Podcasts about dairies

Anja Raudabaugh, Chief Executive Officer of Western United Dairies joins Darcy and Darcy this week and shares how she led the effort to defeat Sonoma Ballot Proposition Measure Ja citizen-led initiative which would have banned dairy as well as similar farming operations. The ballot initiative was defeated with 85% of voters, NOT supporting the proposition. Anja was able to get the Republican Party of Sonoma County, but also the Democratic Party of Sonoma County AND the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board to oppose the measure? How? That's what the Darcy's wanted to know! To find out Anja's secrets, listen in!  To learn more about Anja and Western United Dairies, visit www.wudairies.com.  Send us a textWe Grow California Podcast is paid for by the Exchange Contractors Federal PAC and Exchange Contractors State PAC and is not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee.

Ambient Carbon Successfully Destroys Low-Concentration Methane in Dairy Barn Field Trial

California dairies are using purebred beef embryo transfers to boost profits and manage market risk.

Cotoni-Coast Dairies opens to the public for the first time since its designation as a national monument. And, a summit in Seaside on workforce housing solutions.

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days wraps up at 4 p.m. today. Don't forget to swing by Wisconsin Farmers Union at Booth 607. President Darin Von Ruden is concerned about the latest dairy farm numbers released by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. That's why he's mobilizing members to call on legislators to advance farm priorities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you like this episode? Send us a text message and share your thoughts!In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Zach Kreger of Kreger Farms in Tioga County, Pennsylvania describes how he and his wife, Heidi, have made slow and steady progress over the last 11 years on his family's 75-cow dairy farm. From simple improvements like implementing a TMR mixer and tunnel ventilation to steady progress with transition planning and herd health, the Kregers have almost doubled production in a short amount of time. Zach focuses on finding bottlenecks that are holding the cows back and making everyday improvements to set the herd up for success. As a small dairy operation with no other outside income, Zach also shares ways they hold themselves accountable and inventive ideas they've found to achieve labor savings – such as installing a robotic feed pusher in their tie-stall barn.

In today's installment of A-Z of Aotearoa, we're talking about the humble New Zealand dairy.

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In small towns and quiet places, dairy farmers contribute more than just a fresh milk supply to the nation's consumers.

In this inspiring conversation, Anil Nair — former CEO of L&K Saatchi & Saatchi — takes us on a journey from his childhood in Trivandrum to the fast-paced world of advertising and beyond. Anil reflects on the power of resilience, the thrill of motorcycling, and the importance of staying curious in a rapidly evolving job market shaped by AI.He shares candid insights into the evolution of advertising, the pitfalls of shortcuts in creative work, and the urgent need for diversity and continuous learning. Anil also opens up about his transition from agency life to new ventures, emphasizing the value of stepping out of comfort zones, embracing change, and leading with kindness.A must-listen for anyone navigating the intersection of creativity, leadership, and personal growth.Currently, Anil is dabbling in multiple entrpreneurial pursuits and has just written his first book, License to Fall, Lessons From Motorcycling On Pursuing A Life Of Your Choice

Texas passes Idaho as the No. 3 milk state.

Hello to you listening in North Platte, Nebraska!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and a bit mire) for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Maybe like me you could use a bit of good news right  about now. What if you could find the “best America there ever was?” Best-selling author and award-winning journalist Bob Greene found it in a small town, North Platte, Nebraska. As the story goes: During World War II, American soldiers from every city and walk of life rolled through North Platte, Nebraska, on troop trains en route to their ultimate destinations in Europe and the Pacific. What happened next?Prompted by one woman's idea this tiny town of 12,000 people transformed its modest railroad depot into the North Platte Canteen. Every day of the year, every day of the war years the Canteen - staffed and funded entirely by local volunteers - was open from five A.M. until the last troop train pulled away a little after midnight. In a time of coupons, shortages, and doing without that comes with war this community provided welcoming words, support, baskets of produce, fresh-baked goods, homemade sandwiches, magazines, books, bottles of milk, cauldrons of coffee, and treats to more than six millions GIs by the time the war ended four years later.Think about it. At a time of national adversity, crisis and deprivation because everything was going to the troops and the war effort, ordinary people pulled together to honor their country's brave sons by giving from the heart and their kitchens, their fields and dairies. Interviews with some of the volunteers and servicemen tell a love story of small-town generosity because it was something that they could do.Question: Yes, these times are perilous; but so was World War II. We might feel like we're fighting a war on our own soil for the first time since the Civil War. But we are not lost when we choose to summon the great expanse of hope that is the human heart. If 12,000 ordinary persons could care for six million GIs, what is in our power to do? Where is the next “best America there ever was?”Click to access book: Once Upon a Town - The Miracle of the North Platte Canteen by Bob GreeneYou're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Communication Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

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In small towns and quiet places, Idaho dairy farmers contribute more than just a fresh milk supply to the nation's consumers.

