09/01/2015

NCCC-09 Publications
NCCC-09 members led efforts to outline and begin developing one new product for publication in the coming year by MWPS. This and other publications from the 2014-15 reporting year include:
• Manure Processing and Utilization (MWPS 18-4 1st Edition), In development, R. Larson, E. Cortus, A. Schmidt, D. Anderson, T. Lim, K. Erb, S. Rahmen, Z. Liu, and J. Ni.
• Carroll, H., Cortus, E. L., Erickson, T., Janni, K., & Salfer, J. Dairy heat stress management and energy use planning guide. South Dakota State University Extension
• Schuster, N.R., L.M. Durso, J.E. Gilley, S.L. Bartelt-Hunt, X. Li, D.B. Marx, A.M. Schmidt, D.D. Snow. 2015. Runoff nutrient and microbial transport following swine slurry application. Trans of ASABE. In Review.
• Schmidt, A.M., J.D. Loy, S. Vitosh, C. Kelling, J.G. Wheeler. 2015. PEDV survivability in swine mortality compost piles. Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Managing Animal Mortality Products, By Products, and Associated Health Risk: Connecting Research, Regulations and Response. Lancaster, PA. September 28 – October 1, 2015.
• Schmidt, A.M., J.D. Loy, S. Vitosh, J.G. Wheeler, C. Kelling. 2015. Determination of thermal death time for porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Managing Animal Mortality Products, By Products, and Associated Health Risk: Connecting Research, Regulations and Response. Lancaster, PA. September 28 – October 1, 2015.
• Liu, Z. 2015. How much gas does a beef or dairy cattle produce? Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. MF3185
• Liu, Z. 2015. Anaerobic digestion of livestock manure: feasibility and factors to consider. Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. MF3184
• Liu, Z. 2015. Carbon footprint of livestock production. Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. MF3180
• Liu, Z. 2015. Health guidelines for smoke from vegetation fires. Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. MF3179
• Liu, Z., et al. 2015. Technologies for odor and air emission control in swine production facilities. Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. MF2918
• Liu, Z., et al. 2015. Understanding air quality concerns of prescribed range burning in Kansas. Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. MF3121
• Energy Efficient Grain Drying: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jpD-nCyRAT4
• Grain Dryer Energy Audit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zJQCmFj1Kiw
• Preparing to evacuate your home when flooding is imminent, including:
– Preparing your liquid propane tank
– Turn off electrical power
– Turn off natural gas
– Turn off the water
– Preparing a fuel oil tank indoors

09/28/2016

NCCC-09 members are developing two new products for publication in the coming year by MWPS.

• Manure Processing and Utilization (MWPS 18-4 1st Edition), In development, R. Larson, E. Cortus, A. Schmidt, D. Anderson, T. Lim, K. Erb, S. Rahmen, Z. Liu, and J. Ni.


• Grain Drying, Handling and Storage Handbook (MWPS-13 3^rd Edition), In development. Sam McNeill, Kenneth Hellevang, Dirk Maier, Carol Jones, Klein Ileleji, Kingsly Ambrose and Mark Purschwitz.

Additional publications from the 2015-16 reporting year include:

• Harmon, J., D. Schweitzer. 2016. Farm Energy: Case Studies. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. PM 3063E. Available at: http://farmenergy.exnet.iastate.edu/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2016/07/PM3063E.pdf


• Hellevang, K. 2015. Energy Efficient Grain Drying. Video. North Dakota State University Extension Service. Available at: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/graindrying/publications-grain-drying-and-storage.


• Hellevang, K. 2015. Grain Dryer Energy Audit. Video. North Dakota State University Extension Service. Available at: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/graindrying/publications-grain-drying-and-storage.


• Ileleji, K.E., C. Martin and G. D. Lima Miranda. 2016. A guide to prepare for grain dryer energy audit. Renewable Energy Series, RE-11-W.


• Liu, Y., Z. Liu, P. Murphy, R. Maghirang, J. DeRouchey. 2015. Vegetative Environmental Buffers (VEBs) for Mitigating Multiple Air Pollutants Emissions from a Research Swine Barn. ASABE paper No. 2190126. New Orleans, Louisiana.


• Liu, Y., Z. Liu, X. Shi. 2015 A Meta-analysis of Ammonia Emissions from Cattle Production Facilities. ASABE paper No. 152190145. New Orleans, Louisiana.,


• Liu, Y., Z. Liu. 2016. Source apportionment of ambient PM2.5 by using Unmix and PMF reception models at Flint Hills rural site and Kansas City urban site. ASABE paper No. 162447784. Orlando, Florida.,


• Liu, Z, Y. Liu, R. Maghirang, D. Delvin, C. Blocksome. 2016. Estimate contribution of prescribed rangeland burning in Kansas to ambient PM2.5 through source apportionment with Unmix receptor model. Trans. ASABE. V(59)5.


• Liu, Z, Y. Liu, X. Shi, R. Maghirang. 2016. Enteric methane conversion factor for dairy and beef cattle: Effect of feed digestibility and intake level. Trans. ASABE. Under review.


• Liu, Z, Y. Liu, X. Shi. J. DeRouchey. 2016, Causes of variations in ammonia emissions from cattle operations. Under review.


• Liu, Z., P. Murphy, R. Maghirang, J. DeRouchey. 2015. Mitigation of Air Emissions from Swine Buildings through the Photocatalytic Technology Using UV/TiO2. ASABE paper No. 2189332. New Orleans, Louisiana.


• Liu, Z., Y. Liu. 2016. Contribution of Kansas pasture burning to ambient ozone: a combination of receptor modeling, time series and regression analysis. ASABE paper No. 162460949. Orlando, Florida.,


• Martin, C. and Ileleji, K.E. 2016. Considerations for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. Renewable Energy Series, RE-10.


• Schmidt, A.M., J.D. Loy, S. Vitosh-Sillman, B. Brodersen, and D. Bright. 2016. Composting of PEDv-Positive Swine Mortalities. Nebraska Extension NebGuide. In review.


• Schmidt, A.M., N.R. Schuster, J.R. Peterson, L.R. Schott, and J.E. Gilley. 2016. Soil Invertebrates as Bioindicators of Agricultural Soil Quality Under Swine Slurry Treatments. Annual International Meeting of the ASABE. Orlando, FL. July 17-21, 2016.


