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In this episode of DairyVoice, Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires with his series, The Evolution of the Great Cow, spends time with two of Horace Backus' closest friends, Joel Hastings and Dave Rama, to talk about his contributions to the industry.Horace Backus of Mexico, New York, the “Dean of Holstein Pedigrees”, passed peacefully in his sleep early on October 22, 2024. He spent his long career working with Registered Holsteins as a breeder, auction sale manager, author and organizational leader and is widely recognized by thousands of dairy breeders and industry leaders nationally and internationally. He was truly one of the Greatest Of All Time in the holstein world.Tim, Dave, and Joel talk about their memories of Horace throughout the years and what they felt he brought to the table. There is a Horace Backus fund with Holstein Foundation, which is discussed in the podcast. If you would like more information on the Horace Backus Fund and how to help, contact the Holstein Foundation here.

Joel Hastings returns to DairyVoice to have a conversation with his longtime friend Mike Opperman about an organization that's important to the dairy industry. The National Dairy Shrine, which is headquartered in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. In 2024, National Dairy Shrine is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Mike talks with Joel about special activities this year, scholarships, the Shrine's history, and the upcoming banquet and annual meeting at World Dairy Expo. A lifetime membership to the National Dairy Shrine is only $50. Donations can be made at https://www.campaign75.org.

Hastings, Rama and Abbott talk about the upcoming sale and the effect Horace Backus has had on their lives.This is a truly one-of-a-kind collection of Holstein sale catalogs and historical memorabilia from the personal collection of Holstein legend Horace Backus and it will be offered in an online auction on November 28 – 29 and 30 via cowbuyer.com. During his career of more than 65 years as a leading sale manager and unrivaled pedigree expert, Horace Backus may have done more than any other single individual to add value to Registered Holsteins, to instill confidence in the auction sale market and to inspire Holstein breeders everywhere.The proceeds from the sale will be used to support Horace who is recovering from a stroke suffered earlier this summer.The Horace Backus Online Memorabilia Auction is being organized by David Rama of The Cattle Exchange, Delhi, N.Y.

DairyBusiness News host Joel Hastings speaks with well-known breeders Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett about some very exciting industry news that is emerging this week. A one-of-a-kind effort between their new company, Showbox Sires, and two key organizations. This is a ground-breaking effort and the staff at DairyBusiness News feels our audience will be excited to hear about it.Joel Hastings stated, “We're not aware that this has ever been done before and expect our audience will be intrigued.”The conversation will include Brad Sayles, Vice President, Global Marketing Semex and Jeff Ziegler, Vice President of Dairy Cattle Breeding Select Sires.

Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News interviews Lucas Fuess and Ryan Findlay with Rabo AgriFinance. The podcast takes a look at the markets for 2023 and how the dairy industry will shape up. Ryan Findlay, Leader of business development in North America for carbon banking talks about carbon banking, sustainability and how it can help dairy farmers.

Barbara O'Brien has completed her first full year as CEO of Dairy Management, Inc. (DMI). In this episode of DairyVoice, Joel Hastings returns to talk with Barb about some pivotal accomplishments in 2022. Barb discusses the collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, the record-breaking year in dairy exports, and the continued focus on the “Dairy Dream Team”, along with several other topics.

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

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

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

Joel Hastings of Dairy Business News describes Amanda Freund of the Freund's Family Farm an activist, in the best sense of the word. Amanda is active on her family's dairy farm with feeding and helping with calf care. And, she is involved in two of the farm's related businesses – a farm market and a very unique manufacturing operation. Amanda is a pro at social media, supporting not only her businesses and the farming practice but also the benefits of dairy foods, as a whole. A Cornell graduate, she served two years in the Peace Corps. Back in the 1970's, Amanda tells us the farm vision statement highlighted the environment, profitability, animal care and respect for neighbors and community. The four goals remain intertwined and integral to the family's mission as evidenced by everything they do from investment in new green technologies and state-of-the-art infrastructure to the Cabot macaroni and cheese they make for the local volunteer fire department and the fact that the family dinner table can always fit one more person. “Community connection is just a part of life,” Amanda says. “It's how we were raised. Connecting with your neighbors and being there for your neighbors is incredibly important.”

Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News interviews Krysta Harden, President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council after completing her successful first year. In the discussion, they talk about the notable highs of 2021, the lows, how to move forward with a strong cornerstone on sustainability issues being a focus to our foreign buyers. Harden talks about everything from the Ukraine crisis to what the long-range future of U.S. dairy exports look like. And, she discusses USDEC's positive response to the Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act. Her passion for the industry is evident in this podcast and it is a must-listen!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two dairyman who are members of the Producer Advisory Committee at the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding have a fascinating conversation in this episode. Lloyd Holterman, Rosy Lane Farm, Watertown, Wisconsin, committee chair, focuses on breeding high producing, high solids and long-lasting cows. Bill Peck, Jr., at Welcome Stock Farm, Schuylerville, New York carries on the family tradition with Registered Holsteins. He has bred some leading AI sires who produce his kind... modern commercial cows with high production, moderate size, sound udders and good feet and legs. Both talk with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about breeding profitable cattle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A commitment to cow health and wellbeing is the focus of this episode. At Collins Dairy near Green Bay, Wisconsin, the latest technology, solid management and a focus on cow care makes for a high producing, healthy herd. In DairyVoice episode 37, Herd Manager and partner Luke Hopkins and consulting Veterinarian Dr. Richard Wallace of Zoetis tell host Joel Hastings how they get the job done. Luke Hopkins oversees a 1300 milking cow and heifer-raising program, using the latest technologies, as well as his lifetime of experience caring for dairy cattle. Dr. Richard Wallace, dairy technical service team manager for Zoetis, has assisted here, applying his background in private practice as well as his academic training. Together, they insure a healthy, high producing herd.

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

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

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

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

“If U.S. food waste were a country, it would be the third largest producer of greenhouse gases in the world, behind the U.S. and China”, says John Hanselman, CEO of Vanguard Renewables. His company is partnering with dairy farmers on anaerobic digesters to handle both manure and food waste. In this episode of DairyVoice podcast, he talks with host Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News and dairyman Randy Gardner, a Vanguard partner, who has been working successfully with digesters on his central Massachusetts farm for nearly a decade. Vanguard recently announced the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance along with Dairy Farmers of America, Starbucks and Unilever. For a great overview, you can listen as DFA member Gardner gives his practical take on all of it.

COVID-19 not withstanding, the dairy industry continues to look ahead... all the way to 2030. Dairy farmer and National Dairy Board member Alex Peterson and Tom Gallagher, DMI's CEO, talk with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about dairy's future and the food industry. Alex also describes his family's low input farming, a pasture-based, crossbred herd of 160 milking cows, while Tom talks about dairy's "pivot" in 2020.

Ryan Matheron of Hilmar Holsteins talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about breeding and managing the 2000-cow herd he owns and manages with his family. Consistent breeding and careful attention to the details results in a healthy, high producing herd.

There is a lot going on at Kings Ransom Farm in Schuylerville, New York. In this episode of DairyVoice, Jeff King talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about how the King family is breeding and managing the 2200 head registered holstein herd, farming in Saratoga County and more recently, starting an on-farm milk processing business.

Dairy producer David Jones talks about the robotic milkers he and his family have installed on their dairy near Stevinson in California's Central Valley. And they're in the process of adding more. In his discussion with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News, he shares the benefits and the challenges as they convert from a flat barn parlor. David is also a Robotic Specialist for DeLaval North America, having experience working with dairies in the West and Midwest faced with the decision about milking systems.

Brittany Olson dairy farms with her husband and his family in Barron County, Wisconsin. She's also a writer and an advocate for traditional small size operations. She believes a dairy industry with diverse farm sizes are more resilient and provide long term security for dairy consumers. To insure that future, though, she explains to Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News that a fair pricing system is required.

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The Maddox family of California is widely known in dairy. In DairyVoice episode 26, Steve Maddox talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about their quality cattle, innovative management and diversified farming operations. He says the focus has remained on cow comfort through this difficult summer with a tough heat wave, smoke from the wildfires and COVID-19.

With terrific production, a nearly 45,000-lb. herd average, high type, and over half the herd are Excellent cows, award winning dairyman Tom Kestell of Waldo, Wisconsin talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about making the most of his 100-cow operation. Even though his farm size might be called "traditional" he is anything but that when it comes to running his business. Here's a podcast episode that challenge's "status quo" thinking on a dairy farm.

Kris Caputo tells host Joel Hastings about the fig flavor experience and its numerous uses and ways to enjoy this unique fruit. She also discusses the demand for figs worldwide, the products’ export markets, and overall amazing demand for California Figs. Kris spotlights the recently released California Figs Cookbook and finishes with a couple of her favorite fig dishes.

