# Mike Donaldson

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Calves and Heifers Pt 2: Wet Calves up to Weaning with Dr. Adam Geiger

In this episode, Mike Donaldson discusses the critical aspects of calf care and management with Dr. Adam Geiger. They explore the importance of early calf care, feeding consistency, and the role of environment in calf health. The conversation delves into the nutritional needs of calves, the signifi…

Calves and Heifers Pt 3: Weaning Up To Breeding with Dr. Adam Geiger

In this episode, Mike Donaldson discusses the intricacies of calf and heifer management with Dr. Adam Geiger. They delve into the critical aspects of the weaning process, feeding strategies, and the importance of monitoring calf health and growth. The conversation emphasizes the need for proper nut…

A machine that could save us from war — and global warming

How? Some scientists believe in the power of nuclear fusion. Environmentally, these machines would have the potential to meet our energy needs with zero carbon cost. But the other advantage is removing a significant motivation behind war — the control of energy sources. Think about it. The Middle E…

2026 Forage Outlook with Jason Alsum

In this episode of AK Podcasts, Mike Donaldson and Jason Alsum, delve into the critical aspects of livestock nutrition and forage management. They discuss the importance of timely harvesting, the balance between quality and quantity in forage production, and the impact of digestibility on livestock…

What Great Communicators Do Differently with Vance Crowe

In this episode, Mike Donaldson talks with Vance Crowe about the role communication plays in leadership, relationships, and agriculture. Vance explains how interest-based communication helps people better understand motivations, reduce unnecessary conflict, and improve conversations in both profess…

Welcome to The Readiness Report: Foundation First. AI Second.

The Readiness Report: Foundation First, AI Second Dr. Mike Donaldson introduces The Readiness Report, a bi-monthly show focused on helping small businesses get practical answers about AI and operations. Emphasizing “Foundation First, AI Second,” the series tackles common operational headaches by an…

AI for Small Business: What the Efficiency Numbers Hide and What to Fix First

When the doors close at 5 PM on a small business, most owners are not heading home. They are staring at spreadsheets, chasing invoices, and trying to figure out what to post tomorrow. That is the resource gap. Big companies hire experts for everything. Small businesses have themselves. AI is closin…

Bovine Replete with Dr. Mat Faulkner

In this episode, Mike Donaldson talks with Mat Faulkner about the challenges heat stress creates for dairy operations. Dr. Faulkner discusses how rising temperatures affect cow health, feed intake, milk production, and overall performance. The conversation covers practical management strategies and…

Evaluating Alternative Feeds in Livestock Diets With Dr. James Coomer

In this episode, Mike Donaldson talks with Dr. James Coomer about the fundamentals of evaluating livestock feeds. Dr. Coomer discusses how producers can make more informed feeding decisions by focusing on nutrient requirements and economic value. The conversation explores the importance of consiste…

What is Lean AI: Why Fixing Your Process Beats Buying Another Tool

Most small businesses don’t have a tools problem. They have a process problem. And adding AI on top of a broken process doesn’t fix it — it just makes the mess move faster. In this episode, Dr. Mike Donaldson breaks down Lean AI: a framework that starts with your operations, not the technology. You…