Snap-Shot Assessments of Nutrient Use on Dairy Farms. This presentation was originally broadcast on November 20, 2009. More… Continue reading “Snap-Shot Assessments of Nutrient Use on Dairy Farms Webcast”
Grazing Management for Water Quality Protection
How do grazing livestock impact water quality? This presentation was originally broadcast on October 16, 2009. More… Continue reading “Grazing Management for Water Quality Protection”
Air Emissions After Manure Land Application Including Subsurface Application of Poultry Litter and Solid Manure
When manure is land applied there are many different gases emitted, including greenhouse gases and those that contribute to odors. How much is emitted and how does that change with different application methods? This presentation was originally broadcast on September 18, 2009. More… Continue reading “Air Emissions After Manure Land Application Including Subsurface Application of Poultry Litter and Solid Manure”
Evaluating Manure Treatment Through Farm Pilot Project Coordination
Manure treatment technologies are not one size fits all. Wouldn’t it be great if we could learn from others that have implemented many different farm scale technologies? Fortunately, the Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc. has a wealth of information related to its 40 projects. This presentation was originally broadcast on August 21, 2009. More… Continue reading “Evaluating Manure Treatment Through Farm Pilot Project Coordination”
Carbon Footprint of Animal Agriculture Webcast
Many people are concerned about greenhouse gases and climate change. The carbon footprint of animal agriculture is an issue being used by many to encourage people to eat less meat. What is the true footprint of US animal production? How does production efficiency impact the numbers? This presentation was originally broadcast on July 31, 2009. More… Continue reading “Carbon Footprint of Animal Agriculture Webcast”
Managing Livestock Mortalities
A recent FDA rule is likely to impact the cost and/or availability of rendering services for cattle producers. What is this rule and how will it impact service? Are there other environmentally-responsible methods of carcass disposal? This presentation was originally broadcast on June 19, 2009. More… Continue reading “Managing Livestock Mortalities”
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Research on Animal Agriculture
What is the current state of the science on measuring greenhouse gas emissions from animal housing and manure storage areas? This presentation was originally broadcast on May 15, 2009. More… Continue reading “Greenhouse Gas Emissions Research on Animal Agriculture”
What To Expect When Your Animal Feeding Operation Is Inspected
The hows and whys of inspections for animal feeding operations. Federal and state regulators and permitted producers each give their perspectives on what happens during an inspection, common problem areas and how to be prepared. This presentation was originally broadcast on April 17, 2009. Continue reading “What To Expect When Your Animal Feeding Operation Is Inspected”
Air Emissions From Cattle Feedyards and Dairies
How do researchers measure air emissions from open lots? What are they learning about ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and particulate matter (dust) emissions? This presentation was originally broadcast on March 27, 2009. Continue reading “Air Emissions From Cattle Feedyards and Dairies”
Conserving Manure Nitrogen in Animal Housing
How can you conserve more of the valuable nitrogen from your cattle feed lot or confinement facility? Do you want to learn more about manure management strategies to conserve nitrogen for beneficial reuse? This presentation was originally broadcast on February 20, 2009. More… Continue reading “Conserving Manure Nitrogen in Animal Housing”