Podcasts about Silage

In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, Gail Carpenter, who is an assistant professor and state dairy specialist at Iowa State University, and host Kimmi Devaney discuss a variety of topics ranging from dairy nutrition, reproduction, silage management and advice for dairy youth. Visit the Iowa State Extension Dairy Team website for resources. Here is an episode overview: [~0:55] Meet Gail Carpenter[~2:45] “You can't outfeed bad management” and back to basics on stocking density, cow comfort, water trough management and more[~10:30] Research: the impact of molasses supplementation on sorting with transition cows [~13:45] Strategies to improve fiber digestion[~15:05] Silage: disease pressure and silage inventory [~17:35] Considerations for silage season[~19:30] Planning for the 2026 silage season [~20:35] Heifer performance strategies [~24:20] Tips to reduce involuntary culling [~28:00] Top challenges Carpenter is hearing from producers [~31:50] Greatest opportunities for dairy producers right now [~36:35] What Carpenter is most excited about with the next generation of the dairy industry [~39:15] The collegiate dairy activities that had the greatest impact on her and set her up for success in her career [~34:10] Carpenter's advice for students and young people interested in a dairy career[~50:55] Rapid-fire questions

In this Episode we cover everything related to Corn Silage Harvest Managemnet! Additional resources can be found below:  Corn silage webinar: https://youtu.be/I9NKsOJwxP4?si=tnb3QkaVkqTCkIbc Corn Silage Chop Height Calculator: https://go.wisc.edu/CSCH-Calc 

Corn silage harvest goals don't typically change from year to year — every September farmers look to optimize feed quality with timely harvesting of the crop at 30 to 40 per cent dry matter to ensure they get the highest energy level possible. But what does change from season to season are growing conditions and... Read More

Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today’s edition of the show, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Todd Hames of Marwayne, Alta.; Keith Fournier of Lone Rock, Sask.; Robert Brunel of Ste. Rose, Man.; Chuck Amyot of New Liskeard, Ont.; and, Pioneer Agronomist... Read More

Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today’s edition of the show, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Todd Hames of Marwayne, Alta.; Keith Fournier of Lone Rock, Sask.; Robert Brunel of Ste. Rose, Man.; Chuck Amyot of New Liskeard, Ont.; and, Pioneer Agronomist... Read More

In this episode we will be diving into Corn Silage Safety with our special guest! More information on Silage Sagety can be found here:   www.connoragriscience.com or  www.sealprosilage.com Silage Safety Resources, Videos, and Coloring Book page www.connoragriscience.com/silage-safety Harvest Planning Resources https://www.connoragriscience.com/silage-success-system Dr. Bolsen KSU Silage Safety Video www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdTOBDhVCUg    

In this episode, we sit down with Shelby Gruss to discuss the latest on corn diseases and what they mean for silage quality and livestock feed. From identifying field threats to managing harvest decisions, this conversation sheds light on strategies to protect both yield and feed value.

What does dairy farming look like in Canada, and what does it take to keep a farm thriving for over six generations?   Find out with your host, Mike Howell, as he sits down with Jason Crozier, an Alberta dairy farmer whose family has been farming on the same land for almost 130 years. From growing their own feed and embracing innovations like robotic milking to managing costs and minimizing waste, Jason shares the thoughtful and steady approach that has kept their operation resilient, through COVID, rising input costs and labor shortages.   Dive into Canada's unique supply-managed pricing system, how circular practices like manure management and growing your own rations support long-term sustainability and success and explore the realities of dairy farming in Canada.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics  

Special Interview Episode: Silage Piles With Bill Eberle

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Vipan Kumar from Cornell University shares his journey in weed science and his work addressing weed management challenges in field crops. He explains the spread of invasive species, such as Palmer amaranth and waterhemp, crop rotation dynamics, and silage-related weed issues. Dr. Kumar also highlights current research on herbicide resistance, integrated management strategies, and new opportunities for growers. Listen now on all major platforms!"Diversifying crop rotation and agronomic practices helps control at least 70% of weed issues."Meet the guest: Dr. Vipan Kumar, Associate Professor and Extension Weed Specialist at Cornell University, holds a Ph.D. in Weed Science from Montana State University, an M.S. in Agronomy from Louisiana State University, and a B.Sc. in Crop Science from Punjab Agricultural University. His research focuses on weed biology, herbicide resistance, and the development of integrated weed management strategies for field crops.Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(00:52) Introduction(02:30) Dr. Kumar's career journey(06:19) Crop system differences(10:40) Crop rotation challenges(13:50) Silage weed concerns(23:22) Current research focus(28:42) Final three questionsThe Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- KWS

