Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team: Recent Episodes
MSU Dairy Team
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.
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:
moorest@msu.edu
Reach us for feedback and suggestions at:
carrasq1@msu.edu
Dairy 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:
carrasq1@msu.edu
I 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 carrasq1@msu.edu
For additional information about the Manure Hauler certification program:
https://events.anr.msu.edu/SafetyProgram/
Martin 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
Extension 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
Dr. 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.
Educator 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
Forage 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_inPrediction Crop Water Use: https://digital.weather.gov/?zoom=4⪫=37&lon=-96.5&layers=F000BTTTFTT®ion=0&element=44&mxmz=false&barbs=false&subl=TFFFF&units=english&wunits=nautical&coords=latlon&tunits=localtUsing Chemigation Safe and effectively: https://www.canr.msu.edu/uploads/235/67987/lyndon/E2099.pdf
Educator 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 carrasq1@msu.edu.
MSU Extension educator Victor Malacco discusses what traits are desirable for cows milking in automatic milking systems with Dr. Camila Lage, from Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Murilo Carvalho, from Holstein Canada.
Dairy Educator Martin Mangual Interviews President and CEO of the US Dairy Export Council, Krysta Harden. We discuss trends, lessons learned, and upcoming opportunities in the dairy global markets.
Educators Paola Bacigalupo Sanguesa and Monica Jean discuss multiple resources for weather resiliency, including a novel and useful tool to track and evaluate changes.
Dr. Barry Bradford discusses great news with Ag Bio research director, Dr. George Smith.
Extension educator Phil Durst talks with farmer Stacy Choate-Hughes, and Breakfast on the farm program coordinator Ashley Decker, about the importance of dairy producers' involvement in dairy promotion activities.
Dairy educator Marianne Murawski and veterinarian Dr. Madonna Benjamin discuss the proper use of firearms to perform humane euthanasia optimally and safely on farms. Please find the links to the resources discussed in the episode in this description.
MSU Resources
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/planning-tool-for-welfare-culling-during-farm-disrupted-operations
https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/euthanasia-of-large-animals-firearm
MSU farm stress Resources
https://www.canr.msu.edu/managing_farm_stress/
https://www.canr.msu.edu/managing_farm_stress/teletherapy-program
AVMA Resources
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/avma-guidelines-euthanasia-animals
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing/work-and-compassion-fatigue
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing
https://www.thepigsite.com/articles/a-perspective-of-stockpersons-and-the-humane-euthanasia-of-swine
Dr. Barry Bradford discusses valuable information about PFAS with Dr. Hui Li, from the Center for PFAS Research at Michigan State University.
Educator Cora Okkema Continues the discussion about this metabolic disorder with Emma Morrison a researcher from the University of Guelph. They discuss information and the herd impacts of udder edema from a research point of view.
Forage Educator Phil Kaatz talks with Dr. Barry Bradford regarding issues and strategies to work with dry corn silage crop.
Dairy Educator Marianne Murawski talks with Dr. Victor Malacco about cow longevity. How does longevity impacts the current industry? How can longevity be improved on your herd? Join us to answer these and other questions.
Educator Cora Okkema discusses this metabolic disorder with Dr. Dona Barski a veterinarian from Michigan and with dairy manager Evelyn Okkema. They discuss valuable information and the potential impacts of udder edema on the dairy herd.
Dairy Educator Victor Malacco talks with Dr. Marcia Endres a professor from the University of Minnesota regarding strategies to monitor and maintain milk quality in AMS
Educator Phil Kaatz talks with Dr. Marty Chilvers regarding Tar Spot an important disease affecting corn throughout the state of Michigan
Dairy Educator Marianne Murawski talks with Dr. Matt Gammans regarding interesting information about Carbon credits. How do they work? How can they benefit dairy farms? Listen for this and more
Educator Jon LaPorte talks with west Michigan's dairy farmer, Paul Windemuller. They discuss how this farm maximizes profits by implementing a management style that caters to his strengths while focusing on controlling the cost of production.
Senior Educator Phil Durst and Ciarra La Huis talk with Jack Jeppesen, a farmer from central Michigan regarding his approach to managing diseases on the farm.
Dr. Angel Abuelo talks about social housing of calves with Dr. Withtney Knauer. Their conversation is a teaser of some of the data that will be presented in the 2022 Michigan Dairy Health Symposium focusing on calf health. The symposium is scheduled for March 10 on the East Lansing campus.
Martin Mangual meets Dr. Michael VandeHaar to talk about the new "feed saved" trait which is now part of the Net Merit index. How was it developed? Could it make a difference on the farm?
Dairy Extension Educator Marianne Murawski discusses multiple risk management programs with Educator Stan Moore from the MSU Extension farm management team.
A bonus episode where Dairy educator Marianne Murawski interviews Educator Charles Gould regarding the Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program, and the 2022 Michigan Manure Summit.
Senior Extension educator Stan Moore talks with Scott Ferry about the impact of Financial enterprising a tool to make decisions on the farm.
Educator Paola Bacigalupo-Sanguesa talks with Dr. Pam Ruegg about teat dips. How to evaluate their efficacy, and what key information can help you when evaluating this vital part of the milking routine.
Feed Consultant Don Martell talks with Educator Martin Mangual regarding his experience doing camera analysis of feeding bunks and feeding programs.