• Schott, L.R., A.M. Schmidt, and H. Blanco. 2016. Soil Health Impacts of Land Applying Woody Biomass and Livestock Manure on Agricultural Fields. Annual International Meeting of the ASABE. Orlando, FL. July 17-21, 2016.


• Schuster, N.R., L.M. Durso, J.E. Gilley, S.L. Bartelt-Hunt, X. Li, D.B. Marx, A.M. Schmidt, D.D. Snow. 2015. Runoff nutrient and microbial transport following swine slurry application. Trans of ASABE. Under revision.


• Speicher, S., A.M. Schmidt, B. Woodbury, and L. Durso. 2016. Spatial Variability of Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria and Antimicrobial Resistance Genes Under Grazed and Manure-Amended Pastures. Annual International Meeting of the ASABE. Orlando, FL. July 17-21, 2016.


• Woloshuk, C.P. and K.E. Ileleji. 2016. S.L.A.M.: Maximize Grain Quality & Profits. Purdue Extension rack card developed as part of Grain Post-Harvest Extension Education tools.

09/30/2017

NCCC-09 Publications

NCCC-09 members published a new product through MWPS.

• Grain Drying, Handling and Storage Handbook (MWPS-13 3^rd Edition), 2017. Dirk Maier, Sam McNeill, Kenneth Hellevang, Kingsly Ambrose, Klein Ilelji, Carol Jones, Mark Purschwitz.

 

NCCC-09 members are developing a new product for publication in the coming year(s) by MWPS.

• Manure Processing and Utilization (MWPS 18-4 1st Edition), In development, R. Larson, E. Cortus, A. Schmidt, D. Anderson, T. Lim, K. Erb, S. Rahmen, Z. Liu, and J. Ni.

Additional publications from the 2016-17 reporting year include:

• Akdeniz, N., K.A. Janni, B.P. Hetchler. 2016 Mitigation of multiple air emissions from swine buildings using corn cob biofilters. Trans of ASABE 59(5): 1413-1420. (doi: 10.13031/trans.59.11873)


• Cortus, E. L., Rusche, W., and Darrington, J. (2017). Manure production rates by finishing cattle in deep-pit cattle barns for the Northern Great Plains. ASABE Paper No. 1701439. St. Joseph, MI. doi: 10.13031/aim.201701439


• Cortus, E., B. Kasu, J. Jacquet, N. Embertson, A.M. Schmidt, T.-T. Lim, and J. Heemstra. Relevant information sources in the vast and complex manure nutrient management network. Journal of Extension. (In review)


• Durso, L. and A.M. Schmidt. 2017. Antimicrobial resistance related to agricultural waste water and biosolid sources. In Antimicrobial Resistance in Wastewater Treatment Processes. Edited by Patricia L. Keen and Raphaèl Fugère. Wiley-Blackwell, 1st Edition (Expected release: December 2017) ISBN-13: 978-1119192435; ISBN-10: 1119192439. pp. 400.


• E. Gilley, S.L. Bartelt-Hunt, L.M. Durso, K.M. Eskridge, X. Li, A.M. Schmidt and D.D. Snow. Setback distance requirements for removal of swine slurry constituents in runoff. Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. (In press)


• Janni, K.A., L.D. Jacobson, S.L. Noll, C.J. Cardona, H.W. Martin A.E. Neu 2016. Engineering challenges and responses to the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in Minnesota in 2015. ASABE Paper No. 162537392. ASABE, St. Joseph, MI, 49085.


• Janni, K.A. 2016. Identifying Biosecurity Hazards by Considering Flows on Animal Farms. p.2. UM Extension. Online at http://www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/poultry/biosecurity/beet/index.html


• Janni, K.A. 2016 Biosecure entry education trailer (BEET). p.2. UM Extension. Online at http://www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/poultry/biosecurity/beet/index.html


• Janni, K. 2016. Ventilating System Control with Thermostatic On/Off Control. 16 January 2016. Dairy Star. Access at http://www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/dairy/facilities/ventilating-thermostatic-controls/index.html


• Janni, K. 2016. Heat stress factors. 23 July 2016. Dairy Star. Access at http://www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/dairy/facilities/heat-stress-factors/index.html


• Janni, K. 2016. Manure handling: Do it safely and environmentally soundly. 8 October 2016. Dairy Star. Access at http://www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/dairy/manure/manure-handling/index.html


• Janni, K. 2016 Plan ahead to manage snowmelt. UM Extension. Online at http://www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/swine/facilities/managing-snowmelt/index.html


• Janni, K. 2016. Preventing roof collapses from snow and ice on agricultural buildings. UM Extension. Online at http://www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/swine/facilities/preventing-roof-collapse/index.html


• Liu, Y., Liu, Z., Murphy, J., & Maghirang, R. 2017. Source apportionment of ambient PM2.5 by using UNMIX and PMF at rural and urban site in Kansas. J. Environ. Sci. Under review.


• Liu, Z, Y. Liu, J. Murphy, and R. Maghirang. 2017. Contributions of Kansas rangeland burning to ambient O3: analysis of data from 2001 to 2016. Sci. Total Environ. Special issue: Health impact of wildland fire smoke exposure. In press.


• Liu, Z, Y. Liu, J. Murphy, and R. Maghirang. 2017. Ammonia and methane emission factors from cattle operations expressed as losses of dietary nutrients or energy. Agriculture. 7(3),16; doi:10.3390/agriculture7030016.


• Liu, Z, Y. Liu, J. Murphy, and R. Maghirang. 2017. Estimating ambient ozone effect of Kansas rangeland burning with receptor modeling and regression analysis. Environments. (4)14; doi:10.3390.


• Liu, Z, Y. Liu, X. Shi, J. Murphy, and R. Maghirang. 2017. Enteric methane conversion factor for dairy and beef cattle: Effects of feed digestibility and intake level. Trans. ASABE. (60)2 459-464.


• Liu, Z, Y. Liu, X. Shi. J. Murphy, and R. Maghirang. 2017. Variations of ammonia emissions from cattle operations: Effects of temperature and dietary crude protein content. Trans. ASABE. (60)1: 215-227.


