Dr. Mike Hutjens
Update On Calf Requirements
Dr. Mike Hutjens is back with another installment of Feed Forum Friday:
Keeping Cows Cool
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares tips to keeping cows cool on this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
The Heat Is On
The heat is on in much of the nation and world and that is affecting crops. Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us more in this weekly installment of Feed Forum Friday:
Peter Pan Principle
Dr. Mike Hutjens explains why heifers really never grow up:
Cooling Pregnant Heifers
Dr. Mike Hutjens provides research from a recent study on cooling pregnant heifers.
The Latest DCAD Research
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares a recent study from the Ohio State University:
Greenhouse Gas Research
The latest research relating to greenhouse gas emissions is our topic with Dr. Mike Hutjens:
Feed Forum Friday
Dr. Mike Hutjens joins us for another installment of Feed Forum Friday:
Dairy Month History Lesson
Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us why we celebrate June Dairy Month every year and some interesting facts and figures regarding the state of the dairy industry today:
Getting The Ration Right
Dr. Mike Hutjens recaps a Canadian research study that shows four different models and what were the milk protein yields in dairy cows:
Fresh Cow Calcium Levels
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares research related to fresh cows and their calcium levels.
Dairy Dynamics
Dairy prices remain strong as we hear from Dr. Mike Hutjens on today’s Feed Forum Friday:
Proper Calf Managment
Dr. Mike Hutjens recaps a recent study about getting colostrum to calves early as part of proper calf management:
Adding Protein To Pasture Systems
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares recent research of pasture responses when feeding dairy cows.
Corn Silage In Growing Heifer Diets
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares the latest research regarding the utilization of corn silage processing in growing heifers:
Lessons Learned In ’21
Dr. Mike Hutjens recaps data from 2021:
Russia-Ukraine Impact
What are some of the strategies U.S. dairy farmers should look at do to the Russian invasion of Ukraine? Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us more:
Cocktail Forage Mixtures
Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us about cocktail forage mixtures:
Rumination Behavior
Dr. Mike Hutjens recaps a recent paper on rumination behavior from the Journal of Dairy Science:
Feed Forum Friday
Feed Forum Friday with Dr. Mike Hutjens:
Longevity Opportunities
Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us what he learned about Longevity – how long cows stay in the herd.
Genetic Aspects Of Feed Efficiency
Feed efficiency is a big topic among dairy producers. Dr. Mike Hutjens shares what he learned from a recent webinar.
Methane Is In The News
Dr. Mike Hutjens updates Dairy Radio listeners on the economics of methane reductions.
Many Factors Affecting Feed Prices
Dr. Mike Hutjens updated Dairy Radio Now listeners on the latest feed price situation:
Substituting Corn Silage With Sorghum
Dr. Mike Hutjens discusses why it might be a good idea to replace corn silage with sorghum silage, depending on your drought conditions.
Learning About Histidine
Histidine is an amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein in feeding our animals – as we hear from Dr. Mike Hutjens on today’s Feed Forum Friday.
Spotlight On Replacement Heifers
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares insight from a recent study on raising heifers correctly.
Are Essential Oils Essential For Cows?
Dr. Mike Hutjens gives us a refresher course on essential oils.
Detecting Heat In Replacement Heifers
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares insightful information about breeding heifers in a timely manner with new technologies.
Body Condition Score Changes
Dr. Mike Hutjens joins us for another Feed Forum Friday, where this week, Mike recaps a recent study focusing on body condition changes in early lactation cows. Sponsored by Feedworks USA, supplier of Agolin Ruminant
Study: Protein In Early Lactation Cows
Dr. Mike Hutjens recaps a study of feeding protein variations to early lactating cows:
Hiring Robots
Dr. Mike Hutjens gives us a robotic feeding update on this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Forage Update
Dr. Mike Hutjens looks at forage quality in 2021 and what to look forward to in the new year.
