Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team
Episodes
Migrant Workforce: Practical Insights for Employers
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MSU Extension Educator Corey Clark talks to Dr. Adam Kantrovich, Extension Specialist from Clemson University. They provide insights regarding employe...
What's going on with farm labor?
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Martin Mangual meets with Agricultural Economist Dr. Zach Rutlegde to discuss the current issues impacting farm labor.Episode resources:https...
Beef on dairy: The new research.
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jerad Jaborek from MSU Extension joins dairy and beef Extension Educator Phil Durst to share insights from a recent research project that evaluate...
Small Ruminants: Much more than a smaller cow
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MSU Extension educator Paola Bacigalupo-Sanguesa joins South Dakota State University Extension Specialist Dr. Maristela Rovai to discuss interesting i...
Adoption of automatic milking systems in small dairies
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Zelmar Rodriguez talks with Mike Raterink a 3rd generation dairy farmer who recently transitioned their small dairy farm to automatic milking syst...
Labor Management: All begins with good recruitment.
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Farmer and HR leader Annie Link joins the podcast to discuss what strategies the farm is implementing to optimize the recruitment of new employees.
Can precision farming technology improve your transition program?
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Trevor DeVries from the University of Guelph joins Dr. Barry Badford from Michigan State University to discuss how new tools can help you improve ...
Do we still need fertility programs?
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Richard Pursley from Michigan State University and Dr. Paul Fricke from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as they discuss this important qu...
Finding the balance in dairy replacements - economics & inventory management
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MSU Extension dairy educator Cora Okkema talks with Technical consultant Kevin Dhuyvetter from Elanco Animal Health. They focus their conversation on ...
Timely HPAI Update with Dr. Keith Poulsen
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Special episode with Dr. Keith Poulsen, director of the Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory of the University of Wisconsin. We discuss what's the cu...
Let's Talk Dairy Markets: Reflecting on 2023
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Martin Mangual talks with dairy markets expert Sarina Sharp of The Daily Dairy Report. They focus on discussing the highlights of dairy marke...
"I need employees... What are my options?"
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Labor management expert Stan Moore joins Educator Martin Mangual to discuss the multiple avenues dairies can access to hire new farm employees. Season...
Let's talk about farm leadership
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dairy Educator Phil Durst Discusses how vital is your style of leadership in your employee retention and farm culture with Ben Lichtenwalner. Ben is a...
Farm Safety, let's make it a priority!
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I discuss important safety practices with extension educator Charles Gould. We provide recommendations to reduce the risk of accidents in the feed sto...
How does LEAN management looks on an operating Dairy?
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Mangual talks with LEAN management consultant Allen Bonthuis from Farming LEAN and with Eric Martin a Michigan Dairy Farmer that employs this m...
Antibiotic Use in Dairy Operations: Navigating the 2023 FDA Rules and Changes
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Extension educator Paola Bacigalupo Sanguesa discusses the implications of the new Guidance For Industry 263 with Dr. Pam Ruegg. This new guideline re...
The challenge of designing a University dairy farm
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Barry Bradford talks with Jerry Wille. He is an Ag engineer from Curry Wille & Associates, the Firm tasked with designing the future Dairy Far...
Let's talk about succession planning
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Cora Okkema talks with Trent C. Hilding, Esq. They discuss important information regarding how to begin the process of succession planning in...
2023 Growing Season Update
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Forage Educator Phill Kaatz and Irrigation Specialist Lyndon Kelley join Martin Mangual to discuss important information regarding the current (2023) ...
Input purchasing strategies for dairies
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Jon LaPorte talks with Dr. Matt Gammans from Michigan State University regarding strategies that can help producers capitalize on opportuniti...
Desirable cow traits for automatic milking systems
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MSU Extension educator Victor Malacco discusses what traits are desirable for cows milking in automatic milking systems with Dr. Camila Lage, from Cor...
Conversations from the U.S. Dairy Export Council
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dairy Educator Martin Mangual Interviews President and CEO of the US Dairy Export Council, Krysta Harden. We discuss trends, lessons learned, and upco...
Resources for weather resiliency
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Educators Paola Bacigalupo Sanguesa and Monica Jean discuss multiple resources for weather resiliency, including a novel and useful tool to track and ...
News from the MSU dairy front
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Barry Bradford discusses great news with Ag Bio research director, Dr. George Smith.
Lets talk about dairy promotion programs
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Extension educator Phil Durst talks with farmer Stacy Choate-Hughes, and Breakfast on the farm program coordinator Ashley Decker, about the importance...
Alternative method for humane euthanasia on farms.
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dairy educator Marianne Murawski and veterinarian Dr. Madonna Benjamin discuss the proper use of firearms to perform humane euthanasia optimally and s...
Learning about PFAS
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Barry Bradford discusses valuable information about PFAS with Dr. Hui Li, from the Center for PFAS Research at Michigan State University.
Let's Talk about udder edema - Part II
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Cora Okkema Continues the discussion about this metabolic disorder with Emma Morrison a researcher from the University of Guelph. They discus...
Expectations with dry corn silage
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Forage Educator Phil Kaatz talks with Dr. Barry Bradford regarding issues and strategies to work with dry corn silage crop.
Discussion about cow longevity
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dairy Educator Marianne Murawski talks with Dr. Victor Malacco about cow longevity. How does longevity impacts the current industry? How can longevity...
Let's talk about udder edema
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Cora Okkema discusses this metabolic disorder with Dr. Dona Barski a veterinarian from Michigan and with dairy manager Evelyn Okkema. They di...
Managing milk quality in automatic milking systems
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dairy Educator Victor Malacco talks with Dr. Marcia Endres a professor from the University of Minnesota regarding strategies to monitor and maintain m...
Tar Spot Management in Corn Silage
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Phil Kaatz talks with Dr. Marty Chilvers regarding Tar Spot an important disease affecting corn throughout the state of Michigan
Let's talk about carbon credits
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dairy Educator Marianne Murawski talks with Dr. Matt Gammans regarding interesting information about Carbon credits. How do they work? How can they be...
Skill-focused dairy management
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Jon LaPorte talks with west Michigan's dairy farmer, Paul Windemuller. They discuss how this farm maximizes profits by implementing a managem...
Management over medication: A farmer's approach
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Educator Phil Durst and Ciarra La Huis talk with Jack Jeppesen, a farmer from central Michigan regarding his approach to managing diseases on t...
Michigan Dairy Health Symposium Teaser
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Angel Abuelo talks about social housing of calves with Dr. Withtney Knauer. Their conversation is a teaser of some of the data that will be presen...
Novel "Feed Saved" trait for genetic selection?
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Mangual meets Dr. Michael VandeHaar to talk about the new "feed saved" trait which is now part of the Net Merit index. How was it developed? Co...
Risk management tools and programs
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dairy Extension Educator Marianne Murawski discusses multiple risk management programs with Educator Stan Moore from the MSU Extension farm management...
Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A bonus episode where Dairy educator Marianne Murawski interviews Educator Charles Gould regarding the Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program, a...
Financial enterprising, A great tool for analysis
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Extension educator Stan Moore talks with Scott Ferry about the impact of Financial enterprising a tool to make decisions on the farm.
Teat dips-What do you need to know?
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Paola Bacigalupo-Sanguesa talks with Dr. Pam Ruegg about teat dips. How to evaluate their efficacy, and what key information can help you whe...
Lights, Camera, Feeding!
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Feed Consultant Don Martell talks with Educator Martin Mangual regarding his experience doing camera analysis of feeding bunks and feeding programs.
Forage fertility and plans for 2021
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Forage educator Phil Kaatz talks with Dr. Kim Cassida about fertility and what are some of the expectations for the 2021 forage season.
Recruitment and retention of dairy workforce
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Extension educator Faith Cullens talks with Kerry Nobis a farm manager from Mid-Michigan. They discuss how he approaches recruitment, retention, and o...
Learning from parlor performance evaluations
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Roger Thomson, an experienced veterinarian in the area of milk quality discusses the impacts of doing a parlor evaluation with Dairy educator Mart...
Timely information regarding farm stress
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Extension Educators Phil Kaatz, Marianne Murawski, and Eric Karbowski discuss timely information regarding farm stress. What are common stressors on t...
Transition cow management ideas from the farm
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Senior extension educator Phil Durst discusses the approach to managing transition cows in Bunings Dairy Farm with Norm Buning, A dairy farmer from Mi...
More to know from beef cross calves
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Barry Bradford discusses new research and information regarding beef cross calves with researcher and farmer Dr. Donagh Berry.