Dairy farmers are being advised to cull or sell cows or reduce their feed as processors across the country struggle with high volumes of milk. The spring flush has been particularly good this year, with cows put out to grass earlier, and that's meant they're producing more milk. But dairies can't cope and some are warning that while they'll pay the agreed price for the contracted amount of milk any extra will be bought at a much lower price. We grow quite a lot of pulses in the UK and most go into animal feed, but with changing consumer tastes and a changing climate farmers are also trying to grow things like chickpeas and lentils, with varied results as we'll hear this week. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

The Jay Thomas Show from Thursday April 24th, 2025.  Guests include Marcy Harig, Brian Holmes and Eric Klindt.

JR Burdick tells the story of how his family lost their dairy farm during the 1980s farm crisis—and how they eventually got back on the land. He shares what it was like growing up in the barn, watching his dad rebuild from nothing, and later taking over the operation himself. This episode dives into the realities of co-ops, milk pricing, and the shift from conventional to regenerative dairy.Key Topics:How the 1980s farm crisis wiped out thousands of dairiesThe rise and fall of dairy co-ops in AmericaFirst-hand stories from three generations of family farmingIndustrial agriculture vs. integrity in milk productionRebuilding through faith, grit, and regenerative valuesNourishing Family Farms WebsiteNourishing Family Farms FacebookJr Burdick's X

In this Appraisal Report with Compeer Financial, Certified General Appraiser Rob Brines talks with Brownfield about recent developments within the farmland market. Brines explains that several factors, such as tariffs impacting farm income, interest rates, and low sales, contribute to a weakening farmland market and uncertainty in agriculture. Tune in for more about how solar/green energy and planting crops impact the value of the farm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Panelists Dr. John Goeser or Rock River Laboratory, Inc.; Dr. Bob Kozlowski, PAS of Dairy NExT, LLC and Dr. Tom Overton of Cornell University introduce themselves and give an overview of their backgrounds. (0:10)Dr. Goeser begins with three different ways to define forage quality: energetic potential, particle size as an interaction factor, and anti-nutritional components. He asks Dr. Kozlowski if these are the hot topics for his consulting clients. (6:53)When evaluating the energy potential in feed, Dr. Goeser states there's nothing new as far as measuring the nutrient content of feeds, but capturing the nutrient digestion potential in fiber, starch, and fatty acids is an area where we could stand to make sizable strides. We've been studying fiber and starch digestion for more than 50 years, and they're still really hard to measure because nutrient digestion potential is not linear. In the laboratory, ruminal fiber digestion is measured at many different time points to create curves, but if we want to get a good handle on the energy potential in feeds, we need to take a total digestible nutrients approach.  (9:31)Dr. Goeser feels there are more similarities between laboratories in quantifying fiber digestion potential, but there is little agreement among labs for starch digestion. Research shows that seven hour starch digestion is dramatically affected by laboratory technique and starch digestion curves also vary widely among labs. Dr. Overton commends the lab for diligently working to understand these dynamics. (14:31)From a fiber standpoint, Dr. Kozlowsk states that uNDF has probably been one of the most significant improvements in the tools he has to work with. He gives an example of cows on a 45% forage diet in the Southeast and cows on a 60% forage diet in the Northeast, both with similar uNDF concentrations. Those two groups of cows perform very similarly in terms of volume, fat and protein. (18:43)Dr. Overton asks both guests for their take on feed hygiene. Dr. Goeser feels that there is at least 10 times more to learn about feed hygiene compared to fiber and starch digestibility. Merging veterinary diagnostics with commercial nutrition laboratory work shows promise for solving undesirable mold, yeast, mycotoxin and bacteria issues in feeds. In case studies, he states there is never just one issue at play; there are two or three that may have negative associative effects with one another. Dr. Kozlowski has been seeing varietal-dependent corn silage DON toxin levels in the last few years. Dairies are now looking at all aspects of the agronomy program in addition to all the other assessments of NDF digestibility and starch. (20:33)Dr. Goeser goes on to describe some work on large dairies where they're finding hidden nutrient variation and starch and protein flux that happens within a 1-2 week period that we aren't able to capture with our current sampling techniques. For dairies feeding 2,000-15,000 cows, a diet formulation is on point today, but within that 1-2 week period at the volume of feed they're going through, the diet is now out of spec. However, it's not so out of line that the cows are giving feedback in terms of components or deviation in production or intake. (30:08)On the cow side, new technologies like SCR are allowing insights into rumination dynamics, which can be applied to feed formulation. Some silage choppers now have NIR units measuring silage quality during harvest. The panelists discuss what other technologies might be on the horizon, including on-farm NIR units on front-end loaders or mixer trucks. Dr. Goeser mentions some of the challenges with these technologies, including feed moisture levels interfering with equipment and lack of trust in technologies. (34:21)The panelists close out the episode with their take-home messages. (42:03)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