• Liu, Z., Murphy, J., Maghirang, R. and Devlin, D. 2016. Health and environmental impacts of smoke from vegetation fires: a review. J. Environ. Prot. 7, 1860-1885. doi: 10.4236/jep.2016.712148.


• Liu, Z, Y. Liu, R. Maghirang, D. Delvin, C. Blocksome. 2016. Estimate contributions of prescribed rangeland burning in Kansas to ambient PM2.5 through source apportionment with the Unmix receptor model. Trans. ASABE. 59(5).


• Mehata, M., Cortus, E., and Darrington, J. (2017). Comparing the soil nitrogen losses for fall applied manure and inorganic fertilizer in the Northern Great Plains. ASABE Paper No. 1701037. St. Joseph, MI. doi: 10.13031/aim.201701037


• Miller, S.R., Mann, J.T., Rozeboom, D.W., Safferman, S.I., Leschewski, A., and Smith, J. 2017. Survey of Small Michigan Livestock Winter Manure Handling and Economic Assessment of Policy Change. Annual International Meeting of the ASABE, Spokane, Washington, July 16-19.


• Niraula, S., Rahman, S. & Chatterjee, A. (2017). Can manure application reduce nitrous oxide emission and ammonia volatilization from silty-clay soils of the Red River Valley? ASABE Paper No. 1700920. doi: 10.13031/aim.20170092


• Safferman, S.I., Smith, J., Dong, Y., Safferon, C.M., Wallace, J.M., Binkley, D., Thomas, M.R., Miller, S.A., Bissel, E., Booth, J., Lentz, J. 2017. Resource Recovery from Waste: Benefits and Complexity. Journal of Environmental Engineering, In press


• Schmidt, A.M. 2017. Emergency Holding Pond Management During Wet Weather. In cooperation with the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ). Special guidance document distributed via Nebraska Extension and the NDEQ.


• Schmidt, A.M., J.D. Loy, S. Vitosh-Sillman, B. Brodersen, and D. Bright. 2016. Composting of PEDv-positive Swine Mortalities via On-farm Composting. Nebraska Extension NebGuide G2280, p. 4.


• Schmidt, A.M., D. Miller, J.D. Loy, and E.E. Stevens. 2017. Composting as a biosecure disposal method for PEDv-infected pig carcasses. Proceedings of the 2017 Annual International Meeting of the American Society of Agriculture and Biological Engineers, Spokane, WA.


• Schmidt, A.M., D. Miller, J.D. Loy, and E.E. Stevens. 2017. Survivability of the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) in manure and manure-amended soil. Proceedings of the 2017 Annual International Meeting of the American Society of Agriculture and Biological Engineers, Spokane, WA.


• Schott, L.R. and A.M. Schmidt. 2016. Building Weather-ready Soils with Manure and Mulch. UNL BeefWatch, Troy Walz, Bethany Johnston (Ed.), Lincoln, Nebraska: UNL BeefWatch electronic newsletter.


• Schuster, N.R., S.L. Bartelt-Hunt, L.M. Durso, J.E. Gilley, X. Li, D.B. Marx, A.M. Schmidt, and D.D. Snow. 2017. Runoff water quality characteristics following swine slurry application under broadcast and injected conditions. Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, 60(1): 53 – 56. http://doi.org/10.13031/trans.11370


• Stevens, E.E., D.N. Miller, B.A. Brittenham, S.J. Vitosh-Sillman, B.W. Brodersen, V.L. Jin, J.D. Loy and A.M. Schmidt. Alkaline stabilization of manure slurry inactivates porcine epidemic diarrhea virus. Journal of Swine Health. (In review)


• Vitosh-Sillman, S.J., A.M. Schmidt, J.D. Loy, and B. Brodersen. Effectiveness of composting as a biosecure mortality disposal method for porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV)-infected pig carcasses. Porcine Health Management. (In press)

Scientific and Outreach Oral Presentations

• Darrington, J., & Cortus, E. (2017). Modeling conductive heat transfer through and around grow-finish pigs. Presented at the 2017 Annual International Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.


• Hellevang, K.J., et.al. April 2016. Harvest, Drying, Handling, and Storing Field Peas

Field Pea Production Guide (A1166). NDSU Extension Service

https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/crops/field-pea-production

 

• Hellevang, Kenneth and Scherer, Tom. 2016. Electric Backup Sump Pumps for Houses, Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPQvjRFVtxo


• Janni, K.A. Enhancing Biosecurity Using Flow Analysis and Danish Entry Concepts. March 16, 2016. Midwest Poultry Convention. St. Paul, MN


• Janni, K.A. Biosecure Entry Adaptations. June 16, 2106. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Summer Conference, Duluth, MN


• Janni, K.A., L.D. Jacobson, S.L. Noll, C.J. Cardona, H.W. Martin A.E. Neu 2016. Engineering challenges and responses to the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in Minnesota in 2015. ASABE AIM, Orlando, FL.


• Janni, K.A. Prevention – Biosecurity Training, Plans and Execution. March 13 & 14, 2017. University of Missouri Extension Preventing and Responding to Disease Outbreak Workshops. Neosho and Buffalo, Missouri.


• Johnson, L., C. Shapiro and A. Schmidt. 2017. Closing abandoned livestock lagoons effectively to utilize nutrients and avoid environmental problems. Third International Conference on Livestock and Poultry Environmental Quality, Raleigh, NC, USA, April 19, 2017.


• Miller, D., A. Schmidt, J.D. Loy, and V. Jin. Manure treatment and natural inactivation of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus in soils. Third International Conference on Livestock and Poultry Environmental Quality, Raleigh, NC, USA, April 19, 2017.


• Miller, D., A. Schmidt, J.D. Loy, and V. Jin. Manure treatment and natural inactivation of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus in soils. 16th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology, International Society for Microbial Ecology, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, August 2016.


• Schmidt, A., N. Schuster, J. Peterson, J. Gilley and L. Schott. 2017. Microarthropods as bioindicators of soil health following application of swine slurry. Third International Conference on Livestock and Poultry Environmental Quality, Raleigh, NC, USA, April 21, 2017.


• Schott, L. and A. Schmidt. 2017. Utilization of woody biomass and manure as agricultural soil amendments in Nebraska. Third International Conference on Livestock and Poultry Environmental Quality, Raleigh, NC, USA, April 19, 2017.


