Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team
by MSU Dairy TeamJoin us in this series of informal educational conversations with dairy farmers, MSU faculty members, or agribusiness professionals discussing a variety of topics around dairy farm management and production.
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Episodes
Let's Talk Dairy Markets: Reflecting on 2023
22m · PublishedEducator Martin Mangual talks with dairy markets expert Sarina Sharp of The Daily Dairy Report. They focus on discussing the highlights of dairy markets during 2023.
"I need employees... What are my options?"
31m · PublishedLabor management expert Stan Moore joins Educator Martin Mangual to discuss the multiple avenues dairies can access to hire new farm employees. Season 6 finale. Please reach us with feedback and suggestions.
Episode Resources:
Reach Stan Moore at:
Reach us for feedback and suggestions at:
Let's talk about farm leadership
30m · PublishedDairy Educator Phil Durst Discusses how vital is your style of leadership in your employee retention and farm culture with Ben Lichtenwalner. Ben is an author, consultant, and leadership expert from Radiant Forest LLC. Tune in to learn how SERVANT Leadership can be implemented in your management style.
Episode Resources
Modern Servant Leader:
https://www.modernservantleader.com/
Ben Lichtenwalner on Linked In:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin01/
SERVAN-Leadership 101 Course Registration:
https://www.modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership-101-an-introduction-to-authentic-leadership-sign-up-form/
Martin Mangual Contact information:
Farm Safety, let's make it a priority!
32m · PublishedI discuss important safety practices with extension educator Charles Gould. We provide recommendations to reduce the risk of accidents in the feed storage and manure pit areas. We also share timely information regarding upcoming training opportunities in Michigan.
Episode resources:
Grain bin and manure safety training event registration:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/animal-agriculture/Manure-Hauler-Training/
For information, or to schedule a feed program evaluation reach out to Martin mangual at [email protected]
For additional information about the Manure Hauler certification program:
https://events.anr.msu.edu/SafetyProgram/
How does LEAN management looks on an operating Dairy?
38m · PublishedMartin Mangual talks with LEAN management consultant Allen Bonthuis from Farming LEAN and with Eric Martin a Michigan Dairy Farmer that employs this management style in their dairy farm. We share how LEAN management looks at an operating Dairy.
Episode resources:
Farming LEAn Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=farming%20lean
LEAN Management for dairies Episode:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/msu-dairy-team/episodes/LEAN-Farming-for-dairies-ebk4ia/a-a1ndogq
Antibiotic Use in Dairy Operations: Navigating the 2023 FDA Rules and Changes
28m · PublishedExtension educator Paola Bacigalupo Sanguesa discusses the implications of the new Guidance For Industry 263 with Dr. Pam Ruegg. This new guideline regulates the use of antimicrobials in all animal farms in the US.
Episode Resources:
Top Milk Website:
https://topmilk.msu.edu/
Top Milk YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@TopMilkQuality
The challenge of designing a University dairy farm
18m · PublishedDr. Barry Bradford talks with Jerry Wille. He is an Ag engineer from Curry Wille & Associates, the Firm tasked with designing the future Dairy Farm for Michigan State University. They provide an inside on the designing process for university facilities and the challenges that this entails.
Let's talk about succession planning
22m · PublishedEducator Cora Okkema talks with Trent C. Hilding, Esq. They discuss important information regarding how to begin the process of succession planning inside a dairy operation.
Succession planning resources from MSU Extension:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/tag/farm-business-succession
2023 Growing Season Update
32m · PublishedForage Educator Phill Kaatz and Irrigation Specialist Lyndon Kelley join Martin Mangual to discuss important information regarding the current (2023) growing season.
Episode Resources:
Virtual Breakfast Series article and sign up: https://www.canr.msu.edu/field_crops/virtual-breakfast/index
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/field-crops-virtual-breakfast-sessions-are-back-for-growing-season
Field Crops Insect Pest Management Guide: https://forage.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/E3309-RecommendedHayPastureForagesForMichigan-2019.pdf
Drought Resources for Field Crops: https://www.canr.msu.edu/drought_resources/index
Irrigation resources
Irrigation – Water Up and Irrigate: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/water_up_and_irrigate_in Prediction Crop Water Use: https://digital.weather.gov/?zoom=4&lat=37&lon=-96.5&layers=F000BTTTFTT®ion=0&element=44&mxmz=false&barbs=false&subl=TFFFF&units=english&wunits=nautical&coords=latlon&tunits=localt Using Chemigation Safe and effectively: https://www.canr.msu.edu/uploads/235/67987/lyndon/E2099.pdf
Input purchasing strategies for dairies
27m · PublishedEducator Jon LaPorte talks with Dr. Matt Gammans from Michigan State University regarding strategies that can help producers capitalize on opportunities while managing risk during input purchases.
Additional episode resources:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/input-purchasing-plan-template-word
https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/input-purchasing-plan-template-excel
Reach out with your comments, feedback, or questions to [email protected].
Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team has 70 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 27:55:39. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 15th, 2024 05:40.