This webinar provides a basic understanding of PFAS. Some of the questions that are answered include: What is PFAS? Where did it come from? Where is it found? What are the potential issues related to PFAS? This is the first of a two-part series on PFAS and will focus mainly on water related factors and concerns. This presentation was originally broadcast on October 30, 2020. Continue reading “PFAS – What is in Your Water?”
Manure and Soil Health (MaSH) Project
During this webinar, speakers introduce new MaSH programs and will present ideas on how research and educational programs can be shared across state borders. This presentation was originally broadcast on October 28, 2016. More… Continue reading “Manure and Soil Health (MaSH) Project”
Drone Use in Animal Agriculture
This webcast contains an overview of the capabilities of drones, the potential for drone use in animal agriculture, and the current FAA regulations. This presentation was originally broadcast on June 17, 2016. More… Continue reading “Drone Use in Animal Agriculture”
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”
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)”
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”
Managing Biosecurity to Control Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv)
The appearance of the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PED) in North America presents significant challenges for manure applicators. Since the virus is primarily spread by fecal-oral contact and can survive in manure for extended periods of time, it is possible for the disease to be spread by any object that becomes contaminated with infected pig manure. Biosecurity is an important part of preventing its spread. This presentation was originally broadcast on July 18, 2014. More… Continue reading “Managing Biosecurity to Control Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv)”
Scientific Overview of Agricultural Carbon Research & the Implications for Climate
In response to the rapid pace of global climate change, the work of the Marin Carbon Project and the Carbon Cycle Institute has focused on measuring the effects of rangeland management practices and their implications for carbon sequestration into permanent soil carbon pools. This presentation was originally broadcast on April 11, 2014. More… Continue reading “Scientific Overview of Agricultural Carbon Research & the Implications for Climate”
Emergency Management: Preparing Your Natural Disaster Response
This presentation demonstrates how Texas AgriLife Extension Service integrated into the State Emergency Management Plan to prepare and address future natural, accidental and man-made disasters. This presentation was originally broadcast on January 20, 2012. More… Continue reading “Emergency Management: Preparing Your Natural Disaster Response”