Midwest Manure Summit

 

The Midwest Manure Summit will feature leading researchers and industry professionals discussing strategies and technologies to optimize manure management, upgrade biogas production, as well as effectively manage manure-derived nutrients and odor and gas emissions. Join us Tuesday, February 28th at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

Nationally recognized speakers and presentation topics include:

 Dynamic Renewables biogas development projects—Karl Crave, Executive Vice President of Special Projects, Dynamic Renewables

·         Manuresheds: recycling nutrients across farmgates, industries, and supply chain links –Sheri Spiegal, Research Rangeland Management Specialist, USDA-Agricultural Research Service

·         Estimating carbon balance in manure-livestock systems – Allison Duff, Research Ecologist, USDA-Agricultural Research Service

·         Renewable fuel and low carbon fuel standard programs – Hardy Sawall, Director of Business Development, US Gain, Division of US Venture, Inc.

·         Upgrading biogas to aviation fuel – Andrew Lucero, Chief Scientist, Agra Energy

·         Enviro-Dairy Project – Victor Cabrera, Professor and Extension Dairy Management Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences & Division of Extension

·         Real-time nutrient sensing for precision manure application – Joe Sanford, Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Platteville Department of Soil & Crop Science & The Wisconsin Dairy Innovation Hub

·         Manure emissions during agitation and processing, reducing risks from hydrogen sulfide – Rebecca Larson, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies & Division of Extension

·         Using biochar and zeolite to recycle phosphorus and nitrogen from swine manure: an integrative approach– Santanu Bakshi, Environmental Research Scientist, Iowa State University Bioeconomy Institute

·         California dairy and livestock methane reduction incentives programs: leading the way in climate smart agriculture – Alyssa, Rosie, & Charles, California Department of Food and Agriculture 

·         Grotegut biogas pipeline – Doug Grotegut, Co-owner & Operator Grotegut Dairy, and Tony Culver, Calumet Renewable Energies, LLC

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Early bird registration for the 2023 Midwest Manure Summit is $150, which includes access to proceedings, lunch, and refreshments is valid until February 9th. After February 9th, registration fee increases to $170. Pre-registration is required by February 20th.

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