Manure management is a standard part of Wisconsin farm life, but as operations grow and liquid storage systems become more common, the risks associated with manure pits are trending upward. This is according to UW-Madison Professor and Division of Extension Specialist Rebecca Larson.

Whether you’re a seasoned operator or a new hand, here are five critical safety tips to keep in mind before you head out to the pits.

Manure management is a standard part of Wisconsin farm life, but as operations grow and liquid storage systems become more common, the risks associated with manure pits are trending upward. This is according to UW-Madison Professor and Division of Extension Specialist Rebecca Larson.
Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned operator or a new hand, here are five critical safety tips to keep in mind before you head out to the pits.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

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Critical Safety Tips Before Heading To The Manure Pit

A new one-on-one interview with the director of Wisconsin's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is providing an update on epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) after the virus was recently detected in dairy cattle in Waukesha County.

Teri Barr catches up with Keith Poulsen at World Dairy Expo to learn -- though the finding is unusual in cattle -- why there is little reason for Wisconsin farmers or consumers to be alarmed.

A new one-on-one interview with the director of Wisconsin's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is providing an update on epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) after the virus was recently detected in dairy cattle in Waukesha County.
Teri Barr catches up with Keith Poulsen at World Dairy Expo to learn -- though the finding is&nbsp;unusual in cattle -- why there is little reason for Wisconsin farmers or consumers to be alarmed.

EHD in Wisconsin Cattle: One-on-One Update with State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Director Keith Poulsen at World Dairy Expo

Like many other people, Mary Olsen's focus in the agriculture industry is, of course, the community of people that surround it. She's the manager of the Dane County Pork Producers concession stand. Kiley Allan found her at World Dairy Expo working the stand with a group of volunteers.

Like many other people, Mary Olsen's focus in the agriculture industry is, of course, the community of people that surround it. She's the manager of the Dane County Pork Producers concession stand. Kiley Allan found her at World Dairy Expo working the stand with a group of volunteers.

Comradery Fuels Dane County Pork Producers Concession Stand

A staple for many folks at the World Dairy Expo is a trip to the GEA ice cream stand. Sue Begg joins me; she's the Marketing Communications Manager at GEA Farm Technologies and maybe more importantly to a lot of World Dairy Expo attendees, she's also in charge of planning, managing, and executing everything involved with the GEA ice cream stand. She tells Kiley Allan about all the intricate details she coordinates.

A staple for many folks at the World Dairy Expo is a trip to the GEA ice cream stand. Sue Begg joins me; she's the Marketing Communications Manager at GEA Farm Technologies and maybe more importantly to a lot of World Dairy Expo attendees, she's also in charge of planning, managing, and executing everything involved with the GEA ice cream stand. She tells Kiley Allan about all the intricate details she coordinates.

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