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BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #44 Dairy Leaders: Marieke GoudaDescription: In this ongoing BoviNews series, Dairy Leaders, we sit down with Marieke Penterman of Marieke Gouda to learn about her unique story and how she became the award-winning cheese maker she is today.2022-11-0916 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: Dr. Katherine Knowlton of Virgina Tech Winning Intercollegiate Dairy Judging TeamIn this episode of BoviNews World Dairy Expo Chats, Dr. Katherine Knowlton talks about the Virginia Tech Dairy Judging Program, this year's winning team at the Intercollegiate Dairy Judging Contest and other platforms she and the university are offering youth interested in dairy cattle judging. 2022-11-0721 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #43 Dairy Leaders: William Lesher with Way-Har FarmsIn the newest BoviNews podcast we sit down with William Lesher of Way-Har Farms and Way-Har Farm Market located in Bernville, PA.
We cover everything from their history, expansions, store logistics and their retail products. Way-Har Farm Market has worked hard to make an impact in their local area and with their love for their herd of cows and the dairy products they can make, they have a unique story we are proud to share with our listeners!
2022-11-0227 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: Global Exports with Megan SheetsIn this episode, meet Megan Sheets, the Senior Director of Strategic Development and Insights at the U.S. Dairy Export Council. Exports play a huge role for the dairy industry as 18% of the U.S. milk supply is exported, with 95% of the world's population living outside of the U.S. There are specific global trends driving dairy demand today that allow for endless opportunities moving forward.2022-10-2805 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: WDE Industry Person of the Year with Shelly MayerIn this episode, meet Shelly Mayer, the 2022 World Dairy Expo Industry Person of the Year. Shelly is a mother, grandmother and a dairy farmer, from Slinger, Wisconsin, who has devoted a lifetime of servant leadership to the entire dairy industry. She has worked as the Executive Director of Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW) for nearly three decades, raising the bar on dairy business education and leadership development.2022-10-2709 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: Brown Swiss Grand Champion - Cutting Edge Thunder Faye with Ken MainIn this World Dairy Expo Chat, we sit down with Ken Main of Elite Dairy to talk about Cutting Edge Thunder Faye EX-95 96 MS, who was 1st Aged Cow, Senior and Grand Champion of the International Brown Swiss Show. Faye is owned by Ken Main and his partner, Kenny Joe Manion, Copake, NY, from Elite Dairy. This podcast includes the story behind Faye, her previous winnings and their keys to success.2022-10-2610 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: 2022 AC "Whitie" Thomson Award Winner with Timothy CoonIn this episode of BoviNews World Dairy Expo Chats, Timothy Coon, the 2022 AC "Whitie" Thomson Award Winner talks about some of his special cow memories, advice for younger generations in the industry and thoughts on this special honor. 2022-10-2524 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: 2022 World Dairy Expo Dairy Producer of the Year with John RuedingerIn this episode, meet John Ruedinger from Van Dyne, Wisconsin, the 2022 World Dairy Expo Dairy Producer of the Year. John farms with the third and fourth generations on his 1.500 cow dairy, that has been a favorite tour stop for thousands of guests, including many from over 20 countries. He is also a true lifelong leader in the dairy industry, serving on many national, state and local boards and is active in many organizations.2022-10-2406 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: Holstein Grand Champion & Supreme goes to Footloose!In this #WDEchats we have the privilege to talk with Tim Abbott, partner of the 2022 World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion, the Holstein, Oakfield Solom Footloose-ET who was also just classified Excellent 96! Footloose is owned by Mike & Julie Duckett, Tim & Sharyn Abbott and Vierra Dairy, in this episode we discuss all about her past, the experience of this year’s honors won and what is to come from this iconic cow!2022-10-2021 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: U.S. dairy from a global perspective with Marilyn HersheyIn this episode, hear from Marilyn Hershey, Chair Dairy Management Inc. and dairy farmer from Pennsylvania about the importance of the U.S. dairy industry on a global scale. One out of every six tankers of milk leaves our borders to provide critical nutrition worldwide. Marilyn offers perspective from involvement with DMI on the U.S. Dairy Export Council and as a dairy producer.2022-10-1706 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: Federal Milk Marketing Order with Laurie FischerIn this episode, Laurie Fischer, CEO of the American Dairy Coalition, discusses the possibility of Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) reform and some of the things shared by state associations at her World Dairy Expo FMMO working group session.2022-10-1407 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: Ayrshire Grand Champion with Kurt WolfPalmyra Predator B Ruthless-ET EX93 is Grand Champion of the International Ayrshire Show!
