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| May 13, 2010 |
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Nutrient management in corn can be a relatively simple process when
conditions are ideal. It’s when Mother Nature dishes out too much or
too little rainfall, or temperatures that are too cool or too warm that
manure or commercial nitrogen (N) application gets dicey.
Soil scientists in the Northeast, which has had its share of difficult
weather conditions in recent years, have put together a new computer
modeling program aimed at helping farmers get a better handle on when to
apply more nitrogen to corn ground.
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Now’s the Time to incorporate a Slurrystore System into your nutrient
management program. Slurrystore is compatible for any system whether
your goal is long term storage, nutrient retention, green containment,
digesters or manure processing. Plus Slurrystore Systems include the
added feature of agitation to help ensure nutrient consistency. Click here or contact your local
Authorized Slurrystore Dealer for more information.
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On May 3, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson
signed a new interagency agreement promoting renewable energy generation
and working toward slashing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock
operations. The agreement expands the work of the AgSTAR program, a
joint EPA-USDA effort that helps livestock producers reduce methane
emissions from their operations. EPA and USDA's enhanced collaboration
will provide up to $3.9 million over the next five years to help the
farms overcome obstacles preventing them from recovering and using
biogas.
In January, Secretary Vilsack and Navy Secretary Ray Mabus signed a
Memorandum of Understanding to encourage the development of advanced
biofuels and other renewable energy systems. The move is part of a
collaborative effort in which USDA is working closely with other
departments including EPA, the Department of Energy and the Department
of the Navy to promote biofuel production.
USDA hosted a clean energy economy forum at the White House on May 5 to
discuss renewable energy opportunities for rural communities. Members of
the Obama administration had the opportunity to hear from farmers and
ranchers about their experiences in the emerging clean energy economy.
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 Forage and Silage Season is knocking at the
door. Request your free copy of the Silage Management Safety Handbook
for your operation.
Visit www.QualitySilage.com
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The North Carolina Division of Soil and Water Conservation recently
received seven applications seeking a total of $3,882,300 for lagoon
conversion projects under the state’s Cooperative Conservation
Partnership Initiative. The application process is now closed, and the
review process is taking place in order to make final decisions on which
operations will receive funding. During 2010, more than $1.1 million
will be available through the initiative to farmers who implement new
technologies that provide better water quality protection, reduce odor
emissions and capture methane.
The five-year program is carried out through a partnership between the
North Carolina Division of Soil and Water Conservation, local soil and
water conservation districts and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Funding comes from the
NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The first round
of funding was made available by state and federal officials during June
2009 to assist two swine farms with conversions to innovative
technology. Nine swine farms received funds intended to go toward
decommissioning inactive waste lagoons.
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nutrient blend and consistency with every load using a Slurrystore® and
its center agitation system. There’s no better choice for long term
ag nutrient storage. Now’s the Time for Slurrystore. Click here or contact your local
Authorized Slurrystore Dealer for more information.
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As a follow-up to the Census of Agriculture, the National
Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting a first-ever survey
focused on renewable energy. The On-Farm Energy Production Survey will
gather information about energy production on America’s farms and
ranches, including the use of anaerobic digesters, wind turbines, solar
panels, and other alternative energy sources.
Survey results will be available online at www.nass.usda.gov, in February
2011. For additional information on the survey, call the Agricultural
Statistics Hotline at (800) 727-9540 or learn more at www.agcensus.usda.gov/.
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A variety of government, academic and agricultural industry leaders
have been working on research and extension priorities related to
managing manure phosphorus issues in Manitoba, Canada. A technical
workshop was held in late fall 2009, to outline phosphorus problems and
potential solutions.
Since the workshop’s completion, many participants have been working
to make recommendations into reality while dealing with the stated
challenges. Some priorities listed during the workshop are currently
being addressed; others have been slated for action over the next three
years. Manitoba producers are expected to be in compliance with new
phosphorus regulations by 2013.
Learn more about the phosphorus priorities listed during the workshop,
entitled, “Achieving Manure Phosphorus Balance in Manitoba,” by
visiting the site www.pworkshop2009.com, or
contact Extension coordinator Clay Sawka, (204) 750-3066, email Clay.Sawka@gov.mb.ca. Research
contacts include Brandy Street, (204) 945-2122, Brandy.Street@gov.mb.ca or
Christine Rawluk, (204) 474-8127, Christine_Rawluk@umanitoba.ca.
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Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc. (FPPC) is hosting its second
regional summit on June 14-16 in Des Moines, IA. Building on the success
of the regional summit in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, this conference
will focus on issues of the Midwest.
The theme will focus on challenges related to reducing nutrient load
from the agricultural community in the Mississippi River watershed, as
well as creating sustainability in agriculture. FPPC will update
participants on results of their technology projects and invite all
stakeholders to discuss the implications of a tightened regulatory
environment.
This technology exchange program has been designed with ample
opportunity to interact with principal investigators of farm-scale
projects and will provide a key networking opportunity with recognized
experts from government, industry and universities.
More information and registration details are available online at www.fppcinc.org/.
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National Hog Farmer
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