Real Science Exchange - Year in Review

Real Science Exchange - Year in Review

Author: Balchem Animal Nutrition & Health December 21, 2021 Duration: 33:47

Guests: Drs. Clay Zimmerman, Glen Aines, Eric Altom, Jeff Elliott

As we close out 2021 we want to take a few minutes to look back. The Real Science Exchange was started to have a more in-depth and intimate conversation with our guests from the Real Science Lecture Series. We began in the fall of 2020 and have modeled this podcast after the time spent around the pub table at scientific meetings. This is where you get out the cocktail napkin and solve all the research problems presented during the conference.

We would like to thank all our loyal listeners around the world. We have been so blessed with an ever-growing audience. We now have listeners from all 50 states and 62 countries. We’ve had over 24,000 views and continue to gain listeners. Thank you to everyone that has joined, shared the messages and all who have participated. Get ready for new ways to interact in 2022.

Do you have a bourbon or scotch suggestion for Scott? If so, email your recommendations to anh.marketing@balchem.com and he will give it a try! 

The speakers discuss their favorite podcasts of 2021 and what they learned from those discussions. 

Clay discusses the expansion of the Real Science Exchange Podcast with the Journal Club in 2022.  Journal articles will be selected, and guests will come on the podcast to discuss them. 14:53

Jeff explains the Legacy Series which will also continue in 2022. Pioneers will lead the discussion on the history of the industry. If you have anyone you would recommend for the Legacy Series please reach out and let us know at anh.marketing@balchem.com. 16:53

Scott also talks about the possibility of more in-person podcasts at 2022 industry conferences. If you are attending those future conferences, come let us know that you are a listener and have a drink with us! 23:40

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Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to bring more people to join us around the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.

This podcast is sponsored by Balchem Animal Nutrition and Health.

 


Ever wonder what animal scientists talk about after the formal presentations are over and the notebooks are put away? Real Science Exchange-Dairy captures that exact spirit, moving beyond the lecture hall to explore the ideas shaping dairy and animal nutrition. Presented by Balchem Animal Nutrition & Health, this series feels more like a lively, insightful table conversation among colleagues than a staged interview. You’ll hear leading researchers and experts discuss pressing topics in the field, but in a relaxed, unfiltered way that reveals the person behind the data. The dialogue is driven by genuine curiosity and a shared passion for natural sciences, covering everything from emerging research to practical applications. Each episode is an exchange of perspectives, offering a range of new ideas that challenge conventional thinking. It’s a podcast for anyone interested in the real-world science that impacts animal health and productivity, delivered with the authenticity of a discussion among friends. Tune in for thoughtful, accessible conversations that connect complex concepts to the bigger picture of life and scientific discovery.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 205

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Podcast Episodes
Real Producer Exchange: Greg Nye, Mountain View Dairy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:41
Greg Nye introduces himself and Mountain View Dairy, where he manages three facilities and associated farm ground. He outlines the design and construction timeline of their fully enclosed feed center and shares the three…
Real Producer Exchange: Rob & Adrian Diepersloot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:07
Rob and Adrian share their family’s journey, from Dutch immigrant roots to managing large-scale dairy operations in California and Colorado, and discuss how communication, leadership structure and disciplined decision-ma…
Legacy Series: Dr. Don Beitz; Guests: Dr. Don Beitz, Iowa State University; Dr. Jesse Goff, Iowa State University; Dr. Jim Drackley, University of Illinois; Dr. Corwin Nelson, University of Florida; Dr. Mike VandeHaar, Michigan State University [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:16
In the Real Science Exchange Legacy Series, we celebrate the pioneers who have shaped the dairy industry. In this episode, we honor Dr. Don Beitz, a distinguished professor at Iowa State University. At the 2025 ADSA Annu…
Got (More) Milk? The Latest Research on Fueling Dairy Cows with High-Oleic Soybeans; Guests: Dr. Adam Lock, Michigan State University; Dr. Alycia Bales and Nathan Elzinga, Caledonia Farmers Elevator; Co-host: Dr. Jeff Elliott, Balchem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:29
Dr. Lock presented a Real Science Lecture Series webinar on June 3, 2025. This episode takes a deep dive into the current science and applications of feeding high-oleic soybeans in dairy diets. You can find the original…
2025 ADSA Student Showcase [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:52
In this episode, we showcase student research at the 2025 ADSA Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. Abstracts can be found here: ADSA 2025 Annual MeetingAbstract 2186: Effects of feeding alternative forage silages on…
Designing Dairy 2045: Envisioning the Future of Cows, Dairy Products, and Farms; Guests: Dr. Mike VandeHaar, Michigan State University; Dr. Christine Baes, University of Guelph;  Dr. Miel Hostens, Cornell University; Eve Pollet, Dairy Management Inc. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:41
This episode features speakers from the 2025 ADSA Opening Session Panel: Designing Dairy 2045—Envisioning the Future of Cows, Dairy Products, and Farms, which explored the long-term future of dairy.Dr. VandeHaar explains…