Dr. Juan Romero: Hay & Humid Climates | Ep. 147

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Juan Romero from the University of Maine talks about practical ways to reduce hay nutrient losses in humid climates—a common challenge for dairy producers. He highlights the benefits of using preservatives, improving storage techniques, and maintaining forage quality to preserve nutrients. With a focus on cutting spoilage and boosting profitability, Dr. Romero shares actionable tips to help you get the most out of your hay and silage. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"Proper storage under a roof and off soil is essential to avoid spoilage after drying efforts."

Meet the guest: Dr. Juan Romero is an Associate Professor of Dairy Cattle Nutrition and Forage Science at the University of Maine, where he focuses on improving forage quality and conservation to support dairy profitability. Dr. Romero holds a B.Sc. in Animal Sciences from the Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina in Peru and both M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Florida. He completed post-doctoral research in forage science at North Carolina State University.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:27) Introduction
• (04:22) Hay production
• (09:11) Hay preservatives
• (13:43) Legumes vs. grasses
• (17:43) Hay storage
• (22:32) Soil moisture
• (26:57) Final questions

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