On-Demand Webinars

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

Newest Research on the Value of Habitat for Pest Management [View Now]

May 25, 2016 2:00 pm
Learn about the value of on-farm habitat for enhancing conservation biological control and the current scientific research that supports this natural pest control. ...

Online Tool for Designing Manure Pit Ventilation Systems to Reduce Entry Risk [View Now]

May 24, 2016 2:00 pm
This webinar will give participants an overview of the ventilation hazards associated with manure pits and will build an understanding of the Penn State online tool for design of ventilation systems to reduce manure pit entry risk....

Climate Change Science 101 for Land-grant University Administrators [View Now]

May 19, 2016 10:00 am
Learn the basics of climate science from Dr. J Marshall Shepherd from the Weather Chanel's Wx Geeks show. The webinar focuses on promoting climate literacy among land-grant university administrators and Extension professionals. Regardless of the Extension focus, anyone with an interest in the basics of climate science can watch Dr. Shepherd's lec...

Cornell's Climate Smart Farming Program: Research, Tools, and Extension Support for Farmers in NY and the Northeast [View Now]

May 18, 2016 2:00 pm
Learn how climate change is affecting agriculture in the Northeast, and how Cornell University is developing new resources through its Climate Smart Farming (CSF) program to help farmers to make more informed decisions to increase resiliency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the face of climate change....

Alternative Strategies for Grazing Annual Crops [View Now]

May 17, 2016 2:00 pm
Participate to understand the benefits of grazing annual crops....

Farming Implements in Action: Impacts on the Soil, Erosion Potential of Tillage Systems, and Economics [View Now]

May 13, 2016 10:00 am
This tutorial, which includes videos, provides an opportunity to learn about the types of soil disturbances that tillage implements have on soil and the effects of disturbance on soil loss....

Integrating Warm Season Annuals into Cool Season Perennial Grazing Systems [View Now]

May 10, 2016 2:00 pm
This webinar will focus on the use of warm season annuals (cover crops), their management and tips for revitalizing old monoculture cool season pasture to improve soil health....

Strategies to Mitigate the Impacts of Sea Level Rise and Salt Water Intrusion on Agricultural Lands [View Now]

May 5, 2016 11:00 am
Participate to learn about potential planting and field management options for agricultural producers impacted by salt water flooding and the possible value-added income opportunities that may result in these alternative plantings....

Soil Erosion: A Historical Perspective [View Now]

Apr 26, 2016 2:00 pm
Participants will gain an understanding of the impact soil erosion has had on civilization through time and what society needs to do to protect this precious resource....

Emerald ash borer biology, ecology, management, and implications for natural and urban forest areas in the Southeast [View Now]

Apr 20, 2016 1:00 pm
This webinar will cover biology, ecology, and management of the emerald ash borer, an invasive tree pest now present throughout much of the eastern U.S. This webinar is jointly sponsored by the SREF Forest Health and Invasive Species Program and Emerald Ash Borer University....

Climate Change and Insects in Wheat Systems [View Now]

Apr 14, 2016 1:00 pm
New discoveries and adaptation techniques for coping with changes in insect populations caused by climate change. ...

Grazing Management on CRP Acres to Improve Soil Health [View Now]

Apr 12, 2016 2:00 pm
Participants in this webinar will learn about the mineral cycle in a mature forage system, improving wildlife habitat, and how to efficiently and economically provide fence and water to enable grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) fields....

Effects of Drought on Forests and Rangelands in the United States: A Comprehensive Science Synthesis [View Now]

Apr 8, 2016 1:00 pm
The presenters will discuss key messages from the recently published drought assessment. Topics to be covered include a state-of-the-science review of direct and indirect impacts of drought on forests and rangelands, as well as a discussion of management options for increasing resilience to future drought. ...

The Green Leap: Conserving Biodiversity in Subdivision Development [View Now]

Apr 7, 2016 1:00 pm
Participants will learn about the challenges and opportunities to conserve natural resources when land is subdivided. The way forward is challenging, and the presentation outlines a range of techniques, research, policy tools, and educational strategies that could be used to engage key stakeholder groups. In particular, participants will learn abou...

Transitioning to Organic Production [View Now]

Apr 5, 2016 3:00 pm
Join this webinar to learn about the barriers and opportunities for producers interested in organic certification. ...