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The document summarizes a newsletter from Possum Control Areas (PCAs) in Southland, New Zealand. There are now 34 PCAs covering 221,000 hectares that are making progress reducing possum numbers. Monitoring methods like wax tags that show bite marks are used to track possum levels. A focus is maintaining low possum populations as the PCA program grows. Landowners play a key role through annual maintenance baiting.
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This document summarizes how organic farms can protect water quality through various farming practices that mimic natural systems. It discusses how organic farms tend to have less nitrogen leaching, better nutrient retention, more efficient nutrient cycling, and less runoff/erosion compared to conventional farms. However, it also notes that without proper management, organic practices can still cause environmental issues. The document then outlines specific organic practices that protect water quality, such as increasing soil organic matter, using cover crops, composting manure, crop rotations, and conservation practices. It provides guidelines for organic farmers to implement these practices and modify their management to suit their conditions and protect water resources.
This document discusses ecosystem services in the Senqu River in South Africa. It provides baseline data on hydrology, water quality, geomorphology, riparian vegetation and socioeconomic factors in local communities. It then uses a probabilistic model called PROBFLO to assess how different development scenarios may impact ecosystem services. Scenario 1 models a no development reference state, while Scenario 2 models post-development with implementation of environmental flows to maintain ecosystem functions. The model indicates some services like fish and water availability may decline under development without mitigation, while others like riparian habitat may be maintained with environmental flows.
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At the Hague conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change, Farming First held a side event ‘Best practices in agricultural value chains’, where spokespeople presented examples of initiatives that aim to increase resilience and productivity at different points in the value chain.
Deforestation in Australia: drivers, trends and policy responsesMegan Evans
Deforestation has significantly reduced Australia's native vegetation since European settlement. This document summarizes the key drivers and trends of deforestation in Australia as well as policy responses over time. Major drivers include agricultural expansion incentivized by past government policies, while deforestation peaked in the 1980s before declining. National policy has aimed to achieve targets like no net loss of native vegetation but with limited success. Effective policy requires a mix of regulatory and economic instruments alongside long-term funding, enforcement, and reducing policy uncertainty.
EARTHWORKS Study: Gas Patch Routlette - How Shale Gas Development Risks Publi...Marcellus Drilling News
A so-called research study paid for and written by the anti-drilling, leftist "environmental" organization EARTHWORKS that purports to show (based on an extremely small sample) a connection between Marcellus Shale drilling activity and public health problems.
II WORKSHOP INTERNACIONAL: GESTÃO SUSTENTÁVEL DE RECURSOS HÍDRICOS NA AGRICULTURA IRRIGADA:
Pesquisa, Políticas Públicas, Extensão Rural e Participação dos Agricultores do Nebraska, USA e do Oeste da Bahia, Brasil
AUDITÓRIO AIBA - BARREIRAS, BA
The document summarizes a newsletter from Possum Control Areas (PCAs) in Southland, New Zealand. There are now 34 PCAs covering 221,000 hectares that are making progress reducing possum numbers. Monitoring methods like wax tags that show bite marks are used to track possum levels. A focus is maintaining low possum populations as the PCA program grows. Landowners play a key role through annual maintenance baiting.
Protecting Water Quality on Organic FarmsGardening
This document summarizes how organic farms can protect water quality through various farming practices that mimic natural systems. It discusses how organic farms tend to have less nitrogen leaching, better nutrient retention, more efficient nutrient cycling, and less runoff/erosion compared to conventional farms. However, it also notes that without proper management, organic practices can still cause environmental issues. The document then outlines specific organic practices that protect water quality, such as increasing soil organic matter, using cover crops, composting manure, crop rotations, and conservation practices. It provides guidelines for organic farmers to implement these practices and modify their management to suit their conditions and protect water resources.
This document discusses ecosystem services in the Senqu River in South Africa. It provides baseline data on hydrology, water quality, geomorphology, riparian vegetation and socioeconomic factors in local communities. It then uses a probabilistic model called PROBFLO to assess how different development scenarios may impact ecosystem services. Scenario 1 models a no development reference state, while Scenario 2 models post-development with implementation of environmental flows to maintain ecosystem functions. The model indicates some services like fish and water availability may decline under development without mitigation, while others like riparian habitat may be maintained with environmental flows.
Nitrous Oxide Emissions Reduction (NERP)Farming First
At the Hague conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change, Farming First held a side event ‘Best practices in agricultural value chains’, where spokespeople presented examples of initiatives that aim to increase resilience and productivity at different points in the value chain.
Deforestation in Australia: drivers, trends and policy responsesMegan Evans
Deforestation has significantly reduced Australia's native vegetation since European settlement. This document summarizes the key drivers and trends of deforestation in Australia as well as policy responses over time. Major drivers include agricultural expansion incentivized by past government policies, while deforestation peaked in the 1980s before declining. National policy has aimed to achieve targets like no net loss of native vegetation but with limited success. Effective policy requires a mix of regulatory and economic instruments alongside long-term funding, enforcement, and reducing policy uncertainty.
