THE DFD (Dairy Farmer’s Digest) Podcast

(A note on this episode, it was recorded on Wednesday Sept 23 over a week before the episode was released.)
In this episode we talk with Drew Thompson (agronomist with Pride seed) about some of the key factors to consider when buying seed for the coming year. We talk about what we are seeing so far this year with the silage that has already come off and we cover everything from planning, buying, planting and packing next years corn silage.  
We hope you enjoy this weeks episode!

In this episode we talk with Dr. Gerard Cramer from the University of Minnesota about all things Hoof health. Dr. Cramer is a world renowned Hoof specialist that sheds some lite on what producers can do to prevent, treat and monitor lameness and improve overall cow health and profitability. 

On this week's episode of the DFD (Dairy Farming Discussions) podcast, we have the man, the myth the legend Bill Woodley on too talk about all things Corn silage.
Bill is the owner of Woodley Dairy Direction, a consulting company that focuses on teaching producers around the world how to improve their forages and their bottom lines.
Corn Silage time is on of the most critical times of the year for your farm, in this episode we cover the top 5 critical area's to focus on; Moisture, Chop length, inoculant, density and covering.
Thanks for listening!

Corn silage is one of the most critical periods on the dairy farm; on this weeks episode, Dr Renato Schmidt PhD. (Forage Product Specialist for North America), Keith Schweitzer and Hilary Prinzen talk all things Corn Silage.
The podcast starts off with Dr. Schmidt talking about some of the issues producers are seeing with 2019 corn crop with regards to heating, wild yeasts and molds. Following that Hilary Keith and Dr. Schmidt talk about how to make the highest quality cow chow possible, starting in the field and ending up in the feed bunk.
We hope you enjoy this weeks episode and stay safe during harvest. 

On this episode of the podcast, Peter Johnson, Keith Schweitzer and I talk about how alternative forage crops can fit into your crop rotations and provide some excellent cow chow.
The podcast starts with what you can grow to help build inventories after wheat, crops that can be planted after corn silage to help stabilize soil over winter and provide a great forage for spring, and what crops can be utilized in the spring to help build inventories.
As always, Peter shares some great knowledge to help your farm set these crops up for success!

On this weeks episode we welcome Dr. Chris Church. Dr Church is a former partner in a dairy focused large animal practice. He now works for a large feed additive company focusing his time and energy on helping producers maximize their profitability by, putting an emphasis on transition cow health.

Local legend Dr. Reg Clinton DVM, gives some great advice on improving reproduction during the summer months. He also drives home the point to improve reproduction year round we need to focus on the transition period.

In this episode Co host Keith and I go over some of the info that he has found from a bench marking project that he has been running for the last several months.

In this episode Pedro Nogueira, Keith Schweitzer and myself discuss this summers coming heat stress challenges. We also get some great advice to make sure your farm is ready to handle them.
 
Also, please make sure you check out Keith Schweitzer on YouTube!!

In this episode Keith Schweitzer gives some great advice on making first cut haylage. He also gives some interesting thoughts on some forage alternatives that might be able to help maximize your land base.