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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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
What strategies are effective in reducing air emission from animals? Learn more about research into beef, dairy and swine. This presentation was originally broadcast on January 16, 2009. More… Continue reading “Feeding Strategies To Reduce Animal Air Emissions Webcast”
The Manure Management Planner (MMP) software is one option being endorsed by the US EPA and USDA NRCS for developing comprehensive nutrient management plans. The speakers are Rick Swenson, USDA NRCS and Brad Joern and Phil Hess, Purdue University. This program co-sponsored by the American Society of Agronomy and was originally broadcast on December 19, 2008. More… Continue reading “Manure Management Planner Software”
Beyond the value manure provides in terms of nutrients, what other benefits does manure have for soil quality? Webcast presenters are Mark Risse, University of Georgia, Ann-Marie Fortuna and Craig Cogger, Washington State University. This presentation was originally broadcast on October 17, 2008. More… Continue reading “Manure Impacts on Soil”
Hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S) is produced from animal manures under anaerobic conditions. Hydrogen sulfide is an odorant and is known as an indoor air pollutant where it can reach toxic, and even lethal, concentrations. But is it more than just an odorant at normal outdoor concentrations? This presentation was originally broadcast on September 19, 2008. More… Continue reading “Hydrogen Sulfide, How Serious an Outdoor Air Quality Concern”