The Dairy Podcast Show

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Brent Bean from the United Sorghum Checkoff Program and Macey Brown from DNMCmilk explain how forage sorghum can fit dairy diets, especially in water-limited regions. They discuss hybrid selection, seeding rates, harvest timing, berry processing, lab analysis, starch availability, and practical steps for building confidence when replacing part or all of corn silage. Listen now on all major platforms! "Sorghum is not corn, and it has to be treated differently." - Dr. Brent Bean Meet the guests: Brent Bean is Director of Agronomy at the United Sorghum Checkoff Program, where he develops programs focused on sorghum yield, profitability, and management. His background includes 25 years with Texas A&M Research and Extension, conducting research on corn, grain and forage sorghum, wheat, irrigation, fertility, seeding rates, and variety selection. He holds a Ph.D. in Weed Science from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Macey Brown is a Consultant at DNMCmilk, working at the intersection of dairy production, nutrition strategy, and business performance. Her work focuses on using data and practical solutions to identify management changes with measurable financial impact. She also brings hands-on production agriculture experience to her consulting perspective. Brown earned her degree in Animal Sciences from Texas A&M University. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+dairy+podcast+show What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:47) Introduction (05:04) Water use and sorghum adoption (08:37) Hybrid selection (12:52) Sorghum analysis (18:47) Berry processing technology (24:46) Storage, lab results, and feedout (36:45) Final questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Afimilk (https://hubs.la/Q03f1mLN0) * Agri-Comfort (https://agri-comfort.com/the-dairy-podcast/) * Evonik (https://animal-nutrition.evonik.com/en/species/ruminants) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) * CowManager (https://www.cowmanager.com/) - AHV (https://ahvint.com/us/) - Chemlock Nutrition (https://chemlocknutrition.com/) - Agrarian Solutions (https://agrariansolutions.com/) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) - Protekta (https://protekta.com) - Rangen Group (https://www.rangen.com/) - Natural Biologics (https://naturalbiologics.com/) - dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/VictusTransition) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://dairypodcastshow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dairy-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dairypodcast/ #podcast #agriculture #dairy #milkproduction #cowfarming #dairyfarming #dairyfarm #dairycows #holstein #farm #livestock #farming

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Edmond Guidault, CFO & COO at Natural Biologics, Inc., explains how citrus and grape polyphenols and specialized yeast processing can support cattle during stress. He discusses neural stress perception, antioxidant protection, rumen stability, pathogen binding, and the value of combining complementary mechanisms to maintain normal behavior and feed intake. Listen now on all major platforms! “Mannan and beta-glucan fractions can provide complementary intestinal functions through pathogen binding and immune modulation during early life, when calf defenses remain under development.” Meet the guest: Edmond Guidault https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmond-guidault-aa7847a8/ is CFO and COO at Natural Biologics, Inc., bringing experience in agriculture, operations, and research. He holds an engineering degree and a master’s degree in agronomy, agriculture, and food science from PURPAN School of Engineering. Hear Edmond Guidault on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+dairy+podcast+show Alex Benoit: Amino Acid & Fatty Acid Interactions | Ep. 183 https://episodes.wisenetix.com/blog/Amino-Acid-&-Fatty-Acid-Interactions Dr. Charlie Elrod: Medium Chain Monoglycerides for Calf Health | Ep. 212 https://episodes.wisenetix.com/blog/Medium-Chain-Monoglycerides-for-Calf-Health What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:36) Introduction (01:21) Neural stress (05:41) Antioxidant support (07:36) Yeast culture and rumen support (11:50) Holistic approach to resilience (13:11) Stress resilience (15:14) Final questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Natural Biologics (https://naturalbiologics.com/) * CowManager (https://www.cowmanager.com/) * Afimilk (https://hubs.la/Q03f1mLN0) * Agri-Comfort (https://agri-comfort.com/the-dairy-podcast/) * Evonik (https://animal-nutrition.evonik.com/en/species/ruminants) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) - dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/VictusTransition) - AHV (https://ahvint.com/us/) - Chemlock Nutrition (https://chemlocknutrition.com/) - Agrarian Solutions (https://agrariansolutions.com/) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) - Protekta (https://protekta.com) - Rangen Group (https://www.rangen.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://dairypodcastshow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dairy-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dairypodcast/ #podcast #agriculture #dairy #milkproduction #cowfarming #dairyfarming #dairyfarm #dairycows #holstein #farm #livestock #farming

