Podcasts about Silage

Recorded: 3/11/25Cornell Forage Systems Specialist, Joe Lawrence, returns to discuss small grain silage and silage inoculants. We discuss the agronomics of producing high-quality grain silage, and Joe walks us through the different types of silage inoculants, when to use them, and how to use them effectively. Hosts: Ryan Spelman and Justin Brackenrich, Penn State ExtensionGuest: Joe Lawrence, Cornell UniversityLinks:Using a Microwave Oven to Test Moisture Content of ForageSilage inoculants: What the research tells us about when and how to use themPhoto credit: Ryan Spelman, Penn State ExtensionSign up for our newsletter, Field Crop News, and follow us on Facebook!

Episode Overview: In this Product Spotlight, Tracy interviews Kevin Serfas, President & CEO of Serfas Farms, to discuss his experience with hybrid rye and how it plays a key role in their livestock feed systems.  Kevin shares valuable insights on how hybrid rye fits into regenerative agriculture practices, offers opportunities for double cropping, and helps spread out the silage season for better efficiency. Key Topics Discussed: - Spreading out the silage season: Kevin explains how growing hybrid rye can help extend the silage season, offering more flexibility for farmers. - Double cropping opportunities: Hybrid rye presents a viable option for double cropping, allowing farmers to maximize productivity on the same land. - Regenerative agriculture: Kevin touches on how hybrid rye fits into regenerative farming practices, enhancing soil health and sustainability. Takeaways: - Hybrid rye can be a game-changer in livestock feed systems by improving feed efficiency and diversifying farming operations. - Regenerative agriculture practices like growing hybrid rye can contribute to healthier soil and more sustainable farming systems. - Double cropping with hybrid rye provides a unique opportunity for farmers to increase yield and make the most of their land. Listen in to learn more about hybrid rye's role in the future of agriculture and how it can benefit your livestock feed system! Thanks for tuning in, Tracy ============================= ✅ About The Impact Farming Show: Produced by Farm Marketer. Farm Marketer is a Canadian digital media company specializing in publishing agriculture content that matters most to Canadian farmers: news, commodities, agriculture events, agriculture real estate for sale, and much more.  Farm Marketer is also the proud producer of the award-winning agriculture show The Impact Farming Show. This weekly video and podcast show is dedicated to introducing farmers to the people and ideas that will impact their farming operations. Join show host Tracy Brunet as she speaks to top minds and change makers about what's currently IMPACTING agriculture.    ================================= Related Searches

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Joe Lawrence, from Cornell University, discusses the crucial role of forage management in dairy nutrition. He shares insights on optimizing corn silage, managing weather variability, and improving feed quality for maximum cattle efficiency. Learn how hybrid selection, harvest strategies, and nutrient management impact forage utilization on farms. Tune in now on all major platforms!"Weather, especially rainfall, has a bigger impact on fiber digestibility than hybrid selection, making management decisions crucial."Meet the guest: Joe Lawrence is a Senior Extension Associate in Dairy Forage Systems Management at Cornell University PRO-DAIRY. With over 20 years in the dairy industry, he specializes in optimizing forage quality and linking crop production to dairy nutrition. He holds a Master's degree in Soil and Crop Sciences from Cornell University and has extensive experience in agronomy and extension education.What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:02) Introduction(03:36) Optimizing forage quality(07:10) Hybrid selection strategies(11:57) Impact of weather on silage(13:12) Managing dairy feed costs(21:39) Carbon footprint in dairy(24:50) Final three questionsThe Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:- CNH Reman- KWS- S&W Seed Co.

*Cotton production is growing in Brazil.  *Prairieview A&M is conducting research on organic sorghum.  *Another case of New World screwworms has been found in southern Mexico.*Committees have been named by the House in the Texas Legislature.  *A new bill could make it easier for students from family farms to get financial aid for college.*Silage production has taken a big jump in the Texas Panhandle, but it's not for everyone.*It got cold last week in East Texas.  

