1. How can agriculture mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from livestock? Published: August 25, 2009
2. What resources are available to help CAFOs develop their nutrient management plans (NMPs)? Published: August 07, 2009
3. I live outside the U.S. and need a way to keep feral pigs out of our field crops. We have used snares but the risk to non-target endangered species is too great. Are there any effective chemical, non-poisonous repellents that will effectively keep pigs away? Published: June 16, 2009
4. What is the likely increase in nitrogen loss from hog manure applied to frozen ground with less than a 2% slope in December or January versus an earlier injected application on unfrozen ground? Published: June 10, 2009
5. What are animal welfare and environmental certification programs? What are their benefits? Published: March 23, 2009
6. What are the rules about bringing live animals in and out of the state? Published: March 23, 2009
7. What is the National Animal Identification System (NAIS)? Published: March 20, 2009
8. What is Niche Marketing? Published: January 22, 2009
9. Where can I find information about housing for swine and poultry that meets organic rules and regulations? Published: October 29, 2008
10. What contributes the most to nutrient import on most livestock and poultry farms? Published: May 27, 2008
11. What is the fertilizer value of the manure in my manure storage facility? Published: February 06, 2008
12. How do I sample my manure, and where do I get it analyzed? Published: February 06, 2008
13. How big does my manure storage structure have to be? Published: February 04, 2008
14. What do you suggest as a lower cost alternative for swine producers in northern states where we don't use lagoons and most manure is handled as a liquid? Most of our swine operations use deep pits beneath barns. Published: February 04, 2008
15. What changes occur in the manure when dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) is fed to swine? Published: January 19, 2008
16. Can the nutrient concentration of manure change during the year? Published: January 19, 2008
17. How can I prevent leaching of nitrate into groundwater from manure applications? Published: January 19, 2008
18. is there required software (or other tools) to complete a Comprehensive Nutrient Mangement Plan (CNMP) or Nutrient Management Plan (NMP)? Published: January 19, 2008
19. 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
20. 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
21. How do you calibrate a manure spreader? Published: January 08, 2008
22. What’s in manure that causes so much concern that we need livestock manure regulations? Published: December 14, 2007
23. What is the National Feed Management Education Project all about? Published: December 14, 2007
24. Are manure nutrients ever available to crops one or more years after the manure application? Published: December 14, 2007
25. Can manure be applied to frozen soil? Published: December 14, 2007
26. Can I use manure in no-till crop production? Published: December 14, 2007
27. Does livestock manure have any value? Published: December 14, 2007
28. What is the nutrient availability to crops from composted versus fresh manure? Published: December 14, 2007
29. What is an AFO? Published: November 09, 2007
30. Regarding E. coli, are there data stating the levels at which confined feeding operations are currently contributing E. coli? Published: October 16, 2007

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