In this enlightening episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Joe Lawrence, a seasoned agronomist with a deep understanding of forage management, shares invaluable insights on the significance of crop selection, harvesting techniques, and storage methods for enhancing dairy farm productivity. With a rich background in agronomy and a focus on practical applications within the dairy industry, Joe offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges and solutions in feed quality improvement. His expertise sheds light on the critical link between agronomy practices and dairy nutrition, making this conversation a must-listen for those invested in the dairy sector's success. Join us for this episode to discover key strategies for optimizing forage management and improving dairy farm efficiency."Not only is it contingent on the crops we grow for the work that the farmer and nutritionists do to balance that diet, but also it even starts a little sooner than that."What you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:18) Introduction(08:48) Whole farm approach to forage management(16:47) Weather's impact on crop quality(22:28) Adoption and utilization of trial data(28:25) Range of differences among hybrids(44:35) The impact of ear-to-stover ratio on processing score(52:21) Final questions(58:13) ConclusionMeet the guest: Meet Joe Lawrence, Dairy Forage Systems Management expert at Cornell University, based in Lowville, New York. With over eight years at Cornell University, Joe has become a cornerstone in linking crop production to the optimal utilization of forages in dairy cattle feeding programs, advocating for a whole-farm approach to forage management. Beyond his professional endeavors, Joe is deeply committed to community enhancement and rural economic development. Holding a Master of Science in Soil Sciences from Cornell University, his work is pivotal in advancing dairy forage management practices.The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Adisseo- Natural Biologics- dsm-firmenich- smaXtec- Evonik- ICC- Berg + Schmidt- Diamond V- Phibro- Protekta?????? ?? ????? ????????, ??????? ?? ??? ????? ????????.Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show