Larry D. Jacobson

B.Ag.E., 1972, M.S., 1974, Ph.D., 1983, University of Minnesota. Member of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Air and Waste Management Association. Licensed Professional Engineer in Minnesota.

Interest Areas

Livestock housing and environmental control, indoor air quality concerns, waste management systems, and energy and housing alternatives for livestock with emphasis on swine production systems.

Current Research

• Evaluation and Implementation of OFFSET (Odors from Feedlot Setback Estimation Tool) in Selected Minnesota Counties
• Aerial Pollutant Emissions from Animal Confinement Buildings
• National Center for Manure and Animal Waste Management
• Air Quality from (Animal) Housing Units
• Predicting Ambient Hydrogen Sulfide Concentrations Near Animal Feedlots
• Development of a Hydrogen Sulfide Model fro Animal Production Sites in Minnesota
• Particulate Matter (PM10), Hydrogen Sulfide, Ammonia, and Odor Emissions from Minnesota Pig Farrowing Facilities
• Hot Climate Temperature and Moisture Variations in Tunnel and Naturally Ventilated Pig Gestations Buildings
• Ventilating Systems for Enhancing Indoor Environmental Quality
• Odor, Total Reduced Sulfur, and Ammonia Emissions from Animal Housing Facilities and Manure Storage Units in Minnesota
• Geotextile Covers to Reduce Odor and Gas Emissions from Swine Manure Storage Ponds

Extension Programs

• Livestock and Poultry Housing Systems
• Manure Management Systems
• Engineering Applications for Dairy Production Systems
• Livestock and Poultry Odor Workshops
  

To read more about this research and programs go to the web site (link above)