OCAMM odds & ends
From Soil Health Nexus:
Free webinar: The Impact of Manure on Soil Health in the Semi-Arid West | September 20 @ 3 pm ET | Dr. Linda Schott, University of Idaho, will share findings from studies on the impact of manure and compost on soil health properties. | Register
From OSU Extension:
Webinar recording: Sidedress Manure Research and H2Ohio Manure Practice Standards | An overview of Ohio research on sidedressing crops with manure and an update on the H2Ohio standards for this practice. | Recording
From Ohio Ag Net:
Poultry litter applications | Glen Arnold, OSU manure nutrient field specialist, reviews best practices and rules for in-field stockpiling of poultry litter prior to land application. | Article
From UNL Water:
Manure stockpiles: Mind your manners | More on management practices for stockpiling manure prior to land application can reduce risk of runoff and nutrient loss and minimize odors. | Article
Manure spreader calibration is not just for research plots | Manure nutrients can help save $ on fertilizer bills, but only if you know how much you’ve applied. Calibration for solid manure application requires a tarp and scale. | Article
From Newtrient:
Webinar recording: Dairy Composting | Research on three methods – windrows, aeration with heat recovery, and in-vessel - for composting dairy manure. | Recording
From USDA ARS News:
Design and construction of phosphorus removal structures | A series of free, online training modules provides an overview of P removal structures and how to design, build, and install them. | Website
From US EPA:
Conference: Anaerobic Digestion on the Farm Conference | Ames, IA | November 6-8 | The conference will focus on solutions for the various challenges facing those operating an AD facility or those interested in owning and operating their own facility. | Details