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The LPES Curriculum CD available from MWPS contains all lessons at print quality resolution, is searchable, and includes an index and PowerPoint presentations for each lesson. A full, printed version is available as is a 2-CD set of the lessons in PageMaker format. For more information or to purchase LPES materials, contact MWPS by phone at 1-800-562-3618, by fax at 1-515-294-9589, or by e-mail at mwps@iastate.edu

View Lesson 34 (PDF file). Individual sections can be accessed below.

Intended Outcomes

The participants will

• Recognize the role of phosphorus (P) in controlling eutrophication.
• Identify what happens to phosphorus in soil when it is added via manure and fertilizer.
• Learn what practical farming measures can be used to minimize phosphorus loss.
• Target cost-beneficial best management practices, understand how water moves within a landscape, and learn where large sources of phosphorus exist.
• Review innovative products and measures being developed to help producers manage phosphorus.

Contents

• Introduction
• Phosphorus and Water Quality Impairment
• The Forms and Reactivity of Phosphorus in Soil
• The Evolution of Agriculture from Phosphorus Sink to Phosphorus Source
• Processes and Pathways of Phosphorus Transport in Agricultural Runoff
• Environmental Risk Assessment and Phosphorus Management
• Remedial Measures
• Integrated Nutrient Management
• Summary
• APPENDIX A
• APPENDIX B
• About the Author
• Glossary
• Index

Activities

The participants will

• Determine the risk associated with high soil Phosphorus.

Author: Andrew Sharpley

The LPES Curriculum CD available from MWPS contains all lessons at print quality resolution, is searchable, and includes an index and PowerPoint presentations for each lesson. A full, printed version is available as is a 2-CD set of the lessons in PageMaker format. For more information or to purchase LPES materials, contact MWPS by phone at 1-800-562-3618, by fax at 1-515-294-9589, or by e-mail at mwps@iastate.edu

View Lesson 40 (PDF file). Individual sections can be accessed below.

Intended Outcomes

The participants will

• Realize outdoor air quality (OAQ) is not only odor but includes gases and particulates.
• Be able to identify OAQ sources on their operation.
• Have a basic understanding of OAQ field measurements.
• Be aware of public policy OAQ issues.

Contents

• Introduction
• Airborne Emissions and Human Health
• Airborne Emissions from Animal Production Systems
• Measuring Outdoor Air Quality (OAQ) Components
• APPENDIX A
• APPENDIX B
• APPENDIX C

Activities

The participants will complete

• Self-assessment checklist
• Demonstration of measuring instruments
• Some sensory training techniques and active learner methods
• Lecture with slides and video
• Case study for regulations and nuisance/health issues

Authors: Larry Jacobson, Jeff Lorimor, Jose Bicudo, and David Schmidt

The LPES Curriculum CD available from MWPS contains all lessons at print quality resolution, is searchable, and includes an index and PowerPoint presentations for each lesson. A full, printed version is available as is a 2-CD set of the lessons in PageMaker format. For more information or to purchase LPES materials, contact MWPS by phone at 1-800-562-3618, by fax at 1-515-294-9589, or by e-mail at mwps@iastate.edu

View Lesson 23 (PDF file). Individual sections can be accessed below.

Intended Outcomes

The participants will

• Understand the sealing concepts, compaction, and practices necessary to obtain a target permeability rate in earthen manure storage structures.
• Understand the basic structural considerations for constructed manure storage.
• Appreciate the need for safety plans and considerations in manure storage.

Contents

• Introduction
• Regulatory Considerations for Siting and Constructing Manure Storage Facilities
• Siting Considerations for Earthen Impoundments
• Soils Considerations for Earthen Impoundments
• Constructed Manure Storage Facilities
• Safety in Manure Storage Facilities
• Using County Soil Surveys to Evaluate Suitability of Soils for Earthen Impoundments
• APPENDIX A
• APPENDIX B

Activities

The participants will

• Review/identify acceptable soil types for earthen impoundments.
• Identify applicable NRCS soil permeability groups.
• Identify and discuss standard practices and testing to obtain sealing and structural integrity.
• Complete a compliance checklist for applicable seepage/permeability requirements, safety aspects, fencing, and signage requirements.

Author: Charles Fulhage and John Hoehne

The LPES Curriculum CD available from MWPS contains all lessons at print quality resolution, is searchable, and includes an index and PowerPoint presentations for each lesson. A full, printed version is available as is a 2-CD set of the lessons in PageMaker format. For more information or to purchase LPES materials, contact MWPS by phone at 1-800-562-3618, by fax at 1-515-294-9589, or by e-mail at mwps@iastate.edu

View Lesson 22 (PDF file). Individual sections can be accessed below.

Intended Outcomes

The participants will

• Identify factors to select appropriate sites.
• Identify sources of site information.
• Evaluate environmental concerns of application sites.

Contents

• Introduction
• Feedlot Site Analysis
• Runoff Control Options
• Summary
• APPENDIX A

Authors: Pat Murphy and Joe Harner

The LPES Curriculum CD available from MWPS contains all lessons at print quality resolution, is searchable, and includes an index and PowerPoint presentations for each lesson. A full, printed version is available as is a 2-CD set of the lessons in PageMaker format. For more information or to purchase LPES materials, contact MWPS by phone at 1-800-562-3618, by fax at 1-515-294-9589, or by e-mail at mwps@iastate.edu

View Lesson 20 (PDF file). Individual sections can be accessed below.

Intended Outcomes

The participants will

• Understand the capabilities of and reasons for selecting a particular storage type.
• Understand risk items and identify important considerations in planning and maintaining manure storage.
• Be able to identify the important factors in siting manure storage.

