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”
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”
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”
Manure Impacts on Soil
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”
Managing Manure on Small Farms Webcast
What is a small farm and why should we be concerned about nutrient management on small-scale operations? This webcast presentation will also include a tour of electronically available resources for small farm nutrient management and what goes into developing a nutrient management plan for small farms. The presenters are: Chris Henry, University of Nebraska; Mark Rice, North Carolina State University; Mike Westendorf, Rutgers University; and Fred Kelly, USDA NRCS. This presentation was originally broadcast on June 20, 2008. More… Continue reading “Managing Manure on Small Farms Webcast”
Antibiotics and Hormones: Occurrence in Water, Fate and Transport, and Best Management Practices
This presentation focused on how (and how often) antibiotics and hormones contaminate water and best management practices to prevent their movement to water bodies. This was the second in a two-part series ( Go to Part 1) The presenters are: Linda Lee, Purdue University; Keith Loftin, US Geological Survey; and Jessica Davis, Colorado State University. This presentation was originally broadcast on April 25, 2008. More… Continue reading “Antibiotics and Hormones: Occurrence in Water, Fate and Transport, and Best Management Practices”
Antibiotics and Hormones: Use in Animal Agriculture, Impacts, and Resistance
Antibiotics and hormones are commonly used in animal production. What is their potential impact and role in development of antibiotic resistance? This is the first in a two-part series on this topic Go to Part 2. The presenters for this webcast are: David Norris, University of Colorado; Paul Ebner, Purdue University; and Amy Pruden, Colorado State University. This presentation was originally broadcast on March 28, 2008. More… Continue reading “Antibiotics and Hormones: Use in Animal Agriculture, Impacts, and Resistance”
Webcasts and Virtual Tours of Vegetative Treatment Systems (VTS)
This webcast discusses the design and management of vegetative treatment systems (VTS) for managing barnyard and open lot runoff. The seminar includes findings from a large collaborative effort to summarize past work on VTS systems. It also includes VTS applications to small and large feeding operations. The presenters are Rick Koelsch and Chris Henry, University of Nebraska, and Lara Moody, Iowa State University. This presentation was originally broadcast on November 16, 2007. More… Continue reading “Webcasts and Virtual Tours of Vegetative Treatment Systems (VTS)”
Overview of Alternative Manure Treatments, Matching the Treatment to the Environmental Concern
Manure treatment systems address a wide variety of environmental concerns. Whether adding a new component to an existing system or starting from scratch, it is possible to combine different technologies in ways that best fit the needs of the operation and help minimize the impact on neighbors and the environment. The presenter for this webcast is Robert Burns, Iowa State University. This presentation was originally broadcast on October 19, 2007. More… Continue reading “Overview of Alternative Manure Treatments, Matching the Treatment to the Environmental Concern”