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Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 39 – Where Does U.S. Dairy Want To Win Worldwide?
Learn About The Top Global Markets Targeted by the U.S. Dairy Export Council DMI’s Scott Wallin explores how your dairy checkoff resources are driving global demand for U.S. dairy with Becky Nyman, a fourth-generation California dairy farmer and chair of the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), and Rick Ortman, USDEC’s Senior VP of Strategic Insights. Rick highlights USDEC’s mission to make U.S. dairy the supplier of choice worldwide—backed by rigorous market research and strategic insights while Becky shares the importance of uniting farmers, processors, and manufacturers under one glob...
2025-07-15
26 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 38 - Strong Hope For Dairy’s Future: Key Findings From the latest State of the Industry Report
Barb O'Brien, CEO of DMI, discusses the State of the Industry report with its authors, Will Loux, analyst with NMPF and U.S. Dairy Export Council, and Mike McCully, DMI consultant. DMI commissioned the report in early 2024 and highlights the unprecedented $8-10 billion in new and expanded dairy infrastructure. Key findings include the significant impact of new cheese plant capacity, consumer recovery from high inflation, and structural changes in the dairy industry in China. The report emphasizes the checkoff’s need to invest in strategies focused on new product innovations and research, new technologies, and a strong co...
2025-06-10
26 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 37 - Domino’s Partnership Growing School Pizza Sales
Domino’s leaders, Jim Zimmer and Kris Holley, along with DMI’s Rebecca MacKay Allen, speak with DMI’s Scott Wallin about the success of the Domino’s Smart Slice program with schools. They highlight the 16-year partnership, which has grown from 300 to 21,000 schools, serves over 59 million slices of pizza, and sells an additional 3 million pounds of cheese. They also discuss future goals, including international expansion and improving pizza crust to enhance cheese sales. The long-time partnership's success is attributed to shared values and community focus between dairy farmers and Domino's franchisees. Tune in to fin...
2025-05-05
21 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 36 - The Future of Milk: Innovation and Consumer Trends Reshaping Consumption
DMI’s Anne Marie Splitstone, EVP for Growth Platforms and Partnerships, and Silvia Robles, VP for Growth Platforms and Partnerships, speak with DMI’s Scott Wallin about the evolution of fluid milk innovation since 2015, emphasizing consumer insights and industry partnerships. They highlight the role of the Dairy Foods Research Center Network, which includes 150 R&D experts, in driving innovation. Key consumer trends identified include a preference for high-protein, low-sugar products and lactose-free options. Successful products like Fairlife, which surpassed $1 billion in sales, and DFA’s Milk 50, launched with strategic packaging and positioning, are cited as exampl...
2025-04-08
23 min
MedStar Health DocTalk (series)
Hand Tumors: Lumps and Bumps
Send us a textBumps and lumps of the hand can be any number of things... all are classified as a hand tumor, but do they all require treatment, and which are a cause for concern? Host Debra Schindler explores the various types of hand tumors from the benign to malignant, with hand surgeon and Chief of the Curtis National Hand Center, Dr. James Higgins, and orthopedic oncologist, Dr. Mohammed Karim. Learn about the variety of hand tumors, treatment options, and the importance of early diagnosis. Don’t let uncertainty hold you back— peace of mind is ev...
2025-04-02
46 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 35 - Making Every Drop Count: How Farmers Guide And Drive Checkoff Success
Minnesota dairy farmer Charles Krause and DMI’s Jessica Learman speak with DMI’s Scott Wallin about how the checkoff builds sales and consumer trust for dairy farmers and importers who fund the checkoff. They discuss the importance of transparency in dairy checkoff programs and highlight the "Making Every Drop Count" campaign, which aims to unify various checkoff initiatives and make them more visible to farmers. The new website, DairyCheckoff.com, is designed to provide farmers with easy access to financial information, annual reports, and contact details for board members. Tune in to find out! To l...
