1. How can I prevent leaching of nitrate into groundwater from manure applications? Published: January 19, 2008
2. is there required software (or other tools) to complete a Comprehensive Nutrient Mangement Plan (CNMP) or Nutrient Management Plan (NMP)? Published: January 19, 2008
3. If indicators for pathogenic organisms are identified in irrigation water used for food crops, like spinach, should these waters be treated before application, and if treatment should be done, what methods would be effective? Published: January 08, 2008
4. How far (feet/mile) downstream are pathogens detected in a stream from where they enter the stream? Once pathogens enter a stream, do they remain viable for long distances? Published: January 08, 2008
5. What do I need to know about various manure application methods with respect to the amount of nutrients that are available to the crop? Published: January 08, 2008
6. How do you calibrate a manure spreader? Published: January 08, 2008
7. Where can I find plans and planning information for dairy freestall barns? Published: December 26, 2007
8. What three key factors influence precision feeding on dairy farms? Published: December 24, 2007
9. What’s in manure that causes so much concern that we need livestock manure regulations? Published: December 14, 2007
10. What is the National Feed Management Education Project all about? Published: December 14, 2007
11. Are manure nutrients ever available to crops one or more years after the manure application? Published: December 14, 2007
12. Can manure be applied to frozen soil? Published: December 14, 2007
13. Can I use manure in no-till crop production? Published: December 14, 2007
14. Does livestock manure have any value? Published: December 14, 2007
15. What is the nutrient availability to crops from composted versus fresh manure? Published: December 14, 2007
16. What is an AFO? Published: November 09, 2007
17. Regarding E. coli, are there data stating the levels at which confined feeding operations are currently contributing E. coli? Published: October 16, 2007
18. Is there a pregnancy test for dairy cattle that you know of that does not require a veterinarian to administer? Published: October 01, 2007
19. What is a Feed Management Plan? Published: September 30, 2007
20. What is an effective incentive program for dairy farm labor? Published: September 28, 2007
21. What is the optimal time for artificial insemination in dairy cattle? Published: September 28, 2007
22. What is the basic estrous cycle of the cow? Published: September 28, 2007
23. What is a reasonable expected rate of return on investment in a dairy operation? Published: September 28, 2007
24. A local vet suggests that hooves be trimmed flat so that the whole surface shares the weight. Others indicate that the hoof should be concave so the outer wall bears the weight. Any thoughts on this? Published: September 28, 2007
25. If you start a Johne's vaccination program, can you at some point stop, or do you need to do it forever? Published: September 28, 2007
26. How can I accurately diagnose pneumonia in young calves? Published: September 28, 2007
27. Is their a relationship between dystocia and left displaced abomasum (LDA)? Published: September 28, 2007
28. What are the attributes of a good farm business record-keeping system? Published: September 28, 2007
29. I am interested in different methods of cow identification in parallel parlors. Published: September 28, 2007
30. What can I do to help relieve the effects of heat stress on my milking herd? Published: September 28, 2007

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