We sit down with Kurt Wolf, partner of Ruthless to discuss her development from the time she was picked out of the hutch at Palmyra to the beautiful cow she is today. Her accomplishments are impressive, the partnership behind her is a true friendship anyone can admire.2022-10-1305 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: Nedap SmartFlow Milk Meter with Tera BakerIn this episode, Tera Baker, Marketing Manager for Nedap discusses the new launch of the Nedap SmartFlow Milk Meter. Nedap is a global leader in automated dairy herd monitoring and management technology. Nedap is truly revolutionizing the dairy farmers’ cow-side experience.2022-10-1105 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: International Junior Holstein Show Grand Champion - Ms Triple-T Grateful-ET VG-87Grateful is Grand Champion of the International Junior Holstein Show!
In this World Dairy Expo Chat, we hear from Colton Thomas of Triple-T Holsteins, North Lewisburg, OH, who exhibited the Grand Champion of the International Junior Holstein Show, MS Triple-T Grateful-ET VG-87.
Hear the story behind this bred and owned cow for the Thomas Family, who has mentored Colton along the way and what he sees in the future for this fine young cow. 2022-10-1004 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: Red and White Show Grand Champion with Jared and Jacob DueppengiesserIn this World Dairy Expo Chat, we chat with Jared and Jacob Dueppengiesser, breeders and co-owners of the MS Ransom-Rail Beth-Red EX-91, who claimed Grand Champion honors in the International Red and White Holstein Show. She is owned by Milk Source, Ransom-Rail and Fischer.
Here their story about selling one of their best, their decision to purchase her back and their plans for the future. 2022-10-0909 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: Jersey Champion Sweep with Peter Cipponeri of Vierra DairyIn this WDEchat BoviNews sits down with Peter Cipponeri of Vierra Dairy to discuss their three peat champion sweep of the International Jersey Show. 2022-10-0807 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: Milking Shorthorn Champions with Peter VailIn this WDEchat BoviNews sits down with Peter Vail to discuss his two champion Milking Shorthorns who were able to take home Junior, Intermediate and Grand Champion banners! 2022-10-0805 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: Syngenta’s corn for Feed Efficiency: EnogenIn this episode, meet Chris Cook, head of Enogen at Syngenta. Enogen corn increases feed efficiency as it contains an efficient alpha amylase enzyme that quickly converts starch to usable sugars, delivering more available energy to cattle while being easily digestible. New research shows the potential of Syngenta's Enogen corn to pay both financial and sustainability dividends for the livestock industry.2022-10-0705 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: Guernsey Grand ChampionMalt is a Three Time World Dairy Expo Champion! In this World Dairy Expo Chat, we talk with Kim and Brandon Grewe about their home bred cow, Valley Gem Atlas Malt-ET EX-95 96MS, who claimed Grand Champion of the International Guernsey Show! We hear Malt's story, here breed influence, and a bit of Kim and her husband Brandon's history as well. A great story for a great cow! 2022-10-0608 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: Dairy Shrine Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award - Ernie KueffnerIn this episode of BoviNews World Dairy Expo Chats, Ernie Kueffner, the 2022 Dairy Shrine Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award Winner, shares his story and his thoughts on this special recognition. 2022-10-0447 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest with Kyle NatzkeIn this episode we sit down with the World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest judge, Kyle Natzke to discuss what he saw and to get overall advice when it comes to show preparation of show animals. Congratulations to all the youth exhibitors in this contest, it was a great turn out to witness!2022-10-0303 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: World Dairy Expo Cattle Updates with Katie SchmittHear about the upcoming World Dairy Expo from Communications Manager, Katie Schmitt, including the changes with the dairy cattle show and tradeshow schedules, the WDE App and other special events during the week.2022-10-0325 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #42 American Jersey Cattle Association UpdatesSit down with American Jersey Cattle Association’s Herd Service Manager, Erick Metzger, to learn about what is happening within the Jersey breed, the association and the opportunities both can provide!2022-09-2223 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #41 Dairy Leaders: Dan Siemers with Siemers HolsteinsOur latest podcast is out and this time we sit down with Dan Siemers of Siemers Holsteins, a 4,600 cow dairy located in Newton, WI.
