Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team

Sep 26 2024 71 ep. 24 mins 27

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Join us in this series of informal educational conversations with dairy farmers, MSU faculty members, or agribusiness professionals discussing a variety of topics around dairy farm management and production.

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Labor Management: All begins with good recruitment.

Sep 26 2024 28 mins

Farmer and HR leader Annie Link joins the podcast to discuss what strategies the farm is implementing to optimize the recruitment of new employees.

Can precision farming technology improve your transition program?

Sep 19 2024 30 mins

Dr. Trevor DeVries from the University of Guelph joins Dr. Barry Badford from Michigan State University to discuss how new tools can help you improve and optimize your transition management program.

Do we still need fertility programs?

Sep 13 2024 32 mins

Join Dr. Richard Pursley from Michigan State University and Dr. Paul Fricke from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as they discuss this important question. Episode Resources: https://dairycattlereproduction.com/about-the-lab-2/dr-pursley/ https://hoards.com/article-35170-do-we-still-need-fertility-programs.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=240530-T210&utm_content=24053

Finding the balance in dairy replacements - economics & inventory management

Sep 05 2024 41 mins

MSU Extension dairy educator Cora Okkema talks with Technical consultant Kevin Dhuyvetter from Elanco Animal Health. They focus their conversation on how economics should drive the decision-making process for changing or monitoring your heifer program. Additional heifer-focused resources from MSU Extension: Heifer Academy YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDuySM

Timely HPAI Update with Dr. Keith Poulsen

May 15 2024 33 mins

Special episode with Dr. Keith Poulsen, director of the Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory of the University of Wisconsin. We discuss what's the current information regarding the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). What does it mean to a dairy farm, and what are the current measures that farms should be adopting to prevent further spread? Additional episode resources: MSU

Let's Talk Dairy Markets: Reflecting on 2023

Feb 07 2024 22 mins

Educator Martin Mangual talks with dairy markets expert Sarina Sharp of The Daily Dairy Report. They focus on discussing the highlights of dairy markets during 2023.

"I need employees... What are my options?"

Aug 09 2023 31 mins

Labor management expert Stan Moore joins Educator Martin Mangual to discuss the multiple avenues dairies can access to hire new farm employees. Season 6 finale. Please reach us with feedback and suggestions. Episode Resources: Reach Stan Moore at: [email protected] Reach us for feedback and suggestions at: [email protected]

Let's talk about farm leadership

Jul 27 2023 30 mins

Dairy Educator Phil Durst Discusses how vital is your style of leadership in your employee retention and farm culture with Ben Lichtenwalner. Ben is an author, consultant, and leadership expert from Radiant Forest LLC. Tune in to learn how SERVANT Leadership can be implemented in your management style. Episode Resources Modern Servant Leader: https://www.modernservantleader.com/ Be

Farm Safety, let's make it a priority!

Jul 19 2023 32 mins

I discuss important safety practices with extension educator Charles Gould. We provide recommendations to reduce the risk of accidents in the feed storage and manure pit areas. We also share timely information regarding upcoming training opportunities in Michigan. Episode resources: Grain bin and manure safety training event registration: https://www.canr.msu.edu/animal-agricultur

How does LEAN management looks on an operating Dairy?

Jul 14 2023 38 mins

Martin Mangual talks with LEAN management consultant Allen Bonthuis from Farming LEAN and with Eric Martin a Michigan Dairy Farmer that employs this management style in their dairy farm. We share how LEAN management looks at an operating Dairy. Episode resources: Farming LEAn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=farming%20lean LEAN Management for dairies Episode: h