This week, young agri contractor Conor Murphy from Co Cork chats about the path he took into the family contracting business, gives advice to young people eager to get going with tractor work and explains his thoughts on the future of contracting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom talks with Allan MacGillivray, Volac International Consultant with Nutrinza, about its Ecosyl and Ecocool products, the key things to remember when making silage and the best ways to avoid Dry Matter losses. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In this episode of Talk Dirt to Me, we break down the latest confirmations surrounding Brooke Rollins, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and more to come. We also tackle listener questions, including why Bobby Lee should consider hay silage wrap. But the heart of this episode dives into one of the toughest conversations in farming — when is it time to walk away? We have an honest, no-holds-barred discussion about the stress, financial strain, and emotional toll that farming can take, and how to know when the price might be too high. This is a raw, real conversation every farmer needs to hear. Plus, don't miss our Made in America segment featuring Johnson Levels, a trusted name in precision tools made right here in the USA! Visit our made in America product here: https://www.johnsonlevel.com/C/222/MadeInUSA  Agzaga is the official sponsor of Talk Dirt to Me! It is the ultimate online farm store. American owned and operated. Go check out their site and get what you need. Be sure to use the code TALKDIRT to get 10% off your order! Visit them at: https://agzaga.com  If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! Follow us on social media: Talk Dirt to Me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkdirtpodcast/  Bobby Lee: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=hurricane%20creek%20farms Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hurricanecreekfarm/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/c/HurricaneCreekFarms Logan: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/LHFarmsTN Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lo.hanks/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYpTjKQtOMABFOc2Aw3_Ow 

Silage is the preserved chopped grass or other crops that farmers feed to livestock through the winter. The more good-quality silage you can harvest and store yourself, the less money you need to spend on bought in feed. There's also a real pride in producing a great crop of silage. The Westmorland Agricultural Society runs an annual hotly contested silage competition. The entries are lab analysed and the best four farms in each category get a personal visit from the judge. We visit a prize winner.All this week we'll be looking at the current state of tenant farming. 14% of farms are rented, and many of those who own their own land also rent some, so about 30% of farmed land in England is tenanted. The Rock Revie, commissioned by the last government, made a number of recommendations to improve things for farmers who rent, from more protection from landlords wanting to take land back, to the appointment of a commissioner, a recommendation accepted by this government. The fashion industry has come under scrutiny in recent years for the impact it has on the environment. Here in the UK, some textile producers are now turning to so-called 'slow fashion', which aims to ensure full traceability in textile supply chains.Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Damon Smith of the University of Wisconsin. They discuss Damon's work with Mycotoxins found in corn silage. Additional Resources https://ipcm.wisc.edu/blog/2018/09/what-to-expect-from-stalk-rot-and-mycotoxins-in-severely-diseased-and-damaged-corn/ https://badgercropdoc.com/2024/08/26/disease-and-mycotoxin-considerations-for-corn-silage-harvest-in-wisconsin/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8m-Fvo4U4 How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Smith, D. (Interviewee). S3:E45 (Podcast). Bunker of Doom: The Mycotoxin Threat in Corn Silage Part 2. 1/22/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist at the CREC, talks more about the differences in silage depending on the moisture content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Damon Smith of the University of Wisconsin. They discuss Damon's work with Mycotoxins found in corn silage. Additional Resources https://ipcm.wisc.edu/blog/2018/09/what-to-expect-from-stalk-rot-and-mycotoxins-in-severely-diseased-and-damaged-corn/ https://badgercropdoc.com/2024/08/26/disease-and-mycotoxin-considerations-for-corn-silage-harvest-in-wisconsin/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8m-Fvo4U4 How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Smith, D. (Interviewee). S3:E44 (Podcast). Bunker of Doom: The Mycotoxin Threat in Corn Silage Part 1. 1/15/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

