Environment - Environmental Footprint
Above Ground Burial/Composting of Swine Mortalities
May 20, 2022By Bob Thaler Ph.D.
The overall objective of this project was to determine whether or not the Above Ground Burial (AGB) system is a practical solution for pork producers in the Western Cornbelt for mass burial in the...
Environment - Environmental Footprint
Production Analysis Summary for U.S. Pork Industry: 2017-2020
December 8, 2021
The goal of this production analysis is to aid the pork industry in improving efficiency. This is done through an analysis of anonymous production data using a standardized set of business logic and...
Environment - Air
Evaluation of current products for use in deep-pit swine manure storage structures for mitigation of odors and reduction of NH3, H2S, and VOC emissions form stored swine manure
November 24, 2021By Jacek A. Koziel
The United States is one of the top 3 countries in producing pork. It generates lots of profits and jobs, but this industry also generates lots of odor and gaseous emissions. This unwanted side...
Environment - Other
A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment Nutritionally Equivalent Meals with and without Pork
February 26, 2021By Dr. Gregory J. Thoma Phd
Environment - Air
Evaluating gas and particulate matter emissions and downwind concentration impacts using the EPI Air Filter Wall system
February 23, 2021By Erin Cortus
Environment - Air
Correctly Classifying the Source of Fecal Waste in Surface Waters
February 23, 2021By Jay F. Levine DVM MPH
Environment - Air
Employing environmental mitigation technology and/or practices: Treating swine odor and improving air quality with black light
October 7, 2020By Jacek A. Koziel
Environment - Manure Storage / Application
Drainage Water Quality Impacts of Agricultural Management Practices: Timing of Manure Application and Use of a Winter Cereal Rye Cover Crop
March 19, 2020By Matthew Helmers
Environment - Other
Establishing Monarch Butterfly Breeding Habitat on Iowa Swine Production Sites
November 14, 2019By Robert Hartzler
Environment - Environmental Footprint
Environmental Footprints for Regional Swine Production Systems Now and in the Future – A Demonstration Pilot Project
October 1, 2019By Dr. Erin Cortus