Extension programs are essential for the beef industry, ensuring accessibility to the latest research and best practices in forage management. By promoting efficient forage use and sustainable grazing, these services bolster the beef sector’s growth, productivity, and resilience. In this episode, Jeff Semler, M.Sc., a distinguished University of Maryland Extension Educator, delves into captivating forage research. He shares insights about optimizing forage production under traditional and organic settings, unveiling their impact on beef output. Discover Semler's role in knowledge transfer and advocating for sustainable agriculture.

"As long as extension remains viable, our ongoing endeavor should be to unite people, as this has consistently been our underlying strength." - Jeff Semler

What you’ll learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(01:15) Introduction
(08:15) Changing extension over 35 years
(14:21) Transition to the challenges in farming
(21:32) A conversation about the forage base for cattle
(26:30) The effect of technological changes
(41:59) The final questions

Meet the guest: Jeff Semler, M.Sc.

Experience:

Current: Extension Educator at the University of Maryland Extension

Background:

M.Sc. in Animal Sciences (University of Connecticut)
B.Sc. in Animal Science (West Virginia University)

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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Jeff Semler: Forage Research in Beef | Ep. 39