silage

DairyCast 0202 Show Notes:

• Having difficultly navigating all of the choices of corn silage? Everett Thomas, William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, share his years of experience to help simplify the maze.

DairyCast 0166 Show Notes:

• Roger McEowen, Director of the Center for Agricultural Law at Iowa State University, highlights two recent legal cases and their impacts on the agriculture community.
• Following a recent conference, John Baah, Research Scientist at Agrifoods Canada, shares some valuable information that you should know about silage inoculants.

DairyCast 0142 Show Notes:

• Kathleen Emery, Dairy Veterinarian, discusses the value of using higher digestible forages for improved milk production
• Dr. John F. Smith, Kansas State University, presents his work with cross-ventilation dairy barn design that has provided new options for improved cow comfort that translate to better herd health and production

DairyCast 0141 Show Notes:

• The latest research on silage specific and brown mid-rib hybrids shows that the multi-generation investment is yielding tremendous reults for dairy producers
• How does traceability work in a voluntary animal identification system?  And does it pay?
• Is it worth it to keep some dairy steers around to feed out? Let's look at the costs and benefits to determine if the idea makes sense for you.

DairyCast 0140 Show Notes:

• Vernal Gomes, Mycogen Seeds, details some new options in silage production that could dramatically impact your bottom-line
• Do consumers trust you?  The answer might surprise you.  Charlie Arnot, Center for Food Integrity, shares some recent survey results
• Trent Loos, Loos Tales, talks about how easy it is to start an activist campaign and what some farmers are willing to