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DairyVoice Podcast

132 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 15 ratings

DairyVoice is a podcast, with new episodes available twice a month. The series has an exclusive focus on dairy producers and associated industry professionals that need help with cost-savings, efficiency, and other invaluable industry information. The podcast series, features expert speakers from across the United States on topics such as Cow Comfort, Business Management, dairy cash flow, and other current industry issues that arise.

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Dr. Berge of MSD Animal Health on the bombshell preliminary finding of a bovine coronavirus study in Europe

December 01, 2022 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barriers talks with Dr. Anna Catharina Berge of MSD Animal Health (MERCK). Dr. Berge speaks on the continuing study of ongoing bovine coronavirus and its prevalence in the UK and European Union. The study looks at how much virus and antibodies are present, measuring 130 farms with over 200 risk factors. Preliminary results of the study do not look good and Dr. Berge spoke of actions that are needed right now.

Dr. Anna Berge, a veterinary consultant based in Sweden, on the bombshell preliminary finding of a bovine coronavirus study in Europe

December 01, 2022 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barriers talks with Dr. Anna Catharina Berge, a veterinary consultant based in Sweden. Dr. Berge speaks on MSD Animal Health’s continuing study of ongoing bovine coronavirus and its prevalence in the UK and European Union. The study looks at how much virus and antibodies are present, measuring 130 farms with over 200 risk factors. Preliminary results of the study do not look good and Dr. Berge spoke of actions that are needed right now.

Bill Earley and Tamilee Nennich Adolph of ADM on Sustainability for Dairy Farmers

November 17, 2022 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barriers, host of DairyVoice podcast, talks with Bill Earley and Tamilee Nennich Adolph of ADM on the business of sustainability. They talk about adapting to this culture and environment today. Dairy farmers need to change their mindset from compliance and regulatory oversight-oriented, to greater operational efficiency. That’s the key.

Trent Dado Nutritionist with GPS Dairy Consulting on Formulating Rations

November 06, 2022 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Connie Kuber, DairyVoice host for DairyBusiness News talks with Trent Dado. Trent is a nutritionist with GPS Dairy Consulting. He speaks of formulating rations with a focus on the use of whole cotton seed and its many benefits.

Megan Mouw on the Dairy Challenge, how it works and benefits youth

October 14, 2022 21:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

DairyVoice and DairyBusiness News host Connie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro Silage Barriers speaks with Megan Mouw, Chairman of Wester Regional North American Innercollegiate  Dairy Challenge and member of that board. They talk about the Dairy Challenge, how it benefits youth and how it works. For more information, you can email Megan at [email protected] or go to https://www.dairychallenge.org.  The link to the Western Regional Dairy Challenge Golf Tournament Registration me...

Dr. Mario Vailati Riboni of Diamond V on maintaining a healthy herd

September 29, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

In this episode, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience talks with Dr. Riboni of Diamond V about herd health. Focusing on natural immune support, they discuss post-biotics and their role in maintaining a healthy herd. Dr. Riboni details stimulating the cows Immune system in this informative podcast.

James Munn of Black River Valley Natural talks new opportunities for dairy

September 14, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

This dairy foods entrepreneur is committed to his dairy farmer partners and suppliers along with his local community. James Munn founded Black River Valley Natural with his wife Bethany to provide top quality artisan dairy products while helping to revitalize his hometown of Lyons Falls, New York. In this episode, Munn shares with host Joel Hastings his enthusiasm for his growing business in this picturesque part of Upstate New York. He also talks about new opportunities for dairy developmen...

Connie Kuber talks with Dr. Hugo Ramirez and Ron Kuber with a focus on silage harvest

September 03, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

DairyBusiness News host Connie Kuber and her partner and spouse Ron Kuber, both with Connor Agriscience, talk with Dr. Hugo Ramirez. Dr. Ramirez is a silage consultant and noted researcher on silage planning and preparation. In this episode, they discuss the use of barrier films and learning/analyzing the process with focus on getting the highest monetary and nutritional value.

