Sustaining The Herd
Sustaining the Herd is a resource for all things related to sustainability in animal agriculture. We hope to deliver value to listeners by interviewing industry leaders as well as producers involved in sustainability projects. Every two weeks, we'll give a practical perspective on new technologies as well as new rules and regulations affecting the adoption of sustainability-related technologies such as anaerobic digestion and the production of renewable energy.
Podcasting since 2024 • 41 episodes
Sustaining The Herd
Latest Episodes
Manure as a Resource—a Change of Perspectives
Manure is a resource. It is also potentially a pollutant and certainly not a “waste”. Brock and Andrew visit with Dr. Amy Schmidt (a.k.a. The Manure Lady), Professor of Animal Manure Management in the Department of Biological Systems Engineerin...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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42:39
Dairy Manure Management: Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead
How has manure management evolved over the years? Sit down with Andrew and Brock to answer this question and many more as they're joined by Mark Stoermann of Newtrient to discuss all things related to dairy manure management and anaerobic diges...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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42:45
Innovations in Animal Agriculture—Past to Present, Accomplishments, and Opportunities
Livestock production doesn't look the same as it did 75 years ago - why might that be? Innovation! Join Andrew and Brock as they take a glance back at the past, assess the present, and look ahead to the future of animal agriculture and agricult...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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42:28
Cattle Feeding Update: Data, Developments, and Daring to Look Ahead
What does data tell us about the sustainability of cattle feeding today? If you'd like to know, this episode is for you! Join Andrew and Brock as they sit down in the studio with Dr. Jessica Sperber, Assistant Professor of Animal Science and Fe...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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47:22
