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Ep 70Episode 70: Dairy Beef Short Course Preview

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.

Mar 10, 202626 min

Ep 69Episode 68: Maximizing profit with Beef on Dairy Crosses

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.

Nov 24, 202527 min

Ep 68Four State Dairy Podcast: Episode 2-Mycotoxin Mitigation

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.

Oct 24, 202528 min

Ep 67Episode 67: Carcass Yield of Beef on Dairy Cross Cattle with Dr. Foraker

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.

Oct 15, 202536 min

Ep 66Episode 66: Should we be worried about old world screwworm or Asian Longhorn ticks in the Upper Midwest?

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

Sep 20, 202536 min

Ep 65Episode 65: Discussing cow management with 7 lb club winner Kevin Siewert

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.

Aug 26, 202521 min

Ep 64Episode 64: Forages & Upcoming Forages Events

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.

Jul 23, 202525 min

Ep 63Episode 63: From Sound to Sore: Hoof Health Challenges in the Yard

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.

Jul 21, 202528 min

Ep 62Episode 62: Central Plains Dairy Expo recap

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/.

Apr 1, 20256 min

Ep 61Episode 61: What is metritis?

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.

Feb 28, 202527 min

Ep 60Episode 60: The relationship between conformation and production with Dr. Jeffrey Bewley

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.

Dec 11, 202429 min

Ep 59Episode 59: All things colostrum with Dr. Sandra Godden

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.

Oct 9, 202435 min

Ep 58Episode 58: “How human behavior affects cow behavior and welfare”

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/.

Mar 8, 202433 min

Ep 57Episode 57-Looking ahead at the financial factors affecting the ag economy

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/.

Feb 14, 202429 min

Ep 56Episode 56-Setting Targets on Your Dairy with Peggy Coffeen

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/.

Jan 2, 202424 min

Ep 55Episode 55: "Let Cows Be Cows"- A summary of the 2023 Precision Dairy Conference

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.

Sep 12, 202321 min

Ep 54Episode 54: Managing your dairy through low milk prices

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.

Jul 31, 202318 min

Ep 53Episode 53: Roundtable discussion on small to mid-size farms

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.

Jun 30, 202325 min

Ep 52Episode 52: Using data to make decisions for fly management

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.

May 31, 202341 min

Ep 51Episode 51: Meet Dr. Isaac Haagen

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.

Mar 21, 202323 min

Ep 50Episode 50: FARM ES

In this episode, Heidi Carroll, Jim Salfer and Fred Hall visit with April VonRuden, FARM Program Director, AMPI; Nicole Ayache, VP of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability, NMPF; and Kaitlyn Briggs, Director of Environmental Research, DMI about the Farm Environmental Stewardship Program or FARM ES.For more information about the FARM Environmental Stewardship (ES) program visit https://nationaldairyfarm.com/dairy-farm-standards/environmental-stewardship/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.

Feb 16, 202341 min

Ep 49Episode 49: Butterfat and protein with Dr. Isaac Salfer

In this episode, join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they sit down with Dr. Isaac Salfer, Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota, as they discuss butterfat and protein composition in milk.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.

Jan 31, 202331 min

Ep 48Episode 48: Looking into a crystal ball

In this episode, join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they sit down with Dr. Mike Hutjens, Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as they discuss the future of dairy. 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.

Dec 19, 202234 min

Ep 47Episode 47: Get to know Dr. Mike Hutjens

In this episode, join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they sit down with Dr. Mike Hutjens, Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and discuss Dr. Hutjens' long standing career in the dairy industry. 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.

Nov 23, 202233 min

Ep 46Episode 46: What's in store for dairy in 2023

In this episode, join Fred Hall and Jenn Bentley as they sit down with Betty Berning and discuss what's in for the dairy industry looking ahead to 2023. 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.

Oct 17, 202229 min

Ep 45Episode 45: Slow down, think twice, stay safe

September 18-24 is National Farm Safety and Health week. To highlight the week, I-29 Moo University members Jim Salfer, Fred Hall and Jennifer Bentley are joined by University of Minnesota Extension Farm Safety and Health Educator Emily Krekelberg as they discuss farm safety. To learn more about farm safety, visit Farm safety | UMN Extension and Bolsen Safety Foundation - Home (silagesafety.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.