We cover everything from their expansions, sustainability management, genetics, breeding goals and more. Their genetic and environmental efforts have immensely impacted a global industry and their own local community.2022-08-2518 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #40 Grayhouse Farms, Inc. - Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability Award WinnerIn the latest BoviNews podcast episode we sit down with Jimmy Gray with Grayhouse Farms, Inc., a 2022 Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability Award Winner, to talk about their new facilities, why conservatorship and sustainability practices are such a high priority for their family, how they tell their story to their community and more!2022-08-1230 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #39 Schlangen Dairy Farm - Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability Award WinnerIn the latest BoviNews podcast episode we sit down with Steve Schlangen of Schlangen Dairy Farm, a 2022 Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability Award Winner, to talk about a handful of the conservation practices their farm has adopted like cover crops, a manure-stacking slab along with their reasons why they share ideas and results of regenerative agriculture with others.2022-08-0922 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #38 Deer Run Dairy - Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability Award WinnerIn the latest BoviNews podcast episode we sit down with Duane Ducat of Deer Run Dairy, a 2022 Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability Award Winner, to talk about the conservation efforts they put forward through their cover crops and water management along with new research they are participating in and more!2022-07-2720 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #37 Bar 20 Dairy - Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability Award WinnerIn the latest BoviNews podcast episode we sit down with Steve Shehadey of Bar 20 Dairy, a 2022 Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability Award Winner, to talk about his family’s rich history of sustainability work, their partnership with BMW North America, what he see’s coming in the future and more!2022-07-2516 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #36 Dairy Leaders: Tim Rauen and Kyle Demmer with GenoSourceContinuing our Dairy Leaders Series, we sit down with Tim Rauen and Kyle Demmer of GenoSource, a 3,000 cow dairy who’s main focus is their genetics. The genetic success they have created since 2014 has been globally impactful and we dive into what creates that success, what is happening on farm today and what they have up their sleeve for the future!2022-07-1320 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #35 Raising Heifers for Show Ring SuccessIn the latest BoviNews podcast we sit down with four dairy show cattle experts who answer our questions on raising and preparing show heifers.
On today’s podcast, we have Josh and Casey Hushon with Brothers Three, Kyle Natzke with Kash-In Holsteins & Jerseys and Mandi Bue with Milksource Genetics to discuss their experience in raising heifers for the show ring! 2022-06-0830 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #34 World Dairy Expo UpdatesThe 2022 World Dairy Expo is just a few months away. Schedule changes, updates to the show ring and other adjustments will greet exhibitors and visitors to this year's show.
In the latest BoviNews podcast, Katie Schmitt, Communications Manager for World Dairy Expo, offers details on upcoming changes (hint: no more railbirds!) and other exciting news.2022-06-0116 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #33 Making the Right AI Beef Sire DecisionsIn this BoviNews podcast, we talk with STgenetics Director of Beef Market Development, Ben Crites, Ph.D. and University of Kentucky Beef Cattle Extension Professor, Les Anderson, Ph.D. about the ins and outs of making AI decisions when it comes to male genetics and the technology.2022-05-1918 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #32 Dairy Leaders: Brian FiscaliniBrian Fiscalini, CEO of Fiscalini Farms and Cheese Company, leads this fourth generation California farm. Listen to how Brian has engaged with consumers to build a successful cheese business and established sustainability practices all while managing a top-producing herd.2022-05-1219 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #31 April 2022 Genetic Evaluation RecapThe April 2022 genetic evaluations are out and we’re going to discuss the changes we saw, what happened with some of the data and what changes may be on the way in the latest BoviNews webinar.
Our guests on this panel are three esteemed experts, Ezequiel Nicolazzi with the Center for Dairy Cattle Breeding, Jay Weiker with National Association of Animal Breeding and Tom Lawlor with Holstein Association USA. 2022-04-2729 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #30 Managing Nutrition for Beef CowsIn the latest BoviNews podcast we cover beef cow nutrition. No matter where you are in the US, there are a few management processes beef producers need to go through to make sure cows transition well to a new environment as they enter breeding season.
Our guest, Dr. Shelby Roberts, who is the Beef Technical Sales Support for Alltech located in Canyon, Texas shares some applied beef management practices that aim at improving animal health through nutrition to assist during this year’s breeding season.2022-04-0609 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #29 Preparing your Show Cattle for Spring ShowsSpring Shows are just around the corner and part of getting your show string ready is preparing their hair for show season, Erica Rijneveld, a professional dairy cattle fitter from the Netherlands tells us her tricks of the trade in this new BoviNews Podcast!2022-04-0111 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #28 Dairy Policy Updates with Jim MulhernIn the latest BoviNews Podcast, we discuss with Jim Mulhern, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) about the latest dairy policy.