In this holiday episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Heather Dann from William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute shares valuable insights on managing dairy herds during the winter months. Discover practical strategies for optimizing diets, minimizing cold stress, and protecting calf health to maintain a productive herd throughout the season. Don't miss these helpful tips to keep your herd thriving during the holidays—listen now on all major platforms!"Any time our cows are in winter, they're trying to maintain their core body temperature by adjusting their metabolic rate."Meet the guest: Dr. Heather Dann, Adjunct Assistant Professor at William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, holds a B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell, an M.S. from Penn State, and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. With over two decades of experience in dairy cow nutrition and management, her research focuses on sustainable and efficient dairy practices. What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:04) Introduction(03:02) Cold stress(03:47) Adjusting diets(05:50) Silage challenges(08:34) Facility maintenance(10:38) Heifer management(12:21) Closing thoughtsThe Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:* Adisseo- Volac- Virtus Nutrition- Evonik

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lucas Rebelo from Adisseo shares key research on how corn with high alpha-amylase expression affects dairy cattle nutrition. He discusses the trial results, highlighting improvements in dry matter intake, increased milk production, and the nuanced impacts on microbial protein synthesis. Tune in now on all major platforms!"We found that the energy in corn silage treatment increased dry matter intake by about 1.6 kilos and milk yield by about 3.4 kilos."Meet the guest: Dr. Lucas Rocha Rebelo is a Dairy Technical Manager at Adisseo with a strong background in dairy nutrition and environmental science. He earned his Ph.D. from The Ohio State University, where he researched amino acid metabolism in dairy cows. Dr. Rebelo also holds an M.Sc. in Ruminant Nutrition from Universidade Estadual Paulista and a B.Sc. in Animal Science from the Federal University of Mato Grosso.What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:04) Introduction(01:31) Corn silage trial(02:37) Treatment comparisons(03:49) Production responses(05:13) Grain processing issues(06:20) Microbial protein(08:47) Closing thoughtsThe Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:* Adisseo- Evonik- Volac- Virtus Nutrition

Today, Jordan Reynolds speaks with Eric Bailey, Associate Professor & State Beef Extension Specialist at the University of Missouri about his research on feeding corn silage to cattle in the winter. He addresses Regional and economical pros and cons of buying corn silage as well as identifies the consumer who would benefit from feeding their cattle corn silage the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dr. Weiss and Dr. St-Pierre co-authored this episode's journal club paper in Applied Animal Science (ARPAS Journal). Bill and Normand share a career-long interest in how feedstuffs and diet variation impact cows. (6:31)Bill and Normand discuss sources of variation, which they divide into true variation and observer variation. True variation means the feed has changed: a different field, change during storage, etc. Observer variation includes sampling variation and analytical variation. Some feeds may exhibit a lot of true variation and others may exhibit a lot of observer variation. And some feeds are high in both types of variation. Highly variable feeds should be sampled more frequently. Some feeds are so consistent that using book values makes more sense than sending in samples for analysis. Bill and Normand go on to give some examples and share sampling and analysis tips for different types of feedstuffs. (12:41)Bill would often be asked if users should continue to average new samples with older ones or just use the new numbers from the most recent sample. He and Normand debate the pros and cons of the two approaches as well as discuss the use of a weighted average where recent samples would be weighted to contribute more. (26:02)Next, our guests discuss how multiple sources of a nutrient reduce the TMR variation for that specific nutrient. For example, alfalfa NDF is more variable than corn silage NDF on average. Yet if you use a blend of these two ingredients, you end up with less variation in NDF than if you used all corn silage. Normand details the mathematical concepts behind this relationship. Both Bill and Normand emphasize that diets must be made correctly for the best results. (32:26)How do feedstuffs and diet variations impact cows? Both guests describe different experiments with variable protein and NDF concentrations in diets. Some were structured, like alternating 11% CP one day and 19% CP the next for three weeks. Some were random, like randomly alternating the NDF over a range of 20-29% with much higher variation than we'd ever see on-farm. The common thread for all these experiments is that the diet variations had almost no impact on the milk production of the cows. (38:04)Clay asks how variation in dry matter might affect cows. Bill describes an experiment where the dry matter of silage was decreased by 10 units by adding water. Cows were fed the wet silage for three days, twice during a three-week study. To ensure feed was never limited, more as-fed feed was added when the wet silage was fed. It took a day for cows on the wet silage treatment to have the same dry matter intake (DMI) as the control cows and milk production dropped when DMI was lower. However, when switching abruptly back to the dry silage diet, DMI increased the day following the wet silage and stayed high for two days, so the cows made up for the lost milk production. Bill and Normand underline that it is critical for the cows not to run out of feed and described experiments where feed was more limiting, yielding less desirable outcomes. (46:17)In the last part of the paper, our guests outlined seven research questions that they feel need to be answered. Normand shares that his number one question is how long will cows take to respond to a change in the major nutrients? He feels that we spend an inordinate amount of money on feedstuffs analysis, and there are some feeds we should analyze more and some feeds we should quit analyzing. Bill's primary research question revolves around controlled variation. What happens if you change the ratio of corn silage and alfalfa once a week? Will that stimulate intake? Data from humans, pets, and zoo animals indicate that diet variation has a positive impact and Bill finds this area of research intriguing. (50:43)In closing, Clay encourages listeners to read this paper (link below) and emphasizes the take-home messages regarding sampling and research questions. Normand advises that if you are sampling feed, take a minimum of two samples, and try as much as you can to separate observer variation from true variation. He also reminds listeners to concentrate on a few critical nutrients with more repeatability for analyses. Bill encourages nutritionists to sit down and think when they get new data - before they go to their computer to make a diet change. If something changed, why did it change, and is it real? Take time to think it through. (1:01:38)You can find this episode's journal club paper from Applied Animal Science here: https://www.appliedanimalscience.org/article/S2590-2865(24)00093-4/fulltextPlease subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