Laura Daniels of the Dairy Girl Network talks about the organization and how it is helping women in dairy

August 12, 2022 02:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

In this episode of DairyVoice, host Connie Kuber has a conversation with Laura Daniels, President and Founder of Dairy Girl Network. Laura explains how it works, how it helps, and what DGN means for women in our industry. The Dairy Girl Network National Conference is scheduled for November 1-3, 2022 in Prior Lake Minnesota. Women in dairy are encouraged to listen to this podcast to find out what they offer. To join, or to secure a sponsorship of this year’s national conference, go to: dairy...

Connie Kuber Discusses Mental Health on the Farm With Monica Kramer McConkey & Amanda Borkowski

July 29, 2022 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

In this episode of DairyVoice podcast, host Connie Kuber of Sealpro talks with Monica Kramer McConkey, Rural Mental Health Counselor of Eyes on the Horizon Consulting and Amanda Borkowski of the Dairy Girl Network. They discuss the increasing concern with farmers, relating to depression and anxiety, signs of stress, mental health issues, substance abuse, and where to get help. To contact Monica directly, you can call 218-280-7785. Also, Dairy Girl Network features an excellent support page ...

Rebekah Baker of UNFI on Expanding their American Artisans Cheese and Specialty Program

July 14, 2022 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

In this episode of DairyVoice Contributor, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with Rebekah Baker, Director of Cheese & Specialty at United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI). With nearly 50 distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada, UNFI has expanded the American Artisans Cheese and Specialty Program. This will help elevate artisanal cheese producers from family farms across the country.

Tim Abbott talks about the recent historic and record breaking sale of "S-S-I's Doc"

June 30, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

They call her Doc and she sold with 40 pregnancies for a record price of $1,925,000. She’s S-S-I Doc Have Not 8784-ET (EX-94, EX-96-MS at 4y5m). From the heart of the Dellia family by Woodcrest King Doc, she’s got big number offspring and show winning type. In this episode, the sale co-manager and buying partner Tim Abbott talks with Joel Hastings about his involvement with the cow family and this record breaking transaction.

Ashlie Johnson, Brooke HR talks about important issues to consider for your dairy business

June 19, 2022 19:00 - 14 minutes - 9.64 MB

In this episode, Ashlie talks about succession planning, employee retension, and work place harassment and how these topics are of vital importance to your business. Ashlie Johnson, PHR is an accomplished HR Manager and Consultant with over 20 years of experience in Human Resources. Working as corporate HR for 14 years in a multitude of industries, heavily in dairy, Ashlie saw a need for HR consulting and support and created Brooke Human Resource Solutions as a way to be the support that tho...

Dr. Courtney Daigle on cow comfort, new research with dogs, and dairy cow heat stress

June 03, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

DairyBusiness News contributor Juan Pineiro interviews Courtney Daigle, Assistant Professor, Animal Welfare on recent research in Cow comfort with fogging systems and the use of dogs in assessing cow health using their olfactory senses. 

David Gremmels of Rogue Creamery talks about his unique approach to business and marketing

May 12, 2022 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Rogue Creamery’s David Gremmels speaks with Connie Kuber about the world famous Rogue Creamery cheese and how it got that way. Rogue Creamery has been dedicated to sustainability, service, and the art and tradition of creating the world’s finest handmade cheese. And in 2019, the organic Rogue River Blue was crowned World Champion at the World Cheese Awards in Bergamo, Italy. Along with the company’s history, Gremmels passion for the business, along with a unique outlook and business/marketin...

Eve Pollet of Dairy Management Inc. on new opportunities for dairy food ingredients

May 01, 2022 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MB

Joel Hastings caught up with Eve Pollet, Senior Vice President of Strategic Intelligence at Dairy Management Inc. DairyVoice has interviewed her before and finds the information very informative to our audience. Here, Eve describes fascinating opportunities for dairy food ingredients to be tailored to the needs and wants for individual consumers, moving toward the future of dairy.

