Summaries of the Seminar Series presentations can be viewed by clicking on the topics below.  Videos of the presentations and discussion which followed can be borrowed by contacting Mary Wicks (wicks.14@osu.edu).

2007
"Compost dairy barns in Minnesota"  Dr. Marcia Endress, University of Minnesota.  To view presentation slides, click here.

2006
"Thermochemical conversion of swine manure to oil" Dr. Yuanhui Zhang, University of Illinois. 
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"Shelled corn as an agri-fuel: Direct combustion vs ethanol" Dr. Harold Keener, The Ohio State University. 
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"Milking center water use and management" Dr. Michael Brugger, The Ohio State University
"Potential and realities of cover  crops in Ohio's cropping system"  Dr. Robert Mullen, Jim Hoorman, Dr. Rafiq Islam, The Ohio State University
"Powderlick Run: A model for meeting Ohio's water quality needs"  Andy Rogowski, Ohio Department of Agriculture, Livestock Environmental Permitting Program
"Research review of compost used for erosion, sediment and pollution control"  Britt Faucette, Filtrexx International

2005
"Monitoring and control of ammonia and particulate emissions from Ohio poultry facilities" Dr. Lingying Zhao, The Ohio State University
"Issues for regulating air quality on livestock operations" Dr. Calvin Parnell, Texas A&M University
"The AFO Air Quality Agreement: Background, implementation and impacts"  Sharon Nizich,  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
"Wet scrubbers to control ammonia emissions from animal buildings" Roderick Manuzon, The Ohio State University
"An ecological treatment system for dairy washwater" Dr. Jay Martin, The Ohio State University
"Navigating the CNMP process" Mark Wilson, Land Stewards, LLC

2004
"Transforming farm residuals into value-added products: The current state of composting and alternative technologies" Dr. Robert Rynk
"Rain simulation to evaluate leaching from compost windrows " Dr. Harold Keener, The Ohio State University
"Environmental Impacts of Animal Feeding Operations" Dr. Gary Peirzynski, Kansas State University
"Preventing manure in tile lines" Dr. Jim Hoorman, The Ohio State University
"Public health impact of antimicrobial use on swine farms" Dr. Julie Funk, The Ohio State University
"Using genetic markers to identify bacterial populations in dairy wastewater" Dr. Jeffrey McGarvey, USDA/ARS/FCR
"Compost teas: Production practices and effects on plant fertility and disease suppression" Dr. Steven Scheuerell, Oregon State University
"Manure application on no-till corn" Gary Graham and Ernest Oelker, The Ohio State University
"Survival of selected animal pathogens and indicator bacteria in on-farm compost and mortality composting systems" Jean Bonhotal, Cornell University

2003
"Agriculture and carbon sequestration" Dr. Rattan Lal, The Ohio State University
"The origin of feces: Factors affecting the concentration, prevalence and persistence of patholgens in livestock manure" Dr. Jeffrey LeJeune, The Ohio State University
"Development of composting systems for Ohio dairy and hog farms" Dr. Fred Michel, The Ohio State University
"Ohioan views of livestock: Data from a statewide survey" Dr. Jeffrey Sharp, The Ohio State University
"Air quality in Ohio livestock farms" Dr. Lingying Zhao, The Ohio State University
"Formation and disappearance of select odor components of manures as influenced by management" Dr. Lynn Willett, The Ohio State University
"GORE cover compsting systems - An industry perspective" Oley Sheremeta, President SEC
"ISU's odor reduction issues:  Current and past programs" Dr. Jeffrey Lorimor, Iowa State University
"Quantifying phosphorus excretion in dairy cows" Dr. Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University

2002
"Potential impact of air quality standards on livestock & poultry production systems" Dr. Henry F. Tyrrell, USDA/CSREES
"Energy from livestock manure and other organic materials" Folker Hemman, Farmatic Biotech Energy Corp.
"Economic considerations for swine production systems" Jon Rausch, The Ohio State University
"Value-added utilization practices for composted manures" Dr. Harry Hoitink, The Ohio State University
"Mastitis and bedding materials" Dr. Larry Smith, The Ohio State University
"Composting as a manure management tool on dairy farms" Dr. John Pecchia , The Ohio State University
"Perceived risk of dioxins:  Are proposed EPA sewage sludge regulations protecting animal agriculture?"  Dr. Lynn Willett, The Ohio State University
"Mechanisms of biological control of plant diseases with compost" Dr. Harry Hoitink, The Ohio State University