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Juan Piñeiro, Associate Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist at Texas A&M University, explains how sorghum silage can support dairy production under water limitations. He discusses hybrid selection, harvest timing, grain processing, starch and fiber digestibility, and forage diversification. Practical research findings show how producers can improve sorghum utilization while reducing production risks. Listen now on all major platforms! “Research comparing BMR sorghum silage with conventional corn silage has shown similar fiber digestibility.” Meet the guest: Dr. Juan Piñeiro https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-pi%C3%B1eiro-038054142/ is an Associate Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist at Texas A&M University, with expertise in dairy farm personnel training, transition cow management, dairy software record analysis, forage systems, and dairy nutrition. He earned his PhD and master’s degree in Veterinary Preventive Medicine from The Ohio State University. Learn more from Dr. Juan Piñeiro on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+dairy+podcast+show What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight (01:06) Introduction (03:56) Sorghum adoption (06:03) Digestibility barriers (14:11) Harvest timing (17:12) Grain processing (32:35) Fiber digestibility (43:06) Final questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Evonik (https://animal-nutrition.evonik.com/en/species/ruminants) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) * CowManager (https://www.cowmanager.com/) * Afimilk (https://hubs.la/Q03f1mLN0) * Agri-Comfort (https://agri-comfort.com/the-dairy-podcast/) - Protekta (https://protekta.com) - Rangen Group (https://www.rangen.com/) - dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/VictusTransition) - Natural Biologics (https://naturalbiologics.com/) - AHV (https://ahvint.com/us/) - Chemlock Nutrition (https://chemlocknutrition.com/) - Agrarian Solutions (https://agrariansolutions.com/) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://dairypodcastshow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dairy-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dairypodcast/ #podcast #agriculture #dairy #milkproduction #cowfarming #dairyfarming #dairyfarm #dairycows #holstein #farm #livestock #farming

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Rick Brown, Dairy Science Director at Chemlock Nutrition, discusses close-up diet strategies to reduce hypocalcemia and improve transition cow performance. He explains emerging research on phosphorus management, links between inflammation and calcium regulation, and practical ways dairy teams can support dry matter intake, herd health, and profitability. Listen now on all major platforms! “Reducing serum phosphorus before calving can activate physiological responses that support calcium regulation and strengthen transition performance in dairy cattle.” Meet the guest: Rick Brown https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-brown-a1496a16/ earned a B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell University and has built a career focused on dairy nutrition and transition cow performance. After roles at Perdue Farms and Perdue AgSolutions, he became Dairy Science Director at Chemlock Nutrition, supporting practical nutrition strategies for healthier and more productive dairy herds. Listen to The Dairy Podcast Show with Rick Brown on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+dairy+podcast+show What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight (01:04) Introduction (01:50) Close-up diets (03:17) Managing phosphorus (07:24) Transition health impacts (13:24) Dry matter intake (17:19) Herd performance goals (22:30) Final Questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Chemlock Nutrition (https://chemlocknutrition.com/) * Evonik (https://animal-nutrition.evonik.com/en/species/ruminants) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) * CowManager (https://www.cowmanager.com/) * Afimilk (https://hubs.la/Q03f1mLN0) * Agri-Comfort (https://agri-comfort.com/the-dairy-podcast/) - Agrarian Solutions (https://agrariansolutions.com/) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) - Protekta (https://protekta.com) - Rangen Group (https://www.rangen.com/) - dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/VictusTransition) - Natural Biologics (https://naturalbiologics.com/) - AHV (https://ahvint.com/us/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://dairypodcastshow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dairy-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dairypodcast/ #podcast #agriculture #dairy #milkproduction #cowfarming #dairyfarming #dairyfarm #dairycows #holstein #farm #livestock #farming

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Julian Koopman from Kooba Dairy in North Carolina explains how cow monitoring technology supports herd health, reproductive performance, parlor efficiency, and culling decisions. He shares practical experiences using activity monitoring, rumination data, milk analysis, and feed efficiency tools to improve management across a 1,250-cow dairy. Listen now on all major platforms! "Monitoring rumination, eating behavior, and activity together creates a stronger foundation for identifying health concerns before milk production declines significantly." Meet the guest: Julian Koopman https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliankoopman20/ returned to Kooba Dairy in North Carolina after working at a large dairy operation in Georgia. He helps manage daily herd and crop operations while leading the farm’s use of monitoring technology for herd health, reproduction, parlor performance, and efficiency. Learn how data-driven management supports dairy productivity on The Dairy Podcast Show with Julian Koopman. Listen on all major platforms! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+dairy+podcast+show What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight (01:04) Introduction (07:17) Early disease detection (08:10) Heifer reproductive management (11:29) Parlor performance metrics (15:32) Cow monitoring technology (21:43) Feed efficiency decisions (27:20) Final Questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Afimilk (https://hubs.la/Q03f1mLN0) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) * Evonik (https://animal-nutrition.evonik.com/en/species/ruminants) * Agri-Comfort (https://agri-comfort.com/the-dairy-podcast/) * CowManager (https://www.cowmanager.com/) - Rangen Group (https://www.rangen.com/) - AHV (https://ahvint.com/us/) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) - Agrarian Solutions (https://agrariansolutions.com/) - Protekta (https://protekta.com) - dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/VictusTransition) - Chemlock Nutrition (https://chemlocknutrition.com/) - Natural Biologics (https://naturalbiologics.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://dairypodcastshow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dairy-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dairypodcast/ #podcast #agriculture #dairy #milkproduction #cowfarming #dairyfarming #dairyfarm #dairycows #holstein #farm #livestock #farming