2025-02-25
18 min
MedStar Health DocTalk (series)
Scoliosis with Dr. Zan Naseer
Send us a textIn the latest episode of MedStar Health DocTalk, orthopedic surgeon Zan Nasser, MD, who specializes in spine surgery, discusses the facts and fiction of scoliosis. From understanding the basics of curvature of the spine, to treatment options, patients, parents, and healthcare professionals alike, this podcast has something for everyone.Contrary to popular belief, scoliosis isn't solely a teenage affliction nor is it caused by poor posture. In fact, scoliosis can develop in individuals of any age, and its severity varies significantly from person to person. Bracing is often the f...
2025-02-17
36 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Bonus 8 - What Is YoBark? Check Out The New Dairy Product Innovation Created By The Dairy Checkoff and General Mills Partnership
DMI’s Chris Urban speaks with DMI’s Scott Wallin about the new dairy product innovation, YoBark, created with General Mills. YoBark targets teens and tweens who tend to leave the yogurt category due to a desire for on-the-go, shareable snacks. The product was developed through consumer insights and testing, resulting in a stand-up pouch yogurt bark that is both indulgent and has a good nutrient profile. They will also discuss the overall partnership, including future innovations and premium yogurt offerings, emphasizing the importance of the checkoff’s science through the National Dairy Council and checko...
2025-01-29
13 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 34 - How Dairy Is Critical For Kids In The First 1000 Days
DMI’s Megan Maisano and Aris Georgiadis speak with DMI’s Scott Wallin about how the checkoff is sharing dairy’s impact on children with the “First 1000 Days”. She also explains how the checkoff is promoting this research through our nutrition and health professionals and to consumers via trusted online resource centers. Tune in to find out! Host & Guest: Host: Scott Wallin, Vice President of Farmer Communications & Media Relations, Dairy Management Inc. Guest: Megan Maisano, MS, RDN, Director of Nutrition & Regulatory Affairs, Dairy Management Inc. Guest: Aris Georgiadis, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications...
2024-12-17
22 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Bonus 7 - How Is The Checkoff Building Demand For U.S.Dairy Through International Pizza Partnerships
DMI’s Nancy Gannon speaks with DMI’s Scott Wallin about the dairy checkoff’s international strategies for increasing U.S. cheese exports globally, focusing on partnerships with pizza chains like Pizza Hut. In Indonesia, Pizza Hut's innovative Limited Time Offers, such as the "Cheese Overflow" and culturally relevant Ramadan campaigns, have boosted cheese sales. In Japan, Pizza Hut's monthly "Hutto Day" and a 30% increase in cheese usage on pizzas highlight the growing demand for U.S. cheese. Tune in to find out more! To learn more about the national dairy checko...
2024-12-03
22 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 33 - Is There A Dairy Renaissance Coming? YES!
Barb O'Brien, CEO of Dairy Management Inc., and Marilyn Hershey, a Pennsylvania dairy farmer and Chair of DMI, discuss the "dairy renaissance" in US, driven by increased consumer engagement, health professional recommendations, and innovative social media campaigns. O’Brien emphasizes the "Now, Next, Future" strategy, with the “Now” focus on immediate results, “Next” on ongoing science and partnership investments, and “Future” of long-term industry growth strategies. They also stressed the importance of national and local collaboration, ensuring efficient use of funds and maximizing impact. Tune in to find out more! To learn more about...
2024-11-19
13 min
GoTennis! Podcast
🎾TIME SENSITIVE🎾 November 9th is a Tennis & Pickleball Fall Festival you don't want to miss!
Season #24 Episode#:88Shaun and Bobby talk about the 2024 GoTennis! Tennis & Pickleball Fall Festival presented by T2 Tennis and RMC. The event is scheduled for November 9th at James Creek Tennis Center hosted by UTA.Register here: https://bit.ly/gt-fall-festival-24Sponsors include: Cadillac, Baseline Vision, Tennibot, ALTA, USTA Atlanta, Emory Healthcare Tennis Sports Medicine, PaddleTrac, RacketStats, ADV, ProDrive, Tecnifibre, Lacoste, Head, Tennis Warehouse, Pickle & Social, Wilson, Body Helix, and OutDoor Deck inc.Shaun Boyce USPTA: shaun@tennisforchildren.comhttps://tennisforchildren.com/ Bobby Schindler USPTA: schindlerb@comcast.net
2024-11-01
20 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Bonus 6 - Limited Time Offers Drive Dairy: Freddy’s and Midwest Dairy Three-Year Partnership
Listen as Erin Walter, Vice President of Brand Marketing for Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, shares how Midwest Dairy’s local partnership helps drive new dairy product innovations through Limited Time Offers (LTOs). With over 500 restaurants and growing, Freddy’s loves using LTOs to grab customers’ attention and get them into their expanding regional chain. This three-year partnership has produced several successful items including the Grilled Cheese Steakburger and the pumpkin pie and caramel apple pie concretes. Tune in to find out! To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please v...
