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:

[email protected]

I discuss important safety practices with extension educator Charles Gould. We provide recommendations to reduce the risk of accidents in the feed storage and manure pit areas. We also share timely information regarding upcoming training opportunities in Michigan.

Episode resources:

Grain bin and manure safety training event registration:

https://www.canr.msu.edu/animal-agriculture/Manure-Hauler-Training/

For information, or to schedule a feed program evaluation reach out to Martin mangual at [email protected]

For additional information about the Manure Hauler certification program:

https://events.anr.msu.edu/SafetyProgram/

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

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

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.

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

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:  https://www.canr.msu.edu/drought_resources/index

Irrigation resources

Irrigation – Water Up and Irrigate:

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 [email protected].

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.

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.