Fabian Bernal on DeLaval’s unique approach to sustainability, Food safety and animal welfare

April 15, 2022 18:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

DairyVoice host Connie Kuber talks with Fabian Bernal, Head of Sustainability for DeLaval. Bernal discusses how dairy farmers can strive to reduce their environmental footprint, the DeLaval VMS robotic milking system, and how innovation in the dairy industry is impacting farmers. DeLaval’s sustainability story is unique and worthy of industry attention.

Dr. Robert Hagevoort on the recent High Plains Dairy Conference in Amarillo

March 31, 2022 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.63 MB

Dr. Robert Hagevoort, a native of The Netherlands, is an Associate Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist in the Extension Animal Sciences and Natural Resources Department of College of Agricultural in the College of Consumer and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University. In this episode, Juan Piñeiro of Texas A&M, speaks to the success of the recent High Plains Dairy Conference in Amarillo, Texas with Dr. Hagevoort. With attendance up 20%, a lot of interest was shown with the...

Krysta Harden of USDEC talks notable highs of 2021, sustainability issues, and the long-range future of U.S. dairy exports

March 18, 2022 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News interviews Krysta Harden, President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council after completing her successful first year. In the discussion, they talk about the notable highs of 2021, the lows, how to move forward with a strong cornerstone on sustainability issues being a focus to our foreign buyers. Harden talks about everything from the Ukraine crisis to what the long-range future of U.S. dairy exports look like. And, she discusses USDEC’s positive respon...

Dr. Zong Liu on cow manure and game-changing projects to raise its value and use

March 04, 2022 21:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

DairyVoice host Juan Piñeiro talks with Dr. Zong Liu, discussing cow manure and his research on balancing the release of nutrients in soil. Dr. Liu’s research goals focus on separating nutrients to the solids, making “the perfect fertilizer”. A higher value manure product. Also discussed is Liu’s solar powered, self-controlled, boat project, used to improve lagoon water quality and reduce emissions.

Dr. Doug Hammon of Zoetis on Considerations for BRD Therapy in Heifer Calves

February 18, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Dr. Doug Hammon, DVM, PhD, is the Director of Technical Services at Zoetis. Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience, and DairyBusiness/DairyVoice contributor, spoke with Dr. Hammon on the environmental factors, management practices, early diagnosis, and financial implications of BRD. Listen to the podcast for helpful information on fighting chronic BRD and sound preventative measures.

Austin Allred of Royal Dairy talks about innovative technology to bio-filter system

February 03, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Austin Allred of Royal Dairy has a unique water solution. In this episode of DairyVoice, he talks with host Connie Kuber and describes his system, which uses wood chips and worms. This allows for harvesting the rich worm-casting base for soils and clean water to flush and re-use. A great money-saving and practical approach for some.

Tom Gillette who achieved success with two breeds - registered Holsteins and Ayrshires

January 13, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Longtime dairyman and purebred breeder Tom Gillette talks with Joel Hastings. Tom has achieved success with two breeds, registered Holsteins and Ayrshires. The current president of the Ayrshire Association, he's also active locally in his native Lewis County, New York. As a producer, he led his co-op negotiating a successful contract with the Kraft plant that makes Philadelphia brand cream cheese. Later, as a member of the county industrial development board, he supported the conversion of a...

Eve Pollet of DMI on how dairy can meet the needs of consumers in the future

December 31, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

As Senior Vice President of Strategic Intelligence for DMI, Eve Pollet is in charge of the crystal ball for dairy. In this episode, she talks about how dairy can meet the needs of consumers in the future... consumers who want functional foods for health and wellness. And, consumers who will even tailor their nutrition based on their individual genomic profiles. As she says, "The future is here now; it's not just evenly distributed." Join Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News for this fascinati...

Brian Robbins of North Harbor Dairy on high quality forage.

