Ron Brooks: Soil Health & Dairy Performance | Ep. 190

About this episode

Ron Brooks discusses the impact of soil health on dairy performance and cow health in this Earth Day special episode.

In this special episode of The Dairy Podcast Show marking Earth Day this month, Ron Brooks, CEO of Brooks Farms in Wisconsin, explains how soil health directly influences cow health, forage quality, and long-term dairy performance. He shares practical insights on reducing tillage, improving water infiltration, protecting nutrients, and supporting rumen function through healthier soils. Ron connects conservation practices with productivity, stewardship, and farm resilience. Listen now on all major platforms! "Forage quality depends on soil health, and animal performance reflects the condition of the land producing that feed." Meet the guest: Ron Brooks is the CEO of Brooks Farms, a fifth-generation dairy farm in Wisconsin established in 1855. His work focuses on soil health, conservation tillage, forage quality, and sustainable dairy production systems. Ron was named Wisconsin Conservationist of the Year and Wisconsin Master Agriculturalist for his leadership in stewardship. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+dairy+podcast+show What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:58) Introduction (04:45) Soil cow health…

People in this episode

Host: Wisenetix

Guest: Ron Brooks

Topics covered

• soil health
• dairy performance
• forage quality
• conservation practices
• cow health
• sustainable agriculture

Keywords

• soil health
• dairy performance
• forage quality
• conservation tillage
• rumen function
• water infiltration
• cow health
• sustainable dairy

Sponsors

Afimilk, CowManager

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brooks Farms, Jones-Hamilton

Places: Wisconsin

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