EARTHWORKS Study: Gas Patch Routlette - How Shale Gas Development Risks Publi...Marcellus Drilling News
A so-called research study paid for and written by the anti-drilling, leftist "environmental" organization EARTHWORKS that purports to show (based on an extremely small sample) a connection between Marcellus Shale drilling activity and public health problems.
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1) The document discusses policy issues related to conservation agriculture, which has an estimated global area of 116.9 million hectares as of 2011. South America accounts for the largest share at 47.6% of the total area, followed by North America.
2) The main drivers for adoption of conservation agriculture include controlling water and wind erosion, reducing costs of production, and using herbicides for weed control.
3) Key challenges to further adoption include changing mindsets, managing weeds, integrating livestock, providing education, financing capital and implements, and ensuring availability of cover crop seeds and secure land tenure.
4) Successful programs have utilized participatory approaches like farmer field schools, farmer-led extension,
Napier Stunt and Smut Resistance Project: key achievements and outputs in UgandaILRI
The project achieved several key outputs in addressing the threat of Napier stunt disease (NSD) in Uganda:
1) Surveys found over 80% of fields in Masaka district affected by NSD, reducing fodder yields by over 60%.
2) Awareness efforts led to a reported 20-40% decline in NSD incidence in Masaka as farmers adopted recommended practices like manure application.
3) The project disseminated information through various channels to over 10,000 farmers and trained students and extension agents on NSD control.
Adventures in Citizen Science: Reagent Grade Enzymes + Open Source Lab EquipmentAnna-Marie Davidson
The need for better data in citizen science is evident. In order to solve today's complex environmental issues, we need tools that citizen scientists can easily employ anywhere in the field. NECi's new handheld photometer interfaces with Android smartphones, pairing with lab-grade enzyme-technology test kits to bring nitrate and phosphate data to citizen scientists around the world. With sample collection time and location tracking, data export capabilities, accurate environmental data can be recorded anywhere, anytime, by anyone.
This document summarizes a research project on sustaining agriculture through adaptive management of the Ogallala Aquifer under climate change. The project has over 40 researchers from 8 institutions studying the Ogallala Aquifer region. The Nebraska team includes the director of the Nebraska Water Center and researchers studying irrigation, soils, crops, and economics. The project's objectives are to integrate models to evaluate scenarios, identify efficient irrigation technologies and practices, analyze policies to encourage adoption, and effectively communicate results. Studies include evaluating deficit irrigation, sensor technologies, variable rate fertigation, and engaging producers. Over 50 papers have been published and many extension efforts have reached thousands regarding sustainable water management.
GreenSeeker - a modern tool for nitrogen managementTanmoy Paik
Tanmoy Paik presented on modern nitrogen management tools like the GreenSeeker sensor. The GreenSeeker sensor measures crop biomass and nitrogen needs using light sensors to calculate the NDVI index. Studies have shown that applying nitrogen based on GreenSeeker recommendations can optimize nitrogen rates and increase profits while minimizing environmental losses compared to uniform application. The GreenSeeker is useful but does have some limitations like initial cost and need for calibration. Overall, sensor-based precision nitrogen management tools like the GreenSeeker can help optimize nitrogen usage.
This document summarizes a webinar on hydraulic fracking and insurance. It begins with introductions and an agenda. It then provides background on fracking, including the process, risks to water, air, and land. It discusses stakeholders, industry collaboration efforts, and insurance implications. Key insurance issues include potential claims from homeowners, energy companies, workers and more related to water contamination, earthquakes, air pollution and other risks. The document examines insurance precedents and guidelines related to fracking coverage.
II WORKSHOP INTERNACIONAL: GESTÃO SUSTENTÁVEL DE RECURSOS HÍDRICOS NA AGRICULTURA IRRIGADA:
Pesquisa, Políticas Públicas, Extensão Rural e Participação dos Agricultores do Nebraska, USA e do Oeste da Bahia, Brasil
AUDITÓRIO AIBA - BARREIRAS, BA
IRJET - Extraction of Milk from the MilletsIRJET Journal
The document describes a study that extracted milk from various millets like kodo millet, barnyard millet, and foxtail millet. Different combinations and flavors of the millet milk were tested and their nutritional content, pH, color, sensory properties, and shelf life were analyzed. Overall, the study found that millet milk is nutritious and well-liked by consumers when certain flavors like cocoa and cardamom are added.