December 17, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Hear how Brian Robbins and his team at North Harbor Dairy focus on high quality forage as the basis for a lower cost nutrition program on this 1200-cow dairy. With 90 lbs. a day of high solids milk, a low somatic cell count is also part of the program. The dairy is just a part of a diversified farming operation that includes 7000 crop acres, a trucking company and a very busy agri-tourism attraction. This is all located near Sackets Harbor, N.Y. Brian partners with his parents, Ron & Nancy, ...

Katie Martin DiGangi on keeping it simple - top production, high fertility and low incidence of health problems.

December 03, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

"Keep it simple" is the theme at Darlington Ridge Farms in LaFayette County, Wisconsin. Katie Martin DiGangi talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about the priorities at this 3700-cow operation - top production, high fertility and low incidence of health problems. Katie and her husband, Jim, are managing partners. Katie also is a production consultant with Zoetis working on data analysis, right-sizing the heifer herd and genetic progress with a "boots on the ground" approach. She i...

Brian Barlass of Barlass Jerseys talks about his family's dairy tradition in southern Wisconsin.

November 11, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

Brian Barlass of Barlass Jerseys talks about his family's dairy tradition in southern Wisconsin near Janesville. He gives us the details about the farm today, milking some 420 registered Jersey's on 1200 acres. Join Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News on this audio tour!

Dr. Matt Iager, DVM on genetics, Dairy Shrine and growing up with Registered Holsteins at the Maple Lawn Farm.

October 29, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Growing up with Registered Holsteins at the Maple Lawn Farm of his parents, Charles and Judy Lager in Fulton, Md., Matt Iager earned his vet degree at Virginia Tech and has practiced at Mid-Maryland Dairy Vets since. A Holstein breeder, ET specialist and industry leader, Iager shares his dairy story in this episode with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News.

Chuck Worden: A unique career as a dairyman

October 16, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Chuck Worden has had a unique career as a dairyman, always willing to look ahead and try new things. With his wife Vanessa he is farming in Central New York today, but his career has included dry lot dairying in New Mexico and leadership roles in the Holstein Association. In this podcast, he talks about his journey with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News.

Alex Peterson talks with Joel Hastings on his pasture-based, cross-bred herd - Turning the table on Joel at the end of this extended interview!

September 30, 2021 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Special extended podcast: Alex Peterson and his family at Peterson Farms in Missouri march to the beat of their own drummer, with a pasture-based, cross-bred herd that works very well for them. Alex gets into the details of making a low input operation work with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News. He's also a leader in dairy promotion work, urging his fellow producers to get involved. Alex turns the tables on host Joel Hastings near the end of the podcast and interviews Joel. It’s well-wort...

David Rama on strategies in the face of a changing industry

September 16, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

David Rama and The Cattle Exchange have been synonymous with registered Holstein sales for 30 years, especially in the Northeast. In this episode, Dave talks with Joel Hastings about how he got started, the partnership with his wife, Merry, and his strategies in the face of a changing industry. Don't miss his recommendations for both young people and older dairymen.

Lloyd Holterman & Bill Peck talk about breeding profitable cattle.

September 02, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Two dairyman who are members of the Producer Advisory Committee at the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding have a fascinating conversation in this episode. Lloyd Holterman, Rosy Lane Farm, Watertown, Wisconsin, committee chair, focuses on breeding high producing, high solids and long-lasting cows. Bill Peck, Jr., at Welcome Stock Farm, Schuylerville, New York carries on the family tradition with Registered Holsteins. He has bred some leading AI sires who produce his kind... modern commercial co...

Nevin Lemos of Waterford, California talks about getting stared in dairy

August 12, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Nevin has a plan for his small Jersey herd of 450 and he's on track to meet his goals. Nevin Lemos from Waterford, California, finished junior college and spent some time on dairies in New Zealand. Then he came home and with support from his parents, leased a dairy set-up on his own, and began building a herd. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News speaks with Kevin in this DairyVoice podcast episode for those who worry about how young people can get a start in dairy.

