Farm structures : publication
Learn how to build an all-weather concrete stock tank, with measured and detailed plans.
Teng Teeh LimExtension agricultural engineerCommercial Agriculture Program and Food Systems and Bioengineering, University of MissouriDavid B. ParkerResearch leaderEnvironmental Management Research Unit, USDA-ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, Nebraska
Richard E. PhillipsDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
Teng Teeh LimExtension Agricultural Engineer, Food Systems and BioengineeringJoseph Zulovich
Converting Unused Agriculture Facilities for Aquaculture Use: Swine Barn Conversion for Fish Culture
This guide provides basic information on recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) technology and converting a swine barn into an aquaculture enterprise.
Charles D. Fulhage and Donald L. PfostDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
Don Day
Extension Associate
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Amanda Marney
Extension Associate
Department of Biological Engineering
Joseph Kendrick
Extension Associate
Department of Biological Engineering
Editor's note
Thomas J. FangmanCollege of Veterinary MedicineCommercial Agriculture ProgramJoseph M. ZulovichDepartment of Biological and Agricultural EngineeringCommercial Agriculture Program
Kenneth L. McFate and Fred M. CrawfordDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
Donald L. Pfost and Charles D. FulhageDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
Charles FulhageAgricultural Engineering Extension
Learn how soil, forages and animals interact in grazing systems, and get ideas for improving pasture quality and extending the grazing season for beef or dairy.
There are many different methods and materials used to construct farm fencing. Each method varies widely in cost and ease of construction. This guide focuses on some common types of fences constructed across the midwestern United States.
Charles D. Fulhage and Donald L. PfostDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringRoof gutters may be needed with livestock facilities to divert clean water from contaminated lot runoff and minimize the total quantity of waste effluent requiring proper disposal.
Neil F. MeadorDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringTwo major tasks are involved in the successful completion of a new farm building — choosing the right building and selecting a good contractor to build it.Most buildings constructed today are "pre-engineered," or package-type, buildings.
John A. Hoehne, P.E., and Charles D. Fulhage, P.E.
Department of Agricultural Engineering
David Williams, P.E.
Curry-Wille Associates, Consulting Engineers, P.C.
Joseph M. ZulovichDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
Charles D. Fulhage and Donald L. PfostDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
Charles D. Fulhage and Donald L. PfostDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
Reviewed by David H. Trinklein
Division of Plant Sciences