Organic Vegetable Production: A Guide to Convert to Organic Production
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Going Organic: A Guide to Convert to Organic Production ~ Australia
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Nebraska Agricultural Water Management Demonstration Network: Integrating Res...nacaa
The Nebraska Agricultural Water Management Demonstration Network was formed in 2005 as a collaboration between UNL Extension, local natural resources districts, producers, and crop consultants. The network utilizes research-based tools like ET gages and soil moisture sensors in producers' fields to demonstrate water and energy conservation practices. Network members work with producers to install the equipment and determine proper irrigation management. Educational meetings are held before, during and after the growing season. Over 8,650 agricultural professionals have participated in the network's 231 meetings. Surveys found the network helped save an average of 2.6 inches of water per acre for corn and 2.1 inches for soybeans, equivalent to $2.8 million and $2.3 million in fuel
Consulation backgrounder - dummy preso testKelvin Whall
This document summarizes Beef + Lamb New Zealand's consultation with farmers in 2014. It outlines the organization's work in several areas important to the red meat sector, including farming systems, genetics, markets, the environment, and industry analysis. It also describes the Red Meat Profit Partnership, a unique collaboration between farmers, processors, banks and government, and provides details of Beef + Lamb New Zealand's proposed budget and spending for 2014-2015, including reserves to prepare for potential crises and support various industry projects.
Production of Organic Vegetable Seeds and Seedlings ~ AustraliaSeeds
This document summarizes a report on the production of organic vegetable seeds and seedlings in Australia. It describes a project funded by RIRDC that aimed to raise industry awareness of rules requiring organic producers to source certified organic seed and seedlings, determine supply and demand of organic seeds and seedlings, and develop a database of organic seed and seedling suppliers. The project included national industry workshops, surveys of organic vegetable producers and seed/seedling suppliers, and recommendations to help address issues in the supply and demand of organic propagation materials in Australia.
Production of Organic Vegetable Seeds and Seedlings ~ Australia
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For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110 ~
This document provides an overview of organic tree fruit production. It discusses ATTRA, which is a sustainable agriculture information service operated by USDA. The document then discusses organic fruit production, marketing and economic considerations, and planning and planting an organic orchard. It covers topics like site selection, crop and variety selection, rootstock selection, orchard design, and more. The goal is to introduce key issues for commercial organic production of tree fruits to help growers make informed decisions about orchard design and management.
Production of Organic Vegetable Seeds and Seedlings; by Australian Government
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
The document discusses the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and how it promotes enhancing the environment. NEPA requires federal agencies to prepare environmental impact statements for projects using federal funding that assess possible environmental effects. While supported by the public who see more benefits than costs, NEPA is an example of entrepreneurial politics where a small number directly pay costs while the majority benefits. The Clean Air Act is also discussed, including how it aimed to cut vehicle pollution but people were unhappy with changes to their daily lives despite general pro-environment views. Scientific uncertainty around environmental issues and effects on international relations are noted. Pesticide use is presented as an example of client politics that benefits farmers over public and environmental interests.
This document provides a summary of a drilling waste management guide for the Mackenzie Delta region. It describes five options for dealing with drilling waste: downhole injection, in-ground sumps, regional treatment and disposal, thermal desorption/oxidation and incineration, and trucking waste out of the Northwest Territories. The guide was developed based on input from stakeholders to provide best practices that protect human health, the environment, and wildlife. It aims to minimize impacts and establish consistent monitoring.
This report examines the potential environmental impacts of algae-to-biofuel production pathways. It identifies four primary production processes: algae cultivation, biomass harvesting, algal oil extraction, and oil conversion. Five potential pathways are mapped based on these processes. Each process is then explored in terms of system characteristics and possible environmental effects. The report aims to start a discussion on the full life cycle environmental impacts of transforming algae into fuel and identifying areas for future research to develop sustainable production practices.
This document provides an agenda for a two-day convening on climate change adaptation in African agriculture hosted by the Rockefeller Foundation. The objectives are to provide understanding of their climate resilience strategy, review progress of grant activities, enable cross-learning and networking, and identify opportunities. Day 1 includes presentations on capacity building, policy engagement, and pilot projects from various organizations. Day 2 consists of parallel sessions for grantees to report progress and discussions on collaborations to strengthen initiatives. The overall goal is to advance the foundation's strategy for climate-smart rural development in Africa.
The State of Nebraska's Water Quality 2019 Katie Pekarek
Surface and groundwater quality in Nebraska is monitored by various state agencies and natural resource districts. Surface water is monitored at over 100 sites statewide on a monthly basis, measuring parameters like nutrients, metals, and pesticides. Additional monitoring includes basin rotation sites, public beaches, and lakes. The most common surface water impairments in Nebraska are from nutrients and bacteria. Groundwater quality is also monitored by various groups. The most prevalent contaminants found in Nebraska groundwater are nitrates and atrazine. High nitrate levels have been linked to health issues like blue baby syndrome and cancer. A Nebraska study found a correlation between exposure to nitrates and atrazine in drinking water and increased risks of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
2018 Lincoln Pond and Lake Management WorkshopKatie Pekarek
This document provides information on pond and lake management. It discusses the water budget and types of lakes. It describes characteristics of different lake types such as sandpit lakes, seepage lakes, and drainage lakes. The document outlines components of pond ecology like habitat zones and food webs. It provides guidance on determining a lake's primary uses, measurements, and stocking considerations. Common problems and management strategies are addressed. Regulations and permits for different management activities are also summarized.