2024-10-15
14 min
GoTennis! Podcast
Shaping the Future of American Tennis: Eddie Gonzalez on Passion and Legacy
Season 24 Episode #73 Bobby Schindler and Shaun J BoyceThis episode with Eddie Gonzalez delves into his career and experiences as the director and chief business officer of the Atlanta Open, reflecting on his love for tennis and the tournament's growth. A few key points include his leadership journey, his passion for building the event over 10 years, and the challenges involved in running a high-level ATP Tour event.Summary:- **Eddie's Background**: Eddie grew up in Rome, Georgia, played high-level junior tennis, and competed for NC State University. His career in sports started at...
2024-09-25
45 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Bonus 05 - Fresh Ideas For School Milk: How The National Dairy Council Helps To Innovate And Educate Kids And Nutrition Professionals Through The School Nutrition Association
Listen as Katie Bambacht, Vice President for Nutrition Affairs, shares how the National Dairy Council educates, innovates, and supports the School Nutrition Association in getting kids to understand and consume healthy meals at school. They discuss the strength of our relationship with the School Nutrition Association, the new collaboration for the “Made With School Lunch” campaign, lactose education, and the success of the new flavored milk and lactose-free shelf-stable school milk pilots. Tune in to find out! To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit dairycheckoff.com. H...
2024-09-17
13 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 32 - How Checkoff Helps Taco Bell With Dairy Product Innovations
Listen in as California dairy farmer and United Dairy Industry Association board member Arlene Vander Eyk has a conversation with Mike Ciresi, Vice President and On-site Dairy Scientist for Dairy Management Inc. about working at Taco Bell’s test kitchen. They discuss into Taco Bell's approach to dairy product innovation, the performance of dairy products since partnering, and what future dairy offerings may look like. Tune in to find out! To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com. Host & Guest: · Host: Arlene...
2024-08-20
17 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Bonus 04 - Worlds Collide: Behind the Scenes with a Farmer and Comedian
Listen as Sarah Hetke, Director of Farmer Outreach, interviews Tyler Beck, owner of Beck Farms in New York, about his family’s experience in hosting Vanessa Bayer, a comedian and actress, on the farm for the filming of the Dairy Diaries. This video series follows Vanessa as she is thrust into the unfamiliar world of dairy farming. Through Bayer's experiences, viewers get an up-close look at the realities of modern dairy farming and the innovative sustainability and animal care practices shaping the industry's future. Tune in to find out! To learn more about the national dai...
2024-07-30
06 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Bonus 3 – How Does Checkoff Promote Dairy Through Online Retailers
Listen as Scott Wallin, Vice President of Farmer Relations, chats with Beau Hayden, vice president of strategic intelligence, about his work with online retailers such as Instacart and Amazon. They will also discuss promotional partnerships with both local checkoffs and retailer, Dollar General, as well as international partnerships with U.S. Dairy Export Council. Tune in to find out! To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com. Host & Guest: · Host: Scott Wallin, Vice President of Farmer Relations and Media Relatio...
2024-07-16
08 min
GoTennis! Podcast
The 2024 ATP Atlanta Open 250: Celebration of the Grand Finale the Final Men's Pro Tennis Tournament
Season 24 Episode 49 Bobby Schindler and Shaun J BoyceOur very own Bobby Schindler and Shaun J Boyce welcome Peter Lebedevs in this emotional and eventful episode of Atlanta Tennis Podcast by GoTennis. In today’s episode, our guest, Peter Lebedevs, the director of the ATP 250 Atlanta Open, 2024 shares why the men’s professional tournament is coming to an end and how it will impact the future of Tennis in the USA. Enjoy the behind the scene stories. Discover how the on-court and off-court heroes are being celebrated in an intimate style. Don’t miss out on the ongoin...