Planning for quality beef cross calves
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Marianne Murawski joins Dr. Jerad Jaborek to discuss important information and recommendations when looking into adding beef sires to your br...
Beginning farmer resources from MSUE
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Management Educator John LaPorte discusses multiple resources for farmers with beginning farmer Steve Whittington.
Third Season Lineup
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at what's coming for the third season of The Virtual Coffee Break Podcast.
Crisis Preparedness
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Extension Educator Phil Durst talks with Jolene Griffin from UDIM. The focus of their episode is how to get your farm ready to face an unexpect...
Environmental considerations for winter
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Environmental educators Sarah Fronczak and Erica Rogers discuss what considerations farms need to be aware of as they enter the winter. They cover win...
Season 2 recap
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Educators Marianne Buza and Martin Mangual discuss some of the highlights of the second season of the virtual coffee break with the MSU Extension dair...
Fresh Research on Milk fever
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Paola Bacigalupo interviews Dr. Angel Abuelo. They talk about milk fever and discuss two new studies that provide interesting information reg...
Navigating novel government programs for Ag producers
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Stan Moore interviews Dr. Adam Kantrovich regarding the multiple government programs to aid agricultural producers to weather the impact of t...
Dairy Farm leadership and its impacts
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Marianne Buza interviews Dr. Robert Milligan and Dr. Corey Clark. They discuss how to develop farm leadership, and the impact that good leade...
Management of Bovine Leukemia Virus in dairy herds
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Senior educator Phil Durst and Dr. Kelly Sporer discuss the latest strategies to manage BLV in a herd.
Feed management 101
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Martin Mangual discusses feed management basics with experienced consultant Don Martell.
Reduced Lignin alfalfa
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Forage educator Phil Kaatz Interviews Dr. Kim Cassida. They discuss the impact and projected benefits of reduced lignin alfalfa.
Working with farm advisory teams
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Educator marianne Buza interviews Dr. Lisa Holden from Penn State University. They discuss an interesting way to work with multiple farm advisors, and...
What are lenders looking for?
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Jon Laporte discuses what are lenders looking for when they meet producers during the lending process. His guest is Ben Spitsley an experienc...
Calf development research and management strategies
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Barry Bradford interviews Dr. Michael Steele from the University of Guelph. They focus their conversation on some of the latest findings in calf d...
The impact of ketosis on mastitis
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Educator Phil Durst discusses with Dr. Turner Swartz how can sub-clinical ketosis have an impact on mastitis. Dr. Swartz is a researcher at the...
Season 2 Introduction
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Martin Mangual summarizes season 1 and introduces what's on deck for Season 2.
Connecting Michigan State University to Michigan's Dairy Industry
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Martin Mangual spends time with Dr. Barry Bradford discussing how the dairy program at MSU is growing to provide programs, and resources to s...
Can selective dry cow therapy be succesful?
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Paola Bacigalupo talks with Dr. Ron Erskine about selective dry cow therapy. They discuss what farms or cows are good candidates for this typ...
Fat Suplementation research and strategies
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Martin Mangual is joined by Dr. Adam Lock to discuss recent findings in the fat supplementation field. We will talk about their influence on ...
Corn Silage new research and management recomendations
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Manni Singh and forage educator Phil Kaatz as they discuss new research in mycotoxins. They also provide management recommendations for tart ...
Improving the targeting of your antibiotics use
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Marianne Buza talks with Dr. Pamela Ruegg, chair of the Animal Science dept. about improving the targeting of your antibiotic use. They prese...
Our Israel dairy experience
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Stan Moore is joined by farmers Glen, and Suzy Preston. They will share their experiences from a recent trip to Israel where they join MSU Ex...
Achieving excellence in milk quality
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Phil Durst talks with Brent Wilson from Wilson Centennial Farms who recently received the National Platinum Quality Award. They discuss the s...
LEAN Farming for dairies
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Martin Mangual talks with Allen Bonthuis, founder of Farming LEAN, about how LEAN management can be implemented and used by dairy farms to im...
Opportunities for dairy promotion
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Marianne Buza talks with Ashley Kennedy, a farmer, blogger, and dairy spokes-person about her experience and strategies to promote the dairy ...
Season 1 Introduction
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Educator Stan Moore gives a preview of what to expect in the first season of the series.