The Latest on Probiotics, Soil Testing

research, practices on probiotics, soil tests

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature experts on topics to boost animal and soil health.  Tuesday’s session will review probiotic options and decision making criteria, and learn about soil testing basics on Thursday. 

Tuesday, October 21

Join an interactive conversation about the probiotics available for dairy cows and what criteria to consider when deciding which is best for your cows and operation. Presenter will be:

• Dr. Isaac Salfer, PhD, Assistant Professor, Animal Science, University of Minnesota

Thursday, October 23

Tune in for a discussion on the basics of soil testing, including why it matters, when to do it, how the process works and how to interpret results. Presenter will be:

• Todd Schaumburg, Part Owner and Agronomist, Tilth Agronomy

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