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Environment - Environmental Footprint
Above Ground Burial/Composting of Swine Mortalities
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
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
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
Environment - Air
Evaluating gas and particulate matter emissions and downwind concentration impacts using the EPI Air Filter Wall system
Environment - Air
Correctly Classifying the Source of Fecal Waste in Surface Waters
Environment - Air
Employing environmental mitigation technology and/or practices: Treating swine odor and improving air quality with black light
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
Environment - Other
Establishing Monarch Butterfly Breeding Habitat on Iowa Swine Production Sites
Environment - Environmental Footprint
Environmental Footprints for Regional Swine Production Systems Now and in the Future – A Demonstration Pilot Project
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