*Who is Brooke Rollins, Trump's new pick for Secretary of Agriculture?  *Dairy products remain affordable.  *A federal judge in Texas has issued a nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act.  *Silage production has seen massive growth in the Texas High Plains.  *The U.S. ag trade deficit is expected to continue to grow.  *Cotton farmers are increasing environmental stewardship practices.  *Soil testing is the first step in efficient fertilizer use and forage production.  *Texas A&M has a new program for the health of mounted patrol horses. 

Welcome to the CattleCall podcast! In this research call, Brooke Latack and I called Dr. John Wagner to talk about his experience with silage processing. If you want to hear more about Dr. Wagner's career, please listen to our previous episode about his career (CCP#085). Dr. Wagner's contact information: john.wagner@colostate.edu Enjoy the call. Follow Podcastcattlecall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cattlecal/ Subscribe to the CattleCall newsletter: ⁠http://ceimperial.ucanr.edu/news_359/CattleCal_483/ Thank you very much! And remember: "It is always a great time for a CattleCall".  #podcast #cattlecall #beefcattle #feedlot #animalscience #beef #beefnutrition #research

*Cotton harvest is ahead of schedule this year.  *More farmers are switching to lower cost generic products.  *NCBA doesn't expect much to happen in the lame-duck session of Congress.*Silage continues to offer economic advantages for Texas High Plains farmers.  *Ag groups are pushing for economic assistance for farmers.  *The beef checkoff was the subject of a recent presentation by high school students at an ag issues contest.  *Frothy bloat is a problem in cattle grazing small grain pastures.  

High-quality corn silage is essential for achieving optimal dairy cattle nutrition. In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB Brand Manager Jamie Horton discusses the brand's corn silage lineup for 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, grower and content creator Josh Sattin talks about the pros and cons of using silage tarps on his farm.  Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Cashflow Podcast In Search of Soil Check out Diego's book Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF

*Cheaper corn is causing cattle to stay in feedlots longer.  *Drought continues to expand across Texas.  *Corn harvest is moving quickly across the U.S.*Silage production is expanding in the Texas High Plains. *An important deadline is approaching for Texas farmers and ranchers.  *Farmers markets are thriving in Texas.  *East Texas is dry as fall hunting season gets underway. *A new animal traceability rule goes into effect soon.  

