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Using the NRCS Solid-Liquid Separation Handbook
September 22nd, 2020 2:00 PM
Participate in this webinar to gain a better understanding of the NRCS Solid-Liquid Separation Handbook contents and how it can be used for selecting the appropriate waste separation technology along with design parameters. NRCS developed a new technical document entitled “Solid-Liquid Separation...
Introduction to the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
August 27th, 2020 2:00 PM
This webinar will provide an overview for external customers and partners of the soon-to-be-stood-up Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. The office’s mission and vision, along with structure and technical and financial assistance opportunities will be shared, too.
Improving Quality of Yield Data for Farm Management
August 25th, 2020 2:00 PM
Farm data collected from precision agricultural technology has value and usefulness for many users in agriculture. Yield monitor data recorded from harvesters empower farmers to make better farm management decisions especially if that data have sufficient quality attributes. This presentation discusses...
Industrial Hemp History and Agronomy
July 28th, 2020 2:00 PM
Join us to learn about the early days of industrial hemp as a crop in the United States. The discussion will also feature two university researchers who will discuss the growing popularity of industrial hemp today, the agronomic considerations when growing industrial hemp, including optimal growing...
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG): Environmental Markets and Conservation Finance
June 30th, 2020 2:00 PM
This webinar will highlight projects in the national environmental markets and conservation finance priority area of the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. This program was established to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies for U.S....
Conservation Innovation Grants: Air Quality
April 2nd, 2020 2:00 PM
Participants will learn about three successful air quality Conservation Innovation Grant projects in order to better understand the latest technology available for addressing air emissions from enclosed animal housing. The presenters will describe their projects, the lessons learned about the various...
Introducing a One-Stop Resource for Wind Erosion, Air Quality, and Dust Mitigation
September 20th, 2019 12:00 PM
Participants will learn about a new one-stop resource for air quality, dust mitigation, wind erosion and available resources to support on-the-ground conservation. An introduction to the newly published Dust Mitigation Handbook – a collaborative project between the USDA Southern Plains and Southwest...
Soil Health Pays
July 16th, 2019 2:00 PM
What does resilience really mean on today’s farms? In this insightful webinar, long-time Iowa farmer Wayne Fredericks walks us through a decades-long journey of change—from conventional tillage to a full embrace of conservation practices. Starting with an unplanned experiment in no-till soybeans...
Managing Cover Crops and No-till to Reduce Pest Problems
March 13th, 2018 2:00 PM
This webinar will focus on how a producer can manage their cover crops and no-till systems to reduce pest problems, e.g. voles and slugs. This webinar is the second in a series to help producers and conservationists determine what can be done to manage the habitat of potential pest. Timing of...
Discovering How Cover Crops Impact Cropland Habitat for Pests: Voles, Slugs, and Other Pests
February 13th, 2018 2:00 PM
This webinar will focus on how cover crops can create habitat for pests like voles and slugs. It is Part 1 of a 2 part series. Pest problems like voles, slugs and army worms tend to be cyclical in nature and can have dramatic impacts when there's an outbreak. Understanding the role that cover crops...
Innovative Organic Weed Control
February 2nd, 2018 3:00 PM
This webinar has been prerecorded and will be available for viewing on demand. Join this webinar to learn about innovative weed control options for organic producers.
An Introduction to the Agricultural Air Quality Conservation Measures Reference Guides
December 13th, 2017 2:30 PM
Webinar participants will learn about two documents that can assist in selecting appropriate strategies and Conservation Practice Standards when an air quality resource concern has been identified. For more information, visit the NRCS Air Quality webpage: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs...
Eastern Forest Pest Update
January 25th, 2017 2:00 PM
Learn the status and sources of additional information for management of several key diseases and insect pests of eastern forests.
Effective Use of Electric Fencing to Improve Grazing Management and Enhance Soil Health
November 19th, 2014 2:00 PM
Participants will gain a basic understanding of how temporary fencing is used in intensive grazing systems, and they will learn how proper operation and maintenance of equipment is key to successful management.
Basics of Pump and Pipeline Design and Selection in Irrigation Systems
September 24th, 2014 2:00 PM
Participants will learn the basics of pumps and pipelines that include types, hydraulics, characteristic curves, and selection, as well as power units, energy considerations, and economics and safety.
Weed Management in Organic Pasture
August 5th, 2014 3:00 PM
Participate for a better understanding of pasture weed biology and organic methods for control and management.
Evaluation of Manure Management Systems
July 30th, 2014 2:00 PM
Since each livestock operation is different, there is not a single solution or simple answer for addressing manure management; the process outlined in this webinar will help in the technology selection process.
Air Quality, Climate Change, and Energy
June 9th, 2014 2:00 PM
This course will help you learn how air quality, climate change, and energy are interrelated and integral to USDA's missions and goals.
Greenhouse Gases and Carbon Sequestration
June 9th, 2014 2:00 PM
This course provides an overview on greenhouse gases along with the role agricultural and natural resource systems play in the overall global balance of greenhouse gases.
Commonly Used Organic Inputs
June 5th, 2014 3:00 PM
Participants will learn about commonly used inputs in organic production, regulations governing inputs, and how to use the Organic Materials Review Institute list more effectively.
 

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