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`he themefor this year’s North American Manure Expo — “Professional Manure Management”aptly fits
`2012 event. From high-end computer/GIS technology that immediately alerts the applicator that a problem
`developing to applicator-developed unique mechanical innovations to remove sand from manure storage and
`move manure over busy highways, Professional Manure Management means getting the job donethe right
`way, every time.
`Thelivestock industry in Wisconsin produces the equivalent of 13 billion gallons of manure annually. That's
`enough manure to cover a professional football field (including the endzones) to a depth of 5 miles. Wisconsin
`applicators began taking a more proactive role in their industry over 10 years ago, forming a professional associa-
`tion (the Professional Nutrient Applicators Association of Wisconsin, or PNAAW) to help members stay abreast
`of and provide input on regulations and to improve professionalismin the industry, A decade later, PNAAW is
`nationally recognized as a leader in reducing manure’s environmental impact while helping livestock farmers
`meet the ever-changing regulations that impact manure application.
`The North American Manure Expo’s humbleorigin began when PNAAW members asked UW-Extension to
`bring a few equipment companies together and demonstrate different spreaders “head to head”. Thefirst show,
`held at this same farm in 2001, drew 435 manure applicators from 5 states. The Expo has grownsince, rotating to
`6 other states (LA, NE, MI, MN, OH, PA) and drawing an average of1.000 people from North America, Europe
`and Australia. Key to the Expo’s success in each state is the active involvement of commercial manure applicators
`in every aspect of the event.
`The Expo demonstration and education program shows the advancement by both industry manufacturers and
`applicators, Many ofthe application companies have developed specialized equipment to help them deliver the
`best value to their clients, Our demonstration program will include equipment that can improve manure agitation
`to deliver a more uniform product to the field or aid application over longer distances while reducing potential
`residential conflicts. Application of technology has been rapidly applied to monitoring and control of equipment,
`GPSguided application, and in advancing the basic manure spreader to a machine that can deliver prescribed ap-
`plication rates. The importance of research in advancing BMP’s for manure application is evident in the seminar
`topics such as nitrification inhibitors for manure, timing and application methods, reducing impact on roads, and
`improving nutrient utilization.
`While the industry strives to make improvements, accidents and manurespills canstill happen. Knowing how
`to handlea spill can minimize or avoid environmental impact. A live-action manure spill response session will
`demonstrate practices that help avoid environmental impact during manure application and procedures to follow in
`event a manure spill does occur. ‘The spill response demo will show us components and implementation ofa spill
`response plan.
`The North American Manure Expo is North America’s largest manure education and demonstration event.
`Applicators and farmers from across the country will see innovations that will help them meet tomorrow’s envi-
`ronmental challenges. But just as importantly, you will see and learn how to improve implementation ofnutrient
`managementplans. From innovations in agitation that will ensure a more consistent nutrient and solids content,
`to pumpsthat automatically shut down whena leak occurs, to variable rate spreaders, you will see how to apply
`manure safely and more accurately.
`The Expo is a collaboration between the Professional Nutrient Applicators Association of Wisconsin and
`UW-Extension with the essential support of many partners in the manufacturing industry, University of Wisconsin,
`and agriculture agencies. The 2012 Expo has a greatsite and partner in the USDA Dairy Forage Research Center
`farm. The farms’ manure storage facility can accommodate lagoon agitation demonstrations with field accom-
`modation of solid and liquid manure applications. The UW-Extension Nutrient Management Team has provided
`professional support of the many components of Expo, including the education program, website, and bringing
`in the financial support of our manufacturing participants. Membersofthe Professional Nutrient Applicators
`Association have broughttheir expertise and innovations to the Expo highlighting business development in their
`industry. Advancement in manure management in Wisconsin has always been seen as a partnering opportunity
`with neighboring states. This is evident in the travel of the Expo and in the contribution from neighboring State
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`Welook forward to this opportunity to support farmers and applicators in Wisconsin through a program that ad-
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`1) CAN NITRIFICATION INHIBITORS IMPROVE THE
`NITROGEN USE EFFICIENCY OF MANURE?