In episode 24 of DairyVoice podcast, Joel Hastings interviews Amanda Freund of Freund’s Family Farm about the dairy operation and their unique approach to the business. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News describes Amanda Freund of the Freund’s Family Farm an activist, in the best sense of the word. Amanda is active on her family's dairy farm with feeding and helping with calf care. And, she is involved in two of the farm's related businesses - a farm market and a very unique manufacturing operation. Amanda is a pro at social media, supporting not only her businesses and the farming practice but also the benefits of dairy foods, as a whole. A Cornell graduate, she served two years in the Peace Corps.Make sure to also listen to the podcast Clarity At Work: Building A Herd For Tomorrow. The link to that podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/452515

An innovative dairy producer and committed industry leader, Marilyn Hershey from Ar-Joy Farms in Pennsylvania tells her story in this episode of DairyVoice. She talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about installing a manure digester with some unique business partnerships, using unusual byproducts in the dairy feeding program and safeguarding the sensitive Chesapeake Bay watershed.Her commitment to family, community and dairy is inspiring.

Fourth generation dairyman Michael Turley has launched a premium line of dairy products from his 120-cow Registered Holstein herd in southern Illinois. After a career culminating as CEO of one of the largest agriculture advertising agencies in the U.S., he came home to the farm with his family, using his marketing savvy to reach consumers in exciting new ways. In this DairyVoice podcast, Michael talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about how he ties his registered holstein business with the consumer milk buyer. He explains that this is the secret to his strategy. Turley says that they connect with consumers as animal lovers. He feels that understanding the lens through which the consumer is interpreting the dairy industry is of vital importance to the dairy producer, especially the smaller dairy farm. And, that it is vital that dairy professionals understand that most consumers are viewing dairy cows through the experience of their companion animal experience.

In this episode, Karla Stockli describes the California Fig Advisory Board (CFAB), new technology and innovation in the industry, fig traceability, and the many new products emerging with figs. She also discusses the varieties of figs and their unique flavors. Karla talks about how figs provide solutions in new product development and trades favorite California Fig dishes with host Joel Hastings.

The milk price roller coaster continues. In spite of high prices for Class III at the CME, producers will not see those results in their June and July milk checks.Dr. Mark Stephenson talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News and, in spite of the big negative PPDs, reminds us that they are a sign of higher pay prices to come. This noted dairy economist helps us understand what is happening - even without his PowerPoint slides.Dairy professionals will find a lot of useful information in this DairyVoice podcast episode.

What are possibilities for the food industry and specifically in dairy as we move through the COVID-19 pandemic? In DairyVoice episode 20, the guest is Fred Schonenberg of VentureFuel, which helped California Milk do a "shark tank" style program. Schonenberg shares insights with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News on what might lie ahead. He explains that what the pandemic has done is take any flaws in a company’s business model and accelerated the reality of whatever that vulnerability might be. Schonenberg suggests that organizations take a hard look at in the mirror and say, “Here are things that we have to address. Let’s address them now before they become an issue.” Spoiler alert... the rate of change in the food and ag industry, including dairy, won't slow down!

The big market price drop followed by the sharp recovery, particularly of cheese and Class III prices, is the focus of DairyVoice podcast episode 19. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News moderates as Nate Donnay, director of market insight, and James Carr, western regional dairy manager for INTL FCStone talk about the hows, the whys and what producers can do next. These two look ahead to what the rest of 2020 may have in store for dairy producers and the industry.

Lloyd Holterman is convinced that breeding the right kind of cow is the key to his dairy farm's profitability. With his wife Daphne, and their two partners, they milk 1000 cows near Watertown, Wisconsin. Holterman likes high performing, trouble-free, healthy cows and in this episode of DairyVoice podcast, he talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about how and why he breeds his Holsteins. As Lloyd explains, you'll see why he was named to the CDCB's Producer Advisory Council.

Herd management when the goal is lower production!Dr. Mike Lormore, a longtime dairy vet, says first define the goal and then identify the strategies, ranging from reduced milking frequency to feeding more milk to calves. In Dr. Lormore’s discussion with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News, he explains that just culling more cows isn't usually the answer. Listen to his recommendations in episode 17 of DairyVoice. Dr. Lormore is the Director of U.S. Dairy Cattle Technical Services for Zoetis.

