These resources are brought to you by the Cooperative Extension System and your Local Institution

Animal Manure Management Home

Have a question? Try asking one of our Experts

Animal Ag’s Role in Greenhouse Gas Production

Last Updated: August 24, 2011

View as web page


Given all the discussion about the extent of the effect that greenhouse gases may have on worldwide climate and debate about ways to limit climate change, a natural question is: What is the role of animal agriculture as a source of greenhouse gases? This presentation was originally broadcast on June 11, 2010. More...

View Individual Presentations

What software do you need to view the slides and the videos?
The embedded videos can be viewed full screen by clicking on the icon in the lower right corner.

Clearing the Air: Livestock’s Contributions to Climate Change

Dr. Frank Mitloehner, University of California - Davis (27 minutes)

Presentation Slides
Download a Copy of This Segment (19.1 MB)

Trends in Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Production: US & Canada

Dr. Rick Stowell, University of Nebraska - Lincoln (25 minutes)

Presentation Slides
Download a Copy of This Segment (17.66 MB)

Question and Answer

All Presenters (18 minutes)

Written Summary
Download a Copy of This Segment (12.08 MB)

Continuing Education Units

Certified Crop Advisers (CCA, CPAg, or CPSS)

View the archive and take the quiz. Visit the CCA continuing education page for additional CEU opportunities.

American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS)

View the archive and report your attendance to ARPAS via their website. Visit the ARPAS continuing education page for additional CEU opportunities.

Additional Resource and Links

Browse related Articles by tag: animal manure management, manure webcasts, animal air quality, professional development cca ceu, greenhouse gases, manure 2010


Have a specific question? Try asking one of our Experts

Unlike most other resources on the web, we have experts from Universities around the country ready to answer your questions.