Between the situation in the Ukraine, milk price fluctuations and rising input costs here in the U.S. along with other factors there are plenty of updates to be caught up on!2022-03-2836 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #27 YDLI Builds Dairy Industry LeadersThe dairy industry needs strong leaders to help the industry evolve and be ready for the next generation of dairy consumers. The Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) has helped hundreds of producers and industry professionals become better leaders not only within the industry but in their own communities.
In this BoviNews podcast episode, Jodi Hoynoski, who manages YDLI activities, talked about the organization, how it's become an integral part of the dairy industry and what the future holds.2022-03-2211 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #26 Meet the New World Dairy Expo ManagerBoviNews sits down with World Dairy Expo's newest General Manager, Laura Herschleb to learn about her new position and what is to come for World Dairy Expo in 2022.2022-03-1511 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #25 Global Dairy Markets UpdateThere is a lot going on in the world today and all of it impacts agriculture in some way. In this BoviNews episode Nate Donnay, Director of Dairy Market Insight at StoneX, helps us make sense of it all.
Nate has been applying his interest in large complicated systems and statistical analysis to the international and U.S. dairy markets since 2005. We discuss both globally and domestically what he is seeing and what his outlook is for 20222022-03-0915 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Chat - Technology Connects Beef SegmentsThe beef industry is segmented into different silos: cow-calf, feedlot, packer and more. It's tough to share data between these segments and get a real understanding of how cattle perform in different areas.
A new technology introduced by Zoetis uses blockchain technology to allow data sharing between segments as well as access to data along the beef supply chain. In a recent BoviNews chat, Dr. Kent Andersen from Zoetis described the new technology, called Blockyard, and it's potential impact on the industry. 2022-03-0706 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Chat - Walk Over Weighing Gives Timely, Accurate WeightsGetting accurate weights on your cattle is important to manage performance. Sometimes that can be hard if working cattle isn't easy to do.
In a recent BoviNews Chat, Jason Jones with Datamars talks about a new walk-over weighing technology that captures cattle weights without the cattle handling. And cloud-based technology provides access to data whenever producers need it to make management decisions. 2022-03-0406 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #24 Animal Welfare: How Are We Doing?Over the past several years the dairy industry has placed greater emphasis on the welfare of dairy animals through adoption of enhanced, science-based animal care practices.
In this BoviNews podcast, Dr. Jennifer Walker from Danone shares her perspectives on where the industry is at today in terms of animal welfare and what we need to do to continue on a path of improvement.2022-03-0330 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Chat - Build Lifetime ImmunityThere are a lot of pathogens in the environment waiting to infect your herd. These challenges start when calves hit the ground and continue on throughout the life of the animal.
In this BoviNews Chat, Dr. Frank White with Elanco talks about developing a vaccination program that creates lifetime immunity, balancing MLV and inactivated vaccines at the right times. 2022-03-0105 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Chat - A Look at Beef Supply and DemandA shrinking cow herd and prices impacted by inflation will have an impact on beef prices throughout the supply chain in 2022.
In a recent BoviNews chat, Lance Zimmerman from CattleFax provides insights into what beef producers can expect going into 2022 and beyond.2022-02-2307 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Chat - Consumer Perception of Alternative ProteinsAlternatives to beef, pork and chicken, among other proteins, are becoming more prominent every day. Consumers have a variety of reasons to choose alternative proteins, from sustainability reasons to diet choices.
A recent research study conducted by C.O.nxt looked at consumer perceptions of alternative proteins and how those perceptions have changed over time. Our BoviNews Chat sat down with Marcy Tessmann, President and CEO of C.O.nxt, who discussed the research project.2022-02-2006 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #23 Dairy Labor Policy with NEDPAWhen it comes to costs on a dairy, labor costs rank near the top, and in some areas those costs are about to go up. A new proposed law in New York would create a 40-hour overtime threshold which could be detrimental to the agriculture sector of this state.
In this new BoviNews episode, we are going to discuss this new law plus other related labor policy issues with Tonya Van Slyke, who is Executive Director of the Northeast Dairy Producers Association.2022-02-0922 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Chat - Manage Keys for Cows and Calves at CalvingCalving season is the most stressful time for cows. It's also an important time to make sure calves get off on a fast start.