2024-07-13
34 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 31 - How Is Dairy Changing? The Truth About U.S. Dairy Consumption
Is U.S. dairy consumption going up or down? What is the current dairy product mix and how has it changed over time? What are some of the latest product trends that dairy is part of? Listen in as New York dairy farmer and National Dairy Board member Val Lavigne asks two legendairy experts, Madlyn Daley, Senior Vice President, Strategic Insights & Evaluation at Dairy Management Inc. and Peter Vitaliano, Vice President, Economic Policy and Market Research for National Milk Producers Federation, these questions and much more. They will discuss how U.S. consumers are purchasing and consuming...
2024-06-12
33 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Bonus 2 - Why Is Food Safety A Checkoff Priority?
Why would the checkoff be involved in dairy food safety? How does this help dairy farmers sell more dairy? Listen as Scott Wallin, Vice President of Farmer Communications, discusses how the checkoff is helping the dairy industry increase food safety education with Tim Stubbs, Senior Vice President of Food Safety and Product Research for Dairy Management Inc. They also chat about the food safety resources available to processors and dairy farmers who are interested in creating their own dairy products, such as artisan cheese making and ice cream. Tune in to find out! T...
2024-05-14
09 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Bonus 01 - What Did Dairy Showcase At Expo West 2024?
Where do global food companies find the next big innovative consumer food product? They attend the Natural Products EXPO WEST conference, where over 65,000 attendees check out over 3,000 food vendors’ innovations. Listen as Marla Buerk, Executive Vice President of Global Innovation and Insights for Dairy Management Inc., and Norrie Wilson, DMI Global Innovation And Insights Consultant, discuss how the national dairy checkoff engaged with Expo West attendees by sharing new dairy product innovation samples and presented a new study on consumer health perceptions. Tune in to find out! To learn more about the national da...
2024-04-30
09 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 30: How Do You Get Consumers To See Dairy Differently?
Do consumers think that dairy is sustainable? Does this influence their purchasing of dairy products? What’s the checkoff doing about it? Listen as MVP Dairy’s Director of Marketing and Communications Allison Ryan discusses how the checkoff is sharing the dairy farmer sustainability story with Heather Oldani, Group EVP, Head of Marketing Communications & Affairs for Dairy Management Inc. Allison and Heather will discuss how the “See Dairy Differently” campaign is changing how thought leaders think of dairy products and what the campaign will focus on promoting next. Tune in to find out! To learn m...
2024-04-22
28 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 29: What Did Farmers Want To Know About Dairy Exports At The Joint Annual Meeting?
What trends are we seeing with dairy products developed for exports? Does unique branding and logos for dairy products make a difference in the exports market? Can you tell us more about the new Singapore Dairy Center of Excellence? These were a few of the questions dairy farmers asked during the 2023 Joint Annual Meeting. On this podcast, William Loux, Vice President, Global Economics Affairs at U.S. Dairy Export Council, and Vikki Nicholson-West, Senior Vice President Global Ingredients Marketing and Executive Director USDEC Singapore Ltd at US Dairy Export Council answered these questions and more. T...
2024-03-12
18 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 28: What Is In Store For Dairy Exports In 2024?
How did U.S. dairy exports affect the market in 2023 and what does the future hold for dairy exports in 2024 and beyond? What is the checkoff doing globally to help promote and grow international consumer trust in U.S. dairy? Listen as Minnesota dairy farmer and Farmer Relations Committee Chair Charles Krause discusses U.S. dairy exports with William Loux, Vice President, Global Economics Affairs at U.S. Dairy Export Council, and Vikki Nicholson-West, Senior Vice President Global Ingredients Marketing and Executive Director USDEC Singapore Ltd at US Dairy Export Council. Vikki and Will highlight the importance o...
