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Podcast: Silage U

February 24th, 2011 by Karlie Justus

For our final installment in this podcast series with Greg Jones, NutriDense Silage product manager, I learned more about Silage University, one of the newest projects at NutriDense.

Silage U is an online learning tool for dairy producers, seed representatives and others involved in the dairy industry. The training module features information portrayed through University researcher quotes, animated diagrams and visuals. Listen in as Greg discusses the reasoning behind Silage U and how it can be a valuable tool for those in the dairy industry.

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Also check out these previous podcasts with Greg:

Have questions for Greg? Contact him at gregory.jones@basf.com.

Tags: corn silage, dairy feed, dairy nutrition, dairy silage, Greg Jones, NutriDense Silage, Silage University
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Podcast: Looking forward to 2011 for NutriDense Silage

February 10th, 2011 by Karlie Justus

We’re back again this week with another podcast with Greg Jones, NutriDense Silage product manager. After looking back on NutriDense Silage’s highlights in 2010, Greg is back to talk about his team’s goals for 2011, including partnerships with seed partners and upcoming research projects.

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Have questions for Greg? Contact him at gregory.jones@basf.com.

Tags: corn silage, dairy nutrition, Greg Jones, NutriDense Silage
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Podcast: Looking back on NutriDense Silage in 2010

January 27th, 2011 by Karlie Justus

For our next podcast series, I was able to sit down with Greg Jones, NutriDense Silage product manager, to discuss some of the highlights of the last year at NutriDense.

Listen in to the interview below to hear more about 2010, including the Cornell University study results, the World Dairy Expo and feedback he’s received from dairy producers across the country.

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Have questions for Greg? Contact him at gregory.jones@basf.com.

Tags: dairy feed, dairy nutrition, Greg Jones, NutriDense Silage
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Heads Up: Pennsylvania Dairy Summit and Dairy Management Workshops

January 25th, 2011 by Karlie Justus

Two upcoming dairy meetings in Pennsylvania and Minnesota will provide dairy producers with information and tools for 2011.

What: Pennsylvania Dairy Summit
When: Feb. 2-3, 2011
Where: Lancaster Host Resort in Lancaster, Pa.
More Info: The topics and seminars at the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit are all producer-chosen, and will cover a range of topics:

Dairy and Sustainability
The Farm Bill, Dairy Policy and You
Reaping the Most from Your Reproductive Strategy
Direct Marketing
Managing Your Risks
Cow Comfort and Animal Patterns
Money Makers for Your Dairy Business

For more info, check out the summit’s website at www.padairysummit.org.

What: 2011 Dairy Management Workshops
When: Feb. 1-3, 2011
Where: Locations across Minnesota

More Info: These one-day workshops were created by dairy producers to educate, challenge and connect the dairy industry across Minnesota, and will feature a range of speakers from universities, veterinary practices and financial institutions. Pre-registration is recommended, but attendees can also register at the door for $45. Find all the details on the Minnesota Milk Producers Association website.

What dairy conferences are you looking forward to in 2011?

Tags: 2011 Dairy Management Workshops, corn silage, dairy feed, dairy nutrition, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Dairy Summit
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Podcast: Sales agronomist Mark Schultz looks forward to 2011 planting and harvest

January 20th, 2011 by Karlie Justus

We’ve enjoyed talking with BASF Plant Science sales agronomist Mark Schultz over the past two months on topics ranging from plot tours to planting planning.

After looking back on his travels to silage and grain plot tours and talking about hybrid seed selection, Mark returns to give growers some tips on what can be done right now to get ready for 2011 planting and harvest.

Listen in below as Mark addresses topics such as compaction and fertility issues.

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Look back to these previous agronomic podcasts with Mark:

Tags: 2011 planting, corn seed, Mark Schultz, NutriDense grain, NutriDense Silage
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NutriDense Rewards program

January 18th, 2011 by Karlie Justus

While you’re thinking about the year ahead, remember there are a select group of seed partners that offer NutriDense grain and silage. As experts, these partners are able to provide key insights into the NutriDense opportunities offered. Learn more about our seed partners here.

And don’t forget the NutriDense Rewards program: Place your NutriDense seed order with a NutriDense seed partner by Feb. 15, 2011, and you’re eligible for a variety of rewards. Want more details? Contact your seed rep, call 1-800-233-8942 or visit www.nutridense.com/rewards for more details on this offer.

Tags: NutriDense grain, NutriDense Rewards, NutriDense Silage
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Heads Up: Dairy meetings scheduled

January 13th, 2011 by Karlie Justus

The Penn State University Dairy and Animal Science Department’s Friday Facilitator Forum starts up soon in 2011, with three upcoming meetings designed for dairy management professionals.

The one-hour online discussions include introductory 20 to 30 minute presentations about a team-related topic, followed by interaction and discussion by participants. Here are the topics scheduled through March:

January 21 – Topic: Reaching Team Goals, presented by Robert Goodling
February 18 – Topic: Resolving Conflict in the Team, presenter to be announced
March 18 – Topic: Tools and Techniques for Successful Facilitation, presenter to be announced

Additionally, three regional Illinois dairy meetings, sponsored by the Illinois Milk Producers Association, are scheduled this month. Program topics include precision feeding, TMR audits, calf management, balancing feed and milk prices, as well as a producer/nutritionist panel at each meeting:

Jan. 25 – Centralia, Ill.
Jan. 26 – Bloomington, Ill.
Jan. 27 – Freeport, Ill.

For details and registration, go to www.illinoismilk.org.

Tags: Dairy, dairy nutrition, Friday Facilitator Forum, Illinois Milk Producers Association, Penn State, Penn State University Dairy and Animal Science Department, Robert Goodling
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Podcast: Sales agronomist Mark Schultz talks about 2010 grain plot tour results

January 6th, 2011 by Karlie Justus

It’s a new year, and we’re back with another installment of our agronomic podcast series with BASF Plant Science sales agronomist Mark Schultz. Recently on The Corn Feed, I spoke with Mark about the silage plot tours he took in the fall around the country.

Mark, along with NutriDense forage specialists and the hybrid development team, toured grain plots in these areas as well. Today on The Corn Feed, he talks about what he saw on these plot tours in terms of yield and quality.

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Have questions for Mark? Contact him at mark.schultz@basf.com.

Tags: Agronomy, corn grain, corn seed, feed grain, Mark Schultz, NutriDense grain, seed corn
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Looking forward to 2011 with polls from Corn & Soybean Digest

December 28th, 2010 by Karlie Justus

As the new year approaches, many dairy producers are thinking about 2011 goals, profits and seed decisions. Corn & Soybean Digest’s poll archives are always an interesting glimpse into industry professionals’ minds.

Here are a few polls that address some of the current season’s questions: