In this solo episode, Emily shares timely reminders about biosecurity as county fair and livestock show season ramps up across Minnesota. Drawing on her own experience showing dairy cattle in 4-H, she discusses the importance of protecting animals from disease before, during, and after exhibitions. Topics include bringing only healthy animals to shows, cleaning equipment beforehand, being mindful of potential disease exposure at the fairgrounds, and the value of quarantining animals upon return. Emily also gives a quick update on current H5 (avian influenza) testing requirements in Minnesota and encourages listeners to prioritize safety for the sake of their animals and operations. Whether you're new to showing or a seasoned exhibitor, this episode offers practical steps to keep your animals healthy this summer.

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🎉 Episode 300: Celebrating Five Years of The Moos Room 🎉

In this milestone episode, Emily and Brad reflect on five years and 300 episodes of The Moos Room, a podcast that began as a small idea in late 2019 and launched in April 2020. Born in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the show quickly became a weekly staple—covering everything from beef and dairy production to farm safety and mental health.

The hosts celebrate:

• A loyal and growing global audience in 89 countries, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, Germany, and even Zambia and Nepal.
• Highlights like Episode 84 (farm safety with Emily’s father) and Episode 189 (farm transition with Krishona Martinson), which became their most-listened-to episode.
• Winning a 2022 national award for audio communication from NACAA.
• Brad’s favorite episodes featuring his graduate students and debates like Holsteins vs. Jerseys.
• Fun memories—including Brad famously falling out of a chair during a recording.

They credit their success to the support of listeners, special guests, and a shared love for telling important stories in agriculture, both about animals and the people who care for them. The team promises even more episodes, fresh topics, and new guests in the next 300 episodes—and invites anyone in the industry to reach out and join the conversation.

Thank you for listening—and here’s to the next five years of The Moos Room! 🐄🎙️

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In Episode 299 of The Moos Room, Emily returns to the mic, reminding Brad—and the audience—that The Moos Room is a team effort, not just "The Bradley Show." The two catch up and share updates on their chaotic summer schedules in the world of Extension before diving into the topic of the week: pasture management in mid-June.

Brad gives a detailed look at what’s happening in Morris, where heavy rainfall (over five inches in the past month) has led to explosive pasture growth. With 315 cows now grazing—including the conventional herd—he’s doing everything he can to keep up with the grass. He shares his strategies for dealing with overgrown pastures, including increasing stocking density, rotating more quickly, and when mowing or even baling might be necessary.

They discuss the challenges of maintaining forage quality, the role of manure scores and milk urea nitrogen (MUN) as indicators of nutritional balance, and the complications posed by persistent rain—especially thistle outbreaks in organic systems where herbicide options are limited.

The episode closes with practical tips for producers facing similar pasture overgrowth issues: keep animals moving, don’t be afraid to mow, and have a flexible grazing plan. And of course, the excitement builds for Episode 300, coming next week!

Listeners are encouraged to email their thoughts (or rebuttals to Brad’s rain enthusiasm) to themoosroom@umn.edu and tune in for the big milestone ahead.

Grazing and pasture management for cattle

Managing perennial cool-season forage grasses in Minnesota

Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!

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