Nevin Lemos of Waterford, California talks about getting stared in the dairy business

August 12, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Nevin has a plan for his small Jersey herd of 450 and he's on track to meet his goals. Nevin Lemos from Waterford, California, finished junior college and spent some time on dairies in New Zealand. Then he came home and with support from his parents, leased a dairy set-up on his own, and began building a herd. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News speaks with Nevin in this DairyVoice podcast episode for those who worry about how young people can get a start in dairy.

Kent Buttars of Butter-Dell Holsteins in Utah on what he sees ahead in the industry.

July 29, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

In a traditional set-up but applying new technology, Butter-Dell Holsteins in Lewiston, Utah, is transitioning to the next generation of family ownership. Kent Buttars, longtime dairy farmer and DHI leader, talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about his dairy, his family and what he sees ahead in the industry.

Mike Santos, an inside look at breeding and feeding programs

July 15, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

The Santos family at Terra Linda Dairy has it goin’ on. For the past seven years, they've had the high herd on Tulare County (California) DHIA. Their 1200 registered Holsteins averaged 32,107 lbs. milk and 1262 lbs. fat with a super 34,180 lbs. of energy corrected milk. Partner Mike Santos, Jr., gives DairyBusiness News an inside look at the breeding and feeding programs that get these results.

Tim Abbott - A Career in Dairy Genetics

July 01, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News interviews Tim Abbott. While Tim had his start with Jerseys first at his family's home farm in Vermont and then with the Association, his career has taken him through AI as a sire selection specialist and a manager / owner. He's bred and shown top end Holsteins, too. Today he manages a few high quality sales and reads pedigrees while continuing to partner on elite cattle with several commercial producers.

Scott Pralle and Pam Selz-Pralle on management keys for the dairy herd

June 18, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Terrific production from a healthy, profitable herd - including a world record cow - is the hallmark for the husband and wife team of Scott Pralle and Pam Selz-Pralle who dairy near Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In this episode of DairyVoice, they not only share some of their management keys for the herd with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News, but also their approach for successful employees. Their analysis of the future of their business is fascinating as well. And don't miss their farm's websit...

Ricky Hall and Elizabeth Olson Hall of Fairmont Farm in Vermont

June 07, 2021 03:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

At Fairmont Farm in Vermont, the Hall family milks 1000 registered Holsteins at three locations along with a crossbred beef operation, a farm market, a guest house and summer camps for children. Ricky Hall and Elizabeth Olson Hall tell Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News this fascinating story. Also, they describe their upcoming promotional sale, Favorites of Fairmont, to be held on June 18 at the farm near East Montpelier. It will be managed by Dave Rama of The Cattle Exchange.  Check out t...

John & Denise Dickinson of Ideal Dairy Farms talk about their business and the future

May 20, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Always planning for the future, John & Denise Dickinson of Ideal Dairy Farms at Hudson Falls, New York, continue to upgrade facilities, innovate their breeding program and bring in the next generation of owner / managers. In this episode, they talk with DairyBusiness News’ Joel Hastings about how they run their operation with 3200 milking Holsteins and 4700 acres. John is the current board chair at Northeast Dairy Producers Association while Denise is a partner in a high-tech genomic breedin...

Bill Itle and Carissa Itle Westrick discuss their farm and processing plant

April 30, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

You're a dairy producer in Pennsylvania processing your own milk supplying 20 school districts. Coronavirus closes the schools... what next? Bill Itle and his daughter, Carissa Itle Westrick, talk with DairyBusiness News about the year of COVID-19 and lots more in this episode. Their Vale Wood Farms milks 230 cows and their processing plant serves some 5000 accounts including home delivery near Loretto, Pa. This family is on the front lines of making milk and serving consumers with today's d...

New York Dairy Farmer Natasha Stein-Sutherland

April 16, 2021 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

Here's an episode not to be missed. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News interviews Natasha Stein Sutherland. Natasha is a partner with her family at Stein Farms in Leroy, New York, where she is in charge of the 1000-cow milking herd and 800-head heifer program. She's bright, enthusiastic, and well-spoken with a great sense of humor and a commitment to modern dairy farming. From her time running dairies in New Zealand to her thoughts on today's co-op production limits, Natasha has it going on.

