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The Moos Room

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Hosted by members of the University of Minnesota Extension Beef and Dairy Teams, The Moos Room discusses relevant topics to help beef and dairy producers be more successful. The information is evidence-based and presented as an informal conversation between the hosts and guests.
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“Cowside Conversations” is a monthly podcast brought to you by the Center for Dairy Excellence. We’ve heard time and time again that dairy farmers learn the most from other dairy farmers. So, in this podcast we’re going to share real-time farmer insight, tricks of the trade, and inspiring stories from dairies across Pennsylvania.
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Ranching, Cattle, Cowboys, Rodeo, Markets, and the Western Way of Life. Tigger & BEC focus on Rural America. Heard on SiriusXM RFD-TV Rural Radio, Public AM/FM Radio, as a Podcast or YouTube. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world, providing the cowboys, cowgirls & successful farmers with the knowledge needed to bring high-quality beef to your table for dinner.
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Want to know more about your favorite products? Leather tannery veterans Nick Horween (5th generation, Horween Leather) and Phil Kalas (Founder, Ashland Leather) cover manufacturing, leather, boots, denim, everyday carry and the talented people who are creating the world's finest products. Get the inside scoop and a greater understanding for high quality goods with a new episode released every week.
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Brian Hahn is the co-founder of Nomad Goods. They make innovative tech accessories for the nomadic lifestyle. 0:00 Work from anywhere 4:16 At Best Buy and Boutiques 7:45 Sourcing Horween Leather and Materials 13:01 Manufacturing with Natural Leather 17:19 The Best Material 21:10 Designing for Different Markets 23:12 Selling on Amazon 26:13 Leather …
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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Brad and his former grad student, Glenda Pereira, discuss Glenda's new project on cow activity using the CowManager system. "Put a sensor in it!" fans will love this all-sensor episode. Precision technologies to improve dairy grazing systems - Review article Precision Dairy Con…
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When do you reduce chemical fertiliser in a grass clover sward? Dr Deirdre Hennessy, lecturer in Sustainable Agriculture in University College Cork, joins Cathal and Deirdre to discuss. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/…
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Episode Details Let's Ranch it Up! Everyone is trying to capture as many dollars as possible as feeder prices continue to climb higher. But what could the fall bring us? That is a long way away yet. Let Igenity Beef and Genomics from Neogen help add value to your calves. And not just this year, but years to come. Take the guesswork out of which cow…
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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Brad and Joe have mental health-related questions for Emily. Random questions off the cuff to put Emily on the spot. The return of the potpourri episode! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMN…
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Episode Details Let's Ranch it Up! There has been lots of news about BSE, and what effect this could have on the ranch. So it is the perfect time to address biosecurity on the farm and ranch. And we are talking about those enemies that we can't see with the naked eye. Regardless if you think this affects your operation or not, it is an economic fac…
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What do you get when you cross a cow, a horse, a bison, and a deer? No, it’s not a joke. It’s a leather tannery lesson from Nick Horween and Phil Kalas. Nick and Phil have a combined 30+ years of leather tannery experience. They explain how shell cordovan, cow, steer, horse, bison, and deer skin vary in their features and functions. Which one is th…
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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! UMN Extension Building Youth Resilience UMN Extension Rural Youth Stress Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy a…
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In the quest for more sustainable beef production, four students from the Mercy Secondary School Kilbeggan, Westmeath have developed a five-point sustainable farm plan in combination with rearing Angus animals. Trása & Sinéad Bracken, Chloe McDermott and Mary Colton join us to discuss their project which has made it all the way to the final of the …
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Episode Details Let's Ranch it Up! The next season cattle producers and feedlots should be concerned with is upon us. Regardless if you think this affects your operation or not, it is an economic factor that needs to be reviewed and calculated when determining your ranch or farm's bottom line. Profits to be made, losses to be lowered; a win-win to …
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On this on the DFD podcast, I have a great conversation with Dr. Luis Ferraretto. Dr. Ferraretto is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Dairy Nutrition at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The spring is one of the most important times of year, not only is it planting season but it brings the first opportunity to make high quality …
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The Inside Scoop on Buckles, Hardware, and Leather In this episode, we sit down with Hugh Harriss, the 4th generation proprietor of Buckleguy. Hugh shares his insights on the history of leather, buckles, and hardware, the story of how Buckleguy got started, and the challenges of sourcing hardware and leather. He also discusses upcoming Buckleguy pr…
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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Websi…
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Ready or not flies are on their way! Part 1 of a 2-part series on how to identify flies, their economic impact, and how to deal with these pesky buggers! Hear the latest market information and news from cow country! Join Jeff "Tigger" Erhardt and Rebecca Wanner aka BEC on the Ranch It Up Radio Show! Flies (Diptera Insect Family) None of us like dea…
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Curtis is the CEO, founder, and the energy for Portland Leather Goods and Patina. https://www.portlandleathergoods.com/ https://patina.com/ 0:00 Coming to America 2:22 Starting Portland Leather 7:25 Leather 12:16 Forecasting 16:19 Hide Market, Material Delays 21:24 Leather for Women 35:00 Best Leather? 43:23 Mystery Box 45:36 Scale 54:08 Growing in…
