Episodios

  • Episode 70: Dairy Beef Short Course Preview

    Episode 70: Dairy Beef Short Course Preview
    Mar 10 2026

    Join Jim Salfer as he sits down with University of Minnesota Extension Beef Production Systems Educator, Melissa Runck, and I-29 Moo University Communications Coordinator, Brittany Moorse, as they preview the upcoming Dairy Beef Short Course.

    Dairy producers, feedlot operators, and industry professionals should plan to attend the 2026 Dairy Beef Short Course on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in Sioux Falls, SD. The program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Denny Sanford Premier Center and features a full day of research-based information on feeding and managing beef-on-dairy cattle.

    You can learn more at https://i-29moou.com/dairy-beef-short-course.

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  • Episode 68: Maximizing profit with Beef on Dairy Crosses

    Episode 68: Maximizing profit with Beef on Dairy Crosses
    Nov 24 2025

    Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they visit with Melanie Pimentel-Concepcion, a PhD student from Michigan State University as they discuss maximizing profit with beef on dairy crosses.

    To view I-29 Moo University's webinar featuring Melanie, click here.
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  • Four State Dairy Podcast: Episode 2-Mycotoxin Mitigation

    Four State Dairy Podcast: Episode 2-Mycotoxin Mitigation
    Oct 24 2025

    Today's episode is a special edition as it's the second episode of Four State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference's new podcast. Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they sit down with Dr. Joel Pankowski and discuss mycotoxin mitigation and how it impacts dairy cattle nutrition.

    The Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference presents the latest research on nutrition and management of dairy cattle. This conference is a collaborative effort of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, University of Illinois Extension, University of Minnesota Extension and University of Wisconsin-Extension.

    To view Dr. Pankowski's webinar recording, visit https://fourstatedairy.org/webinars.

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  • Episode 67: Carcass Yield of Beef on Dairy Cross Cattle with Dr. Foraker

    Episode 67: Carcass Yield of Beef on Dairy Cross Cattle with Dr. Foraker
    Oct 15 2025

    Join Madison Korvana as she sits down with Dr. Blake Foraker from Texas Technical University as they discuss carcass yield of beef on dairy cross cattle.

    To view I-29 Moo University's webinar featuring Dr. Foraker, click here.
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  • Episode 66: Should we be worried about old world screwworm or Asian Longhorn ticks in the Upper Midwest?

    Episode 66: Should we be worried about old world screwworm or Asian Longhorn ticks in the Upper Midwest?
    Sep 20 2025
    Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they discuss hot topics in the industry right now, Old World Screwworm and Asian Longhorn Ticks, with Dr. Tim Goldsmith and Dr. Angie Varnum.During the podcast, resources for listeners was mentioned, and they can be found below in the show notes:Fact Sheets: New World Screwworm (NWS)https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/factsheet-nws-private-veterinarians.pdf https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/bro-new-world-screwworm.pdfOther Resources for VeterinariansStandard Operating Procedure for Possible Detections of New World Screwworm in Animals https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/aphis-sop-detection-nws-in-animals.pdfFDA New World Screwworm: Information for Veterinarians https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/safety-health/new-world-screwworm-information-veterinariansAsian Longhorn Tick in MidwestTick Identification in MN https://bah.state.mn.us/ticks#:~:text=Ticks%20of%20highest%20importance%20in,re%20discovered%20on%20an%20animal.The following resource list was curated courtesy of Dr. Carla Huston, Mississippi State University and the American Association of Extension Veterinarians:USDA APHIS website for information https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/cattle/ticks/screwwormAmerican Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org/resources-tools/one-health/veterinarians-and-public-health/new-world-screwwormNational Cattlemen’s Beef Association https://www.ncba.org/education-resources/industry-updates-resources/new-world-screwworm-resourcesTexas AgriLife Extension https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/new-world-screwworm Congressional update on NWS https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IN12558Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Screwworm (COPEG) https://www.copeg.org/en/ CDC Screwworm Myiasis https://www.cdc.gov/myiasis/about-new-world-screwworm-myiasis/index.html APHIS Historical Economic Impact Estimates https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/nws-historical-economic-impact.pdf American Farm Bureau Federation Market Intel on NWS https://www.fb.org/market-intel/new-world-screwworm-moves-beyond-containment-threshold
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  • Episode 65: Discussing cow management with 7 lb club winner Kevin Siewert

    Episode 65: Discussing cow management with 7 lb club winner Kevin Siewert
    Aug 26 2025

    Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they sit down with the Four State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference's 7 lb club winner Kevin Siewert. Kevin and his family own and operate Hyde Park Holsteins from Zumbro Falls, MN. In this episode, Kevin describes the keys to great herd management-good people, excellent feed and cow comfort.

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  • Episode 64: Forages & Upcoming Forages Events

    Episode 64: Forages & Upcoming Forages Events
    Jul 23 2025

    Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they sit down with South Dakota State University Extension Forage Field Specialist, Sara Bauder. The group discusses forages and different educational opportunities that are available to producers in the area.

    I-29 Moo University and the Northern Plains Forage Association are teaming up for a Forage Field Day on July 31 in Castana, IA! To learn more, visit https://i-29moou.com/forage-field-day.

    To learn more about the Northern Plains Forages Association, you can visit https://npforage.com/index.html.

    Thank you to our I-29 Moo University sponsors! Information about our sponsors can be found on our website www.i-29moou.com.

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  • Episode 63: From Sound to Sore: Hoof Health Challenges in the Yard

    Episode 63: From Sound to Sore: Hoof Health Challenges in the Yard
    Jul 21 2025

    Madison Kovarna from South Dakota State University sits down with Sarah Erickson from TELUS

    Agriculture to talk more about hoof health concerns in feedlot cattle. Sarah has been a frequent flyer with I29 Moo University events, but we truly can’t get enough of the knowledge that she has in the hoof health space. The pair discusses common hoof health issues such as laminitis, foot rot, and toe tip necrosis and considerations in managing and identifying these illnesses.

    Thank you to our I-29 Moo University sponsors! Information about our sponsors can be found on our website www.i-29moou.com.

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