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2) The main drivers for adoption of conservation agriculture include controlling water and wind erosion, reducing costs of production, and using herbicides for weed control.
3) Key challenges to further adoption include changing mindsets, managing weeds, integrating livestock, providing education, financing capital and implements, and ensuring availability of cover crop seeds and secure land tenure.
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1) Surveys found over 80% of fields in Masaka district affected by NSD, reducing fodder yields by over 60%.
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This document summarizes a webinar on hydraulic fracking and insurance. It begins with introductions and an agenda. It then provides background on fracking, including the process, risks to water, air, and land. It discusses stakeholders, industry collaboration efforts, and insurance implications. Key insurance issues include potential claims from homeowners, energy companies, workers and more related to water contamination, earthquakes, air pollution and other risks. The document examines insurance precedents and guidelines related to fracking coverage.
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IRJET - Extraction of Milk from the MilletsIRJET Journal
The document describes a study that extracted milk from various millets like kodo millet, barnyard millet, and foxtail millet. Different combinations and flavors of the millet milk were tested and their nutritional content, pH, color, sensory properties, and shelf life were analyzed. Overall, the study found that millet milk is nutritious and well-liked by consumers when certain flavors like cocoa and cardamom are added.
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http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
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http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
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Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
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`
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http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
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http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
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The speakers discuss the key design components and challenges of the project. They covered a wide range of BMP technologies that were identified including rain gardens, bioswales, infiltration trenches, wetlands, detention basins and ponds. The design includes features like an infiltration basin, submerged gravel wetland, parking island bioretention, and lake habitat. Construction challenges included erosion control, sediment control, and working with wetland issues. Maintenance considerations were discussed during both the design and construction phases. The future educational and teaching opportunities at the site were also covered.
Spring Lake - A Case Study for Green Infrastructure & LID (part 1)Katie Pekarek
The document provides an overview of the Spring Lake Park project in Omaha, Nebraska, which utilized green infrastructure to manage stormwater as part of the city's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) program. It discusses:
1) The challenges facing Omaha in meeting Clean Water Act requirements while balancing regulatory compliance, affordability, and community acceptance.
2) How the project at Spring Lake Park evolved from an initial gray infrastructure plan of installing storm pipes, to a final design utilizing 20 green infrastructure elements like bioswales and wetlands.
3) The benefits of the green infrastructure approach, which saved $5 million compared to the initial gray plan.
The overall goal of this project was to develop an implementation framework for an offsite BMP program
to maximize the environmental and economic effectiveness with which the City of Wichita meets its
NPDES stormwater permitting requirements to ultimately improve water quality in the Little Ark and
Arkansas Rivers. This program aims to integrate watershed stakholders across sociopolitical bounds and
provide a sustainable funding mechanism to implement and maintain water quality practices in the rural
landscape, a critical need as watershed managers struggle to meet water quality targets (e.g., TMDLs).
Based on dialogue between stakeholders representing the watershed’s agricultural (represented by the
Little Ark Watershed Restoration And Protection Strategy program, or WRAPS) and urban (represented by
the City of Wichita’s Stormwater Advisory Board and City officials) communities and the Kansas
Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), which administers TMDLs and water quality permits, the
program works to optimize the placement of BMPs within the watershed for maximum water quality
benefit of the integrated system. Rural management practices tend to be less costly, thereby enabling
greater pollutant load reduction per dollar spent on BMPs in rural versus urban areas. For this reason, net
costs to urban developments participating in the offsite program should be significantly less than if
traditional urban water quality control practices were installed and maintained. A program framework was
developed in which a “sediment credit” fee is paid annually by urban developments participating in the
program to finance implementation and maintenance of offsite BMPs as facilitated through the Little
Arkansas WRAPS program. Adoption of this offsite program is anticipated to lead to greater reductions in
sediment (and other pollutant) loads leaving the watershed than could be achieved through conventional
implementation of BMPs within urban bounds to meet MS4 permit requirements. The program is currently
in its first year of implementation.
2017 Sandpit Lake Management - Grand IslandKatie Pekarek
This document discusses sandpit lake management. It begins by describing sandpit lakes as manmade lakes created from mining sand and gravel. Sandpit lakes predominantly receive water from groundwater with minimal runoff from nearby rivers or streams. The document then provides information on determining the primary uses of a sandpit lake, what fish species may already be present, and options for fish stocking. It also discusses habitat enhancements, management strategies, and sources for technical assistance with sandpit fisheries management.
