AK Podcast
Join us as part of AK Podcast, brought to you by Agri-King, an advanced livestock nutrition company, as we journey through the world of agriculture and livestock nutrition. Our podcast will dive into the latest technology and insights, foster curiosity, and help to build connections within the ag industry to help grow the passion for agriculture.
Episodes
41 episodes
The Science of Silage: Maximize Nutrients, Minimize Loss
In this episode, experts from Agri-King explore the science behind successful silage fermentation and management practices that preserve forage quality. Learn why oxygen exclusion, proper packing, and effective feedout are essential to minimizi...
Why Beef Prices Are at Historic Highs and What It Means for Producers
In this episode, Trevor Radcliff examines the current state of the beef industry, discussing the key factors driving cattle prices, herd dynamics, and management decisions that impact profitability. Learn how market trends, quality genetics, an...
Evaluating Alternative Feeds in Livestock Diets With Dr. James Coomer
In this episode, Mike Donaldson talks with Dr. James Coomer about the fundamentals of evaluating livestock feeds.Dr. Coomer discusses how producers can make more informed feeding decisions by focusing on nutrient requirements and economi...
Calves & Heifers Pt 5: The Black Box #2 : Pregnant Through Freshening with Dr. Adam Geiger
This episode explores the critical stages of calf and heifer development and the management decisions that influence lifetime productivity. Dr. Adam Geiger discusses key nutrition, health, and management strategies that support optimal growth, ...
Bovine Replete with Dr. Mat Faulkner
In this episode, Mike Donaldson talks with Mat Faulkner about the challenges heat stress creates for dairy operations.Dr. Faulkner discusses how rising temperatures affect cow health, feed intake, milk production, and overall performance...
Calves and Heifers Pt 4: The Black Box of Calf Rearing with Dr Adam Geiger
In this episode, Dr. Adam Geiger discusses the critical aspects of calf and heifer rearing, emphasizing health management, environmental factors, and nutrition to optimize long-term herd profitability.connect with Dr. Adam Geiger @ adam....
Inside the Progressive Dairy Forum: Innovations and Insights
This episode offers an inside look at the Progressive Dairy Forum at Agri-King, featuring industry experts and dairy farm owners sharing insights on dairy management, innovative technologies, and industry trends. Discover practical tips, cuttin...
What Great Communicators Do Differently with Vance Crowe
In this episode, Mike Donaldson talks with Vance Crowe about the role communication plays in leadership, relationships, and agriculture.Vance explains how interest-based communication helps people better understand motivations, reduce un...
Inside Agri-King: 7 Experts on What’s Changing in the Field Right Now
What should producers be doing differently in 2026? In this episode, a panel of Agri-King experts cuts through the noise on spring planting, livestock management, and market trends. From smarter crop rotations to nutrition strategies a...
2026 Forage Outlook with Jason Alsum
In this episode of AK Podcasts, Mike Donaldson and Jason Alsum, delve into the critical aspects of livestock nutrition and forage management. They discuss the importance of timely harvesting, the balance between quality and quantity in forage p...
Heat Stress Part 2 with Dr. Marcus Kehrli
This episode explores the physiological effects of heat stress on dairy cattle, its long-term impacts, and nutritional strategies to mitigate these effects. Dr. Marcus Kehrli shares insights on managing heat stress to improve animal health and ...
Heat Stress Part 1 with Dr. Marcus Kehrli
This episode explores the groundbreaking research on the long-term and multi-generational impacts of heat stress on dairy cows, focusing on epigenetic changes and their economic implications. Dr. Marcus Kehrli shares insights into how heat stre...
Calves and Heifers Pt 3: Weaning Up To Breeding with Dr. Adam Geiger
In this episode, Mike Donaldson discusses the intricacies of calf and heifer management with Dr. Adam Geiger. They delve into the critical aspects of the weaning process, feeding strategies, and the importance of monitoring calf health and grow...
Calves and Heifers Pt 2: Wet Calves up to Weaning with Dr. Adam Geiger
In this episode, Mike Donaldson discusses the critical aspects of calf care and management with Dr. Adam Geiger. They explore the importance of early calf care, feeding consistency, and the role of environment in calf health. The conversation d...
Calves and Heifers Pt 1: Pre-Fresh to Freshening Phase with Dr. Adam Geiger
In this episode of AK Podcasts, Mike Donaldson and Dr. Adam Geiger discuss the critical aspects of dairy nutrition and calf management, focusing on the first 48 hours of a calf's life. They emphasize the importance of colostrum management, incl...
2025 Toxin Outlook with Dr. Marcus Kehrli
In this episode of AK Podcasts, Mike Donaldson engages with Dr. Marcus Kehrli, who shares his extensive background in veterinary medicine and animal agriculture. The discussion focuses on the increasing prevalence of mycotoxins in livestock fee...
2025 Forage Year in Review and What's Next
In this episode of AK Podcasts, Mike Donaldson, Brett Mortensen, and Jason Alsum discuss the forage year of 2025, exploring the challenges and successes in hay production, corn silage trends, and innovations in livestock nutrition. The conversa...
Performance Livestock Analytics with Kory Lauridsen
In this episode of AK Podcasts, Mike Donaldson and guest Kory Lauridsen from Performance Livestock Analytics discuss the evolution of livestock management, focusing on the importance of data and technology in modern farming. They explore the fe...
Forage Program with AK Nutrition Consultant Joe Sparrow
In this episode, Mike Donaldson discusses dairy nutrition and forage management with Joe Sparrow, a nutrition consultant at Agri-King. They explore the shift from traditional alfalfa to small grains in dairy diets, the advantages of using small...
Antioxidant Vitamins and Minerals: Protection Against Stress
Mike Donaldson and Dr. Dave Jones discuss the critical aspects of livestock care management, focusing on the nutritional and environmental factors that contribute to animal stress. They explore how stress impacts dairy cows, the long-term effec...
Forage Programs with AK Nutrition Consultant Fredy Urquia
In this episode of the AK Podcast, Mike Donaldson and Fredy Urquia delve into the intricacies of dairy nutrition and management. They discuss various approaches to nutrition programs based on geographical differences, focusing on corn silage an...
Preparing for Corn Silage Harvest
Mike Donaldson discusses the essential preparations for corn silage harvest with Justin Monson. They cover topics such as determining when corn is ready for harvest, the importance of community engagement through chipper days, safety considerat...
Bench Marking
In this episode of AK Podcasts, Mike Donaldson discusses the advancements in dairy farming with Hannah Lansing. They explore the importance of data and technology in managing dairy farms, the key performance indicators that determine farm succe...
Cow Comfort
In this episode, Mike Donaldson discuss the critical importance of cow comfort in dairy farming with expert Chris Keane from Promat (www.promatinc.com/). They explore the design and management of dairy barns, the impact of cow comfort on milk p...
Special Edition: Goal Setting
In this episode, Mike Donaldson discusses the importance of goal setting with Shawn Mennenga, who shares his unique perspective on achieving goals through S.M.A.R.T. criteria and the impact of daily habits. They explore the role of coaching, th...