In this BoviNews Chat, Craig Belknap with Diamond V talks about key management factors producers should follow to help cows and calves navigate this critical period. 2022-02-0706 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Chat - 2022 Beef Industry ForecastSupply and demand has a significant impact on beef prices and 2022 will be no different. Inflation is causing higher beef prices for consumers, which could have an impact on demand. A shrinking cow herd offset by growth in beef-dairy crosses will affect supply.
In this BoviNews Chat, Brian Earnest from CoBank goes through a forecast for the 2022 beef market and an analysis of the factors that will impact beef prices going forward. 2022-02-0406 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #23 Cattle Markets with Dave RamaThe cattle market is continuously changing year after year and how you bring your herd or individual genetics to market should reflect these industry changes.
In this BoviNews podcast, we hear from Dave Rama, owner of the Cattle Exchange on what he has seen over the years and what producers can do to gain the most out of their genetic and herd offerings. 2022-02-0417 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #22 Meaningful Engagement Starts By Telling Your StoryAs consumers pay more attention to how their food is produced it becomes more important for dairy producers to engage with consumers in meaningful ways. When dairy producers tell their story, consumers listen and that dialogue can lead to a greater understanding of how food gets produced.
In this podcast you'll hear from Kelly Reynolds, a producer who does an exceptional job at telling her family's farm story.2022-01-2616 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #21 Beef Masters: A Visit with Mike ThorenOur next guest on the Beef Masters series is Mike Thoren, CEO of Five Rivers Cattle Company.
One of the largest cattle feeding operations in the world, Five Rivers includes eleven feedyards in six states with a one-time feeding capacity of more than one million head.
In this podcast, Mike offers his insights into the feedlot industry and the challenges that lie ahead.2022-01-1915 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #20 Beef Masters: A Conversation with Cody JorgensenOur latest guest on the Bovinews Beef Masters series is Cody Jorgensen of Jorgensen Land and Cattle in Ideal, South Dakota.
In addition to being the largest seedstock producer in the country, Jorgensen's is a multi-generational family operation dedicated as much to the conservation of its 12,000 acres as it is to the genetic advancement of its cattle operation.
In this podcast Cody Jorgensen talks about the operation today, their breeding and management philosophies and their vision for the future.2022-01-0621 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #19 Milk Price Outlook for 2022Dairy farmers have enjoyed solid milk prices - but how long will they last? And will there be relief on the input side to help boost margins?
In the latest Bovinews podcast, Mike North from ever.ag gives an update on where the dairy economy is today and what we can expect going into 2022.2021-12-2823 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #18 Understand Carbon Credit OpportunitiesThe growing demand for the use of sustainable agriculture practices has created an opportunity to build a revenue stream through carbon credits. In this podcast, Corey Scott from Truterra offers the basics on what carbon credits are, how producers can take advantage of carbon credit opportunities and what the future holds.2021-12-2324 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #17 Beef Masters: A Visit With Lee LeachmanOur next guest on the Beef Masters series is Lee Leachman of Leachman Cattle of Colorado. Lee is not only owner of one of the largest seedstock operations in the country, but also one of the more innovative cattle producers when it comes to driving beef genetic progress.
In this podcast, Lee provides an inside look at his breeding and management philosophies and some of the new projects he's working on to advance beef genetics.2021-12-0922 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #16 Beef Masters: A Visit With Mark GardinerThe beef industry includes a number of individuals and operations who have a significant mark on the industry. Over a series of podcasts, BoviNews will visit with some of those individuals to gain greater insight into their operations and their vision for the beef industry.
Our first visit is with Mark Gardiner with Gardiner Angus Ranch. One of the top seedstock producers in the country, Gardiner Angus Ranch is known for providing elite genetics to commercial beef producers throughout North America. In the podcast, Mark shares how they have gotten to where they are today and how...2021-12-0129 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE Chats: Genomics Builds Better HerdsGenomics have been used in the dairy industry for more than 10 years. Over that time, it's arguable that no other technology has had a greater impact on how animals are managed. But the question remains, does genomics really work?
In a recent BoviNews Chat, David Erf from Zoetis talks about validation studies that show the significant impact genomics can have on improving genetic progress.2021-11-1708 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE Chats: Improving Rumen EfficiencyMaintaining cow performance starts with creating an ideal rumen environment that optimizes starch and fiber digestibility. And a strong rumen is more capable of fighting off external pathogens.
In this BoviNews Chat, Clayton Stoffel with Papillon talks about how producers can improve rumen performance to improve efficiency and productivity. 2021-11-1605 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE Chats: Manage Variability in New SilageCorn silage harvest was earlier than normal in much of dairy country, which could lead to fermentation variability. Cows crave consistency, so producers will need to be on their toes when feeding out that corn silage in the coming months.