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Dan Basse has a chart he's watching that reflects what's happening globally with tariffs and retaliatory tariffs. It's pretty busy these days. Basse is the founder and president of AgResource. During the Professional Dairy Producers business conference he shared the direction he sees some commodities going in light of these influences. He explains what he thinks is coming to Pam Jahnke. More snow flurries for northern Wisconsin today. Stu Muck says there's more moisture building for the forecast later this week. Farmers that opt to cooperate in sustainability metrics may find some financial reward from food companies that are asking questions. Shelly Mayer, executive director of Professional Dairy Producers tells Stephanie Hoff about their partnership with Nestle foods. Nestle wants to empower farmers by rewarding them for environmental practices. Dean Ebert from Helena Agri in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke for the launch of their conversations into spring planting regiment. Ebert says right now they're monitoring winter wheat green up, and seed deliveries. Paid for by Helena Agri.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Steven Harnish from Central Manor Dairy discusses the innovations and strategies shaping the “dairy of the future.” Steven shares insights on improving labor efficiency, adopting cutting-edge technologies like the use of bolus, and addressing carbon footprint challenges. He shares practical advice for dairy producers facing industry challenges while building toward long-term sustainability. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform!"Scaling technology like rumen boluses ensures no cow is left behind in monitoring health and productivity."Meet the guest: Steven Harnish, Partner at Central Manor Dairy LLC has over two decades of experience in dairy farming. With a Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences from Penn State University, Steven oversees herd management and employee operations while leading sustainability efforts. What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:16) Introduction(03:49) Dairies of the future(08:08) Labor challenges(12:32) Carbon management(17:09) Technology in dairy farms(22:34) Bolus technology(28:10) Final three questionsThe Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: SmaXtec* Adisseo- Natural Biologics- Scoular- Priority IAC- Protekta- Volac- ICC- Acepsis- Trouw Nutrition- Berg + Schmidt- dsm-firmenich

Family-run businesses are the heart and soul of local communities, and Collingwood is no exception. This is the story of one such business that despite changing times, changing business models and changing names, became an enduring part of daily life in Collingwood. Listen to the story of how Keith's Dairy became a beloved institution, deeply woven into the very fabric of Collingwood's history in the 20th century.Following the story we thank listener Helen Taylor who suggested this episode and provided most of the research. Do you have a story you would like us to tell? We would love to hear from you. Send us an email, museum@collingwood.ca, give us a call 705-445-4811, or leave a comment on our podcast page or on our Facebook page and let us know your story idea! Episode Picture:Keith's Dairy Collingwood Milk Bottle [Collingwood Museum Collection 990.9.9]Research:Keith's Dairy Make Addition to Plant. Enterprise Bulletin. June 3, 1937. Cowley, Christine E. “Butchers, Bakers and Building the Lakers: Voices of Collingwood”, 2008. p.252-253. Taylor, Helen. Reflections of a Dairyman's Daughter. Presentation to the Collingwood and District Historical Society. Nov. 3, 2003.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Spot_%28soft_drink%29Keith, John. Keith's Dairy A Collingwood Family Business 1917 to 1954. Presentation to the Collingwood and District Historical Society. Nov. 3, 2003.Coukell, Gordon and Elaine Williamson. The Cheese Factories, Creameries, and Dairies of Clearview Township and Collingwood. 2015.Links:“The Kiltie Band” Season 2, Episode 8https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/The-Kiltie-Band-e21c3f4“The Bombers that Built Houses” Season 1 Episode 14https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/The-Bombers-that-Built-Houses-e1b05bt“The Brightest Spot in Town!” Season 2 Episode 5https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/The-Brightest-Spot-in-Town-e1sk15g“Tornaveen” Season 3 Episode 5https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/Tornaveen-e2e0luo“The Smart Brothers” Season 3 Episode 10https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/The-Smart-Brothers-e2k90u2

