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National Safe Tractor Machinery Operations Program

MF2671

National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program. Training materials on farm safety: laws, protective equipment, mechanical hazards, chemicals, animals, farm structures, tractors, implements, vehicles, etc. Only first page is available here, see full publication at: https://extension.psu.edu/national-safe-tractor-and-machinery-operation-program

Revision Date: Jan 2017

Coping With Summer Weather—Dairy Management Strategies to Control Heat Stress

by John F. Smith Joseph P. Harner III Dick Dunham

MF2319

Publication is temporarily unavailable during revision. Strategies that can be used by commercial dairies to reduce the effects of heat stress on dairy cattle.

Published Date: Mar 1998

Sprinkler Systems for Cooling Dairy Cows at a Feed Line

by Joseph P. Harner III

MF2401

Provides information on cooling dairy cows through use of sprinkler systems

Published Date: Jul 1999

Relocation and Expansion Planning for Dairy Producers

by John F. Smith Joseph P. Harner III Michael J. Brouk

MF2424

Publication is temporarily unavailable during revision. Designing and locating a dairy facility to maximize labor efficiency and cow performance.

Revision Date: Jan 2000

On-Farm Chemical Containment and Loading Facilities Checklist

by Robert E. Wolf Dennis R. Gardisser Ronald T. Noyes

MF2443

Checklist to assess environmental integrity & operation of your pesticide & fertilizer mixing & loading facility: Housekeeping, Storage, Handling, Rinsate, Fuel Storage, Safety, Security.

Published Date: Mar 2000

Evaluation of ATV-Mounted Boomless Spray Nozzles for Weed Control

by Walter H. Fick Dallas E. Peterson Robert E. Wolf

EP156

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) equipped with small-capacity spray tanks and boomless nozzle systems have become popular to control weeds in pastures, rangelands, and along roadsides. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Apr 2009

Fan Selection and Maintenance

by James P Murphy Michael J. Brouk Joseph P. Harner III

EP75

Reducing heat stress in dairy herds with fans to enhance the evaporation of moisture from a cow’s back. Emphasizes fan selection based on performance.

Published Date: Mar 2001

Keeping Cows Cool, Where Do I Start?

by John F. Smith Joseph P. Harner III Michael J. Brouk

EP77

Heat stress effects on dairy cows include: increased water intake, decrease in dry matter intake, slower rate of feed passage,less milk production and poor reproductive performance.

Published Date: Feb 2001

Special Needs Facilities: Recommendations for housing for pregnant, lactating and sick cows

by John F. Smith Joseph P. Harner III Michael J. Brouk

EP100

Tips on planning and design using examples based on a 2,400 lactating cow dairy with freestall housing configured in 4-row barns.

Published Date: Jul 2001

Fan Placement and Heat Stress Abatement in Four-row Freestall Barns

by Michael J. Brouk John F. Smith Joseph P. Harner III

EP110

Heat stress in freestall barns should be a major concern for dairy producers and dairy industry advisors. Provide protection from solar radiation and maximize evaporative losses from skin.

Published Date: Nov 2001

Leachate from Silage and Wet Feed Storage

by Joseph P. Harner III et al.

MF3542

As responsible stewards of the environment, producers need to remain aware of the risk of leachate from silage and other wet feed ingredient storages, and take appropriate steps to reduce and manage the leachate/runoff from feed storage and processing areas. This publication describes factors for consideration and best practices to implement. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Oct 2020

Technologies for Odor Control in Swine Production Facilities

by Zifei Liu James P Murphy Joel M. DeRouchey

MF2918

Outlines best practices for managing odors and air pollution related to swine facilities. 6-page, b/w.

Published Date: Apr 2014

Anaerobic Digestion of Livestock Manure: Feasibility and Factors to Consider

by Zifei Liu

MF3184

Anaerobic digestion (AD) of livestock manure offers a management option for livestock producers to generate energy from manure. Producers must weigh the costs of an AD system against the potential benefits. 4-page.

Published Date: Mar 2015

National Air Quality Site Assessment Tool (NAQSAT) for Livestock Producers

by Zifei Liu

MF3367

Provides guidance to livestock producers and conservation planners on how to use NAQSAT, a NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) approved educational website, to identify air quality concerns at livestock operations. 4 pages, b/w.

Published Date: Jul 2017

Managing Soil Compaction on Flooded Fields

by Randal K. Taylor Hans Kok

MF1150

Rain pounding on soil surface may cause it to become extremely hard. This compaction can make planting crops difficult, especially on no-till fields.

Published Date: Nov 1993