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”
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”
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”