We sit down with Pete Gelber of Barrington Dairy to discuss his opinions and passion for dairy genetics as we learn more about his 13,500 cow dairy located in Montezuma, Georgia. Pete shares his unique journey from growing up in the Bronx to running a large-scale dairy operation. He discusses the evolution of his farm, the value of genetics, and the impact of genomic testing on his herd's performance. Pete also offers an in-depth look into his breeding philosophy and how he has used technology and strategic partnerships to enhance productivity and profitability. This is a conversation you don't want to miss as we explore how genetics can lead to remarkable growth and profitability.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:33 Pete's Journey into Dairy Farming02:07 Growth and Expansion of the Dairy Business03:19 Partnerships and Employee Contributions05:10 Current Operations and Farm Landscape06:09 Genetics and Breeding Strategies09:07 Impact of Genomic Testing15:23 Breeding Philosophy and Future Goals27:39 Reflections and Future Plans29:11 Conclusion 

Remember when dairy farms used to dot the Vermont countryside? Fifty years ago, there were almost 4000 Vermont farms milking cows. Now, the state has less than 500 dairy farms. Here in Windham County the numbers are similar. Thirty years ago, there were about 75 dairy farms in the southeastern corner of Vermont. Today there are less than 20. This week's story focuses on a few of the local dairies that operated in Brattleboro...

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HerdFlex beef embryos are great tool for dairies that are taking advantage of the beef on dairy trend. Embryos offer more than obtaining calves with a higher market value. A number of farms have also found embryos can have a positive impact on dairy herd reproductive performance, especially in the case of cows that have been bred with semen multiple times without conceiving. This episode is sponsored by Simplot Animal Sciences. Simplot's Animal Sciences team uses an innovative approach to provide advanced reproductive solutions for beef and dairy cattle producers to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability in a changing market. Combining extensive experience in agribusiness with the latest in reproductive solutions, the Animal Sciences team developed the innovative SimVitro branded platform for improving genetics and reproductive efficiency in dairy and beef cattle. For more information on beef embryos visit simvitro.com/herdflex

The US Environmental Protection Agency is using a court order to demand two Lower Yakima Valley dairies test area residents' water for nitrates, and provide bottled water and treatment systems. But Yakima County has already been doing that exact work for years, and has virtually blanketed the area with its efforts. LaDon Linde, Yakima County Commissioner and former dairy farmer, joins Dillon to explain why a federal judge's approval of the EPA's request for an emergency order against the dairies doesn't make sense.

This week Vance Crowe is joined by Joe Vaclavik. Vaclavik is the founder and president of Standard Grain in Nashville, Tennessee. He started his career at the Chicago Board of Trade before relocating to Nashville, establishing himself as a key player in dealing directly with large-scale agricultural entities across the U.S. His expertise lies in providing market commentary and analysis, which has made him a familiar face on platforms like CNBC, Fox Business, and The Wall Street Journal, among others.Vaclavik is recognized for his deep market insights, particularly in grain markets, weather impacts, and economic trends affecting agriculture. He hosts the podcast "Grain Markets and Other Stuff," discussing market dynamics and agricultural news. Educated in Agribusiness at the University of Illinois, he often speaks at events like the Top Producer Summit, sharing his knowledge on commodity marketing and risk management.On this week's episode, we delve into recent agricultural and environmental news. Despite cuts to the spending bill, farmer payments remain intact with $10 billion in direct support and $20.8 billion for disaster relief for the 2023-2024 crop years. We discuss how these funds, with specific payment rates for corn, soybeans, and wheat, might influence farmers' economic situations and grain markets. We also cover the alarming spread of H5N1 bird flu, with the first severe human case reported in Louisiana and California declaring a state of emergency for its dairy industry. The absence of a vaccine due to export concerns adds complexity to managing this outbreak.Lastly, we explore the proposed federal protections for the monarch butterfly, listed as threatened due to significant population declines. We'll analyze what this listing means for conservation efforts, agriculture, and how regional variations in monarch numbers might affect these strategies. Join us for a deep dive into these pivotal issues shaping our agricultural and ecological landscape.