Thanks for tuning in to this agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture's in-house agronomist, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson, to discuss a number of topics including: Fall weed control; Eastern Canada corn harvest; and, Checking your bins. Also, hear a clip from a recent Canola School with Allana Lewchuk of... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture's in-house agronomist, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson, to discuss a number of topics including: Fall weed control; Eastern Canada corn harvest; and, Checking your bins. Also, hear a clip from a recent Canola School with Allana Lewchuk of... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture's in-house agronomist, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson, to discuss a number of topics including: Fall weed control; Eastern Canada corn harvest; and, Checking your bins. Also, hear a clip from a recent Canola School with Allana Lewchuk of… Read More

There are a multitude of considerations and decisions to make when choosing the right corn hybrid for each field. When silage is the goal, it’s important to consider soil type, environmental conditions, pest pressures, and where possible, an idea of how well corn grew in that field previously. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Corn School,... Read More

In this episode, grower and content creator Josh Sattin sheds light on the potential cons of using silage tarp on your farm.  Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Cashflow Podcast In Search of Soil Check out Diego's book Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF

If you pair a two-pronged planting season with the heat in late September, you get a variable corn silage crop. Drew Johnson is an independent dairy nutritionist with K & S Dairy Consulting, working out of Cashton and serving the surrounding counties in Western Wisconsin. He tells us about the conversations he's having with customers during the corn silage harvest, starting with the quality of the crop in the field. He says you may need to make some adjustments to get the most out of this year's corn silage crop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, host Peggy Coffeen dives into the current landscape of dairy markets with Curtis Bosma from HighGround Dairy. The episode starts by giving listeners an overview of recent trends in dairy futures, including notable gains in Class III and Class IV prices and the implications for dairy producers. Curtis shares insights on the influence of managed money in the commodity markets and what this indicates about future market movements.Throughout the episode, Curtis discusses the critical impact of diseases such as the Blue Tongue virus in Europe and the H5N1 avian influenza in California. He highlights how these events affect global and local dairy production and what dairy farmers need to watch for regarding their milk supply and pricing. Curtis also offers advice on how dairy producers can navigate these tumultuous times by leveraging risk management strategies.The episode wraps up with an in-depth conversation about valuing corn silage, especially during the current harvest season. Curtis breaks down the various factors that should be considered, from managing shrinkage to understanding the financial implications of either growing or purchasing corn silage. This timely discussion is aimed at helping dairy farmers make informed decisions about their feed strategy to ensure financial stability and operational efficiency. Grab your September Market Report Here:  https://marketing.highgrounddairy.com/producer-market-update-september-2024. Information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes and is not a solicitation to buy or sell commodities.  Opinions expressed are current opinions as of September 18, 2024 at 10 a.m. CST and only represent the views of the speaker and not those of HighGround Trading, unless otherwise expressly noted.

Dairy nutritionist Henry Holdorf, Purina Animal Nutrition, says this year, corn silage is variable due to when you planted your corn. He is noticing lower fiber digestibility, specifically neutral detergent fiber (NDF) digestibility. NDF digestibility is important because it can help determine how well a cow can use feed material, which can positively impact milk production. He advises mixing alternative feed ingredients into the ration or even raising the cutting height as you harvest corn silage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in as Dairy Specialists Dr. Gail Carpenter and Jennifer Bentley talk all things corn silage with Margaret Quaassdorff, regional dairy management specialist with the Northwest NY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program.  Got ideas or questions for upcoming podcast episodes? Share your thoughts with us and we'll include them in future episodes! https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zSuiDurkdm5OPI