2024-02-13
33 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 27 - What Has The Checkoff Done In 2023 and What To Look Forward To In 2024
Listen as Marilyn Hershey, DMI’s chair, and Barb O’Brien, DMI’s CEO and President, discuss the 2023 National Dairy Checkoff Year-In-Review with Scott Wallin, DMI’s VP of Industry Media Relations. They will go over the highlights and challenges of this year’s checkoff programs including our restaurant and retail partnerships, health and wellness education and collaborations, consumer promotions, international promotions, and the new direction of the Fuel Up youth wellness programs. Tune in to find out! To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com.
2023-12-13
24 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 26 - Growing Cheese Sales With Pizza Partnerships
A new dairy checkoff growth program, in collaboration with pizza partners, is set to boost cheese consumption by over 12 million pounds, primarily focusing on international markets. On the domestic front, Domino’s has introduced Pepperoni Stuffed Cheesy Bread to its menu. Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) has supported Domino’s, including consumer research for the successful launch of this product, and they plan to work on an enhanced loyalty program. Listen as Paul Ziemnisky, DMI’s EVP of Global Innovation Partnerships discusses the checkoff’s new cheese program with Scott Wallin, DMI’s VP of Industry Media Relat...
2023-10-25
10 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 25 - How Has Dairy Consumption Changed In Schools And Kids? New Youth Wellness Research Focuses Industry Direction.
Much has changed in the world since the pandemic, including dairy consumption at schools. Has it gone up or down? How does dairy consumption at school affect home consumption and vice versa? What should the dairy industry be focused on when it comes to children’s nutrition and youth wellness? What does this new research tell us about our Fuel Up program, the largest health and wellness program in schools? Listen as New York dairy farmer, United Dairy Industry Association board member, and National Dairy Council Chair Audrey Donahoe discusses the checkoff’s new youth welln...
2023-09-19
31 min
GoTennis! Podcast
***Time Sensitive*** Donate NOW to send our Atlanta kids to the US Open for Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day
Episode:#37 Shaun Boyce & Bobby SchindlerIn this episode we talk to Jonathan Hart who has taken the reigns of Coach Wink's trips taking Atlanta kids to the US Open and Arthur Ashe's Kids Day every year.They need your help DONATE HERE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-kids-to-new-york-2023You can sponsor one child for $500 but if you want to donate more please don't hesitate and chip in whatever you can even if you only have a few dollars to spare.Arthur Ashe Kids' Day at the US Open https://www.usopen...
2023-08-12
32 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 24 - How Dairy Sustainability Became A Priority For Dairy Farmers And The Dairy Checkoff
Sustainability is a term that gets used often in food marketing, by politicians and thought leaders but what does it really mean to dairy farmers and the dairy checkoff. Listen as Georgia dairy farmer Adam Graft has a conversation with former National Dairy Board member and California dairy farmer Steve Maddox and Stephanie Masiello Schuette, Director of Environment Research for Dairy Management Inc., about why it’s important for the dairy farmers to be involved in sustainability practices as well as how the checkoff is helping with dairy farming sustainability practices and measurement. They will also discuss the future of...
2023-07-18
25 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 23 - What Is Really Going On With Dairy In Marketplace?
You may have heard that dairy is dead but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Dairy is a powerhouse in marketplace. Listen as Maine dairy farmer Jenni Tilton-Flood talks with Paul Ziemnisky, Executive Vice President of Global Innovation Partnerships at Dairy Management Inc., and Madlyn Daley, Senior Vice President of Consumer & Market Insights for Dairy Management Inc., about how dairy products are doing in the marketplace as well as how the national and local checkoffs are helping to drive dairy innovation and grow sales at retail and restaurants. We’ll also get to hear about exciting new flui...
2023-05-15
30 min
GoTennis! Podcast
ATP: Fitness Tip "Twas the night before tennis"
Episode#:14 Shaun Boyce and Bobby SchindlerATP: Fitness Tip "Twas the night before tennis"Today's Fitness Tip comes from Coach Geovi in the reGeovinate Fitness Health and Wellness Studio. Geovi covers the three things we all know to do the day (or night) before a tennis match.don't stay out too late (you know what we mean...)hydrate 24 hours *before* your match time, andtarget a light workout (if you are inclined to go to the gym the day before a match) and definitely do some stretchingBody weight exercises example video: https...
