Project Type: Hub-funded faculty or staff position
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Impact of biochar on composting dairy manure and soil health: a comparative study
Healthy soil is essential for productive farming, but many fields face challenges like nutrient loss, poor structure, and declining microbial activity. This project explores how combining biochar, a carbon-rich material…
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Management and housing practices related to bulk tank milk butterfat and protein concentration in WI dairy herds
Over the years, U.S. dairy farmers have significantly improved milk production and enhanced milkfat and protein levels, key components for high-quality dairy products like cheese. In Wisconsin, where dairy is…
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Ultracentrifuge enhances research capacity within Dairy Innovation Hub and teaching opportunities for UW-River Falls
Mastitis is one of the most common and costly diseases affecting dairy cows in the U.S., leading to significant losses for farmers due to treatment expenses, reduced milk production, and…
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Building water monitoring infrastructure at Mann Valley Farm
Mann Valley Farm is taking an important step toward protecting water quality by installing specialized monitoring equipment to study runoff and groundwater contamination. This project is expected to establish 12…
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Development of whey protein-lignin based film/coating materials for dairy food packaging
Whey, a major by-product from dairy processing, is considered a promising source for biodegradable film and coating materials to replace plastics in food packaging. However, low strength and poor water…
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Efficient manure land application through vertical tillage systems: preliminary study
Careful manure management is necessary to apply nutrients in an environmentally friendly way. Traditional surface manure spreading is low-cost but may result in nutrient loss, odor and air pollution, and…