• Stevens, E., A. Schmidt, D. Miller, J.D. Loy and V. Jin. 2017. Manure treatment and natural inactivation of PEDV in soils. Third International Conference on Livestock and Poultry Environmental Quality, Raleigh, NC, USA, April 19, 2017.


• Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus survivability in environmental matrices. Livestock Environment Interests Group Webinar, Statewide, NE, May 2017.


• The role of manure in soil health. MNNRD Soil and Water Conservation Field Day, Ainsworth, NE, July 2017


• Animal agriculture regulations, risk management and sustainability – What is your role as a vet? VBMS 688, Lincoln, NE, April 2017.


• Pork production in the classroom: Mortality composting. Norfolk High School Agriculture Program, Norfolk, NE, March 30, 2017.


• Expansion of livestock production: Preparing to engage with stakeholders. Nebraska Planning and Zoning Commission Annual Conference, Kearney, NE, March 9, 2017.


• Expanding pork production. Nebraska Pork Producers Association Producer Webinar, Statewide, March 8, 2017.


• Animal agriculture regulations, risk management and sustainability. Animal Care Webinar Series, Regional, March 2017.


• Adding livestock: Building for the future. Nebraska Pork Producers Association panel, Statewide (3 events), NE, February 2017.


• Adding livestock: Building for the future. Nebraska Pork Producers Association Annual Meeting, Lincoln, NE, February 2017.


• Antimicrobial resistance in manure-amended soil. IANR-USMARC Research Symposium, Lincoln, NE, January 2017.


• Manure and mortality composting. NDEQ Land Application Training, Statewide (10 locations), NE, January 2017.


• Nebraska manure management regulations. NDEQ Land Application Training, Statewide (10 locations), NE, January 2017.


• Protecting herd health with biosecurity. NDEQ Land Application Training, Statewide (10 locations), NE, January 2017.


• Overview of the new AgSitePlanner.unl.edu website and decision-making tools. NDEQ Webinar, December 17, 2016.


• Animal Industry Impacts on Water Quality: Balancing Livestock Production and Water Resource Management in ‘The Beef State’. Fort Collins, CO. Four-states Irrigation Council. Invited speaker. January 13, 2017.

 

 

Fund Leveraging, Specifically, Collaborative Grants Between Stations and Members

 

1. Synthesis of Short- and Long-term Studies Reporting Soil Quality, Crop Productivity, and Climate Resilience Metrics Under Agricultural and Municipal Waste Water and Biosolids Applications. University of Nebraska. 2/28/17-9/30/17. PI: A.M. Schmidt. $3,800

This project involves conducting a literature review and 1) summarizing results of short- and long-term studies reporting on soil physical, chemical, and biological properties and indirect indicators of soil health, including climate resilience and crop yield, from application of livestock manure, animal by-products (i.e. compost), and municipal biosolids to soil; and 2) describing research needs related to manure and soil health based upon identified gaps in knowledge.

2. Development of a Value-added Use for Woody Biomass Through Agricultural Land Application. Nebraska Forest Service. 12/1/15-12/31/17. PI: A.M. Schmidt. $25,000

The goal of this project is to demonstrate value-added uses for woody biomass that can help offset the cost of tree management activities and encourage landowners to manage eastern redcedars for ecological preservation, wildlife habitat protection, fire prevention, and water resources conservation.

3. Transforming Manure and Cedar Mulch from “Waste” to “Worth”. Nebraska Environmental Trust. 07/01/18 – 06/30/21. PI: A.M. Schmidt; Co-PI’s: R. Koelsch, L. Howard, J. Keshwani, G. Lesoing, A. Nygren, R. Saner, A. Timmerman, L. Thompson, and T. Whitney. $493,126. Submitted: September 5, 2017.

Through this project, we intend to conduct replicated on-farm research on commercial crop operations throughout Nebraska, engage high school agriculture programs, and cooperate with agricultural communications experts to deliver educational programming to equip farmers and their advisors with knowledge and skills to identify “win-win” opportunities for recycling animal manures and cedar mulch as soil amendments.

4. Transforming Manure from “Waste” to “Worth” to Support Responsible Livestock Production in Nebraska. We Support Agriculture. 01/01/18 – 12/31/18. PI: A.M. Schmidt; Co-PI: R. Koelsch. $36,113 Submitted: September 1, 2017.

Current and prospective livestock producers in Nebraska benefit from on-demand resources and tools that support their efforts to responsibly raise livestock and demonstrate stewardship of our natural resources. The proposed project is designed to support the environmental stewardship goals of Nebraska’s livestock producers by supporting the movement to transform management of manure from “waste” to “worth””.

5. Transforming Management of Manure from “Waste” to “Worth”. USDA-NIFA AFRI Foundational Program. 01/01/18 – 12/31/20. PI: A.M. Schmidt; Co-PI’s: R. Koelsch, D. Andersen, J. Arbuckle, M. Gardezi, T. Lim, A. Saylor-Mase, R. Massey, R. McDaniel and R. Power. $299,999. Submitted: August 9, 2017.

Recycling locally available nutrients, such as manure, prior to importing commercial fertilizer is essential to meeting nutrient reduction goals. The goal of this project is to improve the economic and environmental sustainability of farms through increased utilization of manure in cropping systems by identifying and addressing social and economic barriers to manure use; implementing on-farm research that demonstrates the agronomic, economic, and natural resource benefits of manure; and transforming attitudes among farmers and their advisors through outreach programming whereby they recognize manure as having “worth” rather than being a “waste”.

6. Water and Nutrient Recycling: A decision tool and synergistic innovative technology. USDA-NIFA. 05/01/18 – 4/30/23. PI: R. Stowell; Co-PI’s: A.M. Schmidt and J. Heemstra. $679,820 Submitted: August 2, 2017.

Development of a decision tool allowing scientific assessment of individual farm manure management and energy needs, and subsequent recommendation for technologies to implement, is proposed. Collection of on-farm data, integration of data into the decision-making tool, economic analysis of the proposed technology, and outreach programming to influence utilization of the tool are primary roles of the UNL faculty on this project.

