The Dirt PodKast: Episode 35: Forage+Minerals: A Recipe For Livestock Nutrition

The Dirt an eKonomics PodKast: Episode 35: Forage+Minerals: A Recipe For Livestock Nutrition

In a perfect world, cattle could get all their nutrients from the plant…but in most situations, those nutrients are missing in our forages. Tune in to this episode of The Dirt with Dr. Daniel Rivera, Director and Associate Professor at the Southwest Research & Extension Center, as he answers the question: “How should a grower go about selecting a good mineral?”

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Show Guest

Daniel Rivera
Director | Southwest Research and Extension Center, University of Arkansas

 

Rivera comes to Arkansas from Mississippi State University, where he held research and extension appointments at the South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station at Poplarville. He had joint appointments with Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center, Biloxi, and the department of animal and dairy science at Mississippi State University, Starkville. His research and extension specialties were in beef cattle production and nutrition.

Rivera also has a research appointment with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the Division of Agriculture’s research arm, and will continue his research program at SWREC. He conducts applied research in the interactions of production, management and nutrition in growing beef cattle. His work will focus on the nutrition, growth and development of stocker cattle.

“I would like to implement a program to develop more strategic nutrient management in cattle,” he said.

A lot of forage crops require fertilizer to meet the nutritional needs of beef cattle, and that’s an expensive input, Rivera said. “I want to investigate reducing fertilizer use and using that cost-saving for protein and energy supplements. I want to see if it improves feed use efficiency in a way that also enhances economic returns.

“Research results have to make economic sense for the farmer,” he said. “I’m interested in projects that explore options to improve returns on investment.”

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Show Host 

Mike Howell
Nutrien Senior Agronomist



Growing up on a university research farm, Mike Howell developed an interest in agriculture at a young age. While active in 4-H as a child, Howell learned to appreciate agriculture and the programs that would shape his career. Howell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in soil science and a Master of Science degree in entomology from Mississippi State University. He has more than 20 years of experience conducting applied research and delivering educational programs to help make producers more profitable. He takes pride in promoting agriculture in all levels of industry, especially with the younger generation.

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The Dirt an eKonomics PodKast

An eKonomics podKast featuring down-and-dirty agronomic science to help grow crops and bottom lines. Inspired by eKonomics.com, farming’s go-to information resource, hear Mike break down the latest crop nutrition research and news— helping farmers make better business decisions through actionable insights.

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