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This podcast is produced and hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach manure management specialist Dr. Dan Andersen. This podcast will feature information and interviews with individuals with expertise related to the science technology and best management practices surrounding manure management.
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From River to Tap: How Iowa Turns Water into Drinking Water
This month on Talkin' Crap, Dan Andersen sits down with Christina Murphy, General Manager of West Des Moines Water Works, to discuss how urban drinking water is treated, monitored, and delivered…
From Uncertainty to Insight: Handling Manure Nitrogen Variability
In this episode, Dan Andersen discusses the challenges and uncertainties in manure management related to the variability in manure nitrogen content.
Farm Gate to Field Edge: Tracking Nutrient Efficiency in Dairy Systems
In this episode, Dan Andersen sits down with Dr. Agustin Olivo from the University of Guelph to explore nutrient efficiency in dairy farming. Dr. Olivo highlights adaptive nitrogen management…
Feed, Fields, and Footprints: Sustainability of Iowa's Feed Supply
In this episode, Dan Andersen and Luke Soko discuss the carbon intensity of Iowa's livestock feed supply chain. The discussion emphasizes the potential for reducing emissions through efficient…
Inside the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative: Rethinking Nitrogen Rates
In this episode, Dan Andersen is joined by Mitch Baum to explore the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative - an effort to improve nitrogen management on farms. They delve into how on-farm nitrogen rate trials are…
Harvest Hazards: Manure Management and Farm Safety
Dan Andersen shares essential manure safety tips for Iowa’s fall harvest season, focusing on road safety, health and wellness, and confined space hazards. He emphasizes proper equipment lighting,…
Foaming at the Pit: Causes, Consequences, and What We've Learned
Manure foam – what is it, why does it happen, and why should you care? In this episode, Dan Andersen breaks down the bubbling mystery of manure foam, the science, the risks, and the research. He also…
Available or Not: The Nitrogen Guessing Game in Manure Planning
In this episode, Dan Andersen discusses nitrogen availability in livestock manure. He dives into PMR 1003, Using Manure Nutrients for Crop Production, which estimates nitrogen availability and the…
From Slurry to Science: Making Manure Data Work for You
In this episode, Dan Andersen dives into ManureDB, a tool from the University of Minnesota, which analyzes manure samples from across the United States. Dan discusses the nutrient composition of…
Revisiting the Yield Goal Method: Modern Insights on the Yield Goal Method
In this month’s episode, Dan Andersen and Luke Soko discuss the yield goal method for manure management in Iowa, which estimates nitrogen needs based on expected corn yield. They also look at the…
Spreading Success: Inside Iowa's Manure Industry
Dan Andersen and Tony Mensing dive deep into the Iowa commercial manure application industry, uncovering fascinating insights from a 2024 survey. They explore the key concerns facing the industry,…
Timing is Everything: Reducing Methane Emissions with Manure Management
In this edition of Talkin’ Crap, Dan Andersen and Jake Willsea discuss how the frequency and timing of manure application can significantly impact methane emissions, with Jake's research showing that…
Cold Weather, Hot Topics: Winter Manure Management
In this episode of Talkin' Crap, Dan Andersen and Luke Soko discuss the challenges and best practices for winter solid manure application. They highlight the risks associated with winter manure…
To Heat or Not to Heat: The Anaerobic Digester Debate
Dan Andersen and Luke Soko discuss the potential of anaerobic digestion for manure management, focusing on whether to heat or not to heat digesters. Heating digesters can increase methane production…
The Hidden Hazard: Hydrogen Sulfide Safety During Manure Agitation and Pumping
In this episode of Talkin' Crap, Dan Andersen and Brett Ramirez discuss the risks associated with hydrogen sulfide (H2S) during manure agitation and pumping. They highlight the importance of proper…
The Value of Manure Sampling
Join Dan Andersen and Jake Willsea as they discuss the importance of manure sampling for effective fertilizer use. They highlight different sampling methods for liquid, slurry, and solid manures,…
The Power of Manure Timing: Enhancing Nitrogen Efficiency
Dan Andersen is joined by Jake Willsea, a graduate student at Iowa State University, to discuss his research on in-season nitrogen application management using the 360 Rain irrigation machine. Jake…
The Future of On-Farm Anaerobic Digestion
In this episode, Dan Andersen discusses the future of anaerobic digestion, including influential policies and programs, and whether or not it may have a place on Iowa swine farms in the future.…
Manure Madness
In the spirit of March Madness, Dan Andersen and Jake Willsea spend this episode analyzing common livestock manures found in Iowa and discuss the benefits of each type.
Manure Hydrology
In this episode, Dan Andersen looks beyond N and P and focuses on how soil properties and equipment choices impact the volume of manure that can be applied. Liquid Slurry Manure Movement in Soil
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Talkin' Crap has published 24 episodes since June 2023, covering topics in Education, Science.
Talkin' Crap is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 30m.
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