Technologies to treat animal manure are rapidly gaining more traction as producers search for ways to minimize environmental impact and maintain a profitable operation. In the conclusion of this 2-part webcast, the focus continues on a thermal technology, pyrolysis, and the resulting biochar. Biochar impacts on soil carbon and fertility is discussed as well as how biochar as a soil amendment affects microbial life within the soil. This presentation was originally broadcast on August 21, 2015. More… Continue reading “Agronomic and Environmental Uses of Biochar (Part 2)”
Agronomic and Environmental Uses of Biochar – Part 1
Technologies to treat animal manure are rapidly gaining more traction as producers search for ways to minimize environmental impact and maintain a profitable operation. In the conclusion of this 2-part webcast, the focus continues on a thermal technology, pyrolysis, and the resulting biochar. In part 1 of this 2-part webcast, we will provide a general overview of the history of biochar use, how biochar is produced, and give examples of how biochar is being used for agronomic and environmental purposes. This presentation was originally broadcast on July 17, 2015. More… Continue reading “Agronomic and Environmental Uses of Biochar – Part 1”
Horse Manure Composting: Specific Steps to Start or Improve the Process
This webcast discusses various aspects of composting horse manure. Bedding options and how they impact the composting process as well as basic design considerations in large and small operations are discussed. This presentation was originally broadcast on June 19, 2015. More… Continue reading “Horse Manure Composting: Specific Steps to Start or Improve the Process”
Micro Manure Management
This webinar takes a look at the smallest manure managers, microbes and soil mesofauna, and how the work they do can drive our farming systems. This presentation was originally broadcast on May 22, 2015. More… Continue reading “Micro Manure Management”
Manure and Nutrient Management in Tile Drained Lands
This webinar exposes participants to management and fate of manure and nutrients in tile drained agricultural landscapes. This presentation was originally broadcast on April 17, 2015. More… Continue reading “Manure and Nutrient Management in Tile Drained Lands”
Novel Livestock Housing
This webinar provides examples and perspectives from the swine, dairy and layer industry on how and why producers have implemented changes to their housing practices, and some of the lessons learned along the way! This presentation was originally broadcast on March 6, 2015. More… Continue reading “Novel Livestock Housing”
Waste to Worth Preview: Gypsum Bedding Risks and Rewards
In a preview of the useful topics that will be discussed and presented via posters and informational sessions at the Waste to Worth Conference in Seattle, a group of professors and extension professionals present about the use of gypsum in dairy bedding. This presentation was originally broadcast on February 27, 2015. More… Continue reading “Waste to Worth Preview: Gypsum Bedding Risks and Rewards”
Mobile Manure Apps
This webcast features a developer who has worked extensively with university extension as well as many other clients in sports, journalism, and agriculture. Two manure management apps are demonstrated followed by a panel discussion that features more manure-related apps and discusses challenges, opportunities and lessons learned when creating those apps. This presentation was originally broadcast on January 16, 2015. More… Continue reading “Mobile Manure Apps”
Reaching the Next Generation Through Fun and Interactive Activities
This webinar shares ideas and activities that have been used with youth across the country on manure, air quality, and sustainability. This presentation was originally broadcast on December 12, 2014. More… Continue reading “Reaching the Next Generation Through Fun and Interactive Activities”
Winter Manure Application Options
Manure application in winter brings increased risk of runoff reaching surface or groundwater resources. Practical and science-based options exist for managing and reducing the risk for livestock producers who have little or no manure storage, or for situations where a late fall or early freeze limit manure application options. This presentation was originally broadcast on November 21, 2014. More… Continue reading “Winter Manure Application Options”