Contents

• Introduction
• Why Do We Store Manure?
• Commonly Used Manure Storage Facilities
• Assessment of My Manure Storage Facilities
• Considerations in Planning and Managing Manure Storage Facilities
• APPENDIX A
• APPENDIX B
• APPENDIX C
• APPENDIX D
• APPENDIX E

Activities

The participants will

• Complete assessment checklist for own manure storage.
• Based on individual conditions and goals, identify possible choices for manure storage.
• Based on own on-site information, complete a site selection checklist/evaluation.
• Considering applicable buffer and/or separation distances required by regulations, complete a compliance checklist for own manure storage.

Authors: Charles Fulhage and John Hoehne

The LPES Curriculum CD available from MWPS contains all lessons at print quality resolution, is searchable, and includes an index and PowerPoint presentations for each lesson. A full, printed version is available as is a 2-CD set of the lessons in PageMaker format. For more information or to purchase LPES materials, contact MWPS by phone at 1-800-562-3618, by fax at 1-515-294-9589, or by e-mail at mwps@iastate.edu

View Lesson 13 (PDF file). Individual sections can be accessed below.

Intended Outcomes

The participants will

• Develop a general understanding of nitrogen (N)(protein) and phosphorus (P) metabolism in feedlot cattle.
• Learn the recommended N and P requirements for feedlot cattle to minimize overfeeding of these nutrients.
• Develop an understanding of potential dietary strategies that will maintain or maximize animal performance and minimize total nutrient excretion.

Contents

• Introduction
• Nitrogen and P Excretion in Feedlot Cattle and its Fate
• Nitrogen and P Use by Feedlot Cattle
• Dietary Management Strategies that Reduce N and P Excretion in Feedlot Cattle
• APPENDIX A

Activities

Participants will:

• Calculate late the amount of N and P excreted by feedlot cattle.
• Evaluate the effects of ration formulation changes on N and P excretion..

Authors: Galen Erickson and Todd Milton

The LPES Curriculum CD available from MWPS contains all lessons at print quality resolution, is searchable, and includes an index and PowerPoint presentations for each lesson. A full, printed version is available as is a 2-CD set of the lessons in PageMaker format. For more information or to purchase LPES materials, contact MWPS by phone at 1-800-562-3618, by fax at 1-515-294-9589, or by e-mail at mwps@iastate.edu

View Lesson 12 (PDF file). Individual sections can be accessed below.

Intended Outcomes

The participants will

• Understand the impact of dietary nutrient content on nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) excretion by dairy cows.
• Understand the basic idea of nutrient balance on dairy farms.
• Learn what the recommended requirements are of N, P, and K for dairy cows to avoid overfeeding these nutrients.
• Learn feeding practices that will maximize animal performance and minimize nutrient excretion.
• Understand the land requirements needed to manage the manure nutrients on dairy farms.

Contents

• Introduction
• Key Concepts of Nutrient Balance on a Dairy Farm
• Key Concepts of Nutrient Balance on a Dairy Farm
• Phosphorus Requirements, Sources, and Excretion in Dairy Cows
• Potassium Requirements, Sources, and Excretion in Dairy Cows
• Nitrogen Requirements, Feeding Strategies, and Excretion in Dairy Cows
• Self-Assessment of Your Dairy’s Feeding Program
• The Bottom Line: Are High Milk Yield and Minimal Nutrient Excretion Mutually Exclusive?
• APPENDIX A

Activities

The participants will

• Calculate the amount of N, P, and K excreted by cows in their herd.
• Conduct a self-assessment of how well their herd minimizes nutrient excretion and evaluate approaches to improve their feeding program.
• Learn about several websites with useful information to help them calculate nutrient excretion by their herd, calculate land base needed for managing the manure, and to understand the consequences of overfeeding N, P, or K.

Authors: Rick Grant and Stanley (Lee) Telega

The LPES Curriculum CD available from MWPS contains all lessons at print quality resolution, is searchable, and includes an index and PowerPoint presentations for each lesson. A full, printed version is available as is a 2-CD set of the lessons in PageMaker format. For more information or to purchase LPES materials, contact MWPS by phone at 1-800-562-3618, by fax at 1-515-294-9589, or by e-mail at mwps@iastate.edu

View Lesson 11 (PDF file). Individual sections can be accessed below.

Intended Outcomes

Participants will learn:

• How dietary nutrients interrelate with manure nutrients.
• What impact dietary and management strategies may have on poultry manure and litter nutrients.

Contents

• Introduction
• Strategies to Modify Nitrogen (N) in Poultry Manure and Litter
• Strategies to Modify Phosphorus (P) in Poultry Manure and Litter
• Summary

Author: Paul Patterson

The LPES Curriculum CD available from MWPS contains all lessons at print quality resolution, is searchable, and includes an index and PowerPoint presentations for each lesson. A full, printed version is available as is a 2-CD set of the lessons in PageMaker format. For more information or to purchase LPES materials, contact MWPS by phone at 1-800-562-3618, by fax at 1-515-294-9589, or by e-mail at mwps@iastate.edu

View Lesson 10 (PDF file). Individual sections can be accessed below.

Intended Outcomes

The participants will learn:

• The basic principles of animal nutrition.
• How animal nutrition interrelates with nutrient excretion.

Contents

• Introduction
• Nutrient Use
• Feed Waste
• Improving the Nutrient Yield from a Feed
• Interaction of Feed with the Animal
• Precision Nutrition
• Nutritional Interventions Targeting Ammonia
• Nutritional Interventions Specifically Targeting Odor and Dust
• Water, the Overlooked Nutrient
• Economics of Reducing Nitrogen and Phosphorus Excretion
• APPENDIX A
• APPENDIX B

Activities

The participants will:

• Evaluate what feed formulation strategies can be applied to a farm for reducing nutrient excretion.

Authors: Theo van Kempen and Eric van Heugten