’22 Milk Pricing Strategies
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares milk pricing strategies, mainly the new and improved Dairy Margin Coverage program:
First Calving Tips
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares a recent webinar focusing on the proper age and weight for heifers first calving:
Spotlight on Alfalfa
Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us the advantages and disadvantages of alfalfa:
Time To Winterize Your Animals
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares a reminder about caring for calves and heifers during the winter months.
Feed Outlook
Dr. Mike Hutjens takes a look at current feed prices and what to expect in 2022:
Feed Forum Friday
Dr. Mike Hutjens provides another installment of Feed Forum Friday!
Clean Feed
Dr. Mike Hutjens discusses clean feed on today’s Feed Forum Friday:
Carbohydrate Considerations
Dr. Mike Hutjens discusses research relating to carbohydrate considerations:
Hutjens Discusses Milk Components
Dr. Mike Hutjens topic this week is milk components:
Latest Research On Feed Intake
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares the latest research regarding feed intake in this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Hay and Forage Update
Dr. Mike Hutjens updated Dairy Radio Listeners on the latest hay prices and conditions.
Stress While Feeding
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares the latest research and strategies relating to animal stress and feeding.
Getting More Out Of Milk
Dr. Mike Hutjens looks at the value of milk on this week’s Feed Forum Friday radio segment:
Learning About Mycotoxins
Mike Hutjens discusses mycotoxins on this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Cover Crops
Dr. Mike Hutjens discusses cover crops on this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Harvest Time Approaching
Dr. Mike Hutjens checks the fields on this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Current Feed Outlook
Dr. Mike Hutjens updates Dairy Radio Now listeners on the latest feed conditions and prices:
Corn Silage Harvest Upon Us
Dr. Mike Hutjens discusses the latest corn silage news in this week’s Feed Forum:
Testing For Sugar
Dr. Mike Hutjen has a sweet topic this week – sugar!
Adding Seaweed To The Ration
Dr. Mike Hutjens explores the idea of adding seaweed to the dairy ration:
Colostrum Replacers
Dr. Mike Hutjens gives us a refresher course on colostrum replacers.
Round Bale Tips
Dr. Mike Hutjens has some tips on round bale hay:
Cow Comfort Is A Priority
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares some tips on keeping your cows more comfortable on this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Heat Stress Tips
Dr. Mike Hutjens is back iwth more tips to combat summer heat stress:
Hutjens On Heat Stress
Dr. Mike Hutjens discusses a hot topic these days. Heat stress in dairy cattle:
Stone-Front Leader Hilda Is All Time Producer
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares some facts about the world’s best producing cow, Stone-Front Leader Hilda from Lancaster, Wisconsin, set the record for most lifetime milk produced:
Dealing With Mycotoxins
Dr. Mike Hutjens provides some insight in dealing with mycotoxins in the dairy ration:
Replacing Starch With Sugar
Dr. Mike Hutjens discusses replacing starch with sugar on this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Getting Ready For Heat Stress
Dr. Mike Hutjens preps us on heat stress on this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Eye On Feed Prices
Dr. Mike Hutjens checks in on the corn and soybean prices for dairy producers:
Feed Forum Friday
Dr. Mike Hutjens joins us again with another installment of Feed Forum Friday:
Winter Survival Of Forage Crop
Dr. Mike Hutjens discusses winter and spring kill damages on the field, and how to replace that potential forage:
What’s New in Colostrum
Dr. Mike Hutjens recaps a webinar he recently attended that was presented by Dr. Sandra Godden from the University of Minnesota:
Optimizing Diet For Transition Cow
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares the importance of glucose on today’s Feed Forum Friday:
Study Targets DCAD Diet
Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us about a recent Kansas State study targeting DCAD balances:
Soybean Meal Update
Dr. Mike Hutjens updates listeners on the latest soybean prices and other alternatives to feeding cows:
Why $5 Bushel Corn?
Dr. Mike Hutjens updates on why the price of corn rose this past year:
Twinning in Dairy Cattle
While producing twins can be something of a genetic lottery, health challenges can reduce the overall profitability of the dairy operation. Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us more:
Milk Economics For 2021
Dr. Mike Hutjens updates listeners on the latest prices and margins affecting dairy producers.
Dry Cow Stressors
“Close-up cows” are a critical phase to complete a successful transition. Dr. Mike Hutjens shares research guidelines from this year’s American Dairy Science Association meeting:
Monitoring Calf Health
Dr. Mike Hutjens monitors calf health on today’s Feed Forum Friday:
Fuzzy Cottonseed’s Popularity
Dr. Mike Hutjens provides the positive aspects of having fuzzy cottonseed in your feed inventory:
Feed Bunk Management
Cows spend a lot of time at the feed bunk. Dr. Mike Hutjens provides some tips on optimal feeding strategies in this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Rethinking Forage Quality
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares research relating to forage quality on this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Heifer Growth
Dr. Mike Hutjens discusses time guidelines for growing heifers:
Strategic Use of Electrolytes
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares new strategies when using electrolytes in baby calves:
Ketosis Takeaways
Dr. Mike Hutjens joined us on today’s Feed Forum Friday to highlight a recent seminar by an Illinois grad student regarding ketosis:
Key Milk Components
Dr. Mike Hutjens looks at milk components in this week’s Feed Forum Friday:
Feed Outlook
Dr. Mike Hutjens provides the latest feed outlook:
Margin Coverage Update
Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us about the safety nets offered to dairy producers as we close out 2020.
Rumination Devices Prove Effective
Dr. Mike Hutjens recaps a Penn State study in relationship to milkfat and rumination times.
Trace Minerals 101
Today’s Feed Forum Friday, Dr. Mike Hutjens looks at recent research from the Netherlands looking at different sources of trace minerals in the feeding program:
Reducing Methane
Dr. Mike Hutjens has ways to feed cows and also reduce methane:
Useful DHIA Records
Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) helps dairy producers create and manage important records and data about their cows Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us more on today’s Feed Forum Friday:
Marketing Milk Solids
The price of milk protein has been on the rise. Dr. Mike Hutjens tells us more:
Fine Tuning DCAD Rations
Dr. Mike Hutjens highlights a recent study that farmers should be thinking about when feeding transition cows:
2020 Feed Outlook
Dr. Mike Hutjens updates Dairy Radio listeners on the latest feed situation:
Methionine in Dairy Production
Dr. Mike Hutjens shares info about the role methionine plays in dairy production:
Heat Stress Impact
Dr. Mike Hutjens discusses the impact of summer heat stress:
Plenty of Corn and Soybeans
On today’s Feed Forum Friday, Dr. Mike Hutjens updates Dairy Radio listeners on the latest corn and soybean harvest.
Various Ways to Ventilate
Dr. Mike Hutjens discusses research from UW’s Dr. Nigel Cook on providing an optimal ventilation system for your dairy herd:
Water Plays Crucial Role in Dairy Rations
Dr. Mike Hutjens discusses the role of water in dairy cattle rations:
Three Areas To Focus On Lameness
Nearly a quarter of our world’s cattle are lame, but there are steps dairy producers can take to alleviate challenges on their operation. Dr. Mike Hutjens shares three critical areas to combat lameness on today’s Dairy Radio:
Don’t Cut Corners With Calf Starters
Five different aspects of a good calf starter are discussed with Dr. Mike Hutjens:
Summer Feeding
Corn is expected to be a bin buster and soybeans are also up in acreage, according to Dr. Mike Hutjens, who updated Dairy Radio listeners on the latest summer feeding conditions:
The Importance of Feed Additives
Dr. Mike Hutjens discusses feed additives, what they accomplish, and how to research the products you should be using in your feeding program:
Prevent Heat Stress
Dr. Mike Hutjens has some useful tips on keeping cows cool and comfortable during the hot summer months.