ICNAA’s is excited to once again offer a FREE and unique recertification program for nutrient applicators. Rather than watch a three hour video for recertification, nutrient applicators will have the opportunity to participate in a LIVE workshop. Registration to the Iowa Pork Congress and lunch is FREE for ICNAA Members. Join ICNNA to strengthen our voice statewide. Download Iowa Pork Congress Voucher Agenda 10:00 – 10:05...

Current Issues/Programs 2011 North American Manure Expo to be held in Norfolk, Nebraska – July 20, 2011 ICNAA Annual Meeting & Training Conference to be held in conjunction with the 2011 Agribusiness Showcase & Conference H2S safety monitoring while agitating deep pits Pre-sampling protocols and understanding the nutrient profile of foaming vs. non-foaming pits Partnering with other livestock industries in dealing with...

The Agribusiness Showcase and Conference offers educational opportunities for everyone in agriculture while showcasing industry innovation and technology through featured speakers, presentations, and exhibitors.  The showcase and conference is about giving agribusiness as a whole, vendors, and attendees the opportunity to explore the innovative tools they need to grow their business, now and into the future. Nationally recognized speakers...

Written by:  Robert Burn, ISU Extension Manure Management Specialist During excessively high rainfall periods Iowa producers with open manure storages should closely monitor manure levels to prevent these structures from over-topping. If manure levels in storage ponds or tanks approach full capacity producers should make plans to remove manure from these structures. The over-topping of bermed earthen storage ponds and lagoons could result...

If you own a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), you have probably heard about EPA’s inspection and enforcement activities in Region 7. These activities are part of an increased national emphasis aimed at ending harmful discharges of pollutants from CAFOs into rivers and streams. Having EPA show up at your facility for an inspection can sometimes be a daunting experience. Inspections are very comprehensive and typically cover...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a guidance document for CAFOs. The document, Implementation Guidance on CAFO Regulations – CAFOs that Discharge or are Proposing to Discharge, provides guidance for CAFO owners and operators and NPDES    permitting authorities for evaluating whether a CAFO discharges or proposes to discharge. Owners and operators of CAFOs should use this document as a tool, because the EPA has...

A new state law kicks in Dec. 21, limiting the land application of liquid manure on snow-covered ground to emergency situations. The law does not apply to manure from open feedlots or dry manure. It applies to confinement (totally roofed) facilities with liquid manure that have 500 or more animal units. Generally, 500 animal units would be 1,250 finishing hogs; 5,000 nursery pigs; 500 steers, immature dairy cows or other cattle; or 357...