To view archived videos of the ISU Farm Energy webinars, visit these links:
May 2012 - video of the third annual ISU Farm Energy webinar
May 2011 - video of the second annual ISU Farm Energy webinar
May 2010 - video of the introductory ISU Farm Energy webinar
Use the links below to download ISU Farm Energy publications in PDF format.
Energy Consumption
Estimating Payback for Energy Efficiency
How Much Energy Is Being Used on Your Farm?
Electric Savings: Understanding Demand and 3-phase Motor Use
Tracking the Energy Use on Your Farm + Farm Energy Log
Farm Equipment
Fuel Efficiency Factors for Tractor Selection
Shift Up and Throttle Back to Save Tractor Fuel
Tractor Maintenance to Conserve Energy
Ballsting Tractors for Fuel Efficiency
Field Crops
Energy Consumption for Row Crop Production
Limiting Field Operations
Energy Conservation in Corn Nitrogen Fertilization
Grain Drying
Improving Corn Drying Efficiency
Energy Considerations for Low-temperature Grain Drying
Dryeration and Combination Drying for Increased Capacity and Efficiency
Managing High Temperature Grain Dryers for Energy Efficiency
Dairy
Energy Efficiency for Dairy Milking Equipment
Swine
Energy Efficient Fans for Swine Production
Conserving Energy by Using Localized Heating in Swine Housing
Managing Swine Ventilation Controller Settings to Save Energy
Sizing Minimum Ventilation to Save Heating Energy in Swine Housing
Poultry
Energy Efficient Fans for Poultry Production
Lighting & Heating
Indoor Lighting for Livestock, Poultry and Farm Shop Facilities
Energy Fundamentals for Farm Lighting
Conserve Heat Energy in the Farm Shop