Strategizing Communications for Drinking Water ProfessionalsKatie Pekarek
This document provides information and guidance for developing a communications strategy for drinking water professionals. It discusses the importance of communicating with the community about the water system and building support. It then outlines the key components of developing a communications strategy, including clarifying objectives, identifying target audiences, selecting communication channels, and considering resources. Examples of written, spoken, and electronic communications are also provided. The document aims to help water systems strategize an effective approach to engaging with the public.
Pond and Lake Management Workshop slides presented by Katie Pekarek, Nebraska Extension; Jeff Blaser, Nebraska Game and Parks; and Mike Archer, Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality. Presented to the public at large during 4 meetings throughout Nebraska
Microbial characterisation and identification, and potability of River Kuywa ...Open Access Research Paper
Water contamination is one of the major causes of water borne diseases worldwide. In Kenya, approximately 43% of people lack access to potable water due to human contamination. River Kuywa water is currently experiencing contamination due to human activities. Its water is widely used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This study aimed at characterizing bacteria and fungi in river Kuywa water. Water samples were randomly collected from four sites of the river: site A (Matisi), site B (Ngwelo), site C (Nzoia water pump) and site D (Chalicha), during the dry season (January-March 2018) and wet season (April-July 2018) and were transported to Maseno University Microbiology and plant pathology laboratory for analysis. The characterization and identification of bacteria and fungi were carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Nine bacterial genera and three fungi were identified from Kuywa river water. Clostridium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. and Salmonella spp. Fungi were Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus complex and Penicillium species. Wet season recorded highest bacterial and fungal counts (6.61-7.66 and 3.83-6.75cfu/ml) respectively. The results indicated that the river Kuywa water is polluted and therefore unsafe for human consumption before treatment. It is therefore recommended that the communities to ensure that they boil water especially for drinking.
ENVIRONMENT~ Renewable Energy Sources and their future prospects.tiwarimanvi3129
This presentation is for us to know that how our Environment need Attention for protection of our natural resources which are depleted day by day that's why we need to take time and shift our attention to renewable energy sources instead of non-renewable sources which are better and Eco-friendly for our environment. these renewable energy sources are so helpful for our planet and for every living organism which depends on environment.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
Presented by The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action at GLF Peatlands 2024 - The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
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Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies. With over 4000 installations worldwide, EPCON has been pioneering new techniques since 1977 that have become industry standards now. Founded in 1977, Epcon has grown from a one-man operation to a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative air pollution control technology and industrial heating equipment.
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2019 Women in Ag - What happens wihen a state agency wins a farming competitoin?
1. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A
STATE AGENCY WINS A
FARMING COMPETITION?
SAM RADFORD, NDEQ WELLHEAD PROTECTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
CARLA MCCULLOUGH, NDEQ 319 COORDINATOR
KATIE PEKAREK, EXTENSION EDUCATOR UNL SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES
2. UNL TESTING AG
PERFORMANCE
SOLUTIONS (TAPS)
FARMING COMPETITION WHERE
PARTICIPANTS MAKE MANAGEMENT
DECISIONS TO RAISE CENTER PIVOT
IRRIGATED CORN AND SORGHUM.
PRIZES:
1ST MOST PROFITABLE
2ND HIGHEST INPUT USE EFFICIENCY
3RD GREATEST GREEN YIELD (% OF
MOST PROFITABLE)
Source: 2018 UNL Taps Banquet Report
3. WHAT IN THE WORLD IS NDEQ DOING IN A
FARMING COMPETITION?
LEARNING FROM THE EXPERTS!
4. ON FARM DECISIONS
TEAMS MADE THE FOLLOWING
MANAGEMENT DECISIONS:
• CROP INSURANCE SELECTION
• SEED HYBRID AND PLANTING
DENSITY
• NITROGEN APPLICATION
• IRRIGATION APPLICATION
• MARKETING
Source: 2018 UNL Taps Banquet Report
5. WHERE WE
STARTED…
Soil and Yield Information
Soil Texture Cozad Silt Loam
Soil Organic Matter 1.4
Soil Test Nitrate – N 40
Previous Crop Beans
APH 225
Source: 2018 UNL Taps Banquet Report
6. Photo by Randy via Twitter (@crzy4wx
CROP INSURANCE
Source: 2018 UNL Taps Banquet Report
Insurance Selection
Coverage RP - OU
Level 65%
Hail Protection 2/10
Hail Coverage
Amount
$150
Wind Endorsement N/A
7. SEED HYBRID AND
PLANTING
DENSITY
Source: 2018 UNL Taps Banquet Report
Dekalb DK60-69
Planting Date May 1st
Seed Selection 110 day corn, 34K Pop.
