Episode 108. Iowa Dairy Industry Doubleheader Recap
Release Date: 11/11/2024
Episode 121. Chat With Iowa State Dairy Science Club Grads
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Tune in as the dairy team catches up with recent graduates of the Dairy Science Club at Iowa State!
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Episode 120. Don’t Guess—PEAQ It! Maximizing First-Cut Alfalfa Quality
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Tune as we discuss current alfalfa conditions and best management practices for using PEAQ and cutting a high quality 1st crop alfalfa based on your farm's goals! the PEAQ factsheet and check out counties measuring PEAQ across the state to get an idea of where fields are at for quality.
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Episode 120. Don’t Guess—PEAQ It! Maximizing First-Cut Alfalfa Quality
Dairy News & Views from ISU
Tune as we discuss current alfalfa conditions and best management practices for using PEAQ and cutting a high quality 1st crop alfalfa based on your farm's goals! the PEAQ factsheet and check out counties measuring PEAQ across the state to get an idea of where fields are at for quality.
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Episode 119. What's Buzzing in the Barn
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Tune in as the dairy team covers upcoming dairy events and recaps of recent conferences!
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Episode 118. Learn ways to keep your dairy farm workers healthy!
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The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team discussed dairy farm worker health, emphasizing the importance of biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of diseases like avian influenza (H5N1). They highlighted the active influenza season in Iowa, with a vaccination rate of 32%, far below the 70% goal. The team noted the high-risk areas for exposure and stressed the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Resources for biosecurity and health measures were recommended, including the Center for Food Security and Public Health and local public health departments. ...
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Episode 117. 2025 Dairy Days Recap: Innovations, Insights & Impact!
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The 2025 Dairy Days event, organized by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team, featured discussions on various topics including dairy industry surveys, feed pricing tools, and alternative forages. The event saw a high response rate to the dairy industry survey, with topics like farm transitions, financial sustainability, labor challenges, and beef-dairy integration being widely discussed. Local sponsors, such as Osage Vet Clinic and Alliant Energy, provided support. The team also highlighted the importance of health and safety education for dairy farm workers. A new Hay...
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Episode 116. Upcoming Dairy Day Topics with Shelby Gruss & Rebecca Vittetoe
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Tune into this episode as the Dairy Team speaks with other extension specialist about their topics during Dairy Days! Learn more about Dairy Days at . Have ideas for upcoming podcasts? Submit them here
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Episode 115. Upcoming Dairy Days Events
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Listen in as the Dairy Team discusses our upcoming Dairy Days events! Learn more about Dairy Days at Podcast survey and topic ideas:
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Episode 114. 2025 Farm Transition Conference
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Tune in as the Dairy Team discusses the upcoming Farm Transition Conference on February 6-7. For more information visit Have podcast ideas? Add them here at: Podcast survey and topic ideas:
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Episode 113. Dairy Programs happening in early 2025
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Don't miss out on some learning opportunities during the early months of 2025. Get more information about each of the programs here: Got feedback about our podcast or ideas of upcoming topics? Let us know by taking this !
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