar, discover why manure management is important – even in an urban or backyard setting. This presentation was originally broadcast on March 18, 2022. Continue reading “Manure Management in an Urban Setting”
Going the distance: considerations for the use of manure pipelines
In this webinar, presenters share tips on what to look for, how to monitor your system, and what maintenance is needed for manure pipelines. This presentation was originally broadcast on February 18, 2022. Continue reading “Going the distance: considerations for the use of manure pipelines”
Cleanout for Lagoons and Anaerobic Digesters
In this webinar, presenters share their expertise in sampling and cleanout for lagoons and anaerobic digesters and considerations in planning these operations. This presentation was originally broadcast on January 21, 2022. Continue reading “Cleanout for Lagoons and Anaerobic Digesters”
The Interplay Between Manure and Compaction
This webinar focuses on how we can manage our manure application better to minimize compaction effects and maximize manure’s capability to help combat compaction. This presentation was originally broadcast on December 17, 2021. Continue reading “The Interplay Between Manure and Compaction”