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Can genetics impact your on-farm feed bill?

Can genetics impact your on-farm feed bill?

FromDairy Stream


Can genetics impact your on-farm feed bill?

FromDairy Stream

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Sep 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

According to the USDA, feed represents the largest variable input cost of production, accounting for 51 percent of total production costs. Farmers have felt the impact of rising feed costs. Dairy Stream host Mike Austin talks with Jocelyn Johnson, a  research scientist at STgenetics, about the actual feed saved, environmental impact, potential challenges and changes to your genetic plan. Thank you to STgenetics for sponsoring this episode. This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.
Released:
Sep 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Dairy Stream focuses on policy, sustainability, market trends, new technology and farmer involvement. This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.