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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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: &n ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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