Sep 15, 202224 min

Ep 44Episode 44: Reflecting on the dairy industry

Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they sit down with Dr. Leo Timms, a recently retired Iowa State University Extension Dairy Specialist as they reflect on changes that have occurred in the dairy industry during Dr. Timms' career. 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 https://www.iowacorn.org/iowa-corn-home/ and https://www.tlayvideosales.com

Aug 23, 202222 min

Ep 43Episode 43: Stocking Density & Overcrowding

Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they sit down with Dr. Albert De Vries with Florida Dairy Extension as they discuss stocking density and overcrowding. To view the stocking density spreadsheet, visit https://animal.ifas.ufl.edu/dairy/spreadsheets-and-tools/.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 https://www.iowacorn.org/iowa-corn-home/ and https://www.tlaydairyvideosales.com/

Aug 3, 202234 min

Ep 42Episode 42: Beat the heat! Managing heat stress for everyone on the dairy

Join Fred Hall, Heidi Carroll and Jim Salfer as they discuss ways to beat the heat and manage heat stress on the dairy for cows, dry cows, heifers, calves and people. Thank you to our Gold Sponsor Iowa Corn Growers Association! To learn more about them, visit https://www.iowacorn.org/iowa-corn-home/.

Jul 11, 202225 min

Ep 41Episode 41: Maintaining Positive Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and on this episode, Jim Salfer, Fred Hall and Jennifer Bentley are joined by Andrea Bjornestad, South Dakota State University Associate Professor & SDSU Extension Mental Health Specialist, for a mental health discussion. Learn more about farm stress and mental health at South Dakota State University Extension, University of Minnesota Extension, Iowa State University Extension, Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center and North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center. Thank you to our sponsors!Thank you to our Gold SponsorTLAY Dairy Video Sales https://www.tlaydairyvideosales.com/ Thank you to our Silver SponsorsConner Agriscience http://www.connoragriscience.com/Simplot Animal Sciences https://www.simplot.com/animalsciencesThank you to our Bronze SponsorsAdvanced Comfort Technology, Inc. https://www.advancedcomforttechnology.com/ Agropur https://www.agropur.com/en-us TransOva Genetics https://transova.com/

May 27, 202232 min

Ep 40Episode 40: Dairy Challenge

Jim Salfer sits down with Iowa State University Coach Gail Carpenter and South Dakota State University Coach Tracey Erickson as they discuss the recent National Collegiate Dairy Challenge contest. To learn more about the Dairy Challenge, visit https://www.dairychallenge.org/.Thank you to our sponsors!Thank you to our Gold SponsorTLAY Dairy Video Sales https://www.tlaydairyvideosales.com/ Thank you to our Silver SponsorsConner Agriscience http://www.connoragriscience.com/Simplot Animal Sciences https://www.simplot.com/animalsciencesThank you to our Bronze SponsorsAdvanced Comfort Technology, Inc. https://www.advancedcomforttechnology.com/ Agropur https://www.agropur.com/en-us TransOva Genetics https://transova.com/

May 1, 202225 min

Ep 39Episode 39: The relationship between mastitis and reproduction with the new SDSU Extension Dairy Field Specialist Dr. Patricia Villamediana

On today's episode, join Jim Salfer and Jennifer Bentley as they sit down with the new South Dakota State University Extension Dairy Field Specialist Dr. Patricia Villamediana as they discuss the relationship between mastitis and reproduction. Thank you to our sponsors!Thank you to our Gold SponsorTLAY Dairy Video Sales https://www.tlaydairyvideosales.com/ Thank you to our Silver SponsorsConner Agriscience http://www.connoragriscience.com/Simplot Animal Sciences https://www.simplot.com/animalsciencesThank you to our Bronze SponsorsAdvanced Comfort Technology, Inc. https://www.advancedcomforttechnology.com/ Agropur https://www.agropur.com/en-us TransOva Genetics https://transova.com/

Apr 15, 202220 min

Ep 38Episode 38: A flock of black swans? An update on today's heifer, feed and milk markets

Join Fred Hall and Jim Salfer as they provide an update on the current heifer, feed and milk prices.Thank you to our sponsors!Thank you to our Gold SponsorTLAY Dairy Video Sales https://www.tlaydairyvideosales.com/ Thank you to our Silver SponsorsConner Agriscience http://www.connoragriscience.com/Simplot Animal Sciences https://www.simplot.com/animalsciencesThank you to our Bronze SponsorsAdvanced Comfort Technology, Inc. https://www.advancedcomforttechnology.com/ Agropur https://www.agropur.com/en-us TransOva Genetics https://transova.com/

Mar 15, 202221 min

Ep 37Episode 37: Applying ergonomics to your daily farm life

On today’s podcast, Heidi Carroll, Fred Hall and Jim Salfer are joined by Kendra Graham, University of Missouri Extension Livestock Field Specialist in St. Francois County, to discuss considerations for making employees’ jobs easier through applying the concept of ergonomics to tools and daily tasks.To view Kendra's webinar mentioned in the episode visit: https://youtu.be/3YTmxJSSfY4Thank you to our sponsors!Thank you to our Gold SponsorTLAY Dairy Video Sales https://www.tlaydairyvideosales.com/ Thank you to our Silver SponsorsConner Agriscience http://www.connoragriscience.com/Simplot Animal Sciences https://www.simplot.com/animalsciencesThank you to our Bronze SponsorsAdvanced Comfort Technology, Inc. https://www.advancedcomforttechnology.com/ Agropur https://www.agropur.com/en-us TransOva Genetics https://transova.com/

