Priority Area: Stewarding land and water resources
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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…
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Assessing maize silage yield and quality using UAV-based hyperspectral imagery and machine learning
Fan is working alongside Zhang to explore genetic and management technologies and innovations that enhance dairy forage production and nutritional value. The overarching goal is to help maintain and stabilize…
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Dairy residue bio-conversion into designer (D)-lactic acid
Enzien joins Donohue’s research team exploring how residues from milk production can be used to create new materials. The team hypothesizes that residues left over after milk is produced into…
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Increasing environmental stewardship of dairy forage production systems with cover crops
Crane joins Arriaga’s team working to better understand the environmental impacts of corn silage production systems. Arriaga hypothesizes that the canopy structure and the amount of biomass produced by a…
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Whey to 1,2-propanediol: unraveling the metabolic limitations of enhanced biosynthesis
To address the increasing glut of cheese whey and whey permeate and their economic and environmental impact on the Wisconsin dairy industry, this research team proposes bioconversion of cheese whey…
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Pilot scale process to convert an acid whey waste stream to high-value food products
The United States generates 3 million tons of acid whey (AW) each year, much of it a by-product of Greek yogurt production. Current strategies for processing AW are inadequate due…
