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Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team

Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team

By 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.
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Transition cow management ideas from the farm

Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy TeamMay 04, 2021

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Let's Talk Dairy Markets: Reflecting on 2023

Let's Talk Dairy Markets: Reflecting on 2023

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.

Feb 07, 202422:33
"I need employees... What are my options?"

"I need employees... What are my options?"

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

Aug 09, 202331:48
Let's talk about farm leadership

Let's talk about farm leadership

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

Jul 27, 202330:14
Farm Safety, let's make it a priority!
Jul 19, 202332:31
How does LEAN management looks on an operating Dairy?

How does LEAN management looks on an operating Dairy?

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

Jul 14, 202338:46
Antibiotic Use in Dairy Operations: Navigating the 2023 FDA Rules and Changes

Antibiotic Use in Dairy Operations: Navigating the 2023 FDA Rules and Changes

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

Jul 05, 202328:47
The challenge of designing a University dairy farm

The challenge of designing a University dairy farm

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.

Jun 28, 202318:54
Let's talk about succession planning

Let's talk about succession planning

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

Jun 21, 202322:33
2023 Growing Season Update
Jun 15, 202332:01
Input purchasing strategies for dairies
Dec 07, 202227:21
Desirable cow traits for automatic milking systems

Desirable cow traits for automatic milking systems

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.

Nov 30, 202228:26
Conversations from the U.S. Dairy Export Council

Conversations from the U.S. Dairy Export Council

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.

Nov 23, 202226:05
Resources for weather resiliency

Resources for weather resiliency

Educators Paola Bacigalupo Sanguesa and Monica Jean discuss multiple resources for weather resiliency, including a novel and useful tool to track and evaluate changes.

Nov 17, 202219:19
News from the MSU dairy front

News from the MSU dairy front

Dr. Barry Bradford discusses great news with Ag Bio research director, Dr. George Smith.

Nov 11, 202224:30
Lets talk about dairy promotion programs

Lets talk about dairy promotion programs

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. 

Nov 04, 202232:40
Alternative method for humane euthanasia on farms.
Oct 27, 202235:18
Learning about PFAS

Learning about PFAS

Dr. Barry Bradford discusses valuable information about PFAS with Dr. Hui Li, from the Center for PFAS Research at Michigan State University.

Oct 19, 202212:54
Let's Talk about udder edema - Part II

Let's Talk about udder edema - Part II

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. 

Oct 12, 202221:55
Expectations with dry corn silage

Expectations with dry corn silage

Forage Educator Phil Kaatz talks with Dr. Barry Bradford regarding issues and strategies to work with dry corn silage crop.  

Oct 05, 202216:35
Discussion about cow longevity

Discussion about cow longevity

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.

Jun 23, 202219:48
Let's talk about udder edema

Let's talk about udder edema

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.

Jun 17, 202227:16
Managing milk quality in automatic milking systems

Managing milk quality in automatic milking systems

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

Jun 09, 202227:38
Tar Spot Management in Corn Silage

Tar Spot Management in Corn Silage

Educator Phil Kaatz talks with Dr. Marty Chilvers regarding Tar Spot an important disease affecting corn throughout the state of Michigan

May 28, 202222:40
Let's talk about carbon credits

Let's talk about carbon credits

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

May 20, 202231:38
Skill-focused dairy management

Skill-focused dairy management

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.

Apr 28, 202222:60
Management over medication: A farmer's approach

Management over medication: A farmer's approach

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.

Apr 21, 202217:33
Michigan Dairy Health Symposium Teaser

Michigan Dairy Health Symposium Teaser

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.

Feb 26, 202213:60
Novel "Feed Saved" trait for genetic selection?

Novel "Feed Saved" trait for genetic selection?

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?

Jan 25, 202226:24
Risk management tools and programs

Risk management tools and programs

Dairy Extension Educator Marianne Murawski discusses multiple risk management programs with Educator Stan Moore from the MSU Extension farm management team.

Jan 21, 202227:06
Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program

Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program

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.

Jan 05, 202229:29
Financial enterprising, A great tool for analysis

Financial enterprising, A great tool for analysis

Senior Extension educator Stan Moore talks with Scott Ferry about the impact of Financial enterprising a tool to make decisions on the farm. 

Jun 29, 202118:55
Teat dips-What do you need to know?

Teat dips-What do you need to know?

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.

Jun 15, 202127:29
Lights, Camera, Feeding!

Lights, Camera, Feeding!

Feed Consultant Don Martell talks with Educator Martin Mangual regarding his experience doing camera analysis of feeding bunks and feeding programs.

Jun 08, 202130:16
Forage fertility and plans for 2021

Forage fertility and plans for 2021

Forage educator Phil Kaatz talks with Dr. Kim Cassida about fertility and what are some of the expectations for the 2021 forage season.

Jun 03, 202116:13
Recruitment and retention of dairy workforce

Recruitment and retention of dairy workforce

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.

May 26, 202118:08
Learning from parlor performance evaluations

Learning from parlor performance evaluations

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.

May 18, 202135:52
Timely information regarding farm stress

Timely information regarding farm stress

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?

May 11, 202125:12
Transition cow management ideas from the farm

Transition cow management ideas from the farm

Senior extension educator Phil Durst discusses the approach to managing transition cows in Bunings Dairy Farm with Norm Buning, A dairy farmer from Michigan.

May 04, 202116:01
More to know from beef cross calves

More to know from beef cross calves

Dr. Barry Bradford discusses new research and information regarding beef cross calves with researcher and farmer Dr. Donagh Berry.

Apr 27, 202126:19
Planning for quality beef cross calves

Planning for quality beef cross calves

Educator Marianne Murawski joins Dr. Jerad Jaborek to discuss important information and recommendations when looking into adding beef sires to your breeding program.

Apr 20, 202116:41
Beginning farmer resources from MSUE

Beginning farmer resources from MSUE

Management Educator John LaPorte discusses multiple resources for farmers with beginning farmer Steve Whittington.

Apr 13, 202118:55
Third Season Lineup

Third Season Lineup

We take a look at what's coming for the third season of The Virtual Coffee Break Podcast.

Apr 06, 202107:34
Crisis Preparedness

Crisis Preparedness

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.

Jan 08, 202125:24
Environmental considerations for winter

Environmental considerations for winter

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. 

Nov 18, 202027:46
Season 2 recap

Season 2 recap

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.

Oct 01, 202043:08
Fresh Research on Milk fever

Fresh Research on Milk fever

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.

Sep 16, 202017:23
Navigating novel government programs for Ag producers

Navigating novel government programs for Ag producers

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.

Sep 10, 202026:45
Dairy Farm leadership and its impacts

Dairy Farm leadership and its impacts

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.

Sep 02, 202025:25
Management of Bovine Leukemia Virus in dairy herds

Management of Bovine Leukemia Virus in dairy herds

Senior educator Phil Durst and Dr. Kelly Sporer discuss the latest strategies to manage BLV in a herd.

Aug 25, 202027:24
Feed management 101

Feed management 101

Educator Martin Mangual discusses feed management basics with experienced consultant Don Martell.

Aug 20, 202026:11