2001
"Evaluation of an institutional food waste composting and nutrient recycling system" Dr. Sean Clark, Berea College 
"More than compost: Daylay Egg Farm overview"  Andy Rogowski, Daylay Egg Farm
"Effects of manure and compost application on soil microbial communities"  Dr. Brian McSpadden-Gardner, The Ohio State University
"On-line manure management planner" Dr. Brad Joern, Purdue University
"Ohio EPA water quality sampling of AFOs: Issues and case studies" Rick Wilson, Ohio EPA
"Tools for integrating livestock feeding decisions into the CNMP process" Dr. Rick Koelsch, University of Nebraska
"Value-added utilization of composted manures" Dr. Harry Hoitink, Ohio State University
"Composting: Meeting challenges in agriculture and creating opportunities" Dr. Harold Keener, Ohio State University
"Wetland for treatment of milking center wastewater" Jeff Lefever, Wayne NRCS and Dr. Tom Zimmerman, Agricultural Technical Institute
"Amish water quality and nutrient management education" Dr. Jim Hoorman, Ohio State University Extension
"Comprehensive overview of phosphorus nutrition" Dr. Mike Lilburn, Ohio State University

2000

" Manure management and Ohio's changing rural landscape "  Dr. Randall James, Ohio State University Extension

" Fly control for confined livestock and poultry operations " Dr. Ralph Williams, Purdue University

" Scale effects in dairy: Economic, environmental  and social issues "  Dr. Normand St-Pierre, OSU

" Anaerobic biological treatment of manure: full-scale operations in Europe " Dr. Christian Kaendler and Dr. Gerhard Langhans, LINDE Biowaste Technologies
"Compost education and research in Michigan:  An overview of a statewide education program and dairy manure composting research at MSU "  Ted Loudon and Andy Fogiel, Michigan State University
"Pathogen issues and livestock manure:  Environmental impacts of Cryptosporidium " Dr. Lucy Ward, Ohio State University
"Permits to install:  Ohio CAFOs Respond " Jon Rausch, Extension Research Associate, Ohio State University
"Characterization of the microbial populations of swine feces and waste storage pits " Terry Whitehead, USDA-NCAUR
"Purdue University's SoilerMaker project " Jody Tishmack, Purdue University
"Managing microbial communities in bioregenerative systems "  Jay Garland, Dynamac Inc., NASA
Social benefits and costs of livestock waste management " Dr.  Frederick Hitzhusen, Ohio State University
"Proposed composting site at the OARDC Wooster Campus" Dr. Ted Short, Gerald Reid, and  Dr. Harold Keener, Ohio State University
Odor and dust control for animal facilities"" Dr.  Yuanhui Zhang, University of Illinois
"Implication of manure handling regulations on current livestock production and expansion in Ohio" Kevin Elder, ODNR; John Kessler, OEPA; Mike Monnin, NRCS

1999
"Animal waste management:  Current needs and future opportunities" Dr. Frank Humenik, North Carolina State University
"The National Animal Waste Management Initiative" Mary Ann Rozum, National Program Leader - NCE/CSREES/USDA
"Issues in composting animal manure" George Garland, Policy Analyst, U.S. EPA
"Sustainable on-farm nutrient management " Dr.  Fred Magdoff, University of Vermont
"Media Relations (or "How to handle a microphone in your face.")" mediated by Rob McCartney, Kurtz Bros. with presentations by Joe Case, News Director, Ohio News Network; Bill Clutter, Legislative Affiars Chair, Lawn Care Association; Randy Edwards, Environmental Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; and Tom McNutt, Channel 4, Columbus
" Improving nutrient utilizationion within the animal and its effect on nutrient losses from a farm" Dr. Richard Kohn,  University of Maryland
"High-rise hog facility:  Implications for nutrient managment " Dr.  Richard Stowell, Ohio State University
"Why livestock and poultry producers should particpate in environmental assurance programs"  David White, Executive Director, Ohio Livestock Coalition
"Management of manure from the pig-on-litter system:  A Hong Kong experience"  Dr.  Sonia M.Tiquia, Iowa State University
"In vessel composting of dairy, poultry and swine manure" Dr. Don Cawthon, Texas A & M - Commerce
"Production practices that affect whole farm nutrient balances" Dr.  Alan Sutton, Purdue University