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10/21/2026

🌾 When it comes to feeding sorghum grain, processing matters. But there's more to the story!

DNMC's Steve Martin shares his expertise in Animal Nutrition Academy's latest Ask the Expert feature, breaking down why the best processing method depends on the entire dairy ration.

🐄 Better nutrition starts with understanding how ingredients work together, not just individually.

👇 Check out Steve's insights and tell us: Are you currently feeding sorghum grain in your dairy rations?

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10/19/2026

🌱 Less water. More forage options. Is sorghum silage worth a closer look?

DNMC’s Steve Martin explores the progress, challenges, and potential of this drought-tolerant forage in his latest Hoard's Dairyman article.

🐄 Better forage decisions start with understanding the science behind them.

💬 Is sorghum silage part of your dairy’s feeding program?

Read the full article below! 👇

Now that the summer of 2026 is in our rearview mirror and most — if not all — of the silage piles are closed, are we more or less interested in sorghum silage versus corn silage compared to previous years?

10/15/2026

🐮 That look when someone says dairy nutrition is just about feeding cows… 👀

We know there's a whole lot more to it!

From the youngest calves to the highest-producing cows, every stage of life presents opportunities to support herd health, performance, and long-term profitability.

At DNMC, we believe good nutrition starts with understanding the animal, the operation, and the goals of the producer. Because every feeding decision matters.

💬 Dairy producers, what's one lesson raising calves has taught you that you'll never forget?

10/12/2026

🌾 Behind every harvest, every herd, and every gallon of milk is a farmer who never stops showing up.

Early mornings. Long days. Tough decisions. And a commitment to doing what's best for their land, livestock, and future generations.

This National Farmer's Day, we're especially thankful for the dairy producers and farm families who put in the work, day after day.

At DNMC, we're proud to stand alongside these hardworking producers, providing practical nutrition strategies and data-driven insights to help their operations thrive.

To the farmers who feed our communities and keep agriculture moving forward — thank you.

🚜 Farmers, what's one thing you wish more people understood about the work you do?

10/12/2026

Milk protein, leucine, and a little roadside conversation. 🐄🎙️

Join Steve Martin and Macey Brown as we talk dairy nutrition, herd management, and the questions we hear while working with dairies—with a few stories along the way.

Whether you’re headed to the next dairy or tackling your daily chores, bring us along. Listen to the full episode and follow Roadside Ruminations by DNMC for more conversations from the road!

10/05/2026

Sorghum’s potential is bigger than we think. 🌎🌾

After speaking at the 2026 Global Sorghum Conference, Steve Martin came home impressed by the size and scope of the international sorghum community—and the work happening around the globe to use this heat- and drought-tolerant crop to feed both livestock and people.

Steve shared Dairy Ration Formulation Strategies for Sorghum, with one important reminder: Cows need nutrients, not ingredients.

Understanding fiber, starch, processing, and digestibility is key to making sorghum work effectively in the ration.

Are you feeding sorghum? Where do you see its biggest opportunity? 👇

09/29/2026

🐄 Meet Justine!

Justine is DNMC's Calf Consultant & Data Analyst, helping producers combine practical calf management with data-driven decisions to build stronger replacement programs.

Raised on a dairy in Dublin, Texas, she's passionate about giving every calf the best possible start because healthy calves become productive cows.

A few fun facts about Justine:
👧 Mom of two
🥔 Loves potatoes
🍦 Loves ice cream
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 One of 7 siblings with 48 first cousins

Because behind every great dairy is a team that's passionate about helping producers succeed.

👇 Tell us—what's one thing you focus on most during the first 60 days of a calf's life?

09/23/2026

The ration may look right on paper. What happens when it meets the fresh cow pen?

DNMC’s Steve Martin joined Dr. Jonas de Souza and Dr. Ben Wenner on Balchem Animal Nutrition & Health’s Real Science Exchange to talk about production responses to amino acids and energy supply in fresh and high-producing cows.

Recorded live at the Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium, the conversation moves from nutrient response models to the realities producers manage every day: changing intake, cow flow, facilities, and the cost of a feeding decision. It’s a valuable listen for anyone asking how to turn sound nutrition research into a program that works on their dairy.

🎧 Listen to the episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Z2E2nygNw3F1xoLVYpFxh?si=5817d46f23614e34

Dairy producers: What fresh cow challenge has the greatest effect on performance in your herd right now?

09/17/2026

The future of dairy depends on the people we invest in today.

Earlier this month, our Research Ruminant Nutritionist, Scott Holloway, sat down with members of the Texas A&M Dairy Science Club to share industry insight and connect with the next generation of dairy professionals.

DNMC is proud to sponsor the club and support students preparing to lead, innovate and serve our industry.

Dairy professionals: What is one piece of advice you would give someone beginning a career in the industry?

09/14/2026

We’re proud to share that DNMC founder and dairy nutrition consultant Steve Martin will serve as a plenary speaker at the 2026 Global Sorghum Conference in Lubbock!

With more than 30 years of experience in forage production, ruminant nutrition, diet formulation, and feed economics, Steve works to connect biology and economics through practical, data-driven nutrition strategies.

Join him Wednesday, September 16, from 9:10–9:40 a.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.

📅 Conference: September 14–18
📍 Lubbock, Texas

Will you be attending?

Learn more: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/research/sorghum-conference/