This webcast is the last in a series of 3 webcasts that provide information on: the need to capture nutrients for recycling off-farm, global phosphorus supplies, and technologies that are being used on-farm to capture nitrogen and phosphorus from manure. This presentation was originally broadcast on January 17, 2014. More… Continue reading “Capturing Valuable Nutrients from Manure: Part 3”
Capturing Valuable Nutrients from Manure: Part 2
This webcast is the second in a series of 3 webcasts that provide information on: the need to capture nutrients for recycling off-farm, global phosphorus supplies, and technologies that are being used on-farm to capture nitrogen and phosphorus from manure. This presentation was originally broadcast on December 13, 2013. More… Continue reading “Capturing Valuable Nutrients from Manure: Part 2”
Capturing Valuable Nutrients from Manure: Part 1
This webcast is the first in a series of 3 webcasts that will provide information on: the need to capture nutrients for recycling off-farm, global phosphorus supplies, and technologies that are being used on-farm to capture nitrogen and phosphorus from manure. This presentation was originally broadcast on November 15, 2013. More… Continue reading “Capturing Valuable Nutrients from Manure: Part 1”
Prediction of Bioavailability of Phosphorus for Dairy Cattle
This webcast includes presentations based on a project to enhance “Prediction of Bioavailability of Phosphorus for Dairy Cattle”. The project is an integrated approach to increase the adoption of “Precision Phosphorus Feeding” on dairy farms. This presentation was originally broadcast on September 20, 2013. More… Continue reading “Prediction of Bioavailability of Phosphorus for Dairy Cattle”
Results of Mono-Slope Beef Barn Air Quality Research – Archived Webcast
Researchers and university specialists from South Dakota State University, USDA’s Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC), and Iowa State University Extension are wrapping up a four-year study looking at concentration and emission measurements in comparison with management techniques for mono-slope beef barns and will share the results of their study. This presentation was originally broadcast on July 19, 2013. More… Continue reading “Results of Mono-Slope Beef Barn Air Quality Research – Archived Webcast”
Mono-Slope Beef Barn Design and Management
What is a mono-slope beef barn? It’s a newer style barn for cattle that is becoming increasingly popular in the upper Midwest.
This webinar allows you to discover what exactly is a mono-slope barn and why beef producers are building them. This presentation is part of a four-year mono-slope air quality research project and was originally broadcast on May 17, 2013. More… Continue reading “Mono-Slope Beef Barn Design and Management”
Manure Application Risk Management Tools and Advisory Systems
This webcast highlights three states working on unique and innovative ways to help farmers reduce the risk associated with manure application. This presentation was originally broadcast on January 25, 2013. More… Continue reading “Manure Application Risk Management Tools and Advisory Systems”
Clearing the Air on Biofilters
Biofilters have been widely adopted to filter gas, odor and particulate matter from livestock facilities. However, the science behind “how they work” and the configurations that are in practice are continually evolving. This webinar discusses past and present applications of biofilters, on-going research to better design and manage biofilters, and how to incorporate biofilters as part of an environment control system.This webcast was originally broadcast on December 7, 2012. More… Continue reading “Clearing the Air on Biofilters”
The 4Rs of Nutrient Stewardship
This webinar discusses the 4R’s of Nutrient Stewardship (Right Source, Right Rate, Right Time and Right Place), how the Ohio State University Extension is developing programs and research to clean up Lake Erie and Grand Lake St. Mary’s, and how industry professionals are embracing the 4R’s. This presentation was originally broadcast on November 30, 2012. More… Continue reading “The 4Rs of Nutrient Stewardship”
Microbes: From Farm to Public Risk
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”