Hello there!In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Dennis Hancock and Dr. Kevin Panke-Buisse from the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center share expert strategies for mastering the corn silage season. From hybrid selection to inoculation and proper storage, they discuss how precise management decisions can significantly impact silage quality and dairy production outcomes. Don't miss out on these practical insights to optimize your corn silage practices. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform."The longer corn silage is ensiled, the more available and digestible the starch becomes, enhancing its net energy for lactation." — Dr. Dennis HancockMeet the guests: Dr. Dennis Hancock is the Director of the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, with over four years in this role. He previously served as a Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia, where he focused on forage quality and production.Dr. Kevin Panke-Buisse is a soil microbiome expert with a Ph.D. focused on how soil microbes contribute to plant growth. Both guests bring a wealth of knowledge on optimizing forage quality for dairy production.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:29) Introduction(04:35) Key factors in corn silage(12:32) Soil management strategies(20:07) Aligning goals for silage(34:53) Silage preservation(46:24) Feed-out and storage(50:42) Final three questionsThe Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:Diamond V* Adisseo- Acepsis- SmaXtec- Trouw Nutrition- Protekta- Volac- dsm-firmenich- Natural Biologics- Berg + Schmidt- ICCAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company?

Join us at guest Luiz Ferraretto from the Unversity of Wisonsin- Madison speakes on what to expect for the corn silage harvest this season!

Hello there!In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Carla Bittar from ESALQ/USP discusses her research on using flint corn silage for dairy calves. She shares insights on the benefits, challenges, and practical applications of this feeding strategy. If you're looking to enhance your dairy calf nutrition strategy, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Tune in for some valuable insights! "Flint corn is the main corn harvested in Brazil, and it has a more dense and compact protein matrix, which leads to decreased digestibility."Meet the guest: Dr. Carla Maris Machado Bittar graduated in 1994 in agricultural engineering from ESALQ/USP. She earned her Master of Science from the University of Arizona in 1997 and completed her Ph.D. in Animal Science and Pastures from ESALQ/USP in 2002. Currently, she is a professor of dairy cattle management and nutrition at the Department of Animal Science at ESALQ/USP. Her research focuses on the nutrition and metabolism of growing dairy cattle, emphasizing the weaning phase. What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:04) Introduction(01:53) Flint corn insights(03:36) TMR composition and results(05:13) Calf behavior and well-being(07:09) Extrapolation to U.S. practices(08:04) Management recommendations(08:54) Closing thoughtsThe Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:* Adisseo- Virtus Nutrition- Evonik- Volac

Craig Whiteley is a Farmer on his family's 700-acre farm, "The Oaks", outside Geary. For almost a hundred years, the Whiteley family have raised sheep and experimented with crops including cherries, potatoes, and lucerne. In this episode, Craig shares how his family's long history in ag allowed them to try different crops in response to market demand. He emphasises the importance of balancing market opportunities with simplicity in farming. He discusses lessons he learnt from various crops and the challenges he overcame growing everything from potatoes to cherries and even lucerne for hay and silage. Local Land Services cropping advisor, Tim Bartimote, caught up with Craig for this chat while sitting on the lounge at “The Oaks”.   Resources and links: Silage and hay information from NSW DPI ‘Factors affecting the quality & quantity of forage harvested for silage' report from NSW DPI ‘A deeper understanding of higher yields in irrigated crops' report from GRDC   Nominate a Mate: If you'd like to nominate a mate (or yourself) as a potential future guest on the podcast, you can do so here: Nominate a Mate for 'Seeds for Success'   Connect: Central West LLS website Central West LLS on Facebook Central West LLS on Twitter Central West LLS on YouTube   The views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Farmers in Clare are being advised to rein in their dogs while silage is being cut over the next few months. Silage season is now well underway with more than 19 million grass bales expected to be made in Ireland this summer. The Road Safety Authority has recently issued advice for driving agricultural vehicles at harvest time - including that the driving mirror must provide an adequate view of the road to the rear, and that an escort vehicle should be considered by those driving larger vehicles to warn other road users. Clare County Dog Warden Frankie Coote insists keeping dogs away from farm machinery at this time of year is in the interest of the dogs and the drivers.