Join host Kimmi Devaney as she chats with Oregon dairy producer and Progressive Dairy columnist Dwayne Faber about moving the dairies to another state, how he keeps employees motivated when he cannot always be there, the qualities he looks for in key employees and what has surprised him most during the transition from managing two farms nearby to managing them from afar. Here is a breakdown of the episode: [~1:10] About you and your farms[~2:25] What it was like starting a dairy in 2009[~3:20] Management differences between having the dairy nearby and having the farm farther away[~5:10] Team meetings and trainings[~6:40] How Faber keeps employees engaged and motivated[~7:30] What Faber is most proud of[~8:10] The qualities and characteristics he looks for in dairy managers, herdsmen and other key roles on these farms[~8:50] What surprised Faber the most about managing dairies from afar[~9:40] Challenges of dairying in the Pacific Northwest[~15:20] Advice for dairy producers interested in buying or leasing a dairy in another area when they cannot always be there[~16:20] Faber's inspiration for his regular columns in Progressive Dairy[~18:10] Why he started posting on X [~20:40] Posting on X with former Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue[~22:00] Faber's advice for someone interested in diving into social media advocacy[~23:20] Rapid-fire questions Reach out to Faber on X @dfaber84 or faberdairy@gmail.com

In this episode of Appraisal Report, Compeer Financial Certified General Appraiser Kasey Maypark talks more about her experiences with properties in the northwest region of Wisconsin and the process of becoming a certified general appraiser. Listen now to learn more about the demand for recreational land, economic uncertainties within the overall market, and things people are looking for while purchasing land.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Episode , Ross Benjamin spoke about his translation of Kafka's Diaries. Ross Benjamin is a translator of German-language literature living in Nyack, New York. His translations include Friedrich Hölderlin's Hyperion, , Joseph Roth's Job, Thomas Pletzinger's Funeral for a Dog, and Daniel Kehlmann's You Should Have Left and Tyll. His translation of Tyll was shortlisted for the 2020 Booker International Prize. He was awarded the Helen and Kurt Wolff Translator's Prize, National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship and a 2015 Guggenheim Fellowship. His translation of Franz Kafka's complete Diaries was published by Schocken Books in 2022. * For your Valuable feedback on this Episode - Please click the link below.https://tinyurl.com/4zbdhrwrHarshaneeyam on Spotify App –https://harshaneeyam.captivate.fm/onspotHarshaneeyam on Apple App – https://harshaneeyam.captivate.fm/onapple*Contact us - harshaneeyam@gmail.com ***Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Interviewees in interviews conducted by Harshaneeyam Podcast are those of the Interviewees and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Harshaneeyam Podcast. Any content provided by Interviewees is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Oregon Rural Action and Food and Water Watch recently conducted a rare flyover of Threemile Canyon Farms, one of Oregon's most notorious factory cattle farms, also known by the simultaneously anodyne and horrifying technical name: confined animal feeding operation, or CAFO, in Morrow County.In conjunction with that, both organizations have released detailed, interactive maps highlighting the extent of factory farms and associated pollution in Oregon.  These maps, and the accompanying reports, show that factory farms are expanding in Oregon, even as the public awareness of the devastating impacts grow.I'm joined today by Kaleb Ley from Oregon Rural and Aimee Travis-Stone with Food and Water Watch to learn about their efforts to confront and expose factory farms.We covered a lot more than we could fit into 30 minutes, so if you want to listen to the entire interview, or any of our episodes, you can find Coast Range Radio on any podcast app or at coastrange.org.Research Links/Show Notes:Oregon Rural Action Network: https://www.oregonrural.org/ORA Pollution Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1ukX5PtNPEJOnN6UwiM6mUmilxRV95Sc&ll=45.839986808522895%2C-119.6917593922625&z=9FWW Oregon Mega-dairy fact sheet (2022): https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FSW_2205_ORMega-Dairies.pdfFWW Oregon Factory Farm Fact Sheet: https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FSW_0924_FFMap_OR.pdfFWW Ineractive FF National Map: https://foodandwater.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/filtergallery/index.html?appid=571800658574445b9295f1aa8817e8aaEvent page for Food and Water Watch webinar, Oct 24th, 6:30-7:30: Mobilize Event PageSupport the showPlease Donate to Help us Keep This Show Free!

