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

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.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:50) Introduction
• (05:37) Soil cow health
• (07:30) Water infiltration
• (08:39) Earthworm indicators
• (11:15) Forage quality
• (13:42) Cow performance
• (17:54) Final Questions

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