7. Investigating mobile genetic elements and resistance gene reservoirs towards understanding the emergence and ecology of antimicrobial resistance in beef cattle production systems. USDA-NIFA Food Safety Challenge Area. 01/01/18 – 12/31/21. PI: S. Fernando; Co-PI’s: S. Bartelt-Hunt, J.D. Loy, H.P. Manzano, T. Messer, G. Morota, A.M. Schmidt, D. Snow, R. Stowell. $1,197,306. Submitted: June 21, 2017.

The overall goal of this project is to determine the ecology and transmission of AMR gene reservoirs by evaluating the mobile genetic elements in the cattle production system and develop science-based intervention strategies to mitigate emergence of antimicrobial drug resistance and effect change in management with industry partners through outreach. Research outputs are expected to translate to the development of novel management and nutritional strategies that reduce the burden of antimicrobial use in the cattle production system while outreach efforts will establish a successful communication network that yields improved information transfer to consumers to increase confidence in the safety of beef products.

8. Quantifying Cattle Manure-AMR Perceptions and Treatment System Variabilities to Develop a Novel Communication Framework for Conveying AMR Science and Mitigation Opportunities. University of Maryland. USDA-NIFA Food Safety Challenge Area. 01/01/18 – 12/31/21. PI: R. Stowell; Co-PI’s: A.M. Schmidt and J. Heemstra. $1,999,999. Submitted: June 21, 2017.

An integrated approach is proposed to a) investigate novel higher-temperature manure treatment methods for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) reduction, b) characterize AMR in manure under variable manure management systems, c) develop a manure sampling protocol for AMR-related studies, d) systematically quantify AMR knowledge and perceptions among stakeholders, and e) create targeted outreach campaigns to improve communication among experts, farmers, policy makers and other stakeholders on AMR risks and reduction strategies.

9. Workshop on Resilience and Sustainability of Integrated Agronomic Systems. Kansas State University. USDA-NIFA Foundational Program, Sustainable Agroecosystems. 01/01/18 – 12/31/18. PI: A.M. Schmidt. $49,444. Submitted: June 21, 2017.

The workshop will assemble researchers, educators and stakeholders in the Great Plains region to explore the tenets of integrated agricultural production system sustainability through invited presentations addressing unique perspectives on the agronomic production system, facilitated discussion to identify and delineate challenges to resiliency and sustainability of the agronomic system, and establishment of working groups to collaborate post-conference on development and submission of proposals for external funding.

10/13/2018

NCCC-09 Publications

NCCC-09 members are developing a new product for publication in the coming year(s) by MWPS.

• Manure Processing and Utilization (MWPS 18-4 1^st Edition), In development, R. Larson, E. Cortus, A. Schmidt, D. Anderson, T. Lim, K. Erb, S. Rahmen, Z. Liu, and J. Ni.

Additional publications from the 2017-18 reporting year include:

• Cortus, E.L., B. Kasu, J. Jaquet, N. Embertson, A. Schmidt, T.T. Lim and J. Heemstra. 2017. Relevant information sources in the vast and complex manure nutrient management network. Journal of Extension 56(3), Article 3FEA6. Available at: https://www.joe.org/joe/2018june/a6.php


• E. Gilley, S. L. Bartelt-Hunt, K. M. Eskridge, X. Li, A. M. Schmidt, D. D. Snow. 2017. Setback distance requirements for removal of swine slurry constituents in runoff. Trans ASABE 60(6): 1885-1894.


• Jadhav, H, S.J. Hoff, J.D. Harmon, and D.S. Andersen. 2018. Swine Finishing Room Infiltration: Part 2. Infiltration as Affected by Room Characteristics. (accepted, Applied Engineering in Agriculture).


• Jadhav, H,, S.J. Hoff, J.D. Harmon, I. Alverez, D.S. Andersen, and U. Passes. 2018. Swine finishing room infiltration: Part 1. Quantification and prediction. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 34(2):413-424.


• Janni, K.A., M. M. Torremorell, L.D. Jacobson, C. Alonso, B.P. Hetchler. 2018. Modeling airborne virus concentrations in filtered swine barns with negative-pressure ventilating systems. Trans of ASABE 61(3):1089-1099 doi.org/10.13031/trans.12561.


• Liu,Z. and Y. Liu. 2018. Review: Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from animal production. Greenh. Gases. S. 00:1–12; DOI: 10.1002/ghg.


• Ni, J. Q., A. J. Heber, T. T. Lim, S. M. Hanni, and C. A. Diehl. 2017. Laboratory evaluation of a manure additive for mitigating gas and odor releases from layer hen manure. Aerosol and Air Quality Research 17(9). doi: DOI: 10.4209/aaqr.2016.07.0327.


• Ni, J. -q., Diehl, C. A., Chai, L., Chen, Y., Heber, A. J., Lim, T. T., & Bogan, B. W. (2017). Factors and characteristics of ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, and particulate matter emissions from two manure-belt layer hen houses. Atmospheric Environment, 156, 113-124. http://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2017.02.033.


• Ramirez, B. C., Gao, Y., Hoff, S. J. & Harmon, J. D. Thermal environment sensor array: Part II. Data application to assess grow-finish swine housing. Biosystems Engineering. (accepted)


• Ramirez, B. C., Hoff, S. J. & Harmon, J. D. Thermal environment sensor array: Part I. Development and field performance assessment. Biosystems Engineering. (accepted)


• Schuster, N. R., S. L. Bartelt-Hunt, L. M. Durso, J. E. Gilley, X. Li, D. B Marx, A. M. Schmidt, D. D. Snow. 2017. Runoff water quality characteristics following swine slurry application under broadcast and injected conditions. Trans ASABE 60(1): 53-66.


• Smith, B.C., B.C. Ramirez, S.J. Hoff, J.D. Harmon, J.P. Shinn.   Design and validation of a mobile air filter testing lab for animal agricultural applications.  Buildings and Environment. (in preparation).


• Stevens, E.E., D.N. Miller, B.A. Brittenham, S.J. Vitosh-Sillman, B.W. Brodersen, V.L. Jin, J.D. Loy and A.M. Schmidt. 2018. Alkaline stabilization of manure slurry inactivates porcine epidemic diarrhea virus. J Swine Health and Prod 26(2): 95-100. http://www.aasv.org/shap.html.


