The “2025 Texas Animal Manure Management Issues (TAMMI)” workshop, hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife, has concluded. This program offered in-depth instruction on current developments, regulatory considerations, and best practices in animal manure management across Texas. Although registration is now closed, the event remains archived for reference, and its materials continue to support professionals and stakeholders in the agricultural and environmental sectors.

Texas Animal Manure Management Issues (TAMMI) Conference 2025

September 16-17, 2025
SpringHill Suites, Fort Worth Historic Stockyards

Welcome to the TAMMI 2025 Conference

After the successful TAMMI 2022, TAMMI 2025 is set to be even bigger and better!

The Texas Animal Manure Management Issues (TAMMI) Conference brings together producers, technical advisors, researchers, and agency professionals to explore the latest in agricultural waste management, with a mission to deliver practical education, share cutting-edge technology, and strengthen connections among stakeholders.

This event offers up to 8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Hours (PDHs), at least 4 Dairy Outreach Program Area (DOPA) credits, and others.

Early-Bird Registration: $225 til midnight Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025

Regular Registration: $300 til noon Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025

Agenda

  
TAMMI Conference Schedule

Day 1 – Tuesday, Sep 16

    Date & Time
    Title / Speakers
  
    07:30 AM
    Registration Open
  
    09:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    
      Morning Technical Sessions

      Welcome – TAMMI Planning Committee

      WOTUS (Waters of the United States) – Randy Rush, EPA

      EPA Region 6 Livestock Auction Initiative – Lucas Bomar, EPA

      Permit Updates – Bobby Chavez, TCEQ

      Bird Flu Updates – Mark Cochran, TSSWCB
    
    10:30 AM – 10:55 AM
    Break
  
    10:55 AM – 12:00 PM
    
      Nutrient Management at Poultry Farms – Mikel Thomas and Mark Cochran, TSSWCB

      Bringing It All Together – Implementing a Comprehensive Manure Management Plan – Mark Stoermann, Newtrient
    
    12:00 PM – 01:00 PM
    Lunch Buffet and Exhibits
  
    01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
    
      Afternoon Technical Sessions

      Biogas Revenue from Beef and Dairy Manure – Daryl Maas, Maas Energy Works

      PFAS in Agriculture – Randy Rush, EPA

      Dehydrators I – Jay Perryman, APEX Mortality Disposal

      Dehydrators II – Scott Pfannenstiel, Diversified Agriculture

      Animal Waste Composting I – Chandler Cummins, Advanced Composting

      Animal Waste Composting II – Yusuf Celik, Poly-Canam
    
    03:00 PM – 03:30 PM
    Tradeshow Break
  
    03:30 PM – 04:30 PM
    
      Compliance / Technical Assistance Panel

      Bryan Shaw, Shaw Engineering

      Matt Davis, Texas Cattle Feeders Association

      Darren Turley, Texas Association of Dairymen

      Colby Ferguson, Texas Pork Producers Association

      J.C. Essler, Texas Poultry Federation
    
    04:30 PM – 05:00 PM
    Keynote: Jimmy Emmons, Assistant Chief – USDA NRCS
  
    05:00 PM
    Evening Reception
  
Day 2 – Wednesday, Sep 17

    Date & Time
    Title / Speakers
  
    08:30 AM – 09:30 AM
    
      Morning Technical Sessions

      Welcome & Announcements – TAMMI Planning Committee

      Land Application & Nutrient Management – Jake Mowrer, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

      Texas Right to Farm Statute – Updates and Legal Considerations for Production Agriculture – Kyle Weldon, Bradbury PLLC
    
    09:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Tradeshow Break
  
    10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    
      Economics of Manure Management – Yuri Calil, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

      Voluntary Conservation Programs – John Foster and Lee Munz, TSSWCB

      Finding & Quantifying Value in Waste – Anthony LeCroy, SNF Holding
    
    11:30 AM – 01:30 PM
    
      Lunch and Programs

      Break, Onboarding Shuttle Bus, and Travel to Community Center

      Technology Demonstration and BBQ Lunch at Community Center
    
    01:30 PM – 04:00 PM
    
      Technical Tour

      Travel to Bureau of Engraving

      Tour of Bureau of Engraving

      Travel back to Hotel / Adjourn

Sponsorships

Become a sponsor of TAMMI 2025 and connect with leaders in agricultural waste management. Support innovation, education, and sustainability across Texas and beyond!

Gold Sponsors

Texas Cattle Feeders Association

Enviro-Ag Engineering, Inc.

SNF Mining

Silver Sponsors

EcoDrum Composting

Texas Association of Dairymen

Texas Poultry Federation

Renewable Thermal Solutions - Apex Predator Mortality Disposal

Jones-Hamilton Co.

Bronze Sponsors

Advanced Composting Technologies, LLC

NuTech

Texas Pork Producers Association

Reception Sponsors

Diversified Agriculture

Journal of Nutrient Management

Texas Cattle Feeders Association

Texas Poultry Federation

Texas Association of Dairymen

5

Animal Commodities

6

Agencies

20

Educators

1

Tour

Tour

Visit the BEP’s Fort Worth facility to see where over half of the nation’s paper currency is printed. Walk above the production floor and witness billions of dollars being made!

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