Cost
$230.17 per bag
($97.92/acre)
8. NITROGEN
APPLICATION
Source: 2018 UNL Taps Banquet Report
Nitrogen Decisions
Pre-Plant 0 26-Apr-18
Sidedress 20 31-May-18
Fertigation at V9 30 22-Jun-18
Fertigation at V12 30 28-Jun-18
Fertigation at VT/R1 30 12-Jul-18
Fertigation at R2 30 26-Jul-18
Total N applied was 140# which was
less than the UNL recommended 175#
9. IRRIGATION
DECISION TOOLS
PHYTECH:
• PLANT STRESS MEASUREMENTS
WE USED TECHNOLOGY THAT WAS EASY
TO LEARN ON THE FLY….
Weather Forecast:
• DTN Progressive Farmer
Aqua spy:
• Soil Moisture Measurements
14. MOST PROFITABLE
& 2ND IN
EFFICIENCY
• PRODUCTION COST $649.40 (PER
ACRE)
• YIELD = 257.7 BU/ACRE (137.6 TO
288.5)
• FARM #15 WON MOST EFFICIENT &
2ND HIGHEST YIELD
• FARM #7 WON HIGHEST YIELD AND
2ND IN PROFITABILITY & 6TH IN
EFFICIENCY
15. WHAT DID WE
LEARN?
• LEARNED FROM THOSE WHO DO IT
BEST
WE LISTENED AND DID RESEARCH
• EFFICIENCY ALONE DOESN’T LEAD
TO PROFITABILITY
ITS COMPLICATED
HAVE TO LOOK AT THE WHOLE
PICTURE
NEED TO FOCUS ON MORE THAN
JUST NITRATE AND WATER USE
• AS WATER PROFESSIONALS WE CAN
HELP CREATE CHANGE
EDUCATION FOR PRODUCERS AND
WATER PROFESSIONALS
INCENTIVIZING NEW TECHNOLOGY
USE
17. SAFE LEVEL OF NITRATE IN DRINKING WATER
• HEALTH STANDARD FOR NITRATE IN PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES IS
10 PPM (mg/L)
NO REGULATION OF PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES
18. NITRATE IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Nitrogen
Fertilizer
Discharge to
surface
water
Discharge to
groundwater
Increased
Plant
Uptake
N stored in
Vadose
Zone
19. N fertilizer use rate (g m-2 yr-1)
NITRATE CHANGES
ON THE LANDSCAPE
MORE THAN A 10 FOLD INCREASE IN YEARLY N
FERTILIZER ADDITIONS NATIONWIDE SINCE 1950,
~600 MILLION TONS, TOTAL ADDITION
• MUCH OF THIS WAS LOST TO THE
ENVIRONMENT THROUGH LEACHING (~50%)
1 POUND OF N-NO3
• = 12,000 GALLONS OF 10 PPM WATER =
• = 0.036 AC-FT OF 10 PPM WATER
• = 0.44 AC-IN
21. NITRATE IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Environme
ntal NOx
Cycling
In Vivo
NOx
Cycling
Excess Nitrate Inputs
Protective Action – Aides Heart
Development
Protective Action – Decrease
Blood Pressure (Vasodilation)
Alteration of Nerve Activity
Carcinogenic Activities
Methemaglobinema (Blue Baby
Syndrome, not enough Oxygen)
Hormone Disruption
Protective Action - Antimicrobial
22. Atrazine and nitrate are the two most prevalent drinking
water contaminants in Nebraska.
Nitrate Wells Sampled (1977-2014)
18,843 or 25,811(73%) were positive at
> 2ppm
Atrazine Wells Sampled (1977-2014)
916 of 4311 (21%) were positive
ATRAZINE AND NITRATE IN NEBRASKA
23.
24. NITRATES, HEALTH, AND NEBRASKA
• WHY IS THIS THE QUESTION? WHY ATRAZINE AND NITRATE? WHY
NITROSATABLE COMPOUNDS
• ATRAZINE’S CHEMICAL STRUCTURE CONTAINS A SECONDARY AMINE
WHICH CAN NITROSATE IN THE PRESENCE OF NITRITE IN AN ACIDIC
ENVIRONMENT SUCH AS THE HUMAN STOMACH, FORMING A
NITROSAMINE, N-NITROSOATRAZINE.
• MANY NITROSAMINES ARE CARCINOGENIC IN ANIMAL MODELS.
• NITROSAMINE TOXICITY IS GREATER WHEN THE EXPOSURE IS CHRONIC
VS. ACUTE AND EXPOSURE TO NITRATE AND ATRAZINE IS PROBABLY
CHRONIC .
25. NITRATES, HEALTH, AND NEBRASKA
• NON-HODGKINS LYMPHOMA (NHL) NEBRASKA STUDY SUMMARY
• NHL RISK IS 2.5 TIMES HIGHER FOR SUBJECTS EXPOSED TO NITRATE AND
ATRAZINE IN DRINKING WATER COMPARED TO SUBJECTS NOT EXPOSED.
