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The American Society of Agronomy reports that University of Missouri
(UM) scientists are questioning the approach the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) uses to estimate greenhouse gas emissions from
agricultural anaerobic lagoons that treat manure. According to the
scientists, the EPA methodology contains errors and may underestimate
methane emissions by up to 65%.
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management program. Slurrystore is compatible for any system whether
your goal is long term storage, nutrient retention, green containment,
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A tri-state team of researchers and university specialists will soon
engage in a three-year study looking at gases emitted from mono-slope
beef barns, looking at how building management impacts the emissions.
The team is composed of researchers from the USDA’s Meat Animal
Research Center (USMARC), Clay Center, NE; agricultural engineering
specialists from South Dakota State University (SDSU), Brookings, SD;
and extension program specialists from Iowa State University (ISU),
Ames, IA.
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The Texas AgriLife Extension Service of Texas A&M University reports
that although no significant differences in corn yield were found
between organic and chemical sources of nutrients, a Texas AgriLife
Research economist found manure generates higher economic returns than
anhydrous ammonia.
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The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board recently approved a set of
rules designed to address phosphorous and other nutrient pollution, as
well as help control erosion and sedimentation in the state. Wisconsin
farmers will be able to obtain up to 70% of the costs of implementing
non-point pollution controls to meet the standards set by the new rules,
according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
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The Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative’s board of
directors recently approved two new research projects designed to help
livestock producers in the province.
A University o f Manitoba project, overseen by Jan Plaizier, Department
of animal Science, will develop management practices to help reduce
on-farm accumulation of phosphorus and potassium. The research is
expected to help farmers overcome challenges associated with shifting
from nitrogen-based to phosphorus-based manure management regulations.
The research will also look at opportunities for using swine manure on
dairy farms. Manure-sharing partnerships between swine and dairy
producers could help reduce the need for dairy farmers to purchase
synthetic fertilizer while providing swine producers with more land for
manure spreading. More information about this project is available
online at www.manure.mb.ca/81.
The second project will seek to develop an economical means of
separating phosphorus from swine manure in order to help producers meet
regulatory soil test limits. Developing an improved, gravity-based
technology for separating solids and liquids from swine manure will be a
step toward creating value-added products for producers. The project is
being overseen by Francis Zvomuya, University of Manitoba Department of
Soil Science. Learn more about this project at www.manure.mb.ca/82.
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The Texas AgriLife Extension Service online bookstore offers a
publication that explains the properties of dairy manure that could make
it an excellent source of fuel. The six-page publication entitled,
“Dairy Biomass as a Renewable Fuel Source,” is listed as publication
number L-5494 on the site. Researchers are investigating new sources of
cleaner, cheaper and more environmentally friendly fuel from dairy
biomass. The publication features three tables and four photos and costs
for $3.00. To order, go to: agrilifebookstore.org/.
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The eXtension Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center
will host a webcast on July 9 entitled, "Planning for Manure Spills."
The session will cover practical and legal issues related to emergency
action plans for animal feeding operations and confined animal feeding
operations (CAFOs). Two case studies will profile liquid manure accident
recovery. The webcast will touch on the basics of formulating an
emergency action plan, identifying resources, reporting, manure
transportation accidents, over-application, considerations for dry
manure and litter, and preventive maintenance of manure handling
structures.
The webcast starts at 1:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time). Additional
information can be found at: www.extension.org/.
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Nutrient management experts from eight states will be speaking as
part of the upcoming 2010 Manure Expo, to be held July 15 at the Russell
E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, nine miles
southwest of State College, PA.
A variety of manure technology demonstrations will be taking place on
the 55-acre site. A manure industry trade show will feature
approximately 50 exhibits, according to event organizers. The expo's
theme is, "Balancing Production and Conservation.” Attendees will have
opportunities to learn about adding value to manure. Speakers, displays
and demonstrations will highlight the most recent and complete
information available, covering everything from composting to
solid/liquid separation to digesters and other storage and handling
technologies. The Manure Expo offers free parking and admission and will
take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For more information, call (814) 863-2873, e-mail: ManureExpo@psu.edu, or visit www.das.psu.edu/.
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Manure application demonstrations will be part of the upcoming
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, July 20-22, River Falls, WI. A
demonstration plot just outside of the Applied Technology Center at the
event will showcase the differences in spreading rates and application
timing of manure on established alfalfa fields. Two manure application
rates of 3000 gallons and 10,000 gallons applied immediately after
harvest of the small plot. An additional late application will be made
to demonstrate its impact on alfalfa regrowth. University of Wisconsin
(UW) Extension staff will be available to answer questions and share the
latest research regarding rates and timing of manure applications to
alfalfa.
Visitors to the Applied Technology Center tent will have an opportunity
to learn more about the technology behind Precision Manure Placement and
view the manure application maps generated during the manure
demonstrations which occurred the day prior. The maps will detail the
rates and paths of application and can be compared against the nutrient
management plan recommendations for the field.
The Professional Nutrient Applicators Association of Wisconsin (PNAAW)
will also be available to share information about their association.
Learn more about Farm Technology Days online at www.wifarmtechnologydays.com/.
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A Small Dairy and Open Feedlot Manure Management Field Day will be
hosted by Fick’s Swiss Farm, owned by Galen and Sandy Fick, Boyden,
IA, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on July 23. The field day will provide manure
management information and technical assistance geared specifically for
small and medium-sized dairies and open feedlots. Recent state and
federal inspections in Iowa have increased the awareness of manure
runoff issues and have put pressure on producers to better manage
manure. The learning opportunities available during the field day will
come from sessions covering Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regulatory issues, National
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) technical assistance and
cost-share opportunities, manure sample analysis and what it means for a
cropping system, and manure spreader calibration. Local implement
dealers will be contributing to a manure application equipment showcase.
Contact Chris Mondak or Beth Doran at the Sioux County Extension Office
for more details at (712) 737-4230, or visit www.agronext.iastate.edu/
for more information.
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The 2010 Poultry and Animal Waste Management Symposium will be held
Oct. 26-28 at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons, Greensboro, NC.
The program includes environmental facilities tours, a trade show, and
educational sessions covering topics ranging from Environmental
Protection Agency and state regulations, to carbon markets and waste
treatment technologies. Learn more about the Symposium online at www.ces.ncsu.edu/.
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Dale Miller, Editor,
National Hog Farmer
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