The 2008 Breimyer Seminar May 22 at the University of Missouri’s Reynolds Alumni Center focuses on turning manure, once known as waste, into something green.
Higher fertilizer prices have made manure a more valuable source of nutrients. Higher energy prices have made livestock manure a viable source of energy.
John Lory of the University of Missouri speaks on how high fuel, fertilizer and commodity prices affect manure management decisions.
Gary Oberdick of Platte City, MO, discusses swine manure composting.
Joe Burken of the University of Missouri-Rolla talks about manure digester developments, followed by pork producer Danny Kluthe of Dodge, NE, explaining manure management with methane digesters.
Ray Massey of the University of Missouri discusses carbon credits and manure.
Darrick Steen, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, covers environmental compliance considerations.
Marketing manure, funding options for a value-added business and developing a systems approach to manure utilization will also be covered by other speakers.
For more information, contact Joyce White at (573) 882-6533 or whitej@Missouri.edu or Laura McCann at (573) 882-1304.
There was a lot to be positive about in the pork industry the last week of October. I realize it is difficult to be optimistic when you are still losing $25 to $30/head. I also realize that positive news at this point could be as dangerous as it is welcome. But facts are facts, and we must recognize them.
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As I begin this week's column, I"m reminded of two different "flip side" statements that may help characterize the topic at hand. The first is the old Archie Campbell schtick - "That's good - no that’s bad," which I have used before. The second reflects President Truman's frustration with economists' incessant use of the qualifier - "on the other hand" - to introduce the contrary opinion on a given topic. President Truman once demanded in his usual colorful language: "Will someone please find me a *!&%$*?>