In this BoviNews Chat, Joel Pankowski from Arm & Hammer talks about how producers can reduce the impact of potential variability by keeping the rumen functioning properly. 2021-11-1305 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE Chats: Data Can Enhance Labor EfficiencyLabor costs are one of the highest costs on a dairy, so it's important that the work employees do is done as efficiently as possible. It takes a lot of data to understand where protocols are falling short while improving and simplifying daily tasks.
In this BoviNews Chat, Dr. David Cook from BoviSync talks about a new data management system that can identify labor challenges occurring on the dairy and offer solutions for simplifying processes. 2021-11-0405 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE Chats: Ferme Jacobs with Supreme Champion, ShakiraWe had the chance to speak with Tyler Doiron with Ferme Jacobs after they returned home from their successful week at World Dairy Expo.
Tyler tells us a bit about their journey to Madison, about Shakira and about their upcoming sale on November 17th.
2021-10-2509 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE Chats: Colostrum ManagementWhen producers think of colostrum management, it's usually focused on managing the colostrum after it leaves the cow. But great colostrum starts well before the calf is born.
In this BoviNews Chat, Dr. David Prentice from Elanco talks about the importance of implementing a vaccination program that builds the cow's antibodies and transfers them to colostrum. Proper timing is key. 2021-10-2206 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE Chats: A Producer's Perspective on Industry InvolvementKay Zwald and her husband Bob manage Bomaz Farms, a northwest Wisconsin dairy known worldwide for great genetics. In addition to raising the calves on the 1,400-cow dairy, Kay is also on the board of directors for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.
In this BoviNews Chat, Kay talks about how she balances working on the farm and attending board meetings and other industry events as part of her board role.2021-10-2203 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE Chats: Peter Vail; McKown Master Breeder & Ayrshire ChampionBoviNews was able to sit down with Peter Vail, a long time World Dairy Expo exhibitor and the 2021 McKown Master Breeder recipient, and learn more about his Grand Champion Ayrshire, Marilie Gentleman Karmina EX94 owned with Budjon Farms as well as a bit about his past partnerships that have helped him achieve some of these exceptional honors.
2021-10-0807 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE Chats: Vierra Dairy's Champion DayVierra Dairy Farms accomplished something many only dream of at World Dairy Expo, having a clean sweep of champions in the International Jersey Show!
We were able to speak with Peter Cipponeri of Vierra Dairy about their record-breaking day, the three outstanding individuals who accomplished this for them and about their upcoming Amplify Sale on March 5th. 2021-10-0707 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE Chats: What Will 2022 Dairy Margins Look Like?Feed and other input costs remain high on dairy farms while milk prices haven't kept pace. It feels like we'll be in that tight margin situation through the end of 2021. But what will 2022 look like?
In a BoviNews Chat, Mike North with ever.ag talks through what is on the horizon for next year and what producers need to do to prepare. 2021-10-0608 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE Chats: Cornell Wins Intercollegiate Dairy JudgingWhile at World Dairy Expo our BoviNews Team had the chance to sit down with Kevin Ziemba, the coach of the winning Intercollegiate Judging Team, Cornell University.
Ziemba has a long history with Cornell and had some great insight into their judging program and past success.2021-10-0506 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE Chats: DMI's Gallagher Ends Role as CEOTom Gallagher announced his decision to end his 30-year tenure with Dairy Management, Inc. In this Bovinews Chats, Gallagher talks about the impact the checkoff has made during his time at DMI and what the future looks like for the organization. 2021-10-0104 minBoviNewsBoviNews WDE Chats: Jim OstromIt's World Dairy Expo time and few herds have a larger presence in Madison this week than Milksource. We sat down with Jim Ostrom, one of the Milksource managing partners, to talk about what it's like being back on the colored shavings. Jim also shares his thoughts on the current dairy economy and how they're coping with tight margins.2021-09-2805 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #15 Dairy Leader Series: Ken McCarty, McCarty Family FarmsRegardless of how big their operation, dairy farmers are passionate about their dairies, their cows, and their families. That's certainly true with Ken McCarty and McCarty Family Farms. Growing from a small Pennsylvania dairy to multiple dairies stretched over three states, the story of McCarty Family Farms is a dairy success story.
