Why do dairy producers choose NutriDense Silage? Improved feed efficiency, enhanced fiber digestibility and improved income over feed costs to name a few.
Click below to listen to these producers describe how NutriDense impacted their operation:
There is a new feature on our Dairy page that helps to make math fun – and profitable.
Previously on the blog, we showed you the results of university research studies using NutriDense Silage at Cornell University, the University of Missouri and the University of Kentucky.
Using the recent study from Cornell University – which concluded that lactating dairy cows fed NutriDense Silage showed a 6 to 8 percent improvement in feed efficiency – our team put together a “cow”-culator that determines a dairy producer’s annual savings with a 6 percent improvement in feed efficiency.
Head on over to the Dairy page by clicking on the image below to play with the numbers yourself:
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.
Members from the NutriDense Silage team will be at the Western Dairy Management Conference early March as attendees and sponsors. Additionally, BASF Plant Science will be a platinum sponsor of the event.
The conference, which runs March 9-11, will be held at John Ascuaga’s Nugget in Reno, Nev. We’re looking forward to a wide range of topics, including:
Hope to see you there!
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.
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:
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?
Monday on its site, Dairy Herd Management featured a podcast by Dr. Randy Shaver, extension dairy nutritionist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. In the three-minute podcast, Dr. Shaver discusses the following topics around dairy feed cost:
Listen in to the full podcast here.
In October 2010, I spoke with Dr. Shaver on two similar topics, quality corn silage and corn hybrid selections. Check out the following links to learn more about quality corn silage and its implications for dairy production and hybrid selection:
For even more specifics on corn silage, visit our Silage University online learning tool. We designed it to help dairy producers, seed representatives and those involved in the dairy industry learn more about high-quality corn silage and its impact on feed efficiency.
Every other month, the NutriDense team puts together a technical e-Newsletter called “Have You Herd.” Tailored to the needs of dairy nutritionists, veterinarians and consultants, the e-Newsletter is a high-level resource on topics such as agronomy, feed efficiency and dairy nutrition. It also includes a roundup of industry news and upcoming events.
Here’s a sampling of some previous Have You Herd articles:
You can also sign up to receive “Have You Herd” in your e-mail inbox right here on the NutriDense website. Look for the Technical e-Newsletter button on the homepage and blog sidebars, or click on the image above. In addition, check out the full e-Newsletter archives here.
The University of Illinois is offering a series of online courses for feed industry representatives, dairy farm managers and other dairy professionals.
Developed by the university’s Department of Animal Sciences, course material will cover applied research and knowledge of the dairy and feed industry using case studies that test the knowledge of principles learned in class. The upcoming spring semester course Advanced Dairy Nutrition 423 will be taught by Dr. Michael Hutjens.
The courses offer undergraduate and graduate credit, continuing credit for veterinarians, and professional training for feed industry representatives and dairy farmers. To register as a non-degree student, click here.
Learn more about Dr. Hutjens in some of our previous Corn Feed posts:
