Episode 117. 2025 Dairy Days Recap: Innovations, Insights & Impact!
Release Date: 03/20/2025
Episode 132 Spanish Fridays: Tenga una segura temporada de ensilaje
Dairy News & Views from ISU
To follow along as we disscus silage safety and try to learn some spanish too, here is a link: https://extension.psu.edu/seguridad-en-el-llenado-del-silo
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Episode 131 Spanish Fridays: The Human Element/El Elemento Humano
Dairy News & Views from ISU
In this episode we dissucuss more ways to practice spanish in order to use it on the farm while also talking about some other great resources! To read the article we are looking at, click here: https://www.el-lechero.com/digital-edition/2025/03/0325pd-beyond-hooves-the-human-element-in-tackling-lameness.pdf
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Episode 130 Corn Silage Harvest Management
Dairy News & Views from ISU
In this Episode we cover everything related to Corn Silage Harvest Managemnet! Additional resources can be found below: Corn silage webinar: Corn Silage Chop Height Calculator:
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Episode 129 Spanish Friday Special
Dairy News & Views from ISU
In this episode, we explore the benefits of understanding and communicating with your farm workers, while also sprinkling in a little Spanish along the way!
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Episode 128 Corn Silage Safety
Dairy News & Views from ISU
In this episode we will be diving into Corn Silage Safety with our special guest! More information on Silage Sagety can be found here: or Silage Safety Resources, Videos, and Coloring Book page Harvest Planning Resources Dr. Bolsen KSU Silage Safety Video
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Episode 127 Advancing Uterine Disease Management in Dairy Cattle
Dairy News & Views from ISU
In this episode, we dive into the latest research and practical strategies for managing uterine disease in dairy herds. This discussion highlights both challenges and opportunities in managing one of the most common issues affecting dairy cows.
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Episode 126 Corn Diseases and Silage Implications
Dairy News & Views from ISU
In this episode, we sit down with Shelby Gruss to discuss the latest on corn diseases and what they mean for silage quality and livestock feed. From identifying field threats to managing harvest decisions, this conversation sheds light on strategies to protect both yield and feed value.
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Episode 125. The Wrapped Tassel Report
Dairy News & Views from ISU
Your front-row seat to what’s happening in Midwest cornfields right now. From wrapped tassels to unexpected growth patterns, we break down the science, scouting reports, and expert insights—all in one place. Whether you're walking fields or riding the sprayer, tune in for timely updates you can use this season.
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Episode 124. Dairy Labor Solutions with Miguel Rangel
Dairy News & Views from ISU
Join us as we talk with Miguel Rangel, DVM, Recruiter & Consultant at Optimum Dairy Consulting, about the current challenges in dairy labor and practical strategies for recruiting and retaining a strong workforce.
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Markets Movements and Predictions
Dairy News & Views from ISU
Join us for an in-depth look at current dairy commodity trends, pricing pressures, and what’s ahead for the industry. From global demand to feed costs, we break down the key factors shaping the dairy market outlook.
info_outlineThe 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 probe was offered as a prize to a participant who filled out an evaluation form.