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Fall Manure Application: Part 5 Dealing with a Full Pit in a Wet Fall

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 7:03

This fall we have seen quite a bit of untimely rain, making it difficult to get out into fields and empty pits. Learn about some strategies you could use to help manage your manure storage this fall. How are we doing? Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform

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Fall Manure Application: Part 4 Preventing Nutrient Loss

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 9:16

Learn about helpful strategies to prevent nutrient loss after manure application. How are we doing? FEEDBACK FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform

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Fall Manure Application: Part 3 Manure sampling and testing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 9:28

Learn tips and procedures for taking a good manure sample. This is key for making the most of your fall manure application because it's important to know the nutrient composition of the manure that you have. How are we doing? FEEDBACK FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform Additional resources: UW Nutrient and Pest Management website: http://ipcm.wisc.edu/npm/ Know How Much You Haul fact sheet: http://ipcm.wisc.edu/download/pubsNM/KnowHowMuchYouHaul.pdf Recommended Methods of Manure Analysis: http://learningstore.uwex.edu/assets/pdfs/A3769.pdf Calibrating a Manure Spreader video (UW-Madison): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9LAsOgVN-g&list=PLF17555C62D9A378B&index=20 Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Program website: http://extension.psu.edu/plants/nutrient-management

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Fall Manure Application: Part 2 Manure and Road Safety

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 9:27

Keep these safety tips in mind this fall as you're working with manure and driving out on the roads with equipment. How are we doing? FEEDBACK FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform

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Fall Manure Application: Part 1 Nutrient Management Plans

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 11:46

Learn what you need to know to make the best manure application decisions you can for your farm this fall. This podcast will help give you information so you can decide on the Right time, the Right place, the Right source, the Right rate and do all this by starting with the Right data. How are we doing? FEEDBACK FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform Resources: UW Nutrient & Pest Management Program: http://ipcm.wisc.edu/npm/ Fast Facts, Manure Application Record Book, and other nutrient management publications: http://ipcm.wisc.edu/downloads/nutrient-managment/ Manure advisory risk system website: http://www.manureadvisorysystem.wi.gov/

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Corn Silage: Part 4 Feed Out Safety

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 7:10

Farm safety is critically important and can save lives. Listen to this podcast to get safety tips when preparing and delivering feed to livestock. How are we doing? FEEDBACK FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform

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Corn Silage: Part 3 Signs of Proper Processing, Packing, and Storage Plus SafetyTips

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 10:02

Tips and recommendations to help ensure adequate processing, packing, and storage. How are we doing? FEEDBACK FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform

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Corn Silage: Part 2 Equipment Settings and Safety

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 10:04

UW-Extension specialists discuss equipment setting recommendations and safety tips for this year's corn silage harvest. How are we doing? FEEDBACK FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform

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Corn Silage: Part 1 Predicting Harvest and Moisture Level

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 7:43

Accurately predicting the best time to harvest relies on several different factors. Learn more about how to tell when you should start harvesting. How are we doing? FEEDBACK FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform

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Heat Stress & Reproduction: Part 4 Strategies During Difficult Financial Times

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 4:59

Here are some tips for reproductive management on the farm during difficult financial times. How are we doing? FEEDBACK FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform

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Heat Stress & Reproduction: Part 3 The Don'ts of Reproductive Management

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 5:18

Milk prices go up and down but skimping on your reproductive management program will have lasting negative effects. How are we doing? FEEDBACK FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform

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Heat Stress & Reproduction: Part 2 Minimizing Reproductive Losses

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 4:09

Summer can be make reproductive management a challenge. Watch here to learn how you can minimize reproductive losses this summer. How are we doing? FEEDBACK FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform

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Heat Stress & Reproduction: Part 1 What Happens to Reproduction?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 6:25

Learn more about why conception rates and other reproductive losses happen during the hot, summer months. This is part 1 in a 4-part series. How are we doing? FEEDBACK FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform

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Heat Stress & Nutrition and Water: Part 4 Water Recommendations

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 8:15

Water is the single, most important nutrient for dairy cattle. Learn more about this important nutrient and how it can be used to help minimize heat stress this summer. How are we doing? FEEDBACK FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform

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Heat Stress & Nutrition and Water: Part 3 Summer Feed Storage Management

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 8:46

Heat can damage feed and lead to increased feed losses on the farm. Learn how you can best manage your feed storage this summer. How are we doing? FEEDBACK FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform

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Heat Stress & Nutrition and Water: Part 2 Diet Adjustments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 8:02

UW-Extension experts talk about recommendations for diet adjustments to help combat the effects of heat stress. How are we doing? FEEDBACK FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform

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Heat Stress & Nutrition and Water: Part 1 Higher Risk Groups

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 5:02

Not all dairy groups experience heat stress the same. Some groups require more careful attention to manage heat stress. In this podcast series, UW-Extension and industry specialists talk about the nutritional and water needs for the summer, especially during periods of heat stress. Randy Shaver, PhD, Dairy Nutrition Specialist and Professor for UW-Madison/UW-Extension, Matt Lippert, UW-Extension Wood County Agriculture Agent, and Liz Binversie, UW-Extension Brown County Agriculture Educator, talk about the groups that typically need a little more specialized attention.

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Heat Stress & Facilities: Part 4 Cooling Strategies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 7:11

Keep your cattle cool this summer by using these strategies to help prevent heat stress. How are we doing? FEEDBACK FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform

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Heat Stress & Facilities: Part 3 Ventilation Strategies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 5:41

Learn about ventilation recommendations for the dairy herd. Remember that fans move air but they don't actually ventilate the barn. Find more recommendations by listening to this episode.

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Heat Stress & Facilities: Part 2 Heat Stress Warning Signs And Symptoms

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2017 5:33

In Part 2 of this 4-part series, UW-Extension and industry discuss ways you can tell your cattle are heat stressed. How are we doing? FEEDBACK FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform

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Heat Stress & Facilities: Part 1 What Is Heat Stress?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2017 5:59

Part one of the "Heat Stress & Facilities" podcast. This is a four-part series. Speaker include David Kammel, Mark Mayer, and Dr. Vicky Lauer. How are we doing? FEEDBACK FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72dDbKONQN0f14EFhBpdGENdOhrl9aMAFJfatSTxEPIpJ-g/viewform

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Veterinary Feed Directive Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2016 8:03

Learn about the new changes on how you can get medicated feeds for livestock starting Jan 1, 2017.

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