Priority Area: Stewarding land and water resources
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Hyperspectral Imaging instrument for precision dairy farming
Zhang’s project aims to develop machine-learning tools that can estimate plant traits such as growth, development, yield, and quality in a high-throughput manner using drones equipped with high-resolution cameras with…
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Design of a microgrid for the future dairy plant at UW-Platteville
A typical dairy plant uses large amounts of energy and manufacturers regularly seek out opportunities to reduce production costs without negatively affecting the yield or quality of their finished products.…
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Evaluation of biochar incorporation into manure systems for improving air quality and odor management
Manure from dairy facilities impacts water quality, greenhouse gas emissions and odor. Agriculture contributes 50 percent of global emissions of methane and 80 percent of nitrous oxide. Additionally, community complaints…
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Wood templated high efficiency and low-cost ceramic membranes for dairy wastewater treatment
Wastewater generated from the dairy industry contains high levels of chemical oxygen demand, biological oxygen demand, total suspended solids, turbidity etc. Direct disposal of such wastewater significantly influences the environment.…
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Updating manure values in SNAPplus for better nutrient management planning
SnapPlus is a nutrient management planning software that allows farmers, planners, and others to estimate soil and nutrient runoff losses on a field-by-field basis and is a key tool to…
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Refining dairy forage rotations with cool season annual grasses
There is more attention than ever on the sustainability of dairy farming practices. The Wisconsin dairy community must prioritize land and water by identifying practices that are geographically appropriate and…
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Ammonia emissions inventory of different management practices and dairy farm settings
The main source of ammonia emissions is manure from livestock operations. Ammonia emissions can have negative impacts on health and the environment. This information is especially important in Wisconsin, home…
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Cocktail forage mix yield, quality and use in cow rations
The use of cocktail forage mixes (BMR sorghum-sudangrass, Italian ryegrass, clovers, hairy vetch) as part of the dairy forage system has become more popular the past few years due to…
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Real-time soil nitrate leaching sensing for sustainable dairy production
This project addresses concerns about nitrate levels in groundwater. Researchers will use novel nano technologies and 3-D printing to manufacture soil sensors. They will then use soil and water samples…
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A new approach to nutrient management planning on Wisconsin dairy farms
Improving nutrient management practices on Wisconsin dairy farms has significant potential for improving farm profitability and protecting water quality. This project seeks to create a digital and interactive nutrient management…