About a dozen Ukrainian dairy farmers came to Wisconsin this past week to experience the World Dairy Expo and to explore new technologies to bring back home. Olga Polozova from central Ukraine owns Krasnogirske, LLC and is a member of the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine. She says it wasn't easy to organize a trade delegation to the U.S. since men need special permission to leave the country, but they did it. And the highlight of the trip was learning about how farms can create their own energy. She says manure digesters got the delegation excited because it allows energy independence from the grid. She says right now, farms experience frequent blackouts due to attacks from Russia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We caught up with Jay Retzer, Senior Dairy Lending Specialist for Compeer Financial. Jay tells us that building costs continue to rise and farms looking to expand are now considering purchasing an existing site. This helps to save money over building and can be helpful with the permitting process as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retail beef prices are at record levels, but are cattlemen benefitting? More bird flu found in California dairies.  More stringent National Organic Program regulations for livestock and poultry forces Marin's public certifier to extinguish its program, we'll check in on California's date harvest, and more. 

Wolves and lions preying on livestock, animal activists put a measure on the Sonoma County ballot that threatens livestock and poultry farmers, plus the agricultural trade deficit grows again, and more.

California dairyman and CCA Feeder Council Vice Chair Jack Hoekstra talks with Katie about what concerns and opportunities are top of mind for California dairy producers almost three quarters into the year.Text us your comments, feedback and episode ideas!

In this episode of Seen and Herd, we explore the latest developments surrounding the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in California's dairy farms. Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies, discusses the virus's impact on the dairy industry and the rigorous biosecurity measures in place. It is important to note that pasteurized milk remains safe to consume. More information & Resources: https://westernuniteddairies.com/issues/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-hpia-2/ For questions about this episode, please contact us at podcast@wudairies.com.

If you listened to Ep. 134 with New Mexico dairyman Eric Palla, you got a glimpse inside the strategies and decisions that have guided growth, expansion and diversification of Palla Dairies, from consolidating facilities to hiring a key manager, to raising all of their own replacements, combined with genomic testing to optimize their beef x dairy strategy. Eric's back with us today, and we get a glimpse of how this forward-thinking dairyman and businessman views the future of his dairies and the industry, and what he is doing to level up his own leadership. And stick around to the end of this episode to hear from Nick Randle, U.S. senior marketing lead for dairy productivity and milk quality with Zoetis, to talk about how today's dairy producers are putting genomic testing innovations to work as a means of raising healthy, productive dairy cows that will help them thrive in today's ever-changing dairy climate, and achieve dairy goals well into the future. This episode is brought to you by Zoetis. As the world's leading animal health company, Zoetis is dedicated to helping producers achieve healthy animals, healthy dairies and healthy food through their world-class portfolio. For more information, visit DairyWellness.com or ClarifidePlus.com

Long before New Mexico ever made it on the map as a top 10 dairy state, one family packed their bags like pioneers and headed East - from California to Clovis. Eric Palla was just a small boy at the time, as his father Wayne staked out a dairy and a dream that today includes 11,000 cows across three facilities, with two located in New Mexico and one in west Texas.  And that ‘s not all. In addition to the dairy, the family also farms 15,000 acres and operates a 1,300-head cow-calf herd. What were the 3 best business decisions for Palla Dairies in the past 10 years? We sit down with Eric Palla today to find out on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast. We are talking growth, scaling and diversification with Eric Palla, including core business philosophies and high-impact actions, like: Consolidating operations for efficiency Hiring an operations manager Raising their own replacements on site, combined with using genomic selection to drive their beef-on-dairy breeding strategy This episode is brought to you by Zoetis. As the world's leading animal health company, Zoetis is dedicated to helping producers achieve healthy animals, healthy dairies and healthy food through their world-class portfolio. For more information, visit DairyWellness.com. 

