Dr. Mike Hutjens
Hay Inventory Update
Dr. Mike Hutjens updates us on the latest spring hay inventory, prices and conditions:
Feed Practices For More Payback
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares some tips on dairy feed management practices on this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
All About Oats
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares the latest information on oats on this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Fatty Acid Options
On our Feed Forum Friday, Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us all about feeding certain fatty acids to our animals.
Building Your Milk Check
The variability in milk prices has caused dairy farmers to work harder in making profits. Dr. Mike Hutjens provides some strategies to build a better milk check:
Peter Pan Heifers
Dr. Mike Hutjens addresses the issue of calves that just don’t want to grow up.
Cow Colostrum Issues
Dr. Mike Hutjens tackles the issue of low amounts of colostrum produced by some cows after calving.
Meeting Rumen Fermentable Carbohydrate Needs
Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us about Rumen Fermentable Carbohydrate (RFC) needs in this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
What The Hay?
Dr. Mike Hutjens focuses on one of the major sources of feed in this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Corn Silage Crop Concerns
Dr. Mike Hutjens joins us on our Feed Forum Friday with some good news and bad news about the 2019 corn silage crop:
Corn And Soybeans in January
Mike Hutjens joins us with an update on the corn and soybean harvest.
Herd Replacement Costs
Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us about herd replacement costs in this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Cows Understand Forage Research
Dr. Mike Hutjens joins us on our Feed Forum Friday to discuss the latest forage research:
What’s New in Research?
Dr. Mike Hutjens updates Dairy Radio listeners on the latest research relating to dairy feed:
Corn Harvest Concerns
The 2019 crop year has been a tough one for most of the country. Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us about it on this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Milk Pricing Strategies
Dr. Mike Hutjens, professor emeritus from the University of Illinois looks at current milk prices and strategies for the coming year:
2019 Closes With Optimism
Dr. Mike Hutjens, professor emeritus from the University of Illinois takes a look at current milk and feed prices on this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Forage Update
Dr. Mike Hutjens joins us to look at the 2019 corn and alfalfa crop.
Hay Quality Indicators
Dr. Mike Hutjens joins us on our Feed Forum Friday to update us on the latest hay conditions.
Immature Corn Silage
Dr. Mike Hutjens looks at immature and frost damaged corn silage:
Corn Stalk Update
Utilizing corn stalks for cow feed is our topic with Dr. Mike Hutjens:
Lessons Learned in Tunisia
Dr. Mike Hutjens recently visited Tunisia and tells us all about it on this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Feeding Molasses
Dr. Mike Hutjens joins us on our Feed Forum Friday to discuss the benefits of feeding molasses to dairy cows.
Managing Waste Milk
Dr. Mike Hutjens provides tips on handling and feeding waste milk on the farm:
Feeding Cows in 2020
Dr. Mike Hutjens joined us on today’s Dairy Radio to look at the feed situation for the last quarter of 2019 and what is in store for 2020:
Robotic Research
Dr. Mike Hutjens looks at data from 635 dairy farms related to robotic milking:
Visiting Chinese Dairy Farms
Dr. Mike Hutjens toured four dairy farms in China recently. He joined us on today’s Dairy Radio to share his thoughts and observations:
High Moisture Corn
Dr. Mike Hutjens provides great information on the upcoming harvest season and managing high moisture corn:
Margin Coverage Numbers
Dr. Mike Hutjens looks at the payment numbers of the new Dairy Margin Coverage program:
Feed Inventory On Dairy Farms
We need to have forage for our animals in the coming year. Dr. Mike Hutjens gives us some tips on how to properly manage your feed inventory before it’s too late.
Corn Silage Update
Dr. Mike Hutjens updates Dairy Radio listeners on corn silage conditions in the Midwest.
Acreage Spotlight: Preventive Planting Provisions
Dr. Mike Hutjens updates Dairy Radio listeners on the latest acreage planting conditions.
Milk Drinkers Have Plenty of Options
There are plenty of options for milk drinkers in the dairy case at your local grocery store. Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us about A1 and A2 milk in this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Keeping Calves Cool
Dr. Mike Hutjens provides insight on keeping calves cool during the dog days of summer.
Impact of Herd Size
Dr. Mike Hutjens looks at the impact of herd size on dairy farms and shares interesting data from the University of Minnesota:
Summer Feed Status
Corn prices have been on the rise this summer. Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us more:
Prevented Planting Update
Prevented planting is the failure to plant an insured crop with the proper equipment by the final planting date or during the late planting period. Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us more on this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Vitamin Power
The role of B vitamins in the dairy cow rations and the impact it has on performance and health:
Managing Capital Costs
Dr. Mike Hutjens addresses some important issues when managing capital costs on the dairy farm:
Transition Feeding and Reproductive Health
Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us about new research in transition cow feeding as it relates to reproductive performance in cow health:
Dairy at a Crossroads
Dr. Mike Hutjens looks at the current dairy situation:
Happy June Dairy Month!
Consumers have many choices these days, even when purchasing products in the dairy case. Dr. Mike Hutjens takes a look at June Dairy Month, from the 1930’s to today:
Feeding The World
What is the future for food production? Dr. Mike Hutjens discusses feeding the world in 2050:
Rumination Monitoring
Tracking rumination in lactating and dry dairy cows is our topic this week with Dr. Mike Hutjens, retired dairy extension specialist from the University of Illinois:
Corkscrew Claw Syndrome
Hoof health is our topic this week with Dr. Mike Hutjens, retired dairy extension specialist from the University of Illinois. He tells us about a UW-Madison study that examines a hoof condition in young heifers:
Prepare For Heat Stress
Warmer weather is in the forecast. Dr. Mike Hutjens joins us with important information on caring for animals during times of heat stress.
Update On Direct-Fed Microbials
Live bacteria can benefit your dairy animal. Today we learn about direct-fed microbials or DFM’s, particularly for calves on liquid milk replacer. Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us the different types and benefits of DFM’s on today’s Feed Forum Friday:
Managing Methane Emissions
Dr. Mike Hutjens, retired dairy extension specialist from the University of Illinois joins us on Dairy Radio to tell us more about reducing methane emissions on the dairy farm.
Milk Margin Data Shows 65 Cent Loss Per Cow
Dr. Mike Hutjens recaps new data from dairy CPA firm Genske, Mulder & Company on today’s Feed Forum Friday:
New Recommendations When Feeding Calves
Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us about new research from the University of Guelph
on feeding young calves:
FARM 4.0 Deadline Looms
The public comment period for FARM 4.0 ends Sunday, March 31st. Review the standards outlined in the charts, download informational PDFs, and leave your feedback on FARM’s webiste here. Dr. Mike Hutjens has more:
Options For Feeding Minerals
There are options when it comes to feeding minerals to our cows. Dr. Mike Hutjens explains:
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.