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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Brad and Joe's long-awaited cage match about pregnancy diagnosis methods is here! Brad and Joe discuss blood, milk, and ultrasound pregnancy testing methods, and where the industry is heading. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 …
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With the new measures introduced to the 5th Nitrates Action Programme this year, do farmers feel the actions will benefit their farm and water quality? Teagasc Walsh Programme Masters student Diarmuid Mulkerrins working with dairy farms involved in the Agricultural Catchments Programme chats to us about farmers’ opinions as to how effective they fe…
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Parasites, Bull Sale Reports, Cow/Calf Pair Premiums, Feed Efficiency, Market Recaps, Cow Country News & More...Cattle Herd Health, Worth & Effective Practices We look at parasite and parasite control; discuss further in-depth with Dr. Mark Alley from Zoetis Animal Health. We have bull sale reports coming in from North Dakota, Kansas, and Tennessee…
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“Rub some dirt on it” might work for physical problems on the farm, but it’s not always that simple with mental health. In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Jess Peters of Spruce Row Farm in Crawford County, Pennsylvania has a candid conversation about some of the thoughts and feelings that many dairy producers have about mental health. From …
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Back in the saddle again. We’re back with another podcast for the inquisitive minds. Join us, Nick Horween and Phil Kalas, as we delve into the intriguing worlds of patina and preservation, from the leather boots that develop a rich character in the Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome contest, to the ancient human remains that are frozen in time in peat …
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On this episode of the Dairy Farmer's Digest (DFD) podcast, I talk to Cox Wensink. Cox is the owner and herd manager at Hoenhorst Farms in Woodstock Ontario where her and her team milk 500 cows with 10 Lely A4 milking robots on two locations utilizing temporary foreign workers (TFW). We have a great discussion around how she came about using TFW an…
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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Dr. Joe responds to Bradley's episode last week about blood pregnancy testing. He shares his thoughts on the technology, the industry, and the veterinary profession. This is all gearing up for a good discussion when Brad and Joe reunite. Thank you for listening! Questions, comm…
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Rodeo Bucking Horse Sale, Cattle Genetics, Herd Health, Livestock Marketing, Country News & More Join Jeff Tigger Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka BEC, and the crew as the Ranch It Up Radio Show gives a bit of a history lesson into the ranching and bucking rodeo horse business. Your questions are answered from cattle genetics to new market…
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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Brad discusses something he just started doing at the UMN Dairy in Morris at the WCROC - on-farm pregnancy testing using blood. How does it work? How much does it cost? Are the tests any good? Listen to find out! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu o…
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It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show. Join me Jeff Tigger Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka Bec, and my crew as we tackle calfhood health. Q & A from genetics to AI to feed efficiency, raising bucking horses, cow country news, markets and so much more. It’s all right here on The Ranch It Up Radio Show!…
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Diversification is common on many PA dairy farms. In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Daryl Martin of Dew Mist Farms in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania talks about some of the unique ways he has diversified his family business and said “yes” to new opportunities. From dairy and poultry enterprises to custom harvesting and manure hauling busines…
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On this episode of the Dairy Farmer's Digest (DFD) podcast, I talk to Dr. Mike Hutjens. Mike is a Professor Emeritus in the department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois. Dr. Hutjens grew up on a dairy farm in Green Bay, Wisconsin and has a PhD from the University of Wisconsin and has focused his entire career on teaching dairy profes…
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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Dr. Joe jumps up on the soapbox and goes for a rant about vaccine protocols and over-vaccinating. Big opinions and bold statements with money on the line. Comments, questions, and scathing rebuttals are welcome. Episode 55 - Cattle vaccine basics - UMN Extension's The Moos Room…
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How well are we doing in Ireland in regards to reducing the impact of pesticides on water quality? The grass and crop season is starting to ramp up now as the weather improves and with that comes the use of sprays to control weeds, fungi and pests in order to protect crops. Paul O'Brien, Chair of the IFA Environmental & Rural Affairs Committee join…
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It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show. Join me Jeff Tigger Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka Bec, and my crew as fast track the genetic intensity of the herd. We talk about the challenge of feed efficiency, marketing feeder cattle, market and sale recaps and so much more. It's all here on your all things ranching newscast, The Ranch It Up Radio S…
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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Brad and Emily are left without supervision on the podcast! Brad talks about his spring to-do list for the UMN Dairy at the WCROC, and Emily helps get everyone's mind prepared for planting season. Episode 115 - Come on, spring, hurry up...when to put cows on grass - UMN Extensi…
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It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show. Join me Jeff Tigger Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka Bec, and my crew as we start a new Q&A with the tough questions. We have bull sale reports, market updates, news you need to know, plus wanting to change your career path, we have an option that just might be the right fit. It’s all right here on the Ranc…