`Carrie Laboski — Associate Professor of Soi! Science —
`University of Wisconsin-Madison
`ABSTRACT:Data will be presented on the efficacy ofnitrifica-
`tion inhibitors to improve nitrogen use efficiency from manure.
`This presentation will summarize preliminary research in Wisconsin
`with dairy manure and fertilizer and will touch research with swine
`manure in otherstates.
`SPEAKER BIO: Carrie Laboski is an Associate Professor at the
`University of Wisconsin-Madison and an Extension Soil Fertility!
`Nutrient Management Specialist. Her research focuses on: nitro-
`gen and phosphorus availability from manure including the effects
`of manure treatment; evaluation of nitrogen extender/stabilizer
`products to improve nitrogen use efficiency offertilizer and manure;
`developing/refining diagnostictests to predict or diagnose nutrient
`deficiency; and understanding general nutritional needs ofgrain and
`Jerage crops in various production systems, Dr, Laboski's extension
`activities include education related to soil fertility/nutrient manage-
`ment principles as well as the development anddeliveryof tools to
`assist producers, ag professionals, and regulatory agencies in mak-
`ing decisions that help sustain economically and environmentally
`sound production ofgrain andforage crops in Wisconsin andthe
`Upper Midwest.
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`2) IS TIMING OF MANURE APPLICATION A BEST
`MANAGEMENT PRACTICE TO REDUCE PHOSPHORUS
`LOSS IN RUNOFF?
`Peter Vadas — Research Soil Scientist - USDA-Agricultural Research Service-
`Dairy Forage Research Center
`ABSTRACT:Phosphorus loss in runoff fromagricultural fields can
`pollute local surface waters, and manure on the soil surface can be a
`source of phosphorusin runoff. Increasing the time between manure
`application andthefirst rain-runoff eventis often mentioned as a
`practice to runoff phosphorus loss, but research investigating this
`topic has had mixed results. We will discuss the factors that control
`phosphorus loss in runoff from manure and showthat differences
`in the amounts ofrain and runoff during storms are more important
`to consider than timing of manure application. The information
`can help producers understand the mechanisms controlling manure
`phosphorusloss in runoff, which in turn can help them decrease the
`environmental impacts of manure application.
`SPEAKER BIO: Peter Vadasis a soil scientist with the USDA
`Dairy Forage Research Center in Madison, WI. He conducts
`researchon nutrient management on animal production Jarms,
`andespecially management of agricultural phosphorus to reduce
`environmental impacts, His research also focuses on using current
`scientific informationto develop decision-making tools for producers
`and planners.
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`3) NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS AVAILABILITYIN
`TREATED MANURES
`Chris Baxter — Associate Professor of Soil & Crop Science — University of
`Wisconsin ~ Platteville
`Carrie Laboski — Associate Professor of Soil Science — University of Wisconsin-
`Madison
`ABSTRACT:The presenters will explain how various manure
`treatment systems, including liquid-solid separation, composting,
`and anaerobic digestion can change both the physical and chemical
`properties of manure, including its ability to supply N and P to crops.
`Thefactors influencing N and P availability in treated manures will
`be discussed. Data from research conducted in Wisconsin will be
`presented on the effects of treatment on manure N and P availability.
`SPEAKER BIOS: Chris Baxter is an Associate Professor of Soil
`and Crop Scienceat the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and
`serves as a Nutrient Management Specialist with UW-Extension. He
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`is involved with nutrient management education including the Train-
`ing for Nutrient Management Planners Workshops and local nutrient
`management planning workshops for producers. His research inter-
`ests include nitrogen and phosphorus dynamics in agroecosystems,
`treatment effects on manure nutrient availability, and effects of lime
`andflue-gas desulfurization byproductsin alfalfa production. Dr.
`Baxter also serves on the Research Advisory Board and as the nutri-
`ent management consultant to the UW-Platteville Pioneer Farm.
