ONLINE — In the dynamic world of dairy farming, staying informed about the latest developments and best practices is crucial for success. Enter The Dairy Signal – a podcast series dedicated to providing dairy producers with invaluable insights and knowledge to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the industry.
In recent episodes, The Dairy Signal has delved into a diverse array of topics, ranging from the threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) to the benefits of managed grazing systems for dairy heifers, and even discussions on carbon offsets and insets in farming. Each episode offers a deep dive into critical issues facing dairy producers today, delivered by experts in their respective fields.
What to Know About HPAI
Dr. Keith Poulsen talked on the Dairy Signal last week about the bovine leukemia virus that has been headlining many agricultural news sources. Within the episode, he mentions the mortality rate of cows affected by this disease, whether or not pasteurized dairy products from affected animals are safe for human consumption, how it is transmitted, and protocols for preventing and managing it.
Click here to watch the 4/02/2024 episode.
Grazing Heifers for the Win
In last week’s episode, Jason Cavadini dives into raising dairy heifers in a managed grazing system. During the episode, he talks about how raising heifers this way can reduce costs, increase animal performance, improve water quality and soil health, and the three main principles of managed grazing.
Click here to watch the 4/03/2024 episode.
Carbon Insets and Offsets
Patrick Wood talked with the Dairy Signal about carbon offsets and insets in farming. During this episode, he dives into what carbon offsets and insets mean for dairy producers, supply chain interventions, the trend to Net Zero Targets, and examples of Pilot Programs.
Click here to watch the 4/04/2024.
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