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February, 2008...(PDF version)

Potential Pharmaceutical Impacts on Water Quality Is the March Webcast Topic
LPE Learning Center To Be Part of the National Launch of eXtension
2008 Value-Added Producer Grants Can Assist With Manure Marketing
USGS Releases Findings on the Sources of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in the Gulf of Mexico

 

Newsletter Archive (2008)

January, 2008...(PDF version)

February Webcast: Impact of Ethanol Co-Products on Nutrient Planning and Manure Management
Past Webcasts (and More!) Available at the Archive
Nutritionists Become Certified in Feed Management
Environmental Management Resources for Small Farms
Comment Period on Exempting Animal Waste from CERCLA and EPCRA Reporting Requirements is Now Open

 

Newsletter Archive (2007)

December, 2007...(PDF version)

Dry Manure Housing Systems for Beef and Dairy Featured in the January, 2008 Webcast
Survey to Determine Air Quality Webcast Topics
Report Outlines Policy Changes to Clean Up the Chesapeake Bay
Virginia Project Offers Incentives for Improved Feed Management on Dairy Farms

November, 2007...(PDF version)

December Webcast Showcases Innovative Manure Treatment Technologies from the SBIR Program
(Note the change in date for this webcast!)
New and Improved LPELC Website Set for a March, 2008 Launch
EPA AgSTAR Program Encourages Use of Anaerobic Digesters
National Air Mitigation Conference Call for Papers Closes December 1

October, 2007...(PDF version)

November Webcast to Examine Vegetative Treatment Systems for Managing Barnyard and Open Lot Runoff
New Webcast Technology to Debut in October
Mid Atlantic Water Quality Program Website Offers Nutrient Budgets
Pennsylvania Project Examines Manure Management in No-Till Systems

September, 2007....(PDF version)

Matching Treatment Systems with the Environmental Concern is October's Webcast Topic.
Help Us Find the "Best of the Best"
Have You Missed Out on Past Webcasts Because of Technical Difficulties?
LPE Learning Center Opens Door for Air Quality Education
New Webcast Schedule Includes a Wide Variety of Topics

August, 2007....(PDF version)

Webcast Series Resumes with "Value of Manure in Energy Production"
Webcast Schedule Coming Soon
Web Soil Survey 2.0 Is a Comprehensive and Useful Resource
EPA Funded Research to Examine Hormones in Manure

July, 2007....(PDF version)

Webcast Planning Survey Complete-Your Top Picks Are...
LPE Learning Center to be Part of eXtension
Feed Management Fact Sheets Now Available
EPA Develops a Matrix of Agriculture-Related Regulations
Upcoming EPA Workshop to Focus on Hormones
ASABE Hosts Symposium on Air Quality and Waste Management

June, 2007....(PDF version)

Webcast Series Takes a Break in July and August
Value of Manure Resources Available
LPE Learning Center Expands to Ten Teams
Vegetative Treatment Systems Research and Demonstration Resources
Vegetative Treatment Systems Being Evaluated for Large Feedlots

May, 2007....(PDF version)

June Webcast is "Value Added Processing of Manure"
Webcast Planning Underway
Alternative Technologies We Resources Available
FPPC Program Offers Cost Share for Innovative Manure Technologies
Iowa State to Host a Conference on Anaerobic Treatment of Ag Wastes

April, 2007....(PDF version) (MS Word version)

Value of Manure in Land Application Systems to be Presented in May Webcast
What's New on the LPE Website?
Value of Manure Topic Coming Soon
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Encourages Research into New Technologies for Manure Management
Promising Treatment Technology Removes Phosphorus from Manure

March, 2007....(PDF version) (MS Word version)

Lessons Learned from the Search for Environmentally Superior Technologies is April's Webcast Topic
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Now Online
Alternative Technologies Topic Coming Soon
LPES Curriculum Includes Resources for Large and Small Farms
What is Video Streaming and How Do I Get the Best Possible Quality?

February, 2007....(PDF version) (MS Word version)

Nitrogen Availability from Organic Sources is the Topic of March Webcast
LPE Webcasts Approved for Continuing Education Units
Ag Research Service (ARS) Website Offers Many Resources
LPE Learning Center Website Adds Nutrient Resources, Expands the Pathogen Section, and Offers an Archive of Past Webcasts

January, 2007....(PDF version) (MS Word version)

February Webcast Panel to Discuss Manure Application to Legumes
CCA Continuing Education Units for LPE Learning Center Webcast Participation
Phosphorus Publications Featured on SERA-17 Website
Effects of Composting on Nutrients in Livestock Manure


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Newsletter Archive (2006)

December, 2006....(PDF version) (MS Word version)

Integrated Nutrient Management and Limits of the P-Index
Pathogen Resources Available on the Website
Quick Start Your Search with Dynamic Bibliographies
Environmental Management Systems for Agriculture

November, 2006....(PDF version) (MS Word version)

Waterborne Pathogens to be Discussed During the December Webcast
Coming Soon...Pathogen Resources/Power Point Presentations to be Available Before a Webcast
Feed Management for CNMP Development Course Offered
The Debate About Animal Diet and Its Effects on E. coli 0157:H7.

October, 2006 (PDF version), (MS Word version)

November webcast to focus on pathogens
Webcast Archive Has Been Created/ Troubleshooting Webcast Connections
USGS Program Measures and Monitors Water Quality
Center for Conservation Incentives Works to Create Partnerships

September, 2006 (PDF version), (MS Word version)

October 20 Webcast to Discuss CAFO Regulations
How Do I Connect to the Webcasts?
North Carolina project Examines Technologies for Waste Management
Small Producers Receive Assistance Through Innovative Program

August, 2006 (PDF version), (MS Word version)

September 15 Webcast Seminar on the National CNMP Development Course
Issue Work Groups in the LPE Learning Center
National Ag Library (NAL) Water Quality Information Center
Schedule of Upcoming LPE Learning Center Webcasts

July, 2006 (PDF version), (MS Word version)

Introducing the LPE Learning Center
Webcast Series to Begin September, 2006
EPA Ag Center is "First Stop" for Compliance Information
In Memory...Frank Humenik


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