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`Carrie Laboski is an Associate Professor at the University of
`Wisconsin-Madison and an Extension Soil Fertility/Nutrient
`Management Specialist. Her research focuses on: nitrogen and
`phosphorus availabilityfrom manure including the effects of manure
`treatment; evaluation of nitrogen extender/stabilizer products to
`improve nitrogenuse efficiencyoffertilizer and manure; developing!
`refining diagnostictests to predict or diagnose nutrient deficiency;
`and understanding general nutritional needs ofgrain andforage
`crops in various production systems. Dr. Laboski's extension activi-
`ties include education related tosoilfertilitv/nutrient management
`principles as well as the development and delivery of tools to assist
`producers, ag professionals, and regulatory agencies in making
`decisions that help sustain economically and environmentally sound
`production ofgrain andforage crops in Wisconsin and the Upper
`Midwest.
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`4) TILL, INJECT, OR SURFACE-APPLY MANURE:
`IMPACTS ON CORN YIELD, NITROGEN UPTAKE,
`AND RELATIVE NITROGEN LOSS THROUGH AMMONIA
`VOLATILIZATION AND NITRATE LEACHING
`J. Mark Powell — Research Sail Scientist — USDA-Agricultural Research
`Service-Dairy Forage Research Center
`ABSTRACT:Theincorporation of manure into soil reduces odors
`and conserves manure N for subsequent crop use. However it 1s
`not knownif this practice impacts N loss via other pathways. This
`presentation will include partitioning oftotal manure N applied each
`of 4 years into relative amounts of N, taken up by corn, volatilized as
`ammonia, leached as nitrate and remaining in soil at trial’s end.
`SPEAKERBIO:Dr. Mark Powell is a ResearchSoil Scientist with
`USDA- Agricultural Research Service, US Dairy Forage Research
`Center (USDFRC) andis recognizedfor his expertise in nutrient
`cyclesofmixed crop-livestockfarming systems in tropical, sub-
`tropical, and temperate environments through his workin Africa,
`Asia, Europe, Australia and USA, Mark's current research has
`four objectives: (1) develop ammonia and greenhouse gas emis-
`sion abatement strategies for barns, outside cattle-holding areas,
`and other dairy farm components; (2) determine the effects ofdairy
`diets on soluble nutrient forms(e.g., urine N) in manure, ammonia
`and GHS emissions, and the environmental performance of dairy
`Jarms; (3) develop herd and manure management practices that
`improve manurecollection, distribution and recycling in soils/crops-
`pasture on dairyfarms; and manure land application techniques that
`minimize nutrient loss via ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions,
`nitrate leaching, and runoffand (4) develop tools forfarmers and
`Jarmadvisors to measure, monitor and evaluate nutrient use efficiency
`and emissions in dairy production components, and to improve
`overall nutrient use, nutrient balances and environmental impacts of
`dairy production, Dr Powell has authored or co-authored over 190
`Journal articles, papers in conference proceedings, book chapters,
`and technologytransfer publications.
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`5) PROACTIVE STEPS LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS CAN
`TAKE TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF LOCAL ROADS
`Kevin Erb - Conservation Training Coordinator -
`University of Wisconsin-Extension
`ABSTRACT:Heavy agricultural loads (whether manure tankers,
`semis of grain or forage) can be very destructive to asphalt and
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`concrete pavements. There are proactive steps that producers can
`take to reduce the impact on local roads, and this presentation will
`focus onthe results of a just-completed 4-state research project that
`looked at the impact of manure tankers (4,000-9 500 gal), overload-
`ed semis (102,000#) and grain carts on roads. Simple changes, such
`as how close to the edge you drive, time of day and where you load
`from the tankeror grain cart can make a dramatic difference in pave-
`mentlife. Learn how farmers and local governments are working
`togetherto find solutions to this issue and explore manure moving
`technologiesthat reduce the problem. The presentation will also
`provide an update on the ongoing ag equipment/bridge study as well.