• Vitosh-Sillman, S.J., A.M. Schmidt, J.D. Loy, and B. Brodersen. Effectiveness of composting as a biosecure mortality disposal method for porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV)-infected pig carcasses. Porcine Health Management. 2017; 3: 22. doi: 1186/s40813-017-0068-z

Books

• Grain Drying, Handling, and Storage Handbook, MWPS-13, July 2017. Midwest Plan Service


• Large Dairy Herd Management, 3rd Edition. 2017. American Dairy Science Association. Zulovich, J. M., & Harner, J. P. (2017). Preface - Section 3: Facilities and Environment. In David K. Beede, Editor-in-Chief (Ed.), Electronic Book – Large Dairy Herd Management (3rd Edition). American Diary Science Association. Zulovich served as lead Section Editor for Section 3: Facilities and Environment (132 pages). Section chapters and authors as follows:

Book Chapters

• Durso, L. and A.M. Schmidt. 2017. Antimicrobial resistance related to agricultural waste water and biosolid sources. In Antimicrobial Resistance in Wastewater Treatment Processes. Edited by Patricia L. Keen and Raphaèl Fugère. Wiley-Blackwell, 1st Edition. ISBN: 978-1-119-19243-5. 392 pp. Published December 2017.


• Harner, J. P., Zulovich, J. M., Kammel, D. W., & Tyson, J. T. (2017). Chapter 03-19: Feed center system design and management. In David K. Beede, Editor-in-Chief (Ed.), Electronic Book – Large Dairy Herd Management (3rd Edition). American Diary Science Association.


• Kammel, D. W., Zulovich, J. M., & Harner, J. P. (2017). Chapter 03-12: A systems approach to dairy farmstead design. In David K. Beede, Editor-in-Chief (Ed.), Electronic Book – Large Dairy Herd Management (3rd Edition). American Diary Science Association.


• Lim, T.-T., C. Wang, A. J. Heber, N. Ji-Qin, and L. Zhao. 2018. Effect of Electrostatic Precipiration on Particulate Matter Emissions from a high-rise layer house. In Air Quality and Livestock Farming, 372 p. T. Banhazi, A. Aland, and J. Hartung, eds. Australia: CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group.


• Maier, D.E., 2017. Lead author. Planning Guidelines, pp. 1-4, Grain Drying, pp. 51-82. Grain Drying, Handling, and Storage Handbook, Midwest Plan Service, Iowa State University


• Ni, J.-Q., A. J. Heber, and T.-T. Lim. 2018. Ammonia and hydrogen sulfide in swine production. In Air Quality and Livestock Farming, 372 p. T. Banhazi, A. Aland, and J. Hartung, eds. Australia: CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group.


• Zulovich, J. M., Harner, J. P., & Kammel, D. W. (2017). Chapter 03-13: Systems approach to designing milking centers and other dairy systems. In David K. Beede, Editor-in-Chief (Ed.), Electronic Book – Large Dairy Herd Management (3rd Edition). American Diary Science Association.

Conference Papers

• Brown, J. T., T.-T. Lim, J. M. Zulovich, and C. Costello. 2018. Evaluation of Mechanical Scraper System Finishing Barn for Solid-Liquid Separation. In ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 1801273. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE.


• Harner, J. P., Marin, J. G., Zulovich, J. M., & Brouk, M. J. (2017). Water Conservation for Next Gen Dairies. In . Presented at the Western Dairy Management Conference, Reno, NV. http://wdmc.org/proceedings/


• Lim, T.-T., C. B. Bromfield, J. A. Zulovich, and R. Massey. 2017. Biosecurity: Collaboration to ensure state of readiness. In International Symposium on Animal Environment and Welfare. Rongchang, Chongqing, China.


• Parker, D. B., E. L. Cortus, K. D. Casey, G. W. Marek, K. R. Heflin, and H. M. Waldrip. 2018. Empirical model of annual nitrous oxide emissions from open-lot beef cattle feedyard pens in the Southern High Plains. ASABE Paper 1800508. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE.


• Vitosh-Sillman, S., J.D. Loy, B. Brodersen, C. Kelling, K. Eskridge and M. Schmidt. 2018. Effectiveness of composting as a biosecure disposal method for PEDv-infected pig carcasses. Proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium on Animal Mortality Management, Amarillo, TX, June 3-7, 2018.


• Zulovich, J. A., and T.-T. Lim. 2017. Initial technical feasibility of air conditioning to eliminate heat stress in swine grow-finish facilities. In International Symposium on Animal Environment and Welfare. Rongchang, Chongqing, China


• Zulovich, J. M., Milhollin, R. K., Harner, J. P., Horner, J. L. (2018) Robotic Rotary Parlor Systems for Dairy Operations. 10th International Livestock Environment Symposium. Paper ILES18-111. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE.


• Zulovich, J. M., Milhollin, R. K., Harner, J. P., Horner, J. L. (2018) Automated Milking Systems for Dairy Operations. 10th International Livestock Environment Symposium. Paper ILES18-112. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE


• Zulovich, J. M., Milhollin, R. K., Horner, J. L., Harner, J. P., Lim, T.T. (2018) Air conditioning for naturally ventilated dairy barns. 10th International Livestock Environment Symposium. Paper ILES18-109. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE


• Zulovich, J. M., Milhollin, R. K., Horner, J. L., Harner, J. P., Lim, T.T. (2018) Air conditioning for mechanically ventilated LPCV dairy barns. 10th International Livestock Environment Symposium. Paper ILES18-110. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE

 

Newsletters and Other Publications

• Frankenberger, J., B. Reinhart, K. Nelson, L Bowling, C. Hay, M. Youssef, J. Strock, X. Jia, M. Helmers, and B. Allred, 2017. Questions and Answers About Drainage Water Recycling in the Midwest. Purdue University Extension. West Lafayette, IN. ABE-156-W. Online at https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/ABE/ABE-156-W.pdf.) Multi-state publication, with authors from 8 institutions (6 universities, USDA-ARS, and Iowa Soybean Association). Received an ASABE Blue Ribbon.