John Maher, Teagasc Grass10 Programme Manager, joins Stuart Childs to discuss the current PastureBase figures and he explains the idea of autumn build-up and autumn grazing management. Firstly, John outlines the figures for the week explaining that on the majority of farms, there is currently way too much grass and that action needs to be taken to manage this situation sooner rather than later.  He also talks about the impact of another spell of long rainfall on a proportion of farms along the south and east coast and what is happening there. Then he gets into the topic of autumn build-up and how to go about it:·      Increase N application rates in August to increase supply·      Remove young stock from the platform to reduce demand·      Silage ground coming back increases supply·      Reseeded ground coming back increases supply·      Remove poor performing cull cows will reduce demand·      Introduce supplementary feeding in the form of meal (may not be enough), silage, zero grazing etc. will lower the demand for grass thus giving it a chance to build The majority of people need to make autumn grazing management happen by doing something is the long and short of it and John recommends that people farm with ‘the head up' to see what is happening and responding to it.  For those that do and don't measure, rotation length is a useful guide and the objective is to move to a 30 day rotation by Sept 1st. This is grazing 1/30th of the farm each day so 3 acres a day on a 90 acre platform for example. The objective is to build a wedge of grass to graze into in the autumn when growth eventually drops below herd demands which will normally start to happen in mid to late September. If you don't have it then, you won't be able to create it. John finishes by saying that the grazing season starts in the autumn not in the spring. The week's Grass 10 newsletter features Cork dairy farmer Con Lehane and can be accessed at:https://sh1.sendinblue.com/3iqx0f848slpfe.html?t=1754411905519 For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/ The Dairy Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com

Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 1 Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 2 Pest Damage in the Landscape   00:01:05 – Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 1: Beginning today's show is Mitch Ricketts, professor of agricultural safety and health at K-State, with two segments as he talks about respiratory hazards with silage. He explains the concerns, what causes them and what growers need to be watchful of. Mitch also mentions what people need to do if something does happen and a person is unconscious.   00:12:05 – Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 2: Mitch continues the show and his conversation. Protecting Yourself from Respiratory Hazards in Agriculture   00:23:05 – Pest Damage in the Landscape: K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, ends the show discussing the potential damage Japanese beetle adults, green June beetle adults, mimosa webworms and fall armyworms can cause and whether any control measures should be taken.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Join Jason Mast, Casey Mikus, and Josh Tooley as they recap the 2025 growing season, chat all things harvest, and dive into the DEKALB® Silage breeding process. Learn how DEKALB breeds genetics to be Silage Proven with high quality and tonnage potential. DEKALB® Silage Proven products are bred to meet high-quality forage standards of nutritional value per ton, milk per acre and percentage starch. The exclusive genetics of Silage Proven products create high-quality feed that can improve your performance potential. This episode is sponsored by Bayer Crop Science.

In this episode of DairyVoice, we continue with discussions on forage. DairyVoice host Mike Opperman talks with Jodie Myers of Diamond V. Everything needs to go right to get the best corn silage as possible and Jodie provides a lot of good information to help our dairy farmers.

Listeria in Livestock Equine Infectious Anemia and West Nile Virus Dairy's Impact on the State's Economy   00:01:05 – Listeria in Livestock: Beginning today's show is A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, and Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, as they explain listeria and what is a common cause of it for livestock.   00:12:05 – Equine Infectious Anemia and West Nile Virus: Kansas animal health commissioner, Justin Smith, continues the show as he discusses equine infectious anemia and West Nile virus for horses as the diseases have recently been reported in Kansas. agriculture.ks.gov   00:23:05 – Dairy's Impact on the State's Economy: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, concludes today's show as he looks at the impact the Kansas dairy industry has on the state's economy.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

In this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Film by Connor AgriScience talks with her husband and business partner Ron Kuber, along with Donnie Rollin of Rollin Ag Resources.They discuss the seasons harvest and silage preparation so far, good practices, and what to watch out for. This is a timely and very informative podcast for every dairy farmer.Donny Rollin is a well-known former dairy farmer with years of practical experience. Last year, he and his family exited the dairy production business, and Donny and his wife Christina founded Rollin Ag Resources to bring new ideas and products to California's farmers. They represent Connor Agriscience products.

