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The Beef Podcast Show

Jeff Semler: Forage Research in Beef | Ep. 39

Aug 23, 2023
47:03

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


The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:


- Bioverse

- DSM


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