• Hellevang, K. Consider harvesting soybeans earlier to reduce risk and improve income. Corn and Soybean Digest and Michigan State University Extension


• Hellevang, K. Corn Harvest, Drying, Storage Challenging This Year. Grain Journal – Grain E-News October. Read more.


• Hellevang, K. Drying and Storage, Field Guide to Sustainable Production of High-quality Durum in North Dakota, A-1825, May 2017, NDSU Extension Service, Fargo, ND. https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/crops/field-guide-to-sustainable-production-of-high-quality-durum-wheat-in-north-dakota.


• Hellevang, K. Good management is necessary for long term grain storage. Corn and Soybean Digest. http://www.cornandsoybeandigest.com/grain-handling/good-management-necessary-long-term-grain-storage?NL=SO-01&Issue=SO-01_20171023_SO-01_54&sfvc4enews=42&cl=article_4_b&utm_rid=CPG02000000720653&utm_campaign=21750&utm_medium=email&elq2=374833b3786c40169c202884bc0c436f


• Hellevang, K. Grain Drying and Storage System Planning includes Automation, Safety, National Feed and Grain,


• Hellevang, K. Harvesting dry grain can evaporate profits, The Western Producer (Canada),


• Hellevang, K. Interview with Jodi Henke, Successful Farming; Interview with Sonka Begemann, Farm Journal.


• Hellevang, K. Keep stored grain cool, dry during summer, Corn & Soybean Digest


• Hellevang, K. Long-Term Grain Storage Requires Good Management Grain Journal – Grain E-News October. Read more.


• Hellevang, K. Long-term Storage Management, Corn Drying and Storage. Midwest Plan Service Website https://www-mwps.sws.iastate.edu/catalog/grain-handling-storage


• Hellevang, K. Storing grain through the summer, MN Farm Guide, Peter Scharpe


• Hellevang, K. What to do When Grain is Too Wet or Too Dry, agweb.com, (Farm Journal magazine)


• Hellevang, K. Where to measure grain temperature, iowafarmertoday.com,


• McMaine, J. March, 2018. Nutrients in water – Why does it matter and what can we do?. Guest Column for Emerge South Dakota Corn Growers’ Association Quarterly Industry Publication


• McMaine, J., A. Nardi. October, 2018, South Dakota Leadership Spotlight, New Format for Eastern South Dakota Water Conference. Guest Column in Current, North Central Region Water Network monthly newsletter.


• McMaine, J., D. Kringen, T. Trooien. January, 2018, General Impacts of Tile Drainage on Hydrology and Water Quality in South Dakota. White Paper for SD Legislature


• Schmidt, A.M. 2017. Stockpiling Manure and Biosolids. UNL BeefWatch, Troy Walz (Ed.), Lincoln, NE: UNL BeefWatch electronic newsletter. https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/beef/6982/40034


• Schmidt, A.M. 2018. Emergency Holding Pond Management During Wet Weather. In cooperation with the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ). Special guidance document distributed via Nebraska Extension and the NDEQ.


• Smith, J. S., R. Crow, S. Safferman. 2017. Winter Manure Application: Management Practices and Environmental Impact. Manure and Soil Health Working Group Report. http://soilhealthnexus.org/files/2018/02/ncrwn-winter-manure-app-mngmt-practices-enviro-impact-report-FINAL.pdf 16 pages.


• Smith, J. S., R. Crow, S. Safferman. 2017. Winter Manure Application: Management Practices and Environmental Impact. Manure and Soil Health Working Group Data Brief. http://soilhealthnexus.org/files/2018/01/ncrwn-winter-manure-app-mngmt-practices-enviro-impact-data-brief-FINAL-1.pdf . 7 pages.


• Smith, J.S., Crow, R., Safferman, S.I. “Winter Manure Literature Review – Document Summaries”.  North Central Regional Water Network, Soil Nexus. http://soilhealthnexus.org/files/2018/02/ncrwn-winter-manure-literature-review–document-summaries-FINAL.pdf


• Smith, J.S., Safferman, S.I. (2017). “Winter Manure Application: Research Needs and Future Direction.”  North Central Region Water Network, Soil Nexus.  http://soilhealthnexus.org/files/2018/02/ncrwn-winter-manure-literature-review–document-summaries-FINAL.pdf.


• Wang, H. A., T. Lim, D. Brandt, S. Norkaew, R. Miles. 2017. Manure Land Application and Soil Health Indicators. Manure and Soil Health Working Group Report. http://soilhealthnexus.org/files/2018/02/ncrwn-manure-land-application-and-soil-health-indicators-report-FINAL.pdf 12 pages.


• Wang, H. A., T. Lim, D. Brandt, S. Norkaew, R. Miles. 2017. Manure Land Application and Soil Health Indicators. Manure and Soil Health Working Group Data Brief. http://soilhealthnexus.org/files/2018/02/ncrwn-manure-land-application-and-soil-health-indicators-data-brief-FINAL.pdf 8 pages.


• Manure and Soil Health Blog. 2017. 15 articles summarizing science related to manure impact on soil health. http://soilhealthnexus.org/category/manure/.

 

Magazine Articles

• Cortus, E. 2018. Swine & U: Sustainability requires definition, standards, measurements. 19 April 2018. The Land.


• Janni, K. and Cortus, E. 2018. Learn More About Manure at 2018 North American Manure Expo. 14 July 2018. Dairy Star.


• Ramirez, B.C., September 2017. New heat stress index captures complete thermal environment picture. National Hog Farmer


• Ramirez, B.C., Smith, B.C., December 2017. Clearing the air on filter terminology and mechanics. National Hog Farmer


• Janni, K. 2018. Do you need an engineer on your team? 27 January 2018. Dairy Star


• Harmon, J.D., Hoff, S.J., Ramirez, B.C., May 2018. Mild weather (transitional) ventilation: easy or a major challenge? National Hog Farmer


• Harmon, J.D., Hoff, S.J., Ramirez, B.C., May 2018. All about evaporative cool cells. National Hog Farmer


• Janni, K. 2018. Preparing for equipment breakdowns. 12 May 2018. Dairy Star


• Janni, K. 2018. Remodel or retire? Hoard’s Dairyman. 25 May 2018. 163(10):337.


