December 2020 WSU Dairy Newsletter
Joe HarrisonPacific and Mountain West Nutrient Cycling, Soil Health, and Food Safety Conference a Success
The Pacific and Mountain West Nutrient Cycling, Soil Health, and Food Safety Conference was held virtually via Zoom October 27, 28, and 29, 2020. The conference was funded by Western SARE and hosted by five Northwestern States (WA, OR, ID, MT, and UT). Over 60 oral presentations were made from speakers in the region and across the US. In addition, video case studies were presented on innovative methods of manure management, and cropping and grazing practices.
Session Topics included:
- Nexus of Soil Quality and Water Quality
- Pasture and Rangeland
- Nutrient Recovery Technologies
- Soil Quality Nutrient Management
- Compost, Biosolids, and Chars
- Nutrient Management, Cover Crops and Environmental Monitoring
- Food Safety
All presentations and case studies were recorded and can be found at https://extension.wsu.edu/pmwncfsc/conference-agenda/
Joe Harrison, Livestock Nutrient Management Specialist, WSU Puyallup, jhharrison@wsu.eduValue of Dairy Manure Highlighted in Case Study Videos
Dairy manure continues to gain popularity as a good source of nutrients as well as for it soil quality improvement qualities. Two case study videos document the developing relationships in Western and Eastern Washington between dairy farmers and vegetable and fruit producers.
The Nutrient Cycling Connection between the Dairy and Berry Farmers in Washington State
Berry growers in Whatcom County are finding that dairy manure is a good source of nutrients for production of raspberries.
Use of dairy compost on Eastern Washington Vegetable and Fruit Crops
Vegetable and fruit producers in Eastern Washington are finding that composted dairy manure is an excellent source of nutrients for their crops.
Joe Harrison, Livestock Nutrient Management Specialist, WSU Puyallup, jhharrison@wsu.eduWashington State Gains a New Dairy Fanatic
Holiday Greetings from the Progar household! It is with much joy that I introduce you to our new family member, Luke Michael. He was born on June 27, 2020 at 9:40 PM. The little guy weighed in at 5 lb. 12 oz. and was 20.5 inches. From my family to yours, Happy Holidays!