• RISK OF DEVELOPING INDOLENTB-CELL LYMPHOMA IS 3.5 TIMES HIGHER
FOR SUBJECTS EXPOSED TO NITRATE AND ATRAZINE IN DRINKING WATER
COMPARED TO SUBJECTS NOT EXPOSED
26. CHICKEN EMBRYOS EXPOSED TO NITRATE
AND ATRAZINE
• DEMONSTRATE THAT THE COMBINATION OF NITRATE AND ATRAZINE ARE
TOXIC TO THE EMBRYO AND FURTHER STUDIES ARE NEEDED IN HUMANS TO
ASSESS THE RISK OF BIRTH DEFECTS.
27. BIRTH DEFECTS IN NEBRASKA
• NATIONAL BIRTH DEFECTS RATE: 3.3% OF ALL LIVE BIRTHS
• NEBRASKA RATE 2008-2014: 7.9% OF ALL LIVE BIRTHS
28. IS NEBRASKA’S HIGHER BIRTH DEFECT
INCIDENCE RELATED TO NITROSATABLE
COMPOUNDS?
Nebraska county rates for
birth defects (2005-2014).
Birth defect data obtained
from Nebraska Birth
Defects Registry,
Nebraska Department of
Health and Human
Services. Well data for
nitrate (>0 mg/L) and NC
(>0 μg/L) obtained from
Quality-Assessed
Agrichemical
Contaminant Database
for Nebraska Ground
Water (1977-2014)
29. NITRATES, HEALTH, AND NEBRASKA
BIRTH DEFECTS AND NITROSATABLE COMPOUNDS NEBRASKA STUDY SUMMARY
• THERE IS A POSITIVE CORRELATION BETWEEN THE PRESENCE OF
NITROSATABLE COMPOUNDS IN NEBRASKA
• THERE IS A POSITIVE CORRELATION BETWEEN THE PRESENCE OF ATRAZINE
IN NEBRASKA
• IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER THIS INCREASED INCIDENCE OF BIRTH DEFECTS
IN NEBRASKA IS ASSOCIATED WITH WELLS TESTING POSITIVE FOR NITRATE
AND NITROSATABLE COMPOUNDS
30. NITRATES, HEALTH, AND NEBRASKA
• WHAT’S NEXT?
NEBRASKA CASE STUDY: IS MATERNAL EXPOSURE TO
NO3/ATZ (NC) ASSOCIATED WITH RISK FOR BIRTH
DEFECTS IN OFFSPRING?
31. PRIVATE WELLS
• MOST WELL OWNERS DRINK
UNTREATED GROUNDWATER
• HOWEVER, WELLS CAN CONTAIN
NATURALLY OCCURRING
CONTAMINANTS OR BE
CONTAMINATED BY OTHER
CHEMICALS OR PATHOGENS
• WATER MAY TASTE AND LOOK
FINE BUT STILL CONTAIN
HARMFUL SUBSTANCES!
32. TESTING YOUR
DRINKING WATER
Bacteria
3 times per year
and after any
major plumbing
work
Chemicals and Other
Parameters
Generally, twice
in first year and
every 3-5 years
after
Nitrate Annually
34. NITRATE IN GROUNDWATER – WHERE IS THE
PROBLEM?
Areas with the highest risk of nitrate
contamination of shallow
groundwater have:
• high nitrogen input
• well-drained soils
• less extensive woodland relative to
cropland.
https://water.usgs.gov/nawqa/nutrients/pubs/wc
p_v39_no12
36. NONPOINT SOURCE
POLLUTION IN
NEBRASKA
CLEAN WATER ACT - FEDERAL FUNDS
• WATERSHED PLANS & PROJECTS
SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT - FEDERAL
FUNDS
• DRINKING WATER PROTECTION PLANS
NATIONAL WATER QUALITY INITIATIVES
TAPS is a competition organized by UNL Extension and NEWBA
This year there was a corn and sorghum competition
Promotes efficiency and profitability while providing interaction among all those involved in the production and/or the business of agriculture production.
A farming competition where 20 teams from NE & KS make management decisions on .4 acre plots extrapolated to mimic a 3,000 acre farm.
You all have seen us in many settings talking about reducing nitrate contamination in groundwater.
We work with NRD’s, communities, and other stakeholders to develop plans to reduce nitrate concentrations.
Developing statewide nitrate efforts with the NE Water Balance Alliance, UNL Extension and other stakeholders.
Through the relationships we built, we were invited to participate in the 2018 TAPS Corn Competition.
Important to research and learn about every category to ensure a good overall strategy
Utilized available science and people who do this everyday with proven success.
Philosophy: Efficiency and profitability over yield
Started: Message to the public has always been minimizing nitrogen applications.
We needed to walk the walk.