`SPEAKER BIO:Kevin Erb is the Conservation Professional
`Development and Training Coordinatorfor University of Wisconsin-
`Extension. Kevin holds an MS in Environmental Science and Policy
`(2000)from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and has 19 years
`ofexperience working with farmers and rural landowners on nutri-
`ent management and environmental issues. He is the lead advisor
`to the board of the Professional Nutrient Applicators Association of
`Wisconsin (PNAAW), andassists applicators and Extension educa-
`tors on commercial applicator educationinfive states, including
`coordinating cooperation between researchers and industry on
`projects examining the impact of manure equipment on rural roads
`andbridges.
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`6) MORE REGULATIONS? HOW OSHA APPLIES
`TO YOUR BUSINESS
`Cheryl A. Skjolaas - Director - UW Center for Agricultural Safety and Health &
`Program Manager - NationalAgrAbility Program
`ABSTRACT:Youhave employeesinjured out on a worksite or
`OSHAcomesfor an inspection while you're on a worksite. What
`does this meanto the host employer (farm operator) and what will
`this mean to youas a contractor to the farm? Learn safety procedures
`io improve your employee safety program and meetthe require-
`ments of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
`SPEAKERBIO:Cheryl Skjolaas, Interim Director and Agricul-
`tural Safety Specialist, University af Wisconsin-Madison/Extension
`Centerfor Agricultural Safety and Health, has worked in agricul-
`tural safetyfor over 20 years. She has presented numerous pro-
`grams onsafety related to the manure handling industry including
`confined spaces, manure gases and road safety. Recently, she has
`been working with the Wisconsin dairy industry to develop safety
`programs and address the OSHA Local Emphasis Program (LEP)
`for Wisconsin Dairy Farms. She is an authorized OSHA trainerfor
`general industry.
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`7) SAND-LADEN MANURE: HANDLING & SEPARATION
`Becky Larson - Assistant Professor of Biological Systems Engineering -
`University of Wisconsin-Madisan
`ABSTRACT:Sand bedding has shownto increase cow health and
`comfort compared to many other bedding materials making it a
`popular choice for many dairies. However, handling sand in manure
`systems can pose difficulty in manure managementincluding clog-
`ging manure transfer systems, extreme wear on equipment. difficul-
`lies in recovering sand in separation systems, and costly operational
`and maintenance issues. Designing and operating manure systems
`to handle sand laden manure can reduce the time and costto operate
`these systems. This talk will focus on key aspects of transferring
`sand laden manure on the farmstead as well as options for sand
`separation systems and optimizing performance.
`SPEAKERBIO:Dr. Rebecca Larsonis an Assistant Professor in
`the Biological Systems Engineering Department at the Universityof
`Wisconsin-Madison and a Biowaste Specialist at the University of
`Wisconsin-Extension. Dr. Larson performs research and exten-
`sion/outreach for applications ofbiowaste management including
`handling, treatment, and processing of all types ofbiological waste
`streams including manure. Her workis largely comprised of manure
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`management systemsfocusing on increasing the profitability and
`sustainability offood production systems while simultaneously
`reducing the environmental impact. A large portion ofher research
`and outreach activities incorporate on-farm anaerobic digestion sys-
`tems including pre- and post-digestion processing. Dr. Larsonis a
`Biological Systems Engineer by training earning her B.S., M.S., and
`Ph.D. degreesfrom the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural
`Engineering at Michigan State University.
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`8) VARIABILITY IN MANURE NUTRIENT CONTENT AND
`SAMPLING STRATEGIES FOR VARIOUS MANAGEMENT
`SYSTEMS
`John Peters — Director — University of Wiscansin Soil Testing Laboratories and
`Extension Soil Scientist
`ABSTRACT:Bookvalues for manure nutrient content are largely
`based on laboratory data from raw manure and maynotreflect the
`typical nutrient content of treated manures from new technologies.
`Variability is a concern with manure analysis which can only be
`minimized by following recommended sampling protocols, proper
`handling of samples and sound laboratory methods. This talk will
`address these issues as well provide a summary oflaboratory data
`and updated sampling guidelines.
