Friday, October 18, 2019 at
2:30 pm EDT
- Presented by Jeff Porter, Joe Harrison
NRCS has a new technical document entitled “Solid-Liquid Separation Alternatives for Manure Handling and Treatment.” This document brings together both the theory behind solid-liquid separation and the practical application of many different separation technologies. ...
Friday, October 19, 2018 at
2:30 pm EDT
On July 10, 1988, Jerry entered a manure pit on his family’s dairy farm. He was swiftly overcome by hydrogen sulfide gas and was found floating unconscious in the manure. He was ambulanced to a nearby hospital where the medical staff put his odds of survival at zero....
Friday, June 15, 2018 at
2:30 pm EDT
- Presented by Rebecca Larson
Manure irrigation is the practice of applying livestock manure to fields using irrigation equipment. In response to concerns about this practice, University of Wisconsin Extension convened a workgroup to examine the issues. The workgroup, composed of scientists, public...
Friday, September 15, 2017 at
2:30 pm EDT
- Presented by Robert Meinen, Michael Pate
Join us for a “tank full” of safety topics on manure handling. Penn State University extension professionals will share on the dangers associated with agitation, confined spaces, safe operating procedures, ventilation recommendations, and worker safety. The presentation ...
Friday, August 19, 2016 at
2:30 pm EDT
- Presented by kevin erb
Many of you have probably heard of an unusual recent fatality in Wisconsin. In this tragic incident a farmer and 13 cows died, apparently from deadly gases being trapped under a thermal inversion during manure pumping. Our webcast Friday was originally going to include a...
Friday, September 18, 2015 at
2:30 pm EDT
- Presented by John Ignosh
The Farm Manure-to-Energy Initiative is regional, collaborative effort focused on demonstrating and evaluating the performance of thermal, poultry litter-fueled technologies capable of producing energy and facilitating the transport of excess nutrients out of high-density...
Friday, June 19, 2015 at
2:30 pm EDT
- Presented by stephen komar, Mollie Bogardus, Jamie Cohen
Horses can be significant contributors to water quality impairment with the 50 pounds of manure they produce every day. Horse manure composting is one way to reduce this impairment. This webcast will discuss various aspects of composting horse manure. Bedding options and...
Friday, February 27, 2015 at
2:30 pm EST
- Presented by Robert Meinen, Joe Harrison
A preview of the useful topics that will be discussed and presented via posters and informational sessions at the Waste to Worth Conference in Seattle, a group of professors and extension professionals present about the use of gypsum in dairy bedding. Gypsum recycled from...
Friday, March 21, 2014 at
1:30 pm EDT
- Presented by Glen Arnold, Bruce Clevenger, Amanda Douridas
Using livestock manure on a growing crop can more readily maximize the use of the manure nutrients while reducing the need of commercial fertilizer. Better utilization of manure nutrients will reduce offsite movement of these nutrients into surface waters. Ohio State...