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Dr. Bach gives an overview of his presentation, highlighting that buffers make the rumen resistant to a decrease in pH while alkalizers immediately increase rumen pH. He prefers magnesium oxide, an alkalizer, over sodium bicarbonate, a buffer. Both are effective, but sodium bicarbonate requires a larger amount, thus taking up more room in the diet. The magnesium oxide must be of high quality and soluble in the rumen. (3:40)Dr. Richards asks if we should use magnesium oxide more as a first line of defense against acidosis. Dr. Bach notes that the very best strategy is to avoid using either additive by making a proper ration balanced in terms of amount and rate of degradation of starch. But there are many constraints in the field, so he recommends using magnesium oxide before sodium bicarbonate. For the magnesium oxide to be effective, it must be solubilized in the rumen to magnesium hydroxide, and solubility can be tested in a variety of ways to determine quality. (7:35)The panel discusses the impact of magnesium oxide in place of sodium bicarbonate on DCAD and which DCAD equation(s) should be used for calculations. Dr. Bach recommends removing sodium bicarbonate from rations containing less than 1% of the ingredient. It will have little effect on the rumen, but make room in the ration. The panel explores how this can impact farm-level economics. (12:39)Dr. Bach also mentions probiotics and their impact on rumen function. In vitro studies have shown a wide variety of modes of action and positive results. Extrapolating in vitro doses to the cow often results in unsustainable amounts of the additive needing to be fed. Applied studies at the cow level have yielded inconsistent results. (23:29)Scott asks how long Dr. Bach has been making the case for pulling sodium bicarbonate out and putting magnesium oxide in, and what kind of pushback he has received. Dr. Bach gives some of the reasons farmers have given for not wanting to make this management change. He also notes that farmers who do make the switch do not tend to go back to sodium bicarbonate. (25:18)Dr. Bach and Maimie discuss grass silage diets and grazing diets with high amounts of moisture and how best to combat acidosis symptoms with those. In diets like this, where you're not trying to make room for energy, sodium bicarbonate can be a good choice. Dr. Richards chimes in with questions about the ratio of the two ingredients; Dr. Bach indicates the ratio doesn't mean much to him. (26:16)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (33:27)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.

Former U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady of Texas says provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are beneficial for Texas agriculture. Parts of the Grain Standards Act will expire this year unless Congress takes action.  A lot of mystery remains for cattle liver abscess researchers. There are more hogs in Texas this year.  Texas A&M's annual Beef Cattle Short Course is just around the corner. Silage chopping has begun in Central Texas.

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*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell, Maitiú Monaghan, Francess McDonnell, Hugh Harney, and Breifne O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:CAP simplification and reaction;CAP budget concerns in IFA meeting;Fallout from TB summit;Silage season underway;Dairy replacement concerns;Farm scheme closing dates;Ewes pay for Spain holiday.Don't forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

Dairy farmer, Paul Hyland, who runs the farm with his brother David near the village of Ballacolla, Co. Laois, joins Stuart Childs on this week's Dairy Edge to discuss silage quantity and quality. They have an objective to provide 4-5 bales of quality silage to feed cows in the autumn and again in the springtime but also have a July reserve to be prepared for dry weather at that time of the year. Paul discusses how they cut covers of 2500-3000 kg DM/ha, baling out at 4-5 bales per acre ideally until they have the reserve they need and then they will focus on main crop silage. Interestingly, the Hylands always split their fertiliser applications to give themselves options with silage ground. Also they plan silage, targeting to cut younger, more recently reseeded ground for the quality silage. Finally, Paul explains how the frequent cutting system that they employ on their farm delivers the same quantity of silage at the end of the year but far better quality than big bulky crops. For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/ The Dairy Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com

In this episode we look at the future of the Sustainable Farming Incentive agri-environment scheme. Natural England head of agriculture Peter Craven tells us the scheme will return – and be better for farming and the environment, albeit with a likely smaller budget.We assess the impact of the UK-US trade deal on the beef and arable sectors – and ask whether it is the shape of things to come?MPs debate the future for Britain's small abattoirs – which are often a lifeline for smaller livestock producers serving higher-value niche markets.And, as the silage season hots up, we talk to safety campaigner Jane Gurney about the latest trailer advice on the road and in the field.A wealth of safety advice and daily checks can be downloaded from the Tilly Pass website. Please download the Head to Tow app mentioned in this episode.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.Contact or follow Johann (X): @johanntaskerContact or follow Louise (X): @louisearableContact or follow (X): @sondesplacefarmFor Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow @farmersweeklyTo contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

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.

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.

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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

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

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.

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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

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