Forage

BeefCast 0259 Show Notes:

• Making more with less. In this time of high input costs, optimizing forage utilization is extremely important. KC Olsen, Kansas State University, offers his thoughts.

BeefCast 0241 Show Notes:

• Agriculture Secretary, Ed Schaffer, talks about his recent trip to Rome, where the agenda was focused on feeding a growing world with high demand for grains.
• Following a recent conference, John Baah, Research Scientist at Agrifoods Canada, shares some valuable information that you should know about silage inoculants.

BeefCast 0192 Show Notes:

• Do you understand carbon credits? If you would like more clarity on how the current voluntary trading works, AgraGate Climate Credits Corporation can help.
  
• Dan Undersander, University of Wisconsin Extension, looks at the effects that winter weather has on existing alfalfa stands.

BeefCast 0180 Show Notes:

• Let's complete our thoughts and discussion about extending limited resources with KC Olsen, Beef Cattle Specialist at Kansas State.
• Terry Henderson shares some of his experiences of developing leaders in the swine industry and effects on our agriculture community.
  

BeefCast 0179 Show Notes:

• Don Tyler, Agriculture Leadership Coach and Advisor, stimulates the conversation by talking about how we can have more effective communication.
• As the heart of winter knocks on the door, many of us, including myself, are faced with limited forage supplies. How can we make it until Spring?
  

BeefCast 0173 Show Notes:

• Modifying your synchronization protocols can make this year's breeding season more successful. Dr. Paul Fricke, University of Wisonsin-Madison, explains how.
• You may need to exercise some caution on seed quality this year as you begin planting forages.
  

BeefCast 0142 Show Notes:

• This week's look at the influences shaping the cattle marketplace and a recap of the recent Cattle on Feed report
• Avoid potential toxicities and better manage your forage supply with proper testing

BeefCast 0129 Show Notes:

• Dr. Kris Ringwall shares tips on properly preparing feeder calves for the maketplace
• Extending the potential of your alfalfa crop through proper management techniques

BeefCast 0116 Show Notes:

• Stockpiling fescue could help drought-shortened forage crops
• Johne's Disease Integrated Program (JDIP) program coordinates research efforts
• South Korea trade door cracks open