New York Dairy Farmer Natasha Sutherland

April 16, 2021 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

Here's an episode not to be missed. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News interviews Natasha Sutherland. Natasha is a partner with her family at Stein Farms in Leroy, New York, where she is in charge of the 1000-cow milking herd and 800-head heifer program. She's bright, enthusiastic, and well-spoken with a great sense of humor and a commitment to modern dairy farming. From her time running dairies in New Zealand to her thoughts on today's co-op production limits, Natasha has it going on.

Jon Greenwood of Greenwood Dairy on feed, soil, water, farming in New York, and getting involved

March 31, 2021 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Jon Greenwood didn't grow up on a dairy and he started out as a college student working part time to pay for school.  With backing from the farmer he worked for after graduation, he got started with 70 cows. Today, he and his wife, Linda, have built Greenwood Dairy, a 1500-cow / 7000-acre operation in Northern New York, now farming with their son. A leader off the farm, too, Jon explains to Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News that if you're not at the table, you're on the menu.

Brett Barlass of Yosemite Jersey Dairy talks about breeding and managing this 1800-cow registered herd.

March 11, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Even with a Wisconsin Jersey pedigree second to none, Brett Barlass made his own way from Cornell to California.  He runs the herd and farming operations for Yosemite Jersey Dairy which is owned by the C. A. Russell family in Hilmar, California. In this episode of DairyVoice, he talks with Joel Hastings about breeding and managing this 1800-cow registered herd and offers his keys to success as a professional farm manager. He also has some words of wisdom for today's dairy students. Brett has...

Herd Manager and partner Luke Hopkins and Veterinarian Dr. Richard Wallace of Zoetis Discuss cow health and wellbeing.

February 25, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

A commitment to cow health and wellbeing is the focus of this episode. At Collins Dairy near Green Bay, Wisconsin, the latest technology, solid management and a focus on cow care makes for a high producing, healthy herd. In DairyVoice episode 37, Herd Manager and partner Luke Hopkins and consulting Veterinarian Dr. Richard Wallace of Zoetis tell host Joel Hastings how they get the job done.  Luke Hopkins oversees a 1300 milking cow and heifer-raising program, using the latest technologies, ...

Maine dairy farmer Jenni Tilton-Flood on talking with consumers and life on the farm

February 12, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

This Maine dairy farmer shares her sometimes unconventional insights with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness about talking with consumers. Jenni Tilton-Flood, a partner with her family on a 1500-cow dairy operation, serves on State and national check-off boards. She's a real presence on social media with her commentaries on dairy, cows, life on the farm and the larger society.

Mike Opperman and Dr Dennis Funk discuss the National Dairy Shrine

January 29, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Like the dairy industry itself, National Dairy Shrine continues to evolve. Executive Director Mike Opperman and Board President Dr. Dennis Funk talk with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about scholarships and the Museum, along with the recent member survey and the Board's long-range planning. And, everyone hopes the annual awards banquet, highlight of the year, can return in 2021 at World Dairy Expo.

Dr. Kenneth Kalscheur on canola meal, which seems to be an almost perfect protein source to meet the needs of lactating cows.

January 15, 2021 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

With everyone taking an even harder look at the cost of protein in the dairy ration, we found this latest research about canola meal pretty interesting. Canola seems to be an almost perfect protein source to meet the needs of lactating cows. In this episode of DairyVoice, Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News talks with one of the leading dairy nutritionists on this topic. Want higher production for your feed dollar? Take a listen to this episode with Dr. Kenneth Kalscheur, who's on the staff ...

John Ellsworth talks about dairy production efficiencies and consideration of risk management

December 30, 2020 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

As 2020 winds down, financial consultant John Ellsworth of Success Strategies reflects on the roller coaster year and looks ahead to 2021 in his conversation with host Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News. He encourages his clients and all dairy producers to work on their businesses, not just in their businesses in the New Year. Cost control and dairy production efficiencies along with consideration of risk management for milk and feed remain the most important issues.