`SPEAKERBIO:John Peters is the Director ofthe UW Soil and
`Plant Analysis Laboratory and UW Soil and Forage Analysis
`Laboratory and conducts research and extension programming in
`the areas ofdiagnostic services, soil fertility andliming, manure
`analysis, and land application of waste materials.
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`9) USING PRECISION FARMING TECHNOLOGIES
`AND EQUIPMENT FOR MANURE APPLICATION AND
`MANAGEMENT
`Jim Leverich — University of Wisconsin-Extension On-farm Research Coordinator
`Dustin Ransom - T-KAg Works, Darien, WI
`ABSTRACT:Useofprecision farming tools allows producers and
`custom applicators to control the steering of manure application trac-
`tors and implements, control manure application rates, and record
`manure applications — allowing for more accurate manure applica-
`tions to site-specific location in fields. The result should be improved
`nutrient use efficiency and higher crop yield with less environmental
`risk. Precision steering systems can also be used in combination
`with no-till manure injection systems to place nutrients near crop
`root zones to minimize surface runoff of nutrients whileat the same
`time maintaining a no-till system.
`SPEAKER BIO: Jimis a professor and on-farm research coor-
`dinator in the Agricultural and Natural Resources Department at
`the University af Wisconsin-Extension, Jim focuses on farming
`systems research and extension programuning which helpsfarms
`to improve their environmental performance while improving farm
`profitability. Jim’s current research areas are; economic analysis
`of best management practices for major watershed projects, manure
`separation systems and irrigation modeling in combination with soil
`moisture sensors to improve nutrient use and environmental perfor-
`mance, use ofprecision agriculture to manage manure andfertilizer
`nutrients, no-till and cover crop farming systems, economic analysis
`of UW research stations, and use ofprecision agriculture to develop
`and evaluate variable rate nitrogen management.
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`Dustin Ransomis a commercial manure applicator based in
`southern Wisconsin. He is a partner in T-K Ag Works, a custom
`application firm specializing in the use ofGPS technology on tanker
`and drag hose application systems. Dustin pioneered the firm's
`application of GPS technology with early mapping applications and
`advancedto current auto-steer equipment and record generating
`software for compliance with a client’s nutrient management plan.
`T-K AgWorksis a member of the Professional Nutrient Applicators
`Association of Wisconsin and Dustin serves as a Board member.
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`Bazooka v. Nuhn - IPR2024-00098
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`BAZ15_0028019
`Exhibit 1128
`Bazooka v. Nuhn - IPR2024-00098
`Page 10 of 24
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`10) INNOVATIVE MANURE APPLICATION METHODS
`TO IMPROVE NUTRIENT UTILIZATION AND REDUCE
`ENVIRONMENTALIMPACT
`Bill Jokela — Research Soil Scientist — USDA-Agricultural Research
`Service-Dairy Forage Research Center
`ABSTRACT:Manureis a source of nitrogen (N) and other nutrients
`for crop production, but large losses of ammonia from surface ap-
`plication limit crop N utilization and can contribute to environmental
`problems. Incorporation of manure with tillage or standard injection
`methods greatly reduces ammonia losses and conserves N but may
`increase erosion potential by reducing residue cover. Recent inno-
`vations in application equipment provide low-disturbance manure
`incorporation while maintaining surface residue in annual crops and
`even perennial forages. These improved methodsincrease the crop N
`utilization and economic value of manure, reduce the environmental
`impact, and improve the manure N-P balance for better nutrient man-
`agementplanning.
`SPEAKERBIO:Bill Jokela is a research soil scientist with the
`USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) unit in Marshfield, WI,
`part of US Dairy Forage Research Center in Madison. Jokela came
`to his position with ARS in 2005 with previous experience as an exten-
`sionsoils specialist and researcherat the University of Vermont, as
`anextension specialist at the University ofMinnesota, and as a crop
`and livestockfarmer in Cannon Falls, MN. Jokela conducts research
`to evaluate manure and crop management effects on water, soil, and
`air quality, including practices to minimize transport ofnutrients in
`surface runoffand emissions ofammonia and greenhouse gases. His
`researchis aimed at developing improved management practices, such
`as manure application methods, cover crops, and tillage methodsfor
`corn and perennialforage production on dairyfarms. Jokela has MS,
`and Ph.D. degreesin Soil Sciencefrom the University ofMinnesota
`and a B.A. in Biologyfrom Carleton College, Northfield, MN.