In this Bovinews podcast episode, Ken McCarty talks passionately about how they got to where they are today, the importance of being consumer-facing, how they've developed their corporate culture and what the future looks like. Don't miss his insightful message.
2021-09-2334 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #14 Dairy Leader Series: John Meyer, Holstein USAIt used to be that dairy producers only had registered cattle to be able to compete in the show ring. Today that couldn’t be farther from the truth. From genetics to identification to milk marketing, registered Holsteins are more prominent in commercial dairy operations than ever before.
In this BoviNews Podcast episode, John Meyer, CEO of Holstein Association USA, talks about the value of registered Holsteins and what the Association is doing to create a strong future for the breed.
For more Podcasts, Articles and Webinars, access our website: bovinews.com2021-09-0229 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #13 Dairy Margins To Stay Tight Until 2022Dairy producers are being hit by tighter margins with a stagnant milk price and high feed costs. While feed costs may be here to stay for awhile, a better milk price may be on the horizon as we look toward 2022.
In a recent Bovinews podcast, Mike North with ever.ag talked about our current dairy economic situation and offers advice to producers on what they can do from a risk management perspective to help with the tighter margin situation.2021-08-1921 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #12 Managing Today's High Feed CostsFeed costs are the number one expense on a dairy and these costs have been rising since the beginning of the year, so high feed costs have a significant impact on margins and profitability.
On this episode of BoviNews Podcast we have Trent Dado, a nutritionist with GPS Dairy to talk about what producers can do to offset some of these high feed costs.2021-08-0919 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #11 Proof InsightsThree times each year new proofs are generated that provide new information on service sires that producers can use to make mating decisions.
In this episode of BoviNews Podcast we’re going to talk to Lloyd Holterman of Rosy-Lane Holsteins to find out how he views new proof information and how he uses it to make informative mating decisions. 2021-08-0610 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #10 Dairy Policy Updates With Jim MulhernThere are many issues confronting the dairy industry, from trade policy to immigration to labeling and many more. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is dairy's voice in Washington to help advocate on behalf of dairy producers.
Leading the organization is Jim Mulhern, and he joined us on our most recent Bovinews podcast. During our conversation, Jim brings us up to speed on the latest issues facing dairy producers and what NMPF is doing to protect our industry.2021-07-1536 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #09 Low Input Commercial Replacement Heifer SelectionBefore long heifers will be coming off of pasture and cattlemen will have to make decisions about which heifers to retain as replacements. In this podcast, Dr. Jordan Thomas, who is an assistant professor and state beef reproduction specialist at the University of Missouri, provides insights into effective replacement heifer selection strategies, including low-input strategies that can support greater profitability.2021-07-0138 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #08 U.S. Beef Is The Most SustainableSustainability is one of the top of mind topics for consumers. When it comes to food decisions, consumers prefer to purchase food products that were produced in a sustainable way and from companies that value sustainable practices.
Recently we spoke with Mary-Thomas Hart, the environmental counsel for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, about a recent report showing the sustainability of U.S. beef. Mary-Thomas talks about the importance of sustainable practices and how beef producers work to accomplish sustainable goals.2021-06-1622 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #07 Here's What Is Planned for World Dairy Expo 2021The COVID-19 pandemic changed everything in 2020, cancelling major events we've all become accustomed to attending. One of those events was World Dairy Expo.
Recently we talked with Scott Bentley, World Dairy Expo general manager, about what his team has in store for this fall. Scott talks about how the staff and board navigated last year's decisions, and also a few changes planned that will improve the experience for people attending the show.2021-06-0218 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #06 Get Ready for Show Season!Summer will be here before you know it and with it comes county fairs and all of the cattle shows that young people get involved in every year. While the actual activity of showing an animal teaches many things, the actual practice of getting an animal ready for show teaches so much more life lessons.
Take a moment to hear from Katie Coyne, a foremost showmanship experts, who shares tips and insights into how to get animals ready to look their best, regardless if it's at the local county fair or on the colored shavings.2021-05-1921 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #05 A New Kind of Crisis: Cyber AttacksActivist groups have attacked dairy operations for many years. However, their tactics have evolved to include cyber attacks that create significant ongoing issues for dairy operations.
In this episode, we talked with Erin Nutcher, a California dairy producer who has become the victim of cyber attacks from activist groups. Take a minute to listen to her compelling story about new ways activist groups are targeting dairy farms.2021-05-0522 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #04 Beef Reproduction: Putting Synch Programs To WorkListen to our latest BoviNews Podcast Episode! 2021-04-2129 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #03 Career Advice from Women in DairyIn a follow-up to our Women in Dairy Webinar, we invited Joan Lau of Semex, Kelli Cull of Budjon Farms and Peggy Coffeen of Progressive Dairy back to give some more insight and advice on our podcast!
