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Item Growth performance and carcass quality of pigs housed in hoop barns fed diets containing alternative ingredients(2004) Johnston, Lee J.; Morrison, RebeccaRaising pigs in large groups in deep bedded hoop barns is receiving increased attention from producers and consumers interested in systems that are perceived to provide improved welfare for pigs. Unfortunately, these systems usually produce pigs that are fatter than similar pigs raised in conventional confinement housing systems. So, our objectives were to determine if dietary manipulation may be a useful tool for controlling increased carcass fat often observed in pigs raised in hoop barns and to assess the effect of housing and feeding system on pork quality. Specifically, we wanted to determine if a diet based on alternative grains (AG; barley, oats, buckwheat, field peas, and expeller soybean meal) would decrease carcass fatness and support growth performance of pigs housed in hoop barns (H) similar to pigs fed diets based on corn and soybean meal (CS) that were housed in an environmentally-controlled confinement barn (C).Item Minnesota Parents & Youth Want Afterschool Opportunities(2008-05-01) Blyth, Dale A.In 2008, The University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development, working with Wilder Research, conducted phone interviews with over 1600 parents and 800 7th - 12th grade youth around the state about afterschool programs.Item Nutrient Pathways to Stocking Lake: Investigating Phosphorus Sources from Septic Systems, Shorelands, and Agricultural Fields from a Sub-watershed Perspective(2010-06-30) Terry, Karen; Brown, Laurie; Rosen, CarlThis project will develop and test an integrated model to address water quality issues related to phosphorus in lakes, using a sub-watershed approach. Phosphorus sources from shoreland properties, septic systems and agricultural lands will be identified, and BMPs to decrease phosphorus inputs will be developed and shared with watershed residents.Item Online Diagnostics & Recommendations for Tree Health(2010-07) Grabowski, Michelle; Hahn, Jeffrey D.; Johnson, GaryDeveloping a suite of online diagnostic tools to help identify insect, disease and abiotic tree problems for the 20 most commonly grown trees in Minnesota. This site will be useful to homeowners, gardeners, woodlot owners and tree care professionals.Item Riparian Forest Buffers for Trout Habitat Improvement(2010-06-30) Bongard, Phyllis; Wyatt, Gary; Nerbonne, BrianCreating an educational program that promotes the benefits of riparian forest buffers. The approach includes developing educational materials based on a literature review and establishing a demonstration on an existing DNR-designated trout stream, the Vermillion River in Dakota County.Item Small Farms Initiative(2010) Arlt, Timothy; Wieland, Betsy; Winter, Nathan; Carlson, Brad; Martens, Dan; Haugen-Brown, Tana; Herzfeld, Dean; Foord, Karl; Wilsey, David; Martin, Wayne; Waters, Katherine; Kieser, Laura; Nelson, Beth; Gustafson, Kent; Postels, BrendaEstablish the infrastructure for a vibrant Small Farms initiative to address the growing number of small farms in Minnesota. This includes publications, curriculums, events, activities, communications, web resources, and staff and professional development. This project will also work to identify potential funding sources and partners.