Dr. Mike Hutjens
Managing Shrink Loss
Today we focus on saving feed costs by managing shrink loss with Dr. Mike Hutjens, retired dairy extension specialist from the U of Illinois:
Check For Tar Spot Complex
Farmers should be checking for Tar Spot Complex, a brand new fungus problem that has occurred in the corn-belt and other areas of the U.S. Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us more on today’s Dairy Radio Now.
New Forage Feeding Concepts
Brand new research out of the Miner Institute shows new forage feeding concepts for dairy producers. Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us more on this Feed Forum Friday:
Five Different Approaches
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares with us the five different approaches that dairy farmers are facing in today’s economy :
Feed Your Calves Clean Colostrum
Dr. Mike Hutjens joins us once again on our Feed Form Friday to discuss a “real must” on dairy farms – clean colostrum:
Lessons Learned From the Polar Vortex
Dr. Mike Hutjens joined us on our Feed Form Friday to discuss the recent cold snap farmers are facing in the Midwest.
Tools To Control Hypocalcemia
Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us the importance of proper blood calcium levels in transition cows:
Key Factors Affecting Milk Prices
Dr. Mike Hutjens is back on to tell us some key factors in determining where future milk prices are heading.
A Closer Look At Vitamins
Dr. Mike Hutjens looks at the importance of feeding vitamins to your cows on today’s Feed Form Friday:
Fine Tuning Feed Costs
Fine tuning our feeding program for 2019 is our topic on today’s Feed Form Friday with Dr. Mike Hujens:
Latest on Robotic Milking Systems
Dr. Mike Hutjens joined us to share the latest data from the University of Wisconsin regarding robotic milking systems.
Another Tight Year Ahead
Dr. Mike Hutjens joined us on today’s Feed Form Friday to look at 2019 budgets:
Advanced Dairy Feeding Class Offered
Dr. Mike Hutjens gives us a preview of an online Advanced Feeding Class offered in early 2019:
Anticipating Corn Silage Hybrids
Dr. Mike Hutjens joined us on today’s Feed Form Friday to discuss corn hybrid selection:
Strategies For Calves to Survive and Thrive
Dr. Mike Hutjens joined us on today’s Feed Form Friday to discuss strategies to help calves survive, thrive and grow during the winter months:
Dairying In Southeast Asia
Dr. Mike Hutjens returns from Southeast Asia and tells us all about it on today’s Feed Form Friday:
Metabolic Disorders Can Be Costly
Nearly half the cows in early lactation suffer from some metabolic disorder. Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us we need to get nutrients to these cows quickly. He reveals the latest Cornell numbers on milk fever, ketosis, DA’s, RP’s, and more:
Great Buys in Feed
What are some of the good buys for byproduct feed? Dr. Mike Hutjens give us his two cents on this Feed Form Friday on Dairy Radio Now.
Profitability Is Possible
Today’s Feed Form segment with Dr. Mike Hutjens focuses on being more profitable during a challenging time:
Corn & Soybean Update
Two of the major feeds in dairy farms are corn and soybean. Dr. Mike Hutjens, a retired dairy extension specialist from the University of Illinois gives us an update on today’s Feed Form Friday on Dairy Radio Now.
New Safety Net Protection: Dairy-RP
Dr. Mike Hutjens gives his two cents on the new Dairy Revenue Protection (Dairy-RP) program, a new safety net for dairy producers developed by the American Farm Bureau Federation:
Consumer Perception
Consumer protection is the topic of this week’s Feed Form Friday with Dr. Mike Hutjens, retired dairy extension specialist from the University of Illinois.
Pressure on Profits
Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us about the three pillars for dairy profitability on today’s Feed Form Friday:
Expected Corn Grain Price Sees Big Range
Feed and forage from around the U.S. with Dr. Mike Hutjens, a retired dairy extension specialist from the University of Illinois.
Make A Buck With Feed Additives
Dairy managers are squeezed between profits and just paying the bills. Dr. Mike Hutjens is a world-renowned Dairy Extension Specialist who spent most of his career at the University of Illinois and has authored many columns, articles, and books. Retired at the end of 2010, he continues to teach, speak and travel. Today, we asked him about the importance of executing a forage program with feed additives.