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BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #02 2021 Milk Price UpdateBack in December, Mike North of @ever.ag was a guest on our 2021 Milk Price Update webinar, this week he joins us on our Podcast to give us an update on the markets!
From what we have experienced so far this year and some prediction on the next few months, Mike covers everything you should know on our latest BoviNews podcast!2021-04-0126 min
BoviNewsBoviNews Podcast #01 Be Proactive To Prevent a CrisisIn this Bovinews podcast episode we will focus on a topic that no one across agriculture ever wants to have happen to them, and that’s managing a crisis.
A crisis can be the result of two things: A natural crisis or something generated from an activist group. Today we are going to talk about what activists are up to and how you can be proactive in preventing becoming a victim.
We have an expert guest to help us with this topic, Hannah Thompson-Weeman of Animal Ag Alliance. 2021-03-2426 min
BoviNews#06 Career Opportunities for Women in DairyWhether it is leading major global companies, conducting research in advanced dairy technologies, engaging with producers in a sales function or managing dairy operations, women play an important role in critical positions throughout the dairy industry.
But that hasn’t always been the case, and women who have reached leadership positions have had to overcome significant obstacles to get where they are today.
In this webinar you will hear from four women who have created successful careers in the dairy industry as they share their stories and advice on how they got to where they ar...2021-03-241h 13
BoviNews#05 Best Practices for Succession PlanningBuilding an effective and successful succession plan has a lot of moving parts, from preserving family relationships to the actual transfer of farm ownership, there’s a lot to plan and execute to ensure your farm thrives through transition.
In 'Best Practices for Succession Planning' we will discuss with three individuals the best practices for a successful transition, tax and legal implications of a succession and how exactly one dairyman successfully transitioned twice already and is currently on his third farm transition. Join us to hear more about the one topic all farms should be discussing!
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BoviNews#04 Making Better Beef with GenomicsGenomic use in commercial beef operations continues to grow and help producers manage their herds more effectively.
In 'Making Better Beef with Genomics' we are joined by three industry experts and two producers to dive into the adaptation of this technology and how producers can make better management decisions using genomic results.
BoviNews host, Kim Bremmer, will introduce and interview the Kelli Retallick, Kenny Stauffer, Dr. Kent Andersen, Jimmy Taylor and Rob Gill.
*This podcast is part of our Webinar: Making Better Beef with Genomics
If you have any question during this e...2021-03-111h 17
BoviNews#03 Genetic Tools to Improve Feed Efficiency'Genetic Tools to Improve Feed Efficiency' will feature four of the topic's best specialists who bring their unique knowledge and applicable examples of how to use these genetic tools.
BoviNews host, Kim Bremmer, will introduce and interview Dr. Joel Pankowski, Dr. Kent Weigel, Juan Moreno (CEO of STgenetics) and Tim Clark, a Quebec dairy producer, will offer insights into how he focuses on improving feed efficiency on his dairy.
*This podcast is part of our Webinar: Genetic Tools to Improve Feed Efficiency
If you have any question during this episode, please send it to: co...2021-03-111h 21
BoviNews#02 Is Beef Genetics Right For Your Dairy?'Is Beef Genetics Right For Your Dairy?' will feature three specialists who have experience with using beef genetics in dairy herds, giving insight into management and application, correct genetics and how to make the right decisions to maximize returns.
Our guests on this episode include Simon Vander Woude of Vander Woude Dairy, Dr. Kent Andersen Director of Technical Services with Global Beef Genetics and Dr. Victor Cabrerra a professor and extension specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Dairy Science Department.
BoviNews host, Kim Bremmer will get different perspectives and real-life examples from our three...2021-03-101h 00
BoviNews#01 2021 Milk Price OutlookCOVID-19 rocked the dairy industry in 2020, creating even more uncertainties as we move into 2021.
This BoviNews Podcast will feature leading US and global dairy economists who will provide advice on how to manage risk and take advantage of pricing opportunities.
Our guests on this episode are: Mike North, Nate Donnay and Scott Brown.
The BoviNews Podcast is hosted by Kim Bremmer.
*This episode is part of our Webinar: 2021 Milk Price Outlook
If you have any question for the panelists or any suggestion, please send to contact@bovinews.com
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