Substantial new of information has been learned about the foaming process, its potential causes, and the different methods of addressing it. This presentation was originally broadcast on March 16, 2018. More… Continue reading “Determining Causes of Deep‐pit Swine Manure Foaming Issues and Potential Mitigation Strategies”
Making Sense of Treatment Technology Options for Livestock Farms
Have you ever wondered whether manure should be treated on your livestock operation? What technology will work best in your situation? This webinar discusses strategies for selecting the right technology to meet your farm’s needs and reviews some proven and emerging technologies that are showing promise for the dairy industry. This presentation was originally broadcast on February 16, 2018. More… Continue reading “Making Sense of Treatment Technology Options for Livestock Farms”
Emergency Response to Natural Disasters for Livestock Facilities
This webinar discussed the various natural disasters that occurred throughout 2017 and the ways that livestock farmers and Extension professionals cooperated. This presentation was originally broadcast on January 26, 2018. More… Continue reading “Emergency Response to Natural Disasters for Livestock Facilities”
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”
MANURE ENTOMOLOGY: Manure Management That Won’t “Bug You”
Ever wonder how Mother Nature takes care of her own waste stream? Did you know Scarab Beetles that were worshipped and worn in ancient times as jewelry are actually Dung Eating Beetles? This presentation was originally broadcast on April 15, 2016. More… Continue reading “MANURE ENTOMOLOGY: Manure Management That Won’t “Bug You””
Construction and Maintenance of a Manure Pond – Part 2
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 February 19, 2016. More about Part 1 or more about Part 2… Continue reading “Construction and Maintenance of a Manure Pond – Part 2”
Construction and Maintenance of a Manure Pond – Part 1
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”
Winter Manure Application Options
Manure application in winter brings increased risk of runoff reaching surface or groundwater resources. Practical and science-based options exist for managing and reducing the risk for livestock producers who have little or no manure storage, or for situations where a late fall or early freeze limit manure application options. This presentation was originally broadcast on November 21, 2014. More… Continue reading “Winter Manure Application Options”