Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team

MSU Dairy Team
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Join 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.

  1. Migrant Workforce: Practical Insights for Employers

    SEP 6

    Migrant Workforce: Practical Insights for Employers

    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

    22 min
  2. What's going on with farm labor?

    AUG 27

    What's going on with farm labor?

    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

    28 min
  3. Beef on dairy: The new research.

    12/20/2024

    Beef on dairy: The new research.

    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.

    25 min
  4. Small Ruminants: Much more than a smaller cow

    11/27/2024

    Small Ruminants: Much more than a smaller cow

    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/

    38 min
  5. Adoption of automatic milking systems in small dairies

    11/05/2024

    Adoption of automatic milking systems in small dairies

    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: carrasq1@msu.edu Website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/dairy/

    23 min
  6. Labor Management: All begins with good recruitment.

    09/26/2024

    Labor Management: All begins with good recruitment.

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

    28 min
  7. Can precision farming technology improve your transition program?

    09/19/2024

    Can precision farming technology improve your transition program?

    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.

    31 min
  8. Do we still need fertility programs?

    09/13/2024

    Do we still need fertility programs?

    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

    33 min
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