DairyVoice Podcast
143 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 23 hours ago - ★★★★ - 15 ratingsDairyVoice 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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John & Denise Dickinson of Ideal Dairy Farms talk about their business and the future
May 20, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBAlways 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 MBYou'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 MBHere'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 MBHere'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 MBJon 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 MBEven 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 MBA 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 MBThis 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 MBLike 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 MBWith 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 MBAs 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.
John Hanselman and dairyman Randy Jordan on anaerobic digesters to handle both manure and food waste.
December 18, 2020 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB“If U.S. food waste were a country, it would be the third largest producer of greenhouse gases in the world, behind the U.S. and China”, says John Hanselman, CEO of Vanguard Renewables. His company is partnering with dairy farmers on anaerobic digesters to handle both manure and food waste. In this episode of DairyVoice podcast, he talks with host Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News and dairyman Randy Jordan, a Vanguard partner, who has been working successfully with digesters on his central...
Dairy farmer Alex Peterson and Tom Gallagher, DMI's CEO, talk about dairy's future
December 04, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBCOVID-19 not withstanding, the dairy industry continues to look ahead... all the way to 2030. Dairy farmer and National Dairy Board member Alex Peterson and Tom Gallagher, DMI's CEO, talk with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about dairy's future and the food industry. Alex also describes his family's low input farming, a pasture-based, crossbred herd of 160 milking cows, while Tom talks about dairy's "pivot" in 2020.
Ryan Matheron of Hilmar Holsteins talks Consistent breeding and careful attention to the details.
November 13, 2020 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBRyan Matheron of Hilmar Holsteins talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about breeding and managing the 2000-cow herd he owns and manages with his family. Consistent breeding and careful attention to the details results in a healthy, high producing herd.
Jeff King of Kings Ransom Farm on breeding and managing his family’s business in these challenging times
October 29, 2020 19:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBThere is a lot going on at Kings Ransom Farm in Schuylerville, New York. In this episode of DairyVoice, Jeff King talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about how the King family is breeding and managing the 2200 head registered holstein herd, farming in Saratoga County and more recently, starting an on-farm milk processing business.
David Jones of California on the benefits and challenges of installing robotic milkers
October 15, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBDairy producer David Jones talks about the robotic milkers he and his family have installed on their dairy near Stevinson in California's Central Valley. And they're in the process of adding more. In his discussion with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News, he shares the benefits and the challenges as they convert from a flat barn parlor. David is also a Robotic Specialist for DeLaval North America, having experience working with dairies in the West and Midwest faced with the decision about m...
Brittany Olson of Barron County, Wisconsin on the need for a fair pricing system
October 02, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBBrittany Olson dairy farms with her husband and his family in Barron County, Wisconsin. She's also a writer and an advocate for traditional small size operations. She believes a dairy industry with diverse farm sizes are more resilient and provide long term security for dairy consumers. To insure that future, though, she explains to Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News that a fair pricing system is required.
Steve Maddox of California discusses his innovative management and diversified farming operations
September 17, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Maddox family of California is widely known in dairy. In DairyVoice episode 26, Steve Maddox talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about their quality cattle, innovative management and diversified farming operations. He says the focus has remained on cow comfort through this difficult summer with a tough heat wave, smoke from the wildfires and COVID-19.
Tom Kestell challenge's "status quo" thinking in dairy
September 04, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBWith terrific production, a nearly 45,000-lb. herd average, high type, and over half the herd are Excellent cows, award winning dairyman Tom Kestell of Waldo, Wisconsin talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about making the most of his 100-cow operation. Even though his farm size might be called "traditional" he is anything but that when it comes to running his business. Here's a podcast episode that challenge's "status quo" thinking on a dairy farm.
Amanda Freund of Freund’s Family Farm talks about the dairy operation and their unique approach to the business.
August 13, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn episode 24 of DairyVoice podcast, Joel Hastings interviews Amanda Freund of Freund’s Family Farm about the dairy operation and their unique approach to the business. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News describes Amanda Freund of the Freund’s Family Farm an activist, in the best sense of the word. Amanda is active on her family's dairy farm with feeding and helping with calf care. And, she is involved in two of the farm's related businesses - a farm market and a very unique manufacturing...
Marilyn Hershey from Ar-Joy Farms in Pennsylvania on her life, farm, and the future
July 31, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBAn innovative dairy producer and committed industry leader, Marilyn Hershey from Ar-Joy Farms in Pennsylvania tells her story in this episode of DairyVoice. She talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about installing a manure digester with some unique business partnerships, using unusual byproducts in the dairy feeding program and safeguarding the sensitive Chesapeake Bay watershed. Her commitment to family, community and dairy is inspiring.
Commodity Marketing to Consumer Marketing is a Big Shift for Smaller Dairy Farms
July 16, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBFourth generation dairyman Michael Turley has launched a premium line of dairy products from his 120-cow Registered Holstein herd in southern Illinois. After a career culminating as CEO of one of the largest agriculture advertising agencies in the U.S., he came home to the farm with his family, using his marketing savvy to reach consumers in exciting new ways. In this DairyVoice podcast, Michael talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about how he ties his registered holstein busine...