2023-03-28
01 min
MedStar Health DocTalk (series)
Lung nodules
Send us a textLung nodules are found in up to half of adults who get a chest x-ray or CT scan. Often called a spot on the lung or a shadow, they usually don’t cause any noticeable problems. However, in some cases, they can be an early sign of cancer. That’s why it’s important to seek follow-up care to accurately diagnose and monitor lung nodules. During this podcast, Dr. Ziv Gamliel, chief of Thoracic Surgery at The Angelos Center for Lung Diseases at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center discusses lung nodules…what they are and...
2023-03-15
35 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 22 - Do Global Consumers Really Want U.S. Dairy?
We know that U.S. diets contain a lot of dairy but do international consumers crave our U.S. cheese, yogurt, butter, ice cream, etc…? Washington dairy farmer Lynn Wheeler Rainey talks with Rebecca MacKay Allen, Senior Vice President of Global Innovation Partnerships at Dairy Management Inc., and Will Loux, Vice President of Global Economic Affairs for U.S. Dairy Export Council, about how U.S. Dairy Export Council and Dairy Management Inc’s International Partnerships team up together to drive dairy sales internationally. We’ll also get to hear about exciting new overseas products and where the future of exp...
2023-03-14
28 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 21 - eCommerce: Does Dairy Have A Future?
Dairy sells in stores, but does it sell online? Hear from Beau Hayden, Vice President of Insights, Sales and Trust for Dairy Management Inc., and Stephanie Taylor, Director of Business Development for Dairy Management West, share how the dairy checkoff has worked with partners like Amazon, Instacart, Walmart, and others to drive demand for dairy digitally. With 12-13% of grocery store sales happening online (compared to 3% pre-pandemic), the future is bright for online grocery shopping – but where does dairy fit in? Tune in to find out! To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local da...
2023-02-14
36 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 20 - Dairy industry experts answer a dairy farmer’s sustainability questions
Tune in as Indiana dairy farmer Jill Houin facilitates a discussion with three dairy industry sustainability experts from a policy group, a large processor and a dairy risk management company. Recorded live at the 2022 Joint Annual Meeting, this group talks about how consumers view dairy sustainability practices, what sustainability means to their organization and how farmers are part of the sustainability solution for dairy. To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com.
2023-01-17
32 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 19 - What Happened With Dairy Promotion In 2022?
Hear from Pennsylvania dairy farmer and Dairy Management Inc. Chair Marilyn Hershey and Missouri dairy farmer and National Dairy Board Chair Alex Peterson discuss the 2022 checkoff’s dairy promotion highlights including gaming advertising to Gen Z, exports, new retail and restaurant partners, new health and wellness collaborations, sustainability alliances and much more. To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com.
2022-12-05
33 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 18 - Do Social Media Influencers Convince Consumers To Buy Dairy?
Tune in with our dairy farmer hosts, Wisconsin’s Becca Hilby (@beccahilby) and New York’s Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal), as they talk with Indianapolis Colts mascot “Blue” Trey Mock (@blue) and Philip Fryman (@southernfatty) about how they became social media influencers and how they work with the dairy checkoff to share dairy insights, facts about dairy farming and dairy recipes with consumers. To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com.
2022-11-15
41 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 17 - Why is the dairy checkoff involved in sustainability?
Tune in with our dairy farmer hosts, Missouri’s Alex Peterson and Virginia’s Joanna Shipp, as they talk with Heather Oldani, EVP, Dairy Management Inc. Corporate Communications and, Dan Peerless, Global Sustainable Sourcing Lead For Dairy, Meat, Poultry, and Eggs for Nestle, about how the dairy checkoff got involved in dairy sustainability and why it matters to farmers. To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com.
2022-10-18
39 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 16 - Should farmers be worried about the dairy case at the grocery store?