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As of January 5th this year, twelve fatal farm workplace accidents were reported by the Health and Safety Authority in Ireland. Unfortunately this accounts for 50% of all workplace fatalities in Ireland, making farming Ireland's most dangerous occupation. All farm accidents are tragic and have devastating effects on farming families and on the late…
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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! A super important topic for the management of beef and dairy farms today! The OG3 discuss mastery - in short, your perception of what you have control over and what you don't. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a me…
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It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show. Join me Jeff Tigger Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka Bec, and my crew as we share about this must-attend celebration of all things western, rodeo, ranching, and the bucking horse..., we head to the Miles City Bucking Horse Sale, plus bull sale recaps, questions from you the listeners answered and lots more.…
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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! It is spring calving season, and Dr. Joe has been getting many questions about how to know when we should help a calving cow or heifer. Dr. Joe goes through a few things to help you decide when to jump in and help. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu…
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It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show. Join me Jeff Tigger Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka Bec, and my crew as we talk South Devon cattle from a premier breeder, the DLCC Ranch. We have lots of bull sale reports by request, Bec has the big news from cow country, and Kirk jumps in with the numbers. It’s all right here on this episode of The Ranc…
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Today is the first day of spring, and many dairy famers are already preparing for their spring planting and cropping cycle. In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Shawn Saylor of Hillcrest Saylor Dairy Farms in Somerset County, Pennsylvania talks about his unique, regenerative approach to caring for their 680-cow herd and 1,500 acres. From cove…
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Matt Foster started Maverick Leather 40 years ago. He has a lifetime of leather information. From their new home in Bend, Oregon Maverick sells Horween seconds and leather from many tanneries. 0:00 Eye Surgery 1:16 Horween Seconds, Reselling Leather 9:58 USA Leather Tanneries 16:58 What leathers don’t exist anymore 24:26 Environmental Regulations 3…
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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! It is all about Bradley today! An update about the research going on at the UMN WCROC Dairy in Morris is long overdue so we asked our favorite PhD tenured professor to keep us in the loop. Electric tractors, growing crops under solar panels, calf health assessments, and horned …
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With calving season well under way, it’s now time to turn our attention to breeding. Teagasc advisor, John McCabe, working on the Aurivo Joint Programme joins us to discuss EBI, carbon emissions, profitability and what the cow of the future will look like. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://…
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It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show. Join me Jeff Tigger Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka Bec, and my crew as we talk sustainability, it’s here and we are all going to have to address it. It is now a requirement. A new world record is set in the Red Angus breed, Bec has the big news from cow country and Kirk jumps in with the numbers. It’s all…
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George Vlagos started Oak Street Bootmakers in 2010. The brand makes boots and shoes in the USA and has a wide offering of styles, leathers, and colors. George talks about their mission to make shoes in the USA, explains hand lasting, and tells us how Ralph Lauren is an inspiration. 0:00 Calfskin Shortage 7:45 Why Made in USA? 18:31 Hand Lasted Boo…
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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! For the past four years, Dr. Joe has been searching for the best burger in the Twin Cities. Even if you don't want to come to the cities, sometimes it is unavoidable, so why not know where to go to get the best burger? Dr. Joe breaks down the top 5 burgers in the Twin Cities an…
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It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show. Join me Jeff Tigger Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka Bec, and my crew as we talk vaccines as part of our management program. We meet a young lady auctioneer, have lots of bull sale reports, Bec has the big news from cow country, and Kirk jumps in with the numbers. It’s all right here on The Ranch It Up Radi…
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Werner is the bassist for Monuments and Aviations. He shares his passion for music and unveils some truths about the touring life of a musician. 0:00 Can you play bleed? 1:13 Posh touring life in France 4:28 Is there money in music? 9:54 Why bass? 17:04 Writing Process 25:58 International Touring 33:00 What do your parents think? 35:12 What do you …
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On this episode of the Dairy Farmer's Digest (DFD) podcast, I talk to Brad Gilchrist. Brad is the Beef Marketing and Product specialist for Semex. Brad is a graduate of the University of Guelph Ag economics and Business degree. He and his family also operate a purebred Angus cow calf operation in Lucknow Ontario. Breeding Beef x Holstein has become…
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Join us for the UMN Beef Pasture Walk on June 28, 2023 - Register here! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Websi…
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In a recent EPA report it was suggested that Ireland needs a major change in our land use in order to reach our 2050 net zero climate targets, with a suggestion of a 30% reduction in the nation herd hitting the headlines. Professor Frank O’Mara, Director of Teagasc, joins us to discuss the Teagasc Climate Action strategy (2022 – 2030). For more epi…
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It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show. Join me Jeff Tigger Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka Bec, and my crew as we talk about keeping those newborn calves, healthy….it’s calf hood immunity. And what to do when the scours breaks out. Bec has the latest news from cow country, we have lots of sale reports, even some job and career opportunities, an…
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