Feb 15, 202222 min

Ep 36Episode 36: A shop's perspective of silage facing equipment

Heidi Carroll and Fred Hall sit down with staff members from Farmers Implement and Irrigation of both Brookings and Watertown, SD locations to a shop's perspective of silage facing equipment, including maintenance and trade-in options. Thank you to our sponsors!Thank you to our Gold SponsorTLAY Dairy Video Sales https://www.tlaydairyvideosales.com/ Thank you to our Silver SponsorConner Agriscience http://www.connoragriscience.com/Thank you to our Bronze SponsorsAdvanced Comfort Technology, Inc. https://www.advancedcomforttechnology.com/ Agropur https://www.agropur.com/en-us TransOva Genetics https://transova.com/

Feb 1, 202211 min

Ep 35Episode 35: Planters, maintenance or trade-in options

Join Heidi Carroll and Fred Hall as they sit down with staff members from Farmers Implement and Irrigation of both Brookings and Watertown, SD locations to discuss planter maintenance or trade-ins options and the evolving planter technology for dairies. Thank you to our sponsors!Thank you to our Gold SponsorTLAY Dairy Video Sales https://www.tlaydairyvideosales.com/ Thank you to our Silver SponsorConner Agriscience http://www.connoragriscience.com/Thank you to our Bronze SponsorsAdvanced Comfort Technology, Inc. https://www.advancedcomforttechnology.com/ Agropur https://www.agropur.com/en-us TransOva Genetics https://transova.com/  

Jan 15, 202215 min

Ep 34Episode 34: Skidsteers, maintenance or trade-in?

Join Heidi Carroll and Fred Hall as they sit down with staff members from Farmers Implement and Irrigation of both Brookings and Watertown, SD locations to discuss skidsteer maintenance or trade-ins for dairies. Thank you to our sponsors!Thank you to our Gold SponsorTLAY Dairy Video Sales https://www.tlaydairyvideosales.com/ Thank you to our Silver SponsorConner Agriscience http://www.connoragriscience.com/Thank you to our Bronze SponsorsAdvanced Comfort Technology, Inc. https://www.advancedcomforttechnology.com/ Agropur https://www.agropur.com/en-us TransOva Genetics https://transova.com/  

Jan 1, 202216 min

Ep 33Episode 33: DMC Update

Join Iowa State University Extension Dairy Specialist Fred Hall and University of Minnesota Extension Dairy Specialist Jim Salfer as they discuss Dairy Margin Coverage updates and the current dairy market situation. Thank you to our sponsors!Thank you to our Gold SponsorTLAY Dairy Video Sales https://www.tlaydairyvideosales.com/ Thank you to our Silver SponsorConner Agriscience http://www.connoragriscience.com/Thank you to our Bronze SponsorsAdvanced Comfort Technology, Inc. https://www.advancedcomforttechnology.com/ Agropur https://www.agropur.com/en-us TransOva Genetics https://transova.com/

Dec 17, 202118 min

Ep 32Episode 32-Harvester maintenance or trade-in

Join Heidi Carroll and Fred Hall as they sit down with staff members from Farmers Implement and Irrigation of both Brookings and Watertown, SD locations to discuss harvester maintenance or trade-ins. Thank you to our sponsors!Thank you to our Gold SponsorTLAY Dairy Video Sales https://www.tlaydairyvideosales.com/ Thank you to our Silver SponsorConner Agriscience http://www.connoragriscience.com/Thank you to our Bronze SponsorsAdvanced Comfort Technology, Inc. https://www.advancedcomforttechnology.com/ Agropur https://www.agropur.com/en-us TransOva Genetics https://transova.com/  

Dec 1, 202117 min

S1 Ep 31Midwest Dairy Farmer, Charles Krause part of a United Nations Food Systems Summit

Minnesota dairy producer, Charles Krause, discusses with I-29 his involvement with the Global Dairy Platform and recently joined in an international discussion with the United Nations Food Systems Summit. Charles voiced the importance of dairy in all food systems and how it can impact human health worldwide.Thank you to our sponsors! Thank you to our Gold SponsorTLAY Dairy Video Sales https://www.tlaydairyvideosales.com/ Thank you to our Silver SponsorConner Agriscience http://www.connoragriscience.com/Thank you to our Bronze SponsorsAdvanced Comfort Technology, Inc. https://www.advancedcomforttechnology.com/ Agropur https://www.agropur.com/en-us Trans Ova Genetics https://transova.com/  

Nov 15, 202123 min

S1 Ep 30How are your check off dollars used?

