manure 2017 – Page 2 – Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Community

February 21, 2017February 11, 2021

Manure and Soil Health Testing

In the Manure and Soil Health Testing roundtable, our goal was to discover what current soil health tests help to quantify manure impacts on soil characteristics, thus determining which soil test is the best indicator and best value. We debated which types of fields might benefit most from manure used to improve soil health and procedures for collecting samples for soil health tests that would best recognize results from use of manure. Field experiences and observations related to the value of manure as well as what farmers still need related to soil building with manure were discussed. This dialogue was the first of a four part series discussing the current state of our knowledge relative to manure’s impact on soil health.

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Bianca Moebius-Clune, NRCS Soil Health Division

Russ Dresbach and Donna Brandt, Missouri Soil Health Assessment Center

Geoff Ruth, Nebraska Crop Farmer

Discussion

Other Manure and Soil Health (MaSH) Information

February 17, 2017April 19, 2021

Avian Influenza Mortality Management Options, Composting Procedures and Lessons Learned

This presentation outlines mortality management options during an animal disease outbreak and highlight the composting methodology implemented on poultry operations during the HPAI outbreak, as well as the successes, challenges and lessons learned. This presentation was originally broadcast on February 17, 2017. More… Continue reading “Avian Influenza Mortality Management Options, Composting Procedures and Lessons Learned”

February 16, 2017February 11, 2021

Manure and Soil Biology

In the Manure and Soil Biology roundtable, our goal was to discover the influence of manure, both positive and negative, on soil biology. We discussed if certain fields will produce more soil biology benefits than others and whether timing of application affects these benefits. Finally, we debated whether we can derive an economic value for manure beyond its nutrient value. Field experiences and observations related to the value of manure as well as what farmers still need related to soil building with manure were reviewed. This dialogue was the second in a four part series discussing the current state of our knowledge relative to manure’s impact on soil health.

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Rhae Drijber, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Michelle Soupir, Iowa State University

Jonathan Lundgren, Blue Dasher Farms

Discussion

Other Manure and Soil Health (MaSH) Information

January 20, 2017April 19, 2021

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”