In this webinar, presenters discuss opportunities and the value of these systems as well as the challenges that may come along when using an anaerobic digestion system. This presentation was originally broadcast on August 11, 2017. More… Continue reading “Anaerobic Digestion Systems”
On-Farm Nutrient Management Research: Replacing Commercial Sidedress Nitrogen with Liquid Livestock Manure on Emerged Corn
This webinar highlights the on-farm research that has been done and is being planned in the state of Ohio to capitalize on the opportunity to apply in-season nutrients with manure application. This presentation was originally broadcast on May 19, 2017. More… Continue reading “On-Farm Nutrient Management Research: Replacing Commercial Sidedress Nitrogen with Liquid Livestock Manure on Emerged Corn”
Manure and Cover Crops
In the Manure and Cover Crops roundtable, our goal was to discover whether manure and cover crops have complementary benefits related to soil quality. We debated if certain fields will produce more complementary benefits than others and whether timing of application and sampling affects these benefits. Finally, we’ll discussed 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 discussed. This dialogue was the final of a four part series discussing the current state of our knowledge relative to manure’s impact on soil health.
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Tim Harrigan, Michigan State University
Barry Fisher, NRCS Regional Soil Health Coordinator
Heidi Johnson, University of Wisconsin
Sarah Carlson, Practical Farmers of Iowa
Discussion
Other Manure and Soil Health (MaSH) Information
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
Pathogens 101: Manure and Veterinary Pathogens of Concern, Who are they and what do they do?
This webinar serves as an overview of bacteria, viruses, and parasites found in manure and other land-applied wastes as well as pathogens of veterinary concern. This presentation was originally broadcast on December 16, 2016. More… Continue reading “Pathogens 101: Manure and Veterinary Pathogens of Concern, Who are they and what do they do?”
A Nutrient Management Training Course for Farmers: A Vermont Case Study
The webinar focuses on the farmer nutrient management course, outcomes and tools developed for the course including goGrop. This presentation was originally broadcast on November 18, 2016. More… Continue reading “A Nutrient Management Training Course for Farmers: A Vermont Case Study”
U.S. EPA Nutrient Recycling Challenge
This webcast will provides an overview of the goals and development of the Nutrient Recycling Challenge put forth by the U.S. EPA.This presentation was originally broadcast on September 23, 2016. More… Continue reading “U.S. EPA Nutrient Recycling Challenge”
Manure Safety and Transport
In the rush to complete harvest, manure application, and winter preparations, small mistakes and accidents can result in major downtime, expense and increased liability. This webcast focuses on reducing the risk. This presentation was originally broadcast on August 19, 2016. More… Continue reading “Manure Safety and Transport”
Implementation and Experiences of NAQSAT Around the US
Recently, NAQSAT was incorporated in the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service guidance to assist in resource concern identification and conservation planning efforts. This presentation was originally broadcast on May 20, 2016. More… Continue reading “Implementation and Experiences of NAQSAT Around the US”
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””