In this episode the I-29 team chats with Charles Krause, a dairy farmer in Buffalo, MN and elected board member with Midwest Dairy Association. He discusses how our check off dollars are used and innovative products being developed to create market opportunities.Thank you to our sponsors! Thank you to our Gold SponsorTLAY Dairy Video Sales https://www.tlaydairyvideosales.com/ Thank you to our Silver SponsorConner Agriscience http://www.connoragriscience.com/Thank you to our Bronze SponsorsAdvanced Comfort Technology, Inc. https://www.advancedcomforttechnology.com/ Agropur https://www.agropur.com/en-us Trans Ova Genetics https://transova.com/

Nov 1, 202132 min

S1 Ep 29World Dairy Expo Recap from the I-29 Team

Join in as the I-29 dairy team members discuss their highlights of the 2021 World Dairy Expo!Thank you to our sponsors! Thank you to our Gold SponsorTLAY Dairy Video Sales https://www.tlaydairyvideosales.com/ Thank you to our Silver SponsorConner Agriscience http://www.connoragriscience.com/Thank you to our Bronze SponsorsAdvanced Comfort Technology, Inc. https://www.advancedcomforttechnology.com/ Agropur https://www.agropur.com/en-us Trans Ova Genetics https://transova.com/

Oct 15, 202118 min

Ep 28Accidents happen; avoiding them is better

Avoiding accidents on the farm is more important that when they happen. This episode focuses on areas of the dairy farm accidents happen and how to avoid them.Thank you to our sponsors! Thank you to our Gold SponsorTLAY Dairy Video Sales https://www.tlaydairyvideosales.com/ Thank you to our Silver SponsorConner Agriscience http://www.connoragriscience.com/Thank you to our Bronze SponsorsAdvanced Comfort Technology, Inc. https://www.advancedcomforttechnology.com/ Agropur https://www.agropur.com/en-us Trans Ova Genetics https://transova.com/

Oct 1, 202129 min

Ep 27Silage Safety

Join Fred Hall and Heidi Carroll as they visit with Alexis Stinton, Agriculture Instructor at Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown, SD, as they discuss silage safety. To learn more about the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety & Health Center or to view their resources, visit their website at Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center - UMASH (umn.edu)Thank you to our sponsors! Thank you to our Gold SponsorTLAY Dairy Video Sales https://www.tlaydairyvideosales.com/ Thank you to our Silver SponsorConner Agriscience http://www.connoragriscience.com/Thank you to our Bronze SponsorsAdvanced Comfort Technology, Inc. https://www.advancedcomforttechnology.com/ Agropur https://www.agropur.com/en-us Trans Ova Genetics https://transova.com/

Sep 15, 202114 min

Ep 26Pricing Corn Silage

Presenter Ryan Sterry will help corn growers and dairy/livestock producers discover how to negotiate a fair price when buying or selling corn silage. Ryan Sterry is an Extension Educator at the University of Wisconsin focusing on dairy, livestock and farm management.Thank you to our sponsors! Thank you to our Gold SponsorTLAY Dairy Video Sales https://www.tlaydairyvideosales.com/ Thank you to our Silver SponsorConner Agriscience http://www.connoragriscience.com/Thank you to our Bronze SponsorsAdvanced Comfort Technology, Inc. https://www.advancedcomforttechnology.com/ Agropur https://www.agropur.com/en-us Trans Ova Genetics https://transova.com/

Aug 26, 202124 min

Ep 25This dairy has a rolling herd average of 31,000 pounds. Find out how they achieve this high production

This dairy has a rolling herd average of 31,000 pounds. Find out how they manage their cows and their facility.

Aug 15, 202110 min

Ep 24Which calf housing style is best single, paired, or group? You may be surprised by the science.

Additional information about calf care and housing can be found here. https://extension.umn.edu/dairy/dairy-youngstock#calves-%E2%80%93-birth-to-weaned-2370960

Aug 1, 202123 min

Ep 23Control those nuisance birds on your dairy

For more information about controlling birds visit:https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/home/https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/vpc29/3/https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1004&context=vpc29https://wildlife.unl.edu/pdfs/urban-pest-birds.pdf

Jul 15, 202122 min

Ep 22Not every lagoon management system is created equal

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: DTE Biomass Energy. Learn more at www.dtbe.com Thank you to our Silver Sponsors: Central Plains Dairy foundation Conner Agriscience Diamond V Dairy Advisors Phileo Lesaffre Select Sires

Jul 1, 202110 min

Ep 21The four stages of safety of employee management

This is the link for the video about the book The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety mentioned by Dr. Bob Milligan in the podcast.       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGB3qBoU-l4Thank you to our Gold Sponsors:DTE Biomass Energy. Learn more at www.dtbe.comThank you to our Silver Sponsors: Central Plains Dairy foundationConner AgriscienceDiamond V Dairy AdvisorsPhileo LesaffreSelect Sires

Jun 15, 202126 min