Dairy farm performance was simulated with and without combinations of double cropping and manure injection practices with a whole farm computer model (IFSM). Central Pennsylvania's dairy farm performance was simulated for 25 years of historical and future climate projections of 10 global climate change models. During Water Cooler Talk: Current and Future Climate Dairy Cropping, model results will be discussed, including historical simulations that align with field studies and future climate simulations, that indicate double cropping and manure injection offers opportunities to sustain dairy crop production and farm profitability, while reducing nitrogen and phosphorus nutrient losses.
Field studies of dairy cropping systems have identified double cropping and manure injection as practices that can enhance dairy crop production, while reducing nutrient losses to water and the environment. How will these practices perform under the increased temperature and precipitation projected for the Northeast with climate change?
About the Series
The Water Cooler Talk series provides a once-a-month event that features invited speakers talking about water resources around the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Topics will range anywhere from climate to groundwater and anything in between. This series provides a chance for all people interested in water resources to gather and discuss current water-related work.
A certificate of attendance will be provided for professional development documentation. This will be provided to anyone who attends and is interested in receiving this certificate.
Please note that this does not count as certified credits for continuing education.
This event is being offered at no charge to participants. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording.