Live Webinars

Reading the Leaves: Common Hardwood Tree Diseases with Foliar Symptoms

Apr 29, 2026 1:00 pm
Dr. Ellen Crocker (Associate Professor – University of Kentucky) will cover the biology and management of some hardwood tree diseases with foliar symptoms.

On-Farm Precision Experimentation with the Data-Intensive Farm Management (DFIM) Tool

Apr 30, 2026 1:30 pm
The Data-Intensive Farm Management (DFIM) Tool uses precision agriculture technology to design on-farm precision experiments, enabling farmers to increase profits by making data-driven management decisions. As part of a Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG), DFIM was enhanced to allow the tool to store, manage, and process raw field-trial data; analyze results; and generate reports on site-specific input management which can be executed with a single click. The presentation will cover how use of difm.farm could dramatically improve various Adaptive Management and Precision Management scenarios in NRCS Conservation Practice Standards 329 Residue and Tillage Management- No Till, 340 Cover Crops, 345 Residue and Tillage Management-Reduced Till, and 590 Nutrient Management, generating far more useful data at far lower costs to crop producers and taxpayers.

National IDIQ Contract for A&E Services

May 6, 2026 2:00 pm
The objective of the webinar is to explain the purpose and limitations of the National IDIQ for A&E Services, identify stakeholder roles and responsibilities, explain the process of placing a task order, and provide guidance on administering task orders. Participants will better understand the current IDIQ functions, requirements, and typical implementation procedures for the issuance of a task.

Livestock 101: Aquaculture

May 21, 2026 1:00 pm
Aquaculture basics presented by field-based, farmer-serving university and producer-organization partners for NRCS staff to better support aquaculture producers. This session will covers aquatic animal nutrition and health, hatchery and farm management, water quality control, and system design.

The Key to High-Performing Teams

May 28, 2026 2:00 pm
Discover how successful teams rely on flexible collaboration and ingenuity to overcome adversity, and the essential element to help your team win!

Aeration Systems for Maintaining Pumpable Manure in Deep Pits for Dairy and Beef

Jun 10, 2026 2:00 pm
This webinar will provide an in depth look at aeration technologies used to maintain pumpable manure in deep pits beneath dairy and beef slatted floor facilities. The session will cover the motivation behind adopting aeration systems, including challenges with agitation, high solids manure, hydrogen sulfide risks, and confined space safety concerns. Drawing from New York installations and ongoing Cornell PRO DAIRY research, the presentation will discuss system design considerations, operational lessons learned, impacts on manure handling logistics, and observed improvements in barn air quality. Practical guidance, common pitfalls, and resources for further learning will be included to support NRCS engineers working with producers considering these systems. Introduce a novel aeration-based approach for maintaining pumpable manure in deep pits beneath dairy and beef slatted floor facilities. Highlight ongoing Cornell PRO DAIRY research on system performance in beef operations and share updated findings, operational considerations, and safety implications.

Livestock 101: Cervids (Elk and Deer) and Camelids (Llama and Alpaca)

Jun 26, 2026 1:00 pm
Livestock production basics presented by field-based, farmer-serving university and producer-organization partners for NRCS staff to better support livestock producers. This session will covers cervid and camelid nutrition and body condition, reproduction, health and biosecurity, animal and waste facilities, management and handling practices.

Leading through Mentorship: Coaching Skills that Build Capacity in Extension

Aug 11, 2026 1:30 pm
Effective mentorship is a leadership skill that strengthens people, programs, and organizations. This webinar explores practical coaching and mentoring strategies Extension professionals can use to support colleagues, develop confidence, and build long-term capacity. Participants will reflect on their mentoring approach and leave with tools they can apply immediately in real-world Extension settings.

Developing Effective Listening Skills

Sep 24, 2026 12:00 pm
This workshop on active listening gives participants practical tools to notice, interpret, and respond to others with greater clarity. It also guides them in applying these skills to strengthen communication, trust, and collaboration in both personal relationships and professional environments.

Conflict Prevention and Management: Sources of Conflict

Oct 6, 2026 12:00 pm
This session will explore multiple sources of conflict and identify tools to prevent or management conflict that arises from these sources.