This webinar presents an eight-year study of manure in crop rotations that include root crops (sugar beets and potatoes) and is taking a very comprehensive look at manure use. This presentation was originally broadcast on November 17, 2017. More… Continue reading “Effects of Long-Term Manure Applications on Soil in the Irrigated Northwest”
Poo is not to play with: Manure Handling Safety
In this webinar, Penn State University extension professionals share on the dangers associated with agitation, confined spaces, safe operating procedures, ventilation recommendations, and worker safety. This presentation was originally broadcast on September 15, 2017. More… Continue reading “Poo is not to play with: Manure Handling Safety”
Anaerobic Digestion Systems
In this webinar, presenters discuss opportunities and the value of these systems as well as the challenges that may come along when using an anaerobic digestion system. This presentation was originally broadcast on August 11, 2017. More… Continue reading “Anaerobic Digestion Systems”
The Use of Runoff Risk Advisory Tools for Water Quality Protection
This webinar presents four different current runoff advisory tools: the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast (WI), Application Risk Management System (WA), Fertilizer Forecaster (PA), and the Saturated Area Forecast Tool (VA). This presentation was originally broadcast on June 16, 2017. More… Continue reading “The Use of Runoff Risk Advisory Tools for Water Quality Protection”
On-Farm Nutrient Management Research: Replacing Commercial Sidedress Nitrogen with Liquid Livestock Manure on Emerged Corn
This webinar highlights the on-farm research that has been done and is being planned in the state of Ohio to capitalize on the opportunity to apply in-season nutrients with manure application. This presentation was originally broadcast on May 19, 2017. More… Continue reading “On-Farm Nutrient Management Research: Replacing Commercial Sidedress Nitrogen with Liquid Livestock Manure on Emerged Corn”
Planning for Climate Resiliency
Resiliency to weather risk is, on one hand, a topic that farmers and ranchers are already familiar with, but now climate change is adding new uncertainties that make it difficult to know the best practices for the future. Scenario planning, discussed in this webinar, is a method of risk assessment. This presentation was originally broadcast on January 20, 2017. More… Continue reading “Planning for Climate Resiliency”
Pathogens 101: Manure and Veterinary Pathogens of Concern, Who are they and what do they do?
This webinar serves as an overview of bacteria, viruses, and parasites found in manure and other land-applied wastes as well as pathogens of veterinary concern. This presentation was originally broadcast on December 16, 2016. More… Continue reading “Pathogens 101: Manure and Veterinary Pathogens of Concern, Who are they and what do they do?”
A Nutrient Management Training Course for Farmers: A Vermont Case Study
The webinar focuses on the farmer nutrient management course, outcomes and tools developed for the course including goGrop. This presentation was originally broadcast on November 18, 2016. More… Continue reading “A Nutrient Management Training Course for Farmers: A Vermont Case Study”
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”
U.S. EPA Nutrient Recycling Challenge
This webcast will provides an overview of the goals and development of the Nutrient Recycling Challenge put forth by the U.S. EPA.This presentation was originally broadcast on September 23, 2016. More… Continue reading “U.S. EPA Nutrient Recycling Challenge”