• Hoff, S.J., Ramirez, B.C., July 2018. ‘Air’ on the side of efficient barn energy. National Hog Farmer

 

Websites and Electronic Resources

• unl.edu: Website designed to host producer tools and resources for assessment and management of potential environmental and social risks on livestock production sites; led by: A.M. Schmidt, University of Nebraska-Lincoln


• Online Land Application Training (LAT) Module: Developed for use by animal feeding operation manure managers as an alternative to the live Land Application Training workshopshosted annually by Nebraska Extension, available at: https://water.unl.edu/welcome-land-application-training-online; led by: A.M. Schmidt, University of Nebraska-Lincoln


• Regulatory Guidance Tool: On-demand web-based tool for assessment of regulatory permitting requirements associated with a user-defined livestock system and geographic location inputs, available at: https://agsiteplanner.unl.edu/tools/regGuidance/#/location; led by: A.M. Schmidt, University of Nebraska-Lincoln


• Risk Management Assessment Tool: On-demand, web-based tool for assessment of livestock-related environmental and social risks associated with geographical locations, available at: https://agsiteplanner.unl.edu/tools/riskManagement/; led by: A.M. Schmidt, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

 

Scientific and Outreach Oral Presentations

• Presentations by NDSU in other states done in cooperation with their extension service included:

1. Barley Handling and Storage, Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference, Detroit, Michigan,


2. Climate Effects on Grain Storage, National Webinar organized by Purdue University


3. Use of Aeration to Control Grain Quality, Minnesota Stored Grain Pest Management Workshop, St. Cloud, MN


4. Benefits of Grain Drying, Shivvers Grain Dryer Dealer’s Meeting, Osceola, IA,


5. Grain Bin Technology, Freemont, NE


6. Grain Drying and Storage: Best Management Practices, Clyde, NY

• Field, W. Collaborative Agricultural Safety and Health Exhibit at the 2018 Farm Progress Show in Iowa. Exhibits from Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa were involved in promoting safer work practices.


• Field, W. National AgrAbility Training Workshop, March 2018 held in Portland, Maine. Over 240 attended representing over 25 states.


• Harmon, J.D., Ventilation Workshop. 7 locations around Iowa during 2018.


• Heber, A.J. and B. Rode. “Building Environmental Control”. 2018. OAA-OCAFS Conference, Columbus, OH, January 26.


• Heber, A.J. and B. Rode. “Field Assessment of Design and Operation of Midwestern Aquaculture Buildings”. 2018. NCRAC Meeting, Kansas City, MO, February 8.


• Janni, K.A. and Neu, A. Biosecurity: Understanding its importance when working on livestock farms. Feb 15, 2018. Midwest Rural Energy Council 56th Annual Rural Energy Conference, La Crosse, WI.


• Janni, K.A., M. M. Torremorell, L.D. Jacobson, C. Alonso, B.P. Hetchler. Modeling airborne virus concentrations in filtered swine barns with negative-pressure ventilating systems. Aug. 19, 2017. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Spokane, WA.


• McMaine, J. Panel Discussion, Brookings, SD, April 28 – Served on panel that answered questions from producers and concerned citizens regarding ways to reduce impact of agricultural on water quality.


• McMaine, J. Radio Interview, Ag News with Mick Kjar, May 8, 2018 – Discussed Livestock Environmental Training


• McMaine, J. Radio Interview, Dakota Farm Talk with Pam Geppert, May 18, 2018 – Discussed Livestock Environmental Training


• McMaine, J. Radio Interview, KELO It’s Your Business with Bill Zortman, January 3, 2018 – Discussed Strategies for Improving Water Quality while Maintaining Profitability


• McMaine, J. Radio Inverview, Dakota Farm Talk with Pam Geppert, April 2 – Discussed rain gardens and stormwater runoff.


• McMaine, J. Sioux Falls Farm Show, Sioux Falls, SD, January 26, 2018 – Presentation – Agriculture and Water Quality – What can we do? Approximately 18 stakeholders present.


• McMaine, J. Western South Dakota Hydrology Conference, Rapid City, SD, April 19, 2018 – Presentation – The Path Forward – Insight Gained from Directed Stakeholder Discussion at the 2017 Eastern South Dakota Water Conference. Approximately 95 stakeholders present.


• McMaine, J. Workshop Series – April 4, 17, 24, 2018 – Attended by a total of 28 homeowners and stormwater professionals. Participants learned about stormwater runoff, low impact development, rain garden design. Participants then worked in teams to develop their own rain garden design using the techniques taught in the workshop.


• Pathak, V. and Ambrose, R. P. K. 2018. Effect of starch-based hydrogel coating on early growth of corn. NC-213 Annual Meeting. Kansas City, MO.


• Ramirez, B.C., Minimizing the impact of heat stress on pigs: Common ventilation errors, how to correct them and how to prevent them. 2018 Iowa Swine Day. Ames, IA.


• Ramirez, B.C., Pit pumping ventilation safety. 2018 JBS Annual Producer Meeting. Des Moines, IA.


• Ramirez, B.C., Ventilation Workshop. Ohio State University. Columbus, OH.


• Salish, K., Mosher, G. A. and Ambrose, R. P. K. 2018. Developing GUI to predict the contamination of GM corn in non-GM corn. NC-213 Annual Meeting. Kansas City, MO.

 

Videos

• Two videos were produced on two-zone and three-zone Danish entry practices. They are available online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=BAfblgkMKuE&t=71s and   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIsXmyQY4Tg


• Long-term Grain Storage, Nebraska Extension, Oct 16. https://youtu.be/JUTlDnmPSy0


• Malting Barley Drying and Storage (North Dakota). https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=Qi-8qKxilw8


• Two videos were produced about closure of earthen manure storage basins:

Lagoon and Earthen Manure Storage Basin Closure: Part 1 – Estimating the volume, nutrients, and land application needs of accumulated effluent and biosolids, available at: http://porkgateway.org/resource/lagoon-earthen-manure-storage-basin-closure-part-1-estimating-volume-nutrients-land-application-needs-accumulated-effluent-biosolids/

Lagoon & Earthen Manure Storage Basin Closure: Part II – Applying nutrients to cropland and decommissioning the structure, available at: http://porkgateway.org/resource/lagoon-earthen-manure-storage-basin-closure-part-ii-applying-nutrients-cropland-decommissioning-structure/