Novel Approaches to Manure Application in No-Till. This webcast features some of what has been learned about the agronomic, economic and environmental effects of several novel approaches to incorporating manure in no-till systems. This presentation was originally broadcast on September 17, 2010. More… Continue reading “Manure Application in No-Till”
Manure Spills and Emergency Planning
Managing Manure Spills and AFO/CAFO Emergency Planning. This presentation was originally broadcast on July 9, 2010. More… Continue reading “Manure Spills and Emergency Planning”
Livestock and Poultry Mortality Composting
Livestock and Poultry Mortality Composting: A Natural Rendering Process. This presentation was originally broadcast on May 14, 2010. More… Continue reading “Livestock and Poultry Mortality Composting”
Precision Phosphorus Feeding for Dairy Cattle
Precision Phosphorus Feeding of the Dairy Cow. This presentation was originally broadcast on March 19, 2010. More… Continue reading “Precision Phosphorus Feeding for Dairy Cattle”
Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule Update and Carbon Footprint of Dairy Systems
Includes an update on implementation (or lack thereof) of the manure management section of the newly released Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting rule, with an industry perspective on impacts of the rule. The webcast also highlights a USDA ARS model on calculating greenhouse gas emissions and plans to develop resources to help affected producers comply with the EPA rule. This presentation was originally broadcast on December 18, 2009. More… Continue reading “Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule Update and Carbon Footprint of Dairy Systems”
Snap-Shot Assessments of Nutrient Use on Dairy Farms Webcast
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”
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”
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”
Feeding Strategies To Reduce Animal Air Emissions Webcast
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”
Manure Management Planner Software
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”