Dan Andersen

Talkin' Crap

Education EN ↓ 28 episodes

This podcast is produced and hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach manure management specialist Dr. Dan Andersen. This podcast will feature information and interviews with individuals with expertise related to the science technology and best management practices surrounding manure management. Please subscribe to the Talkin' Crap podcast and stay tuned for new episodes. Follow us on Twitter @DrManure or check out our website at www.extension.iastate.edu/immag.

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Dan Andersen

Episodes

Manure Systems and Carbon Footprints 21.08.2023 24:33

Dan Andersen delves into carbon neutrality in livestock production, and the impact manure emissions have on a carbon-neutral system. He also looks at current practices, like anaerobic digestion, that are already being used to reduce methane emissions, as well as practices being considered for the future. Supporting materials for this podcast can be found here .

Manure and Spill Response in Iowa 02.08.2023 25:52

In this episode, Dan Andersen discusses manure spills, including common causes of spills, how spills are contained, and use of technology to help prevent equipment failure. Dan also looks at the causes and timing of fish kills in Iowa, as well as the downward trend of livestock and manure-related fish kills. Find show materials here .

Circularity and Systems Thinking in Manure Management 05.06.2023 23:21

Our first podcast examines the science, technology, and best management practices surrounding manure management. Dan Andersen, Rachel Kennedy, and Melissa McEnany discuss circularity and systems thinking in livestock and manure management. Find show materials here .