Recently, NAQSAT was incorporated in the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service guidance to assist in resource concern identification and conservation planning efforts. This presentation was originally broadcast on May 20, 2016. More… Continue reading “Implementation and Experiences of NAQSAT Around the US”
MANURE ENTOMOLOGY: Manure Management That Won’t “Bug You”
Ever wonder how Mother Nature takes care of her own waste stream? Did you know Scarab Beetles that were worshipped and worn in ancient times as jewelry are actually Dung Eating Beetles? This presentation was originally broadcast on April 15, 2016. More… Continue reading “MANURE ENTOMOLOGY: Manure Management That Won’t “Bug You””
Antibiotic Resistance and Animal Agriculture
This webcast examines the veterinary feed directive and how it impacts animal agriculture as well as discusses the state of the science as it relates to antibiotic resistance. Finally, it busts some myths and reviews “facts” to keep in mind when chatting with livestock producers and the general public.This presentation was originally broadcast on March 25, 2016. More… Continue reading “Antibiotic Resistance and Animal Agriculture”
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”
Communicating Science Amidst Controversy
This webinar presents some of the principles of communicating science-based information and case studies and examples of effective (and not effective) messaging related to controversial agricultural topics such as climate change or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This presentation was originally broadcast on December 18, 2015. More… Continue reading “Communicating Science Amidst Controversy”
Pathways for Effective Information Transfer Between Manure Management Professionals
This webinar presents the results of a national survey on how manure nutrient management professionals, learn, share and collaborate, and how we can use this information to guide information transfer in the future. This presentation was originally broadcast on November 20, 2015. More… Continue reading “Pathways for Effective Information Transfer Between Manure Management Professionals”
Mortality Management Options During an Avian Influenza Outbreak
This webcast provides an update of the outbreak and highlights mortality management options. This presentation was originally broadcast on October 16, 2015. More… Continue reading “Mortality Management Options During an Avian Influenza Outbreak”
Thermal Manure-to-Energy Systems for Farms: Technical and Environmental Feasibility
Results of performance evaluations, including technical and environmental feasibility are presented, along with results from field trials where ash and biochars were compared side-by-side in row crop and vegetable production with commercial fertilizer and untreated poultry litter.This presentation was originally broadcast on September 18, 2015. More… Continue reading “Thermal Manure-to-Energy Systems for Farms: Technical and Environmental Feasibility”
Agronomic and Environmental Uses of Biochar (Part 2)
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)”