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Join us in the episode to meet the new Dairy Extension Educator. We discuss her background and experience and how she is shaping an Extension dairy program for East Michigan Episode Resources: Educator Page: https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/tracy_burnett Contact email: [email protected] MSU Extension Dairy: https://www.canr.msu.edu/dairy/

Advance Extension Educators Jon LaPorte and Martín J. Mangual continue their discussion about fertilizers. Their conversation focuses on ideas to manage your fertilizer needs when market price and product availability become a challenge.

Looking ahead to the fields: What's happening with fertilizers? Advance Extension Educators Jon Laporte and Martin J. Mangual discuss the current status of fertilizer markets and how dairy farms are impacted by prices and availability. Ideas are shared that can help navigate fertilizer usage this season. Episode resources: Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations: https://www.canr.msu.edu/soilfertility/Files/Main-page/FINAL%20PRINT.pdf Soil fertility & nutrient management resources: https://www.canr.msu.edu/soilfertility/Resources/bulletins-articles-and-papers

MSU Extension Educator Corey Clark talks to Dr. Adam Kantrovich, Extension Specialist from Clemson University. They provide insights regarding employer compliance and readiness for farms hiring migrant workers. Immigration Essentials for farm employers webinar series registration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/ImmigrationEssentials/ Webinar Information: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-offers-free-webinar-series-on-immigration-essentials-for-farm-employers

Educator Martin Mangual meets with Agricultural Economist Dr. Zach Rutlegde to discuss the current issues impacting farm labor. Episode resources: https://www.zachrutledge.comReferenced article: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/an-overview-of-farm-labor-in-michigan Referenced interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KYdB7DMBgDFbjcsVHRzO7?si=JtJhI9hvS0SaGsKyZsYiJA

Dr. Jerad Jaborek from MSU Extension joins dairy and beef Extension Educator Phil Durst to share insights from a recent research project that evaluates the performance of Holstein beef cross calves at the feedlot and after harvest.

MSU Extension educator Paola Bacigalupo-Sanguesa joins South Dakota State University Extension Specialist Dr. Maristela Rovai to discuss interesting information regarding Dairy goats and sheep and how this industry compares to dairy cows. Episode Resources: MSU Extension Small ruminant resources- https://www.canr.msu.edu/sheep_goats/

Dr. Zelmar Rodriguez talks with Mike Raterink a 3rd generation dairy farmer who recently transitioned their small dairy farm to automatic milking systems. How was the process? What's different? Is it working for their farm? Listen to the episode and find out. For additional information or questions reach us at: [email protected] Website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/dairy/

Farmer and HR leader Annie Link joins the podcast to discuss what strategies the farm is implementing to optimize the recruitment of new employees.

Dr. Trevor DeVries from the University of Guelph joins Dr. Barry Badford from Michigan State University to discuss how new tools can help you improve and optimize your transition management program.

Join Dr. Richard Pursley from Michigan State University and Dr. Paul Fricke from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as they discuss this important question. Episode Resources: https://dairycattlereproduction.com/about-the-lab-2/dr-pursley/ https://hoards.com/article-35170-do-we-still-need-fertility-programs.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=240530-T210&utm_content=240530-T210+CID_60e87b93a0c389287095ea424d4d800d&utm_source=Intel&utm_term=Do%20we%20still%20need%20fertility%20programs

MSU Extension dairy educator Cora Okkema talks with Technical consultant Kevin Dhuyvetter from Elanco Animal Health. They focus their conversation on how economics should drive the decision-making process for changing or monitoring your heifer program. Additional heifer-focused resources from MSU Extension: Heifer Academy YouTube page  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDuySMV6ASr0354YUIebMdDIFXnv2OlBv

Special episode with Dr. Keith Poulsen, director of the Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory of the University of Wisconsin. We discuss what's the current information regarding the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). What does it mean to a dairy farm, and what are the current measures that farms should be adopting to prevent further spread? Additional episode resources: MSU Extension biosecurity recommendations for dairy and beef farms: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/biosecurity-recommendations-for-dairy-and-beef-cattle-operations MSU Extension recommendations for a safe Parlor environment: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/staying-safe-in-the-milking-parlor-mitigating-risk-of-hpai-infection Information regarding HPAI required testing https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/testing-dairy-cows-for-hpai

Educator 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.

Labor 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: [email protected] Reach us for feedback and suggestions at: [email protected]