On-Demand Webinars

Following is a list of all on-demand webinars available for viewing.

Equipment for Mechanical Cultivation [View Now]

Mar 5, 2019 3:00 pm
Join this webinar to learn about equipment and techniques for precision mechanical weed control. Weed management is often cited as the top production challenge in organic systems, and organic growers primarily manage weeds with soil disturbance. This method of weed control can be counterproductive to soil-health. This webinar will be a virtual f...

Managing your woodlands- 2019 Woodland Stewards Webinar Series 2 of 4 [View Now]

Feb 28, 2019 7:00 pm
Today’s Southern forests range from natural stands of hardwood, and pine to planted pines and even hardwoods from the mountains of Missouri and Virginia to the swamps of Louisiana and Florida. Landowners attending this session will learn the basics on pine and hardwood management. Topics covered include: 1.) Growing and managing southern pin...

Mapping Cross-Scale Transitions in Rangelands [View Now]

Feb 26, 2019 2:00 pm
Join experts from the University of Nebraska and the University of Montana as they showcase groundbreaking technology for monitoring rangeland transitions. Learn how the Rangeland Analysis Platform is transforming resilience planning, helping land managers and conservationists address wildfire, woody encroachment, and large-scale ecological change ...

Getting to know your woodlands- 2019 Woodland Stewards Webinar Series: 1 of 4 [View Now]

Feb 21, 2019 7:00 pm
Southern forests are among the most diverse and productive in the world. These forests have evolved over tens of thousands of years through natural as well as human forces. Today’s Southern forests range from natural stands of hardwood, cypress, and pine to planted pines and even hardwoods from the mountains of Missouri and Virginia to the swa...

Using Streamgage Data - StreamStats to Bulletin 17C Frequency Analysis [View Now]

Feb 20, 2019 2:00 pm
Participants will learn about how to determine the likelihood of flooding at any given site in a stream corridor, using two recently updated analysis tools: the USGS web-based tool StreamStats, and computer programs to compute streamflow frequency of gaged flows, updated for the new Bulletin 17C Efforts to design and build beneficial projects ...

Soil Health: From Properties to Function [View Now]

Feb 12, 2019 2:00 pm
Discover Soil Health Management Systems in action! This two-part webinar features in-field soil health assessments at two farms, showcasing how soil biology influences productivity and sustainability. Gain practical insights into building healthier soils and improving farm resilience. Don't miss this opportunity to explore real-world conservation s...

Sequestering carbon in agricultural soils: What works? [View Now]

Feb 12, 2019 1:00 pm
Participants will learn how carbon is sequestered in agricultural soils and how agriculture can contribute to climate change mitigation and help Maryland reach its GHG reduction goals. ...

Transforming Manure from "Waste" to "Worth" [View Now]

Feb 6, 2019 12:00 pm
Join this webinar to learn about maximizing the use of manure in organic cropping systems. This webinar will include a discussion of plant availability of N in organic sources (compost, manure, cover crops, and specialty products), how to estimate timing of N availability and how to estimate N contribution and availability from mineralization. ...

Design, Implementation, and Operation of Modern Wood Energy Systems - Heating, Cooling, Combined Heat and Power [View Now]

Dec 20, 2018 2:30 pm
The presentation provides a discussion on design aspects for thermal, CHP, and cooling systems fueled by wood energy. Existing project examples will be used to highlight technology, sizing, and energy system integration approaches. The presentation will also address existing wood energy systems, and provide recommendations for combustion, tuning,...

Wood Energy Options- Save Money and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint [View Now]

Dec 20, 2018 1:00 pm
The presentation provides an overview of why to use of wood energy, key components of wood energy systems, important steps in the design of wood energy systems, support available from the Forest Service Wood Energy Technical Assistance Team, some new wood energy technologies, and several project examples. ...

Evaluating the Technical and Economic Viability of Woody Biomass for Bioenergy [View Now]

Dec 19, 2018 1:00 pm
In this two-part webinar, learn more about overall southeastern biomass-to-bioenergy prospects as well as specific case technical and economic evaluations. Funding for this webinar was provided by the USDA Forest Service, Southern Region....

Tangled Title and Timber [View Now]

Dec 14, 2018 11:00 am
Heirs property presents many challenges, particularly with respect to who owns timber on the land. This webinar will focus on how loggers and lawyers can work together to address timber harvesting issues on heirs property....

Regenerating the Diversity of Life in Soils- Hope for Farming and Climate [View Now]

Dec 12, 2018 2:00 pm
This webinar will explore how the evolution of diverse lifeforms has shaped this planet and how we can co-opt the biological communities in soil that evolved over the last 500 million years. Methods to restore microbial diversity in our soils include: increasing soil fertility, crop productivity, and profitability in farms and rangeland. Metage...

Seeding Success: Module 8- Negotiating External Partnerships [View Now]

Dec 11, 2018 1:00 pm
Partnerships are often a key component to Extension programming, however, there can be challenges to determining how to enter into a partnership and ensuring that it fits within your programming goals. This module will cover best practices for engaging in partnerships and troubleshooting for challenges that arise. Module 8 of 8....

Casualty Loss and Income Tax Deductions Related to Timber and Landscape Trees [View Now]

Dec 7, 2018 1:00 pm
Timber or landscape trees destroyed by recent fires, hurricanes or other storms are “casualty losses” that may allow the property owners to take a deduction on their federal income tax returns. To help timber owners, as well as home owners, who suffered timber or landscape tree damages with their tax reporting, this webinar will focus on the ne...