Noted Dairy Economist Dr. Mark Stephenson Discusses The Big Negative PPDs
July 02, 2020 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBThe milk price roller coaster continues. In spite of high prices for Class III at the CME, producers will not see those results in their June and July milk checks. Dr. Mark Stephenson talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News and, in spite of the big negative PPDs, reminds us that they are a sign of higher pay prices to come. This noted dairy economist helps us understand what is happening - even without his PowerPoint slides. Dairy professionals will find a lot of useful information ...
Fred Schonenberg of VentureFuel on the COVID-19 pandemic changes in dairy business, along with other food markets.
June 12, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWhat are possibilities for the food industry and specifically in dairy as we move through the COVID-19 pandemic? In DairyVoice episode 20, the guest is Fred Schonenberg of VentureFuel, which helped California Milk do a "shark tank" style program. Schonenberg shares insights with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News on what might lie ahead. He explains that what the pandemic has done is take any flaws in a company’s business model and accelerated the reality of whatever that vulnerability mi...
Nate Donnay and James Carr of INTL FCStone explain that volatility will be king in dairy this year
May 28, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBThe big market price drop followed by the sharp recovery, particularly of cheese and Class III prices, is the focus of DairyVoice podcast episode 19. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News moderates as Nate Donnay, director of market insight, and James Carr, western regional dairy manager for INTL FCStone talk about the hows, the whys and what producers can do next. These two look ahead to what the rest of 2020 may have in store for dairy producers and the industry.
Breeding the right kind of cow is key to dairy profitability
May 14, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBLloyd Holterman is convinced that breeding the right kind of cow is the key to his dairy farm's profitability. With his wife Daphne, and their two partners, they milk 1000 cows near Watertown, Wisconsin. Holterman likes high performing, trouble-free, healthy cows and in this episode of DairyVoice podcast, he talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about how and why he breeds his Holsteins. As Lloyd explains, you'll see why he was named to the CDCB's Producer Advisory Council.
Dr. Mike Lormore on herd management with lower production
April 30, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBHerd management when the goal is lower production! Dr. Mike Lormore, a longtime dairy vet, says first define the goal and then identify the strategies, ranging from reduced milking frequency to feeding more milk to calves. In Dr. Lormore’s discussion with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News, he explains that just culling more cows isn't usually the answer. Listen to his recommendations in episode 17 of DairyVoice. Dr. Lormore is the Director of U.S. Dairy Cattle Technical Services for Zoetis.
Miel Hostens of University of Utrecht in Holland talks about data analytics and dairy herds in the future.
April 16, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBFinding new ways to manage dairy herds using data analytics. That's the work of Miel Hostens, veterinarian and professor at the University of Utrecht in Holland. In episode 16 of DairyVoice, he speaks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News, looking at what might be coming down the road that challenges conventional wisdom.
Dr. Richard Stup of Cornell University discusses dairy farmers managing coronavirus
April 02, 2020 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn episode 15 of DairyVoice podcast, Joel Hastings, Editor & Publisher of DairyBusiness News talks about important items for dairy farm managers to consider in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Richard Stup, PhD, who heads the Agricultural Workforce Development program at Cornell University, is widely known for his personnel management expertise. In this episode, he tells us about a variety of issues to consider and plan for in keeping farm families and farm employees safe, and ke...
Dave Kurzawski of INTL FCStone Talks About Coronavirus and the Impact on the Global Dairy Economy
March 12, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBCoronavirus is upsetting dairy markets as it spreads around the world. In episode 14 of DairyVoice podcast, Dave Kurzawski, Team Leader of the Dairy Risk Management Group at INTL FC Stone, provides his insights about what is known so far. Kurzawski describes the current coronavirus situation as a black cloud of dread hanging over the market and he, along with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News discuss whether the pandemic could trigger a global economic recession.
Michael Boccadoro Discusses the California Dairy Sustainability Summit
February 27, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBDairyVoice episode 13 features Michael Boccadoro, explaining the Dairy Sustainability Summit and their goals. Dairy is under the gun and in California the industry is doing something about it. The second California Dairy Sustainability Summit is set for Mar. 25 - 26, 2020 in Sacramento, California. It attracts a national audience from across the industry - producers, processors, government officials, university researchers and technology providers. In this episode of DairyVoice podcast, Mic...
Ben Laine of Rabobank says 2020 shaping up to be a good year
February 13, 2020 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBBen Laine, Dairy Economist for Rabobank, says that 2020 is shaping-up to be a good year. In this DairyVoice podcast, Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News interviewed Ben live at World Ag Expo. Laine sees strong cheese prices, higher milk prices, a stronger non-fat dry milk and skim milk powder market with inventories being tight. He explained to Joel there is a lot of strength there. Their conversation did zero in on the growing dairy aspect of beef and the dairy industry and farmers going i...
Dr. Mark Stephenson of the University of Wisconsin-Madison predicts $20 milk in 2020.