Ended up understanding just how complicated each of their decisions are.
Timing of events is often impacted by outside forces
weather conditions
availability of applications
Corn after beans: 40lb NO3 credit in the soil (UNL pre-season soil report)
Went into the competition thinking about how we can better talk to farmers about their N use.
Minimal application
Following UNL recommendations
Nitrogen BMP’s
Minimal irrigation
Conservative Insurance Selection: The idea of guaranteeing that we would still have a small profit (not lose our a**) in a hard weather year.
Cost for insurance as well as hail and wind coverage ($ per acre) for the 20 teams competing in the corn farm management competition. The insurance package and coverage rate is noted next to each team.
Had some hail damage, but not enough to make a claim
RP stands for revenue protection
YP for yield protection
EU for enterprise units
OU for operational units
RPHPE for revenue protection with harvest price exclusion.
The most common hybrid (Farms 1, 12, 13, 17, and 18) was Dekalb 60-69 RIB
Most stressful decision by far.
Called all of the seed dealers and discussed our farming strategy
Made the decision based on how they thought their corn would respond
Corn recommended because we planned to fertilize with side dressing and fertigation.
Hybrid responds great to fertigation, especially late in the season.
Studies show it responds well to a shot of nitrogen at brown silk stage. This may be something we want to keep in mind.
Corn after beans
40lb N credit in the soil (UNL pre-season soil report) and the 5gal/acre starter fertilizer (10-34-0) to all plots get.
Because of this, we decided to not apply preplant and spoon feed the corn when the corn really needed it.
The competition range of N applied: 130# - 225 # + 5# preplant
UNL N recommendation: 175# (yield goal 235)
Ward Labs recommendation: 200# (yield goal 260)
Technology needs to be better at explaining how their tools can be used to make decisions and create solutions
Important to understand the reasoning behind the platforms
2018: the optimal estimated range of seasonal irrigation requirement to achieve maximum yield was between 7.5 and 8.0 inches
(calibrated TAPS ET data)
7 teams exceeded the range
11 teams were below the range
1 team was in range
Corn prices hit high in Late spring
Base Price was $3.26 Plus $0.01 tariff payment
Farm 13 was able to capture $0.34 a bushel over the base price for its 772,845 bushels of production netting an added value of $262,767.30.
20% of farms did no marketing – just sold at the end.
Grower Panel
Interesting Points
-different decision making processes
-no one else had sold any grain at this point…. That’s when people started to take note of the NDEQ team!
Taking time to put ourselves in other’s shoes has provided perspective we wouldn’t have had without this experience
Timing and external factors require the ability to adjust on the fly.
More complicated than simply reducing N applied
Movement towards efficiency and profitability is essential in addition to soil health N & H2O will naturally fall into line
KP:
Give a brief overview of different agencies in charge of water management
Note the hydrologic connection between surface and groundwater
Note Source water program – 1 line overview referencing Sam
Note 319 program – 1 line overview referencing Carla
Pekarek
In Nebraska, The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) is charged with monitoring, assessing, and to the extent possible, managing the state’s water resources. The purpose of this work is to protect and maintain good quality water and encourage or execute activities to improve poor water quality. Monitoring is done on the over 18,000 miles of flowing rivers and streams, our greater than 280,000 acres of surface water in lakes and reservoirs, and the vast storage of groundwater in Nebraska’s aquifers.
Cost of Testing a Private Drinking Water Supply
There is no single test to determine the safety of drinking water. It would be costly, and in most cases unnecessary, to test a private water well for the nearly 100 contaminants for which public water supplies are required to test. For example, the price for a complete water analysis at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services laboratory is currently $3,827.00. Users of private drinking water wells must decide which contaminants to test for and must order tests accordingly. A water-testing laboratory will only test for contaminants specifically requested.
At the very least, have the water tested for bacteria and nitrate. Keep in mind that tests for bacteria and nitrate do not guarantee the water is safe or desirable for domestic use, as other contaminants could be present. Have tests conducted for other substances when specific contaminants are suspected. Some laboratories offer multi-parameter packages that include tests for the most common contaminants of concern. In many situations, these can be good options.
Carla
Drinking water map of administrative order or AWIN MAP
$$$ Image from Groundwater Foundation
Carla
USGS Blue Map from Carla – vulnerability map for groundwater – replace current map
Carla
Township Map with domestic wells and major cities overlayed.
Carla’s Project overviews (multiple slides)
Plan Map
NWQI Project
Bazile
York and Project Grow
Drinking Water Protection Management Plans
Carla’s Project overviews (multiple slides)
Who is interested in working on Nitrates in Nebraska
Logos from Sam
Carla’s Project overviews (multiple slides)
Who is interested in working on Nitrates in Nebraska
Logos from Sam
Carla’s Project overviews (multiple slides)
Who is interested in working on Nitrates in Nebraska
Logos from Sam