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`11) SPRINKLER APPLICATION OF MANURE
`Chris Henry — Assistant Professor of Biological Systems Engineering -
`University ofArkansas
`ABSTRACT:Sprinkler systemsare anefficient way to apply liquid
`manure and offer many advantages over tanker wagonsand pull-type
`applicators — advantages such as application to a growing crop. The
`presentation will discuss linear systems, center pivots, big guns, and
`K-line portable systems and how they can be used to manageliquid
`manures, Case studies of manure management systems will be pre-
`sented and discussed.
`SPEAKERBIO:Chris Henry Ph.D., PE.is an Assistant Professor at
`the University ofArkansas. He received a B.S and M.S. in Agricultur-
`al and Biological Engineering in 1996 and 1998,from Kansas State
`University, respectively. He received his Doctorate in Engineering in
`2009fromthe University of Nebraska. Heis a registered Professional
`Engineer (PE.) in Kansas and Nebraska. From 1998 until 2012 he
`workedfor the University ofNebraska conducting Extension programs
`on animal manure management. His primaryextension program, the
`“Small AFO” Demonstration Program developed and demonstrated
`alternative best managementpractices, primarily vegetative treatment
`systems and Sprinkler VTS's,for small and mediumsized livestock
`producers. He was partyto a multi-state research effort to study the
`performance of large CAFO VTS systems in the US. At the University
`ofArkansas his responsibilities include irrigation water management
`and water quality research and Extension programs.
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`12) ECONOMICS OF MANURE TRANSPORTAND LAND
`APPLICATION
`Tim Harrigan - Associate Professor of Biosystems andAgricultural Engineering -
`Michigan State University
`ABSTRACT:Large spreader tanks in excess of 10,000 gallons have
`been developed, the use ofin-field relay tanks has improved the pro-
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`ductivity of over-the-road nurse trucks, boom extensions have reduced
`the need for in-field truck maneuvering, and high-capacity pit and
`spreader pumps have reduced the time needed for loading, unloading
`and land application, Manure agitation, pumping, transport and land
`application costs are typically $100-$160/cow/year for a dairy farm in
`the Great Lakes Region, Tank spreaders are efficient when the fields
`are near the manure storage pit, but the hauling rate (gallons per hour)
`drops off by 20% with a one mile haul, 40%with a two mile haul and
`50% with a three mile haul. This session will evaluate the costs of
`various methods of manure land application and the opportunities to
`reduce costs with manure nutrientcredits.
`SPEAKER BIO: Yim Harrigan’s research and Extension programs
`focus on mitigating adversefarming systems impacts onthe enviran-
`ment and creating sustainable agroecosystems. His research includes
`the development ofaninnovative process that combines low-distur-
`bance tillage, the seeding offorage and cover crops, and manure land
`application in one sustainable operation. Currently, he is evaluating
`effects of the die-offand regrowth ofroot systems on thefate and
`transport ofmanure contaminantsin the soil.
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`13) COMPARISON OF PHOSPHORUSAND NITROGEN
`LOSS IN SURFACE RUNOFF VERSUSTILE FLOW IN
`WISCONSIN TILE DRAINED LANDSCAPES
`Eric Cooley — Research Coordinator - University of Wisconsin -
`Discovery Farms Program
`ABSTRACT: Land managementintile-drained, agricultural land-
`scapes plays a vital role in the timing and magnitude ofnutrientloss
`from tile systems. The Discovery Farms program has collected 27
`site years of tile line water quality data. This data, combined with
`concurrent edge-of-field surface water monitoring, has provided vital
`information onthe timing, magnitude, and speciation of nutrientloss
`from tile drainage systems in Wisconsin.
`SPEAKER BIO: Eric Cooley grewup in Sturgeon Bay and Deforest,
`Wisconsin. He earned undergraduate