January 30, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBDairyVoice podcast Episode 11 features Dr. Mark Stephenson. This noted dairy economist is predicting $20 milk in 2020. However, he adds a word of caution to his projections. In his DairyVoice interview with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News, he outlines the factors at play in dairy for 2020. Dr. Stephenson thinks it will be a year of recovery for producers. Mark Stephenson is the Director of Dairy Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
CEO Aidan Connolly of Cainthus discusses the future and importance of technology in dairy
January 16, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThe digital age with big data and artificial intelligence has arrived in agriculture. Irish executive Aidan Connolly, CEO of Cainthus, describes the impact on dairy farm management in episode 10 of DairyVoice. In his discussion with Joel Hastings, Editor & Publisher of DairyBusiness News, he predicts the biggest advantages will go to the early adopters. Connolly’s firm, Cainthus, featuring computer video and artificial intelligence technology to identify health, reproduction and environment...
Don Bennink of North Florida Holsteins talks about AI, cattle breeding, dairy cooperatives, and what it takes to succeed in business.
January 02, 2020 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBDairying in Florida for 40 years, Don Bennink of North Florida Holsteins has learned a few things about cow care, working with employees and making a lot of milk. With 6500 cows on 3X milking, he has a staff of 150 workers caring for 12,000 head of all ages. Bennink is also known for his considered opinions about AI and cattle breeding, dairy cooperatives and what it takes to succeed in business, no matter your herd size. In this episode of DairyVoice, Don shares his thoughts with Joel Hast...
Scott Ruby of World Wide Sires takes the people skills he learned in business and applied them to his dairy operation.
December 12, 2019 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBLearn how this sales executive takes the people skills he learned in business and applied them to his dairy operation. Scott Ruby is the vice-president of sales and marketing at World Wide Sires, the international arm of Select Sires, managing a sales team selling globally. He's also the partner and manager in his family's two dairy farms in Oregon with 18 employees. In this episode of DairyVoice he talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about lessons learned managing and working wi...
The Judicious Use of Antibiotics - A Growing Concern
November 27, 2019 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBAntibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develops the ability to survive exposure to antibiotics, making it difficult or impossible to treat infections in people or animals. It is a growing concern today, with many fearing a "post–antibiotic era" where common infections become life threatening. Livestock producers are under pressure to use antibiotics carefully and that’s the topic for this episode of DairyVoice. Featured this episode is dairy producer Heidi Fischer, partner and calf ma...
Former USDA Secretary of Agriculture and head of the U.S. Dairy Export Council Tom Vilsack speaks about the state of U.S. exports
November 14, 2019 17:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBAs head of the U.S. Dairy Export Council, former USDA secretary Tom Vilsack leads the effort to increase the volume and value of American dairy products sold offshore. In spite of the headwinds for international trade, he has seen sales grow and is optimistic for continued success. In episode 6 of DairyVoice podcast, here's why Vilsack thinks his "Next Five Percent" plan is on the right track.
Wisconsin Dairyman Pete Kappelman on Dairy's Need for Change
October 31, 2019 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBPete Kappelman, a fourth generation Wisconsin dairyman, has moved from farmer board chairman at Land O' Lakes, one of the largest U.S. dairy cooperatives, to an executive post as Senior Vice President of Member and Government Relations. In this edition of DairyVoice, he talks about not only that personal transition, but also more importantly dairy's need for change from farmer to consumer. He says new ways of thinking and doing are critical for business success at any level. Plus, he explain...
Tom Gallagher of DMI speaks about animal rights activist activity, the strength of U.S. dairy, lab-created dairy proteins, and the “2030 Plan”.
October 17, 2019 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBAs the head of the national dairy check-off, Gallagher explains to Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness that the industry has not done a good job of sharing a vision for smaller farms... and it needs to. Tom Gallagher, the CEO of Dairy Management, Inc. says the diversity in size and geography in the U.S. dairy industry is one of its great strengths. In this edition of DairyVoice, Gallagher talks about plant-based beverages, which he does not see as a huge concern, and lab-created dairy proteins -...
PFAS and the dairy farm - What you need to know.
October 03, 2019 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBAs if dairy producers don't have enough to deal with, there is a new contaminant that has appeared on several dairy farms across the country. It's called PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). PFAS have been manufactured and used worldwide since the 1940s. There is emerging evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse human health effects and it's receiving attention from the public and regulators. Several dairies have already been impacted. In this edition of DairyVoice, host Joe...
Dr. Michael Hutjens discusses the unusual weather and implications for dairy feed quality, feeding and harvesting.
September 13, 2019 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBThis informative podcast features Dr. Michael Hutjens, Emeritus Professor at the University of Illinois. Dr. Hutjens, who was raised on a Holstein farm near Green Bay, Wisconsin, is internationally known for his expertise with dairy feeding programs. Dr. Hutjens talks about the unusual weather conditions in the 2019 Midwest growing season, with implications for dairy farm feed quality, feeding and harvesting strategies; plus feed cost for corn, soybeans and hay.
Ten Traits for Resilient, High Performing Dairies
August 31, 2019 02:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBThe dairy industry continues to evolve and dairy producers with it. Dr. Tom Overton of Cornell University and PRO-DAIRY talks about the top ten traits for resilient, high performing dairy operations. The episode is hosted by Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News.