Despite their huge efforts, three Yakima-area dairies are being accused by the US Environmental Protection Agency of not doing enough to protect groundwater from nutrient contamination. Gerald Baron, former Save Family Farming Executive Director, joins Dillon and says the nature of the legal attack and its threats of massive fines bring up troubling questions about EPA Region 10's true motives, especially considering its long track record of dishonesty on this issue.

This edition on LeCHON Gizzy and Juss have brief convo on adulting and why New York has a portal, finally breakdown X men 97. and give what RNB song go with each couple. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Getchopodcast/message

Albie, Jeramey, and new staple of the show Joe Lopez gather together to mourn the end of the Texas Tech baseball season and look back at Texas Tech Athletics as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kingsley, Cyn, Kato, Rodimus, and RNGGator join you this week to give you our experiences in the game, talk Destiny news, and give you all the opinions you may not know you needed from the amazing game Bungie has created. We are in week twenty four of Season of the Wish.  We have a new intro, courtesy of SweatySpookz of The Blueberry Lounge.  This week we have lots to talk about with Pantheon and changes as always in the game.  If you are ever interested in joining the live recording and text chat of the show or listen to our after shows, we record most Thursday nights around 9pm Eastern.  Please also leave us a review on Apple podcasts or any other platform, we would appreciate it very much and read it on the air.  You can click here to do so: https://lovethepodcast.com/jpHjRL

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the latest on federal efforts to monitor, prevent, and study a form of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza found in dairy cattle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She manages 15 employees, 1,200 baby calves and 700 maternity cows … and she's just 24 years old. Our Uplevel Dairy Young Leader today is Madison Busse, Calf and Maternity Manager for Minnesota-based United Dairies.  The Ohio native didn't grow up on a dairy but learned to love it, and while her path was originally to become a large animal veterinarian, an internship with a calf raiser prompted a change of heart and change of direction that led her to Alexandria, Minnesota, to a position where she can't wait to get out of bed every day … the perfect combination of being hands-on with calves and cows, working with people and being part of a culture that supports her in being successful as a young manager at United Dairies. Find out how she is forging her path in a field that some people actually discouraged her from pursuing and why she loves giving baby calves and cows a chance to thrive,  with Madison Busse. The Uplevel Dairy Young Leaders Podcast is the special podcast series for producers and professionals in the first 5 years of their dairy careers. Find it on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, as well as its own platform, Uplevel Dairy Young Leaders on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Join the Uplevel Dairy Young Leaders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/792440762650346/

In Oregon, large commercial dairies follow rules by the Oregon Department of Agriculture that help regulate animal waste. Confined animal feeding operations can house hundreds or thousands of animals. Rules governing large commercial dairies didn’t always apply to small, mom and pop operations. But a reinterpreted regulation from the Oregon agency might affect smaller farms, and now several small dairies in Oregon have filed a lawsuit over the interpretation, as the Statesman Journal reported.   Waneva LaVelle is the owner and operator of Pure Grace Farm. She says the change in rules could put her out of business if she needs to install new infrastructure for her farm that houses a handful of goats. She joins us with more about her concerns and the lawsuit.

Exciting news, friends! Season 5 of On The Couch with Nanny Q is just around the corner, and it will be all about Nanny Diaries!

2024 Chemical Weed Guide K-State Crops Judging Champions Breeding and Replacement Heifers in Dairies   00:01:05 – 2024 Chemical Weed Guide: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off the show by reviewing key changes in the Chemical Weed Guide for 2024.  2024 Chemical Weed Guide   00:12:05 – K-State Crops Judging Champions: The crops judging team from Kansas State University continues today's by discussing their recent national success as a team and individuals. Head coach Rachel Veenstra and team members Renae Sinclair, Landon Trout and Quinten Bina talk about the work they put in to prepare. K-State Crops Judging X (Twitter): KStateCropsTeam   00:23:05 – Breeding and Replacement Heifers in Dairies: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk completes today's show by offering tips for improving breeding efficiency for the dairy and culling replacement heifers.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan