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| February 8, 2010 |
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A new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) federal requirement for
reporting greenhouse gases (GHG) went into effect on Dec. 29, 2009,
bringing confusion, but no money for implementation.
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Now’s the Time to incorporate a Slurrystore System into your nutrient
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An Ohio State University (OSU) study shows a little light tillage
over drain tiles in no-till fields can help impact the movement of
pathogens and nutrients from the soil surface to the drain tiles and
into runoff water. OSU scientists studied the transport of
Cryptosporidium, a parasite present in animal waste, through both
no-till and tilled fields. They found a greater amount of the parasites
moved along with excess water through no-till fields and into tile
drains than in tilled fields, especially during a rain event.
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is giving producers
two more weeks to submit public comments on a proposed rule that affects
livestock and poultry operations in the state. The proposed rule
incorporates new legislation that limits winter land application of
liquid manure if it comes from a totally roofed confinement, sets
requirements for stockpiling, and clarifies existing laws or makes
corrections to existing rules. The new deadline for comments is Feb. 15.
“We want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to make
comments on the proposal," says Gene Tinker, Iowa DNR coordinator of
animal feeding operations. "We know that people have experienced some
difficulties in getting to public hearings or have been challenged by
the weather or electrical outages."
Written comments can be submitted no later than 4 p.m., Feb. 15, to Gene
Tinker, Iowa DNR, 502 E. Ninth St., Des Moines, IA 50319, or faxed to
515-281-8895 or e-mailed to gene.tinker@dnr.iowa.gov.
Both the proposed rules and the 2009 legislation can be found on the
Iowa DNR animal feeding operations Web site at www.iowadnr.gov/.
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The Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative is seeking
proposals from people interested in conducting a literature review of
two specific manure management areas. The first category would
investigate crop and land management practices and the effects on
phosphorus balance resulting from using livestock manure as a fertilizer
source. The second proposal would be for evaluation of the opportunity
for manure treatment or processing technologies to achieve manure
phosphorus balance. The deadline for proposals is Feb. 24. Interested
parties should contact Brandy Street, executive director of the Manitoba
Livestock Manure Management Initiative, at 204-945-2122, or email brandy.street@gov.mb.ca.
Additional information and project details can be found at www.manure.mb/ca/projects.
Project approval will be delivered via mail or email.
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Permitted animal feeding operators in Missouri will soon face a
choice as they look to renew their licensing this year. The University
of Missouri (MU) reports that new rules will require producers to decide
between a new state general permit and a more costly federal permit.
“Farmers are just now registering that this is something they will
face in the next year,” explains John Lory, University of Missouri
Extension environmental nutrient management specialist. “We
understand it’s going to be confusing and farmers need help to be
prepared for deadlines later this year.”
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Wisconsin dairy producers involved in multi-year, on-farm research
monitoring water in their communities will be providing updates later
this month in Stevens Point, WI. The Agriculture Community Engagement
educational seminar will take place Feb. 25. Attendees will learn about
the latest research from University of Wisconsin Discovery Farm Program,
as well as hear from dairy producers who participated in the multi-year
studies. In addition to water quality and environmental issues, the
event will also include information and discussion on road issues.
Participants will learn about research conducted in the Midwest to help
manage the changing needs of agriculture and the challenges with road
use and repair. The cost to attend is $40 and includes lunch and seminar
materials. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. The meeting begins at 9:15
a.m., with wrap-up at 3:30 p.m. For more information or to register,
call 800-947-7379.
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The Amana Farms Renewable Energy Center and Iowa State University
Extension will host an educational program entitled, "On-Farm Anaerobic
Digestion: Considering the Options" on Feb. 16, at the Iowa Artists
Theatre Co. in the Amana Colonies, Amana, IA. The program will be
followed by a digester tour at the Renewable Energy Center. The
three-hour program starts at 9:00 a.m., and will feature information
about the Amana Farms’ beef manure digester.
Attendees will be able to learn about the design and installation
process and the goals and objectives behind the digester. Producers can
gather information about feasibility of on-farm manure digesters, manure
digester opportunities in Iowa, and digester methane production for
carbon credits. The registration fee is $25. Attendees do not need to
pre-register. For more information, view the program at www.abe.iastate.edu/.
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A Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) operator’s school will
be held Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Burleigh County Extension
Office in Bismarck, ND. Satellite locations will be available through
the North Dakota Interactive Video Network at the Research Extension
Centers (REC) in Carrington, Dickinson, Hettinger, Langdon and the North
Central REC in Minot, and at the LaMoure County Courthouse and Towner
County Courthouse. Attendees will receive updates on CAFO regulations
and North Dakota State University (NDSU) manure research. Speakers will
also cover animal feeding operation facility maintenance and nutrient
recordkeeping issues. Contact Chris Augustin to register via email at chris.augustin@ndsu.edu, or
call 701-652-2951.
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The 2010 Manure Expo will be held in State College, PA on July 15,
2010. Educational sessions, field demonstrations and vendors will come
together around the theme, "Balancing Conservation and Production."
Registration for exhibitors is currently available. Learn more at www.das.psu.edu/manure-expo
or contact Robb Meinen at (814) 865-5986, or email rjm134@psu.edu.
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Dale Miller, Editor,
National Hog Farmer
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