Forage educator Phil Kaatz talks with Dr. Kim Cassida about fertility and what are some of the expectations for the 2021 forage season.
Extension educator Faith Cullens talks with Kerry Nobis a farm manager from Mid-Michigan. They discuss how he approaches recruitment, retention, and other experiences from managing his team of 20 employees.
Dr. Roger Thomson, an experienced veterinarian in the area of milk quality discusses the impacts of doing a parlor evaluation with Dairy educator Martín Mangual.
Extension Educators Phil Kaatz, Marianne Murawski, and Eric Karbowski discuss timely information regarding farm stress. What are common stressors on the farm? What are some of the available resources from MSU Extension to deal with it?
Senior extension educator Phil Durst discusses the approach to managing transition cows in Bunings Dairy Farm with Norm Buning, A dairy farmer from Michigan.
Dr. Barry Bradford discusses new research and information regarding beef cross calves with researcher and farmer Dr. Donagh Berry.
Educator Marianne Murawski joins Dr. Jerad Jaborek to discuss important information and recommendations when looking into adding beef sires to your breeding program.
Management Educator John LaPorte discusses multiple resources for farmers with beginning farmer Steve Whittington.
We take a look at what's coming for the third season of The Virtual Coffee Break Podcast.
Senior Extension Educator Phil Durst talks with Jolene Griffin from UDIM. The focus of their episode is how to get your farm ready to face an unexpected crisis, and what resources are available to you if a crisis does occur.
Environmental educators Sarah Fronczak and Erica Rogers discuss what considerations farms need to be aware of as they enter the winter. They cover winter spreading, equipment, silage leach, among other important topics for this time of the year.
Educators Marianne Buza and Martin Mangual discuss some of the highlights of the second season of the virtual coffee break with the MSU Extension dairy team. Reach out to us with your comments at msuedairy@gmail.com.
Educator Paola Bacigalupo interviews Dr. Angel Abuelo. They talk about milk fever and discuss two new studies that provide interesting information regarding the management of this disease.
Educator Stan Moore interviews Dr. Adam Kantrovich regarding the multiple government programs to aid agricultural producers to weather the impact of the novel COVID-19 pandemic.
Educator Marianne Buza interviews Dr. Robert Milligan and Dr. Corey Clark. They discuss how to develop farm leadership, and the impact that good leadership has on a dairy farm operation.
Senior educator Phil Durst and Dr. Kelly Sporer discuss the latest strategies to manage BLV in a herd.
Educator Martin Mangual discusses feed management basics with experienced consultant Don Martell.
Forage educator Phil Kaatz Interviews Dr. Kim Cassida. They discuss the impact and projected benefits of reduced lignin alfalfa.
Educator marianne Buza interviews Dr. Lisa Holden from Penn State University. They discuss an interesting way to work with multiple farm advisors, and the contributions of farm advisory teams to the dairy farms they serve.
Educator Jon Laporte discuses what are lenders looking for when they meet producers during the lending process. His guest is Ben Spitsley an experienced lender from Green Stone Farm Credit Services.
Dr. Barry Bradford interviews Dr. Michael Steele from the University of Guelph. They focus their conversation on some of the latest findings in calf development research and how those lead to management strategies on the farm.
Senior Educator Phil Durst discusses with Dr. Turner Swartz how can sub-clinical ketosis have an impact on mastitis. Dr. Swartz is a researcher at the Animal Sciences Department at Michigan State University.
Educator Martin Mangual summarizes season 1 and introduces what's on deck for Season 2.
Educator Martin Mangual spends time with Dr. Barry Bradford discussing how the dairy program at MSU is growing to provide programs, and resources to serve the evolving dairy industry in Michigan.
Educator Paola Bacigalupo talks with Dr. Ron Erskine about selective dry cow therapy. They discuss what farms or cows are good candidates for this type of dry cow program and, what are the best strategies to implement and sustain a selective dry cow therapy plan on your herd.
Educator Martin Mangual is joined by Dr. Adam Lock to discuss recent findings in the fat supplementation field. We will talk about their influence on fresh cows, and how they can help your rations when forages are in short supply.
Join Dr. Manni Singh and forage educator Phil Kaatz as they discuss new research in mycotoxins. They also provide management recommendations for tart spot and other challenges for this 2020 silage season.
Educator Marianne Buza talks with Dr. Pamela Ruegg, chair of the Animal Science dept. about improving the targeting of your antibiotic use. They present strategies to increase the efficiency of your antibiotic use, and ways to improve your mastitis prevention program.
Educator Stan Moore is joined by farmers Glen, and Suzy Preston. They will share their experiences from a recent trip to Israel where they join MSU Extension Educators, in The Israeli Experience Dairy School.
Educator Phil Durst talks with Brent Wilson from Wilson Centennial Farms who recently received the National Platinum Quality Award. They discuss the steps the farm takes to achieve excellence in milk quality.
Educator Martin Mangual talks with Allen Bonthuis, founder of Farming LEAN, about how LEAN management can be implemented and used by dairy farms to improve efficiency.
Educator Marianne Buza talks with Ashley Kennedy, a farmer, blogger, and dairy spokes-person about her experience and strategies to promote the dairy industry with consumers.
Educator Stan Moore gives a preview of what to expect in the first season of the series.