The Dairy Podcast Show Dr. MaryGrace Erickson: Precision Feeding & Sustainability | Ep. 167
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. MaryGrace Erickson discusses sustainability challenges and opportunities within modern dairy production. She explores how protein nutrition, manure management, and farm-level decisions intersect to shape greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient cycles. Dr. Erickson also highlights the importance of integrating economic, environmental, and social perspectives in dairy systems. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Sustainability isn’t just about emissions; social and economic factors must be part of the equation too."
Meet the guest: Dr. MaryGrace Erickson is a Dairy Nutritionist at CSA Animal Nutrition, specializing in sustainability, nutrient management, and precision feeding for dairy systems. She completed her PhD in Dairy Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison after earning her Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Purdue University.
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What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:30) Introduction
- (08:05) Manure management
- (09:44) Solid-liquid separation
- (12:09) Protein nutrition & nitrogen
- (19:10) Management challenges
- (23:14) Sustainability impacts
- (34:37) Final three questions
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