Environmental Stewardship
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Environmental Steward Nominations Now Open
Dec 15, 2007 12:00 PM
Pork producers have a long-standing record of conscientious environmental stewardship. In an effort to recognize some of the top environmental management programs in the U.S. swine industry...More
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Wakefield FarmThis High Plains hog operation uses an elaborate manure handling system to minimize environmental impact... Meadowlane FarmsGPS and high-volume application help this farm fit in with woods and streams... |
Haupert FarmTrees and shrubs help build a buffer that let this finisher site coexist with wildlife.... Keppy FarmsKeeping a neat farmstead and connecting with the public helps this family promote pork production... |
Air Quality
Surface Aerator Makes Lagoon Odor Reduction Affordable
Dec 15, 2007 1:49 PM
Preliminary results of a new surface aeration system pilot-tested at a 4,800-head, grow-finish operation show it provides an effective and affordable means of handling odors in lagoons...
Lab Microtunnel Measures Emissions More Accurately
Dec 15, 2007 1:43 PM
University of Minnesota researchers have built a laboratory microtunnel they say will provide a more accurate picture of hog manure emission reduction technologies...
Manure Management
Studies Explore Ways to Turn Manure Gas into Fertilizer
May 7, 2008 9:46 AM
Ohio State University (OSU) and University of Minnesota researchers have received a $599,836 U.S. Department of Agriculture National Research Initiative grant to study the feasibility of capturing and recycling ammonia emissions from manure to reapply as fertilizer...
Spring Manure Application Enhances Yields, Cuts Costs
Apr 4, 2008 11:02 AM
Sidedressing pre-emergent corn in the spring with swine manure produces yields comparable to applying commercial fertilizer, says Ohio State University (OSU) Extension research...
Mortality Management
Carefully Evaluate Disposal Options
Jun 15, 2007 12:00 PM, By Joe Vansickle Senior Editor
Pork producers should be prepared to handle emergencies and not wait until large numbers of pigs suddenly die. As states continue to modify environmental...
Horizontal Composter Handles Mortalities
Jun 15, 2007 12:00 PM, By Dale Miller Editor
The medium-sized Biovator was tested for compliance with Canadian regulations at a 1,250-sow farrow-to-finish unit. Handling the inevitable mortalities...
Regulations
Conservation Security Program Sign-Up Period Announced
Mar 20, 2008 10:07 AM
On March 19, Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced a sign-up period for the Conservation Security Program (CSP) would start on April 18...
Software Savvy
Sep 15, 2007 12:00 PM, By Joe Vansickle Senior Editor
One of the country's largest swine integrators joined forces with a software company to develop swine-specific modules for environmental management. That system is now available to others...
Soil Management
Spring Manure Application Enhances Yields, Cuts Costs
Apr 4, 2008 11:02 AM
Sidedressing pre-emergent corn in the spring with swine manure produces yields comparable to applying commercial fertilizer, says Ohio State University (OSU) Extension research...
Conservation Security Program Sign-Up Period Announced
Mar 20, 2008 10:07 AM
On March 19, Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced a sign-up period for the Conservation Security Program (CSP) would start on April 18...
Water Quality
North Carolina Finalizes Swine Lagoon Ban
Sep 20, 2007 1:52 PM
The North Carolina Pork Council (NCPC) supports passage of the recently approved Senate Bill 1465, Swine Farm Performance Standards, which places a permanent ban on construction of new swine lagoons....
Building an Oasis
Sep 15, 2007 12:00 PM
Trees and shrubs help build a buffer that let this finisher site coexist with wildlife...