Tune in with our dairy farmer hosts, Indiana's Jill Houin and California's Erin Nutcher, as they talk with Mike Brown, Sr., category manager for Kroger, and Tim Cooley, chief operating officer for American Dairy Association North East, talk about the present state and future of the dairy case, why milk and alternatives are placed together and what to do if something doesn't look right at your local grocery store. Tune in with our dairy farmer hosts, Indiana's Jill Houin and California's Erin Nutcher aka @ca_dairy_wife, as they talk with Mike Brown, Sr., category manager for...
2022-09-13
33 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 15 - Why Do Large Food Companies Need Checkoff To Drive Dairy Sales?
Tune in with our dairy farmer hosts, Michigan’s Ashley Messing-Kennedy (@messykennedy) and Minnesota’s Rita Vander Kooi, as they talk with Paul Ziemnisky, executive vice president for domestic partnerships at Dairy Management Inc., and Amy Wagner, executive vice president for international partnerships at Dairy Management Inc., about how both retail and restaurant partnerships, both nationally and internationally, are working to drive incremental dairy sales for all dairy farmers.
2022-08-16
38 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 14 - Do the Dietary Guidelines Help or Hurt Dairy? You May Be Surprised.
Listen in with our dairy farmer hosts, New York’s Audrey Donahoe and Georgia’s Jennifer Glover, as they talk with registered dietitians Katie Brown, Senior Vice President at National Dairy Council, and Abigail Copenhaver of Farmstead Nutrition & Consulting about what the dietary guidelines are, how they evolve, who follows them and how that affects dairy. To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com.
2022-07-19
37 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 13 - Remember Got Milk? Where Are Dairy Ads Now?
Listen in with our dairy farmer hosts, Virginia’s Brittany Jones (@richlandsdairy) and New York’s Kathryn Bosley (@cow_nerd), as they talk with Suzanne Fanning, SVP from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, CMO for Wisconsin Cheese, and Jeff McCrory, Strategy for Mischief USA, about how traditional marketing and advertising has changed over recent years and what they are doing to reach our consumers through all the new channels like social media, streaming services, gaming and communities. To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit www.usdairy.com.
2022-06-14
39 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 12 - Is Your Dairy Prepared For A Crisis?
No dairy farmer ever wants to think about a significant issue impacting his farm, much less a crisis. This episode of Your Dairy Checkoff Podcast is hosted by two dairy farmers who have faced such impacts on their own farms. Listen in as Wisconsin’s Amber Horn-Leiterman and Florida’s John Larson talk with Tricia Sheehan, vice president of crisis preparedness and issues management for Dairy Management Inc., and Hannah Thompson-Weeman, the newly announced president and CEO for the Animal Ag Alliance, about on-farm crisis preparedness and issues management. There are issues that happen on the...
2022-05-17
41 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 11 - How do you get consumers to trust you? Farmers talk about what works.
In this episode of Your Dairy Checkoff Podcast, dairy farmer hosts, Connecticut’s Amanda Freund (@cowpots) and Washington’s Austin Allred (@royalfamilyfarming), as they have a conversation with dairy farmers, New Mexico’s Tara Vander Dussen (@taravanderdussen) and Kansas’s Melissa Hildebrand Reed (@hildebrandfarmsdairy), about how they share their story with consumers in real life ways that build trust and sales for dairy. Consumers have become more and more separated from farm life. For them to understand how life has changed on the farm, these dairy farmers have taken to both in person and online consumer outreach to conne...
2022-04-12
35 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Episode 10 - How Do Exports Impact U.S. Milk Markets?
In this episode of Your Dairy Checkoff Podcast, Mississippi dairy farmer Michael Ferguson and Idaho dairy farmer John Brubaker discuss the importance of exports with Krysta Harden, CEO and President of U.S. Dairy Export Council. In 2021, 18% of all milk produced in the United States was sold outside of the country. U.S. Dairy Export Council works to establish relationships with international consumers and builds markets for U.S. milk. Dairy exports have evolved to meet global demands for high-quality, high-value dairy products. The work of U.S. Dairy Export Council is driven by dairy f...
2022-03-15
37 min
MedStar Health DocTalk (series)
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
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2022-03-07
22 min