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Join Jim Salfer as he sits down with University of Minnesota Extension Beef Production Systems Educator, Melissa Runck, and I-29 Moo University Communications Coordinator, Brittany Moorse, as they preview the upcoming Dairy Beef Short Course. Dairy producers, feedlot operators, and industry professionals should plan to attend the 2026 Dairy Beef Short Course on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in Sioux Falls, SD. The program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Denny Sanford Premier Center and features a full day of research-based information on feeding and managing beef-on-dairy cattle.You can learn more at https://i-29moou.com/dairy-beef-short-course.

Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they visit with Melanie Pimentel-Concepcion, a PhD student from Michigan State University as they discuss maximizing profit with beef on dairy crosses. To view I-29 Moo University's webinar featuring Melanie, click here.

Today's episode is a special edition as it's the second episode of Four State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference's new podcast. Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they sit down with Dr. Joel Pankowski and discuss mycotoxin mitigation and how it impacts dairy cattle nutrition.The Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference presents the latest research on nutrition and management of dairy cattle. This conference is a collaborative effort of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, University of Illinois Extension, University of Minnesota Extension and University of Wisconsin-Extension.To view Dr. Pankowski's webinar recording, visit https://fourstatedairy.org/webinars.

Join Madison Korvana as she sits down with Dr. Blake Foraker from Texas Technical University as they discuss carcass yield of beef on dairy cross cattle. To view I-29 Moo University's webinar featuring Dr. Foraker, click here.

Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they discuss hot topics in the industry right now, Old World Screwworm and Asian Longhorn Ticks, with Dr. Tim Goldsmith and Dr. Angie Varnum.During the podcast, resources for listeners was mentioned, and they can be found below in the show notes:Fact Sheets: New World Screwworm (NWS)https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/factsheet-nws-private-veterinarians.pdf https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/bro-new-world-screwworm.pdfOther Resources for VeterinariansStandard Operating Procedure for Possible Detections of New World Screwworm in Animals https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/aphis-sop-detection-nws-in-animals.pdfFDA New World Screwworm: Information for Veterinarians https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/safety-health/new-world-screwworm-information-veterinariansAsian Longhorn Tick in MidwestTick Identification in MN https://bah.state.mn.us/ticks#:~:text=Ticks%20of%20highest%20importance%20in,re%20discovered%20on%20an%20animal.The following resource list was curated courtesy of Dr. Carla Huston, Mississippi State University and the American Association of Extension Veterinarians:USDA APHIS website for information https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/cattle/ticks/screwwormAmerican Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org/resources-tools/one-health/veterinarians-and-public-health/new-world-screwwormNational Cattlemen’s Beef Association  https://www.ncba.org/education-resources/industry-updates-resources/new-world-screwworm-resourcesTexas AgriLife Extension https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/new-world-screwworm Congressional update on NWS  https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IN12558Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Screwworm (COPEG)  https://www.copeg.org/en/ CDC  Screwworm Myiasis  https://www.cdc.gov/myiasis/about-new-world-screwworm-myiasis/index.html APHIS Historical Economic Impact Estimates https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/nws-historical-economic-impact.pdf American Farm Bureau Federation Market Intel on NWS  https://www.fb.org/market-intel/new-world-screwworm-moves-beyond-containment-threshold

Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they sit down with the Four State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference's 7 lb club winner Kevin Siewert. Kevin and his family own and operate Hyde Park Holsteins from Zumbro Falls, MN. In this episode, Kevin describes the keys to great herd management-good people, excellent feed and cow comfort.

Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they sit down with South Dakota State University Extension Forage Field Specialist, Sara Bauder. The group discusses forages and different educational opportunities that are available to producers in the area. I-29 Moo University and the Northern Plains Forage Association are teaming up for a Forage Field Day on July 31 in Castana, IA! To learn more, visit https://i-29moou.com/forage-field-day.To learn more about the Northern Plains Forages Association, you can visit https://npforage.com/index.html.Thank you to our I-29 Moo University sponsors! Information about our sponsors can be found on our website www.i-29moou.com.

Madison Kovarna from South Dakota State University sits down with Sarah Erickson from TELUSAgriculture to talk more about hoof health concerns in feedlot cattle. Sarah has been a frequent flyer with I29 Moo University events, but we truly can’t get enough of the knowledge that she has in the hoof health space. The pair discusses common hoof health issues such as laminitis, foot rot, and toe tip necrosis and considerations in managing and identifying these illnesses. Thank you to our I-29 Moo University sponsors! Information about our sponsors can be found on our website www.i-29moou.com.

In this episode, Fred Hall is joined by the I-29 Moo University’s Communication Coordinator, Brittany Moorse, from Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls, SD. They discuss and recap the events during the expo that was held last week. .To learn more about the expo, visit https://www.centralplainsdairy.com/.

In this episode, Jim Salfer and Fred Hall are joined by Dr. Adrian Barragan. Dr. Barragan discusses the latest discoveries on uterine infection diagnosis and preventative and treatment strategies. During this episode, the I-29 Moo University webinar featuring Dr. Barragan is referenced. The webinar recording can be found at https://i-29moou.com/webinars.

Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Bewley and discuss how conformation relates to Holstein milk production and lifespan.Dr. Jeffrey Bewley is from Rineyville, Kentucky where he grew up working on his grandfather's dairy farm. Bewley received a B.S. in Animal Science from the University of Kentucky in 1998. In 2000, he completed his M.S. in Dairy Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a focus on dairy modernization. His PhD work at Purdue University focused on the application and economics of precision dairy farming technologies. For 9.5 years, Bewley was on the faculty at the University of Kentucky as an Extension Dairy Specialist. He has also worked with IceRobotics, PerforMix Nutrition, BoviSync, and Alltech.Dr. Bewley recently did a webinar with I-29 Moo U and that recording can be found on our website, https://i-29moou.com/webinars.Thank you to our I-29 Moo University sponsors! Information about our sponsors can be found on our website www.i-29moou.com.

In this podcast, Jim Salfer and Fred Hall are joined by Dr. Sandra Godden from the University of Minnesota. They will discuss the keys to a successful colostrum management program, as well as recent advancements. Topics also discussed include harvesting high quality colostrum and quality testing on farm, strategies to reduce bacterial contamination including heat-treating colostrum, proper storage to maintain quality, managing colostrum inventory during seasonal changes, and benefits of extended feeding of colostrum or transition milk. Dr. Godden recently joined I-29 Moo University for a webinar that is referenced during the podcast discussion. That webinar can be found at https://i-29moou.com/webinars.

Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they sit down with Dr. Amber Adams Progar, Dairy Management Specialist at Washington State University to discuss the correlation between human and cow behavior.To read Amber's article that is referenced during the podcast, click here. Thank you to our annual I-29 Moo University Gold sponsor Iowa Corn Growers Association. To learn more about them, visit Iowa Corn Growers. To learn more about the I-29 Moo University, visit https://i-29moou.com/.

Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they sit down with Dr. Michael Swanson Wells Fargo’s Chief Agricultural Economist as they look ahead at factors affecting the ag economy. To learn more about insights and analysis from the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute, visit https://www.wellsfargo.com/com/insights/agri-food-intelligence/ Thank you to our annual I-29 Moo University Gold sponsor Iowa Corn Growers Association. To learn more about them, visit Iowa Corn Growers. To learn more about the I-29 Moo University, visit https://i-29moou.com/.

Join Jim Salfer as he sits down with the host of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen as they discuss strategic planning and target setting for dairy producers. To learn more about the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, visit https://www.upleveldairy.com/. To view the Vision/Traction Organizer mentioned in the podcast, visit https://www.eosworldwide.com/vto. The Minnesota Dairy Initiative is a program available to Minnesota dairy producers. One area they help producers with are goal setting and strategic planning. To learn more about MDI, visit https://mn-dairy-initiative.org/. Thank you to our annual I-29 Moo University Gold sponsor Iowa Corn Growers Association. To learn more about them, visit Iowa Corn Growers. To learn more about the I-29 Moo University, visit https://i-29moou.com/.

Jim Salfer is joined by Marcia Endres, Professor and the Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Minnesota, to discuss the 2023 Precision Dairy Conference. To learn more about the conference, visit https://precisiondairy.org/. Thank you to our annual I-29 Moo University sponsors Iowa Corn Growers Association and TLAY Dairy Video Sales. To learn more about them, visit Iowa Corn Growers and TLAY Dairy Video Sales.

Join Jim Salfer, Fred Hall and Jenn Bentley as they have a roundtable discussion on managing your dairy through low milk prices. To learn more about stress and mental health resources, visit https://umash.umn.edu/stress/. Thank you to our annual I-29 Moo University sponsors Iowa Corn Growers Association and TLAY Dairy Video Sales. To learn more about them, visit Iowa Corn Growers and TLAY Dairy Video Sales.

Join Jim Salfer, Fred Hall and Jenn Bentley as they have a roundtable discussion on small to mid-size farms and making management decisions during low milk prices. To view the FinBin data Jim discussed, visit https://finbin.umn.edu/For Minnesota dairy farms interested in learning more about advisory teams, visit https://mn-dairy-initiative.org/Thank you to our 2022-2023 annual I-29 Moo University sponsors Iowa Corn Growers Association and TLAY Dairy Video Sales. To learn more about them, visit Iowa Corn Growers and TLAY Dairy Video Sales.

In this episode, the I-29 Moo U team hosted a webinar with Dr. Becky Trout Fryxell of the University of Tennesse. During the webinar, hosted by Fred Hall, Dr. Fryxell discussed using data to make decisions for fly management around dairy cattle. This podcast recording is taken from the webinar. To view the webinar, visit the I-29 Moo U YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/oUZgC_OtfdY To view the Veterinary Entomology website Dr. Fryxell discussed, visit https://www.veterinaryentomology.org/Thank you to our 2022-2023 annual I-29 Moo University sponsors Iowa Corn Growers Association and TLAY Dairy Video Sales. To learn more about them, visit Iowa Corn Growers and TLAY Dairy Video Sales.

In this episode, Jenn Bentley, Jim Salfer and Fred Hall visit with Dr. Isaac Haagen, who is a new professor and Extension Dairy Specialist at the University of Minnesota. Thank you to our 2022-2023 annual I-29 Moo University sponsors Iowa Corn Growers Association and TLAY Dairy Video Sales. To learn more about them, visit Iowa Corn Growers and TLAY Dairy Video Sales.