This journal club episode comes to you from the 2024 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference. The paper is “Practical Aspects of Reducing Carbon Footprint by Dairy Farms Through Feeding” from the conference proceedings.In the U.S., livestock competes with oil and gas for the top source of methane emissions. While “carbon-neutral” agriculture may be easy for modelers to show, Dr. Hristov feels this is misleading and probably impossible in practical dairy farming. However, mitigation can be addressed in several directions, and nutrition can have perhaps the largest impact. Management practices, genetic selection, and manure management can be added to achieve large reductions in total methane from an intensive dairy production system. (2:43)As forage digestibility increases, methane yield and intensity will decrease. A forage with higher digestibility may gain a 10-15% improvement in methane intensity compared to a lower digestible forage. In addition, starch makes less methane than NDF does. Feedlot cattle produce half the methane of a normal dairy cow due to the increased starch in the feedlot diet. We know fats and lipids can decrease methane, but anything higher than 5-6% in the diet will disturb rumen function and lead to poorer performance. Comparing different forages, corn silage produces the least methane, with alfalfa in second place. (6:41)Feed additives have the potential to deliver compounds for methane mitigation. One of these is 3-nitrooxypropanol (3-NOP), the commercial version of which was developed in Europe. It is approved in Europe and Latin American countries. Australia and New Zealand are also working through the approval process. This compound inhibits the MCR enzyme (methyl coenzyme M reductase) which catalyzes the last step in methanogenesis. Dr. Hristov's lab has consistently shown a 30% reduction in methane yield when diets containing 3-NOP are fed, with no impact on milk production and a slight increase in milk fat. 3-NOP is quickly metabolized, so it is most useful in a confinement system where it can continuously enter the rumen. The compound is stable in a TMR for up to 24 hours, and the optimum inclusion rate is 60-80 milligrams per kilogram of diet (60-80 ppm). (14:41)Regarding regulatory approval in the U.S., the FDA has indicated that 3-NOP must be approved as a drug, not as a feed additive. Dr. Hristov has concerns about an adaptation of the cows to the compound. One study in Holland fed 3-NOP for a year, and there was a definite decrease in efficacy over time. Furthermore, efficacy may depend on diet, as 3-NOP is less effective with high NDF diets. It's unclear if the decrease in efficacy over time is because the microbes break down 3-NOP before it affects methane synthesis or if the microbes shift to a different pathway of methane synthesis. (22:04)Bromoform, a compound found in red seaweeds, is also a powerful methane mitigator. Dr. Hristov's lab has observed 60-65% decreases in methane production early in the feeding period, dropping to 20-25% after 200 days. Other issues include the practicality of growing and transporting seaweed, the instability of bromoform, and the fact that bromoform is an ozone-depleting compound and a carcinogen. Seaweed extracts tend to decrease dry matter intake, and thus milk production and milk iodine increase dramatically. (25:54)In the U.S. dairy system, where manure is usually handled as a liquid, methane emissions from manure and from the cow are equal. Methane digesters and flaring of methane are common mitigation methods. Acidification is another method whereby decreasing pH can decrease methane emissions and ammonia and nitrous oxide losses. Dr. Hristov predicts a lot of additives to decrease methane emissions from manure will eventually be available on the market. (31:16)3-NOP has little effect on rumen dynamics but may increase butyrate. Dr. Weiss asks if different feed additives have synergistic effects, and Dr. Hristov thinks much more work is needed in this arena. (33:19)While methane mitigation probably has no silver bullet, many little interventions can add up to a big impact. Looking forward, so many people are working in this area; we will have solutions for methane mitigation. (43:56)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

Neville Janke shares a tale from his father's 1944 diary about creating a silage pit when feed crops were abundant. Buried 4 feet deep, this silage remained untouched for 46 years until Nev unearthed it in 1990. Remarkably, the silage, still bound by twine, was well-received by the cows.   Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast.

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