Even in a weather challenged year like 2024, plant breeders can learn something.  As the field data pours in, Dr. Brent Tharp, Technical Product Manager with Wyffels Hybrids is evaluating performance.

Tharp says despite the wet conditions that spring planting confronted, tried and true Wyffels Hybrids are proving their worth this fall.

Even in a weather challenged year like 2024, plant breeders can learn something.  As the field data pours in, Dr. Brent Tharp, Technical Product Manager with <a href="https://www.wyffels.com/">Wyffels Hybrids</a> is evaluating performance.
Tharp says despite the wet conditions that spring planting confronted, tried and true <a href="https://www.wyffels.com/">Wyffels Hybrids</a> are proving their worth this fall.

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Harvest Proves Genetics Mattered - Dr. Brent Tharp

Program Director Maria Woldt discusses with Stephanie Hoff how the UW Dairy Innovation Hub leverages state investment to fund over 260 research projects across three Wisconsin campuses. She explains that while some breakthroughs like biodegradable plastics and training apps are already in use, other critical studies on human health and nutrition represent a long-term "marathon" for the industry. Ultimately, Woldt emphasizes that these innovations provide essential optimism and workforce development for the entire dairy supply chain, ensuring the sector does not become stagnant.

Program Director Maria Woldt discusses with Stephanie Hoff how the UW Dairy Innovation Hub leverages state investment to fund over 260 research projects across three Wisconsin campuses. She explains that while some breakthroughs like biodegradable plastics and training apps are already in use, other critical studies on human health and nutrition represent a long-term "marathon" for the industry. Ultimately, Woldt emphasizes that these innovations provide essential optimism and workforce development for the entire dairy supply chain, ensuring the sector does not become stagnant.

Research "Marathon" Fueling Wisconsin's Dairy Future

Rick Clark is a 5th generation farmer who has been on a regenerative farming journey for 17 years. On 6,500 acres, he raises corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, peas, buckwheat, cover crops, milo, sheep and cattle. In 2017, he began pursuing speaking engagements where he could advocate for his regenerative farming techniques. He tells us what motivated him to convert his operation.

Rick Clark is a 5th generation farmer who has been on a regenerative farming journey for 17 years. On 6,500 acres, he raises corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, peas, buckwheat, cover crops, milo, sheep and cattle. In 2017, he began pursuing speaking engagements where he could advocate for his regenerative farming techniques. He tells us what motivated him to convert his operation.

Rick Clark Reflects On 17 Years Of Regenerative Farming

They call Angus cattle, The Business Breed for good reason. From maternal ability to carcass and growth traits, it seems there isn’t much the breed can’t do. Casey Jentz is the Chief Operating Officer at the American Angus Association. He walks us through the benefits a straw of angus genetics can provide to a commercial herd.

They call Angus cattle, The Business Breed for good reason. From maternal ability to carcass and growth traits, it seems there isn&rsquo;t much the breed can&rsquo;t do. Casey Jentz is the Chief Operating Officer at the American Angus Association. He walks us through the benefits a straw of angus genetics can provide to a commercial herd.

Harvest Proves Genetics Mattered - Dr. Brent Tharp

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