Finding new ways to manage dairy herds using data analytics. That's the work of Miel Hostens, veterinarian and professor at the University of Utrecht in Holland. In episode 16 of DairyVoice, he speaks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News, looking at what might be coming down the road that challenges conventional wisdom.

In episode 15 of DairyVoice podcast, Joel Hastings, Editor & Publisher of DairyBusiness News talks about important items for dairy farm managers to consider in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Richard Stup, PhD, who heads the Agricultural Workforce Development program at Cornell University, is widely known for his personnel management expertise. In this episode, he tells us about a variety of issues to consider and plan for in keeping farm families and farm employees safe, and keeping the farm business running.What should the first steps be for a dairy manager? What about managing isolation, tracking, and communication with health authorities? Dr. Stup says to begin to plan right now.More information is also available at his website: http://agworkforce.cals.cornell.edu/.

Coronavirus is upsetting dairy markets as it spreads around the world. In episode 14 of DairyVoice podcast, Dave Kurzawski, Team Leader of the Dairy Risk Management Group at INTL FC Stone, provides his insights about what is known so far. Kurzawski describes the current coronavirus situation as a black cloud of dread hanging over the market and he, along with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News discuss whether the pandemic could trigger a global economic recession.

Real Presence Radio is excited to carry the Ordination and Installation Mass of Bishop-elect DeGrood! What can you expect during the Mass? Fr. Joel Hastings, Director of the Office of Worship for the Diocese of Duluth, will give us a sneak peek.

Ben Laine, Dairy Economist for Rabobank, says that 2020 is shaping-up to be a good year. In this DairyVoice podcast, Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News interviewed Ben live at World Ag Expo. Laine sees strong cheese prices, higher milk prices, a stronger non-fat dry milk and skim milk powder market with inventories being tight. He explained to Joel there is a lot of strength there.Their conversation did zero in on the growing dairy aspect of beef and the dairy industry and farmers going into a period of managed heifer inventory focus. Laine did point out the ever-present concern of a potential economic recession sometime in the future.

Real Presence Radio is excited to carry the Ordination and Installation Mass of Bishop-elect DeGrood! What can you expect during the Mass? Fr. Joel Hastings, Director of the Office of Worship for the Diocese of Duluth, will give us a sneak peek.

DairyVoice podcast Episode 11 features Dr. Mark Stephenson. This noted dairy economist is predicting $20 milk in 2020. However, he adds a word of caution to his projections. In his DairyVoice interview with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News, he outlines the factors at play in dairy for 2020. Dr. Stephenson thinks it will be a year of recovery for producers. Mark Stephenson is the Director of Dairy Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

The digital age with big data and artificial intelligence has arrived in agriculture. Irish executive Aidan Connolly, CEO of Cainthus, describes the impact on dairy farm management in episode 10 of DairyVoice. In his discussion with Joel Hastings, Editor & Publisher of DairyBusiness News, he predicts the biggest advantages will go to the early adopters.Connolly’s firm, Cainthus, featuring computer video and artificial intelligence technology to identify health, reproduction and environmental changes early on, will be exhibiting at World Ag Expo and other shows in 2020.

Dairying in Florida for 40 years, Don Bennink of North Florida Holsteins has learned a few things about cow care, working with employees and making a lot of milk. With 6500 cows on 3X milking, he has a staff of 150 workers caring for 12,000 head of all ages. Bennink is also known for his considered opinions about AI and cattle breeding, dairy cooperatives and what it takes to succeed in business, no matter your herd size. In this episode of DairyVoice, Don shares his thoughts with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness on these topics and more.

Learn how this sales executive takes the people skills he learned in business and applied them to his dairy operation. Scott Ruby is the vice-president of sales and marketing at World Wide Sires, the international arm of Select Sires, managing a sales team selling globally. He's also the partner and manager in his family's two dairy farms in Oregon with 18 employees. In this episode of DairyVoice he talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about lessons learned managing and working with employees.

As the head of the national dairy check-off, Gallagher explains to Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness that the industry has not done a good job of sharing a vision for smaller farms... and it needs to. Tom Gallagher, the CEO of Dairy Management, Inc. says the diversity in size and geography in the U.S. dairy industry is one of its great strengths.In this edition of DairyVoice, Gallagher talks about plant-based beverages, which he does not see as a huge concern, and lab-created dairy proteins - a real cloud on the horizon for the dairy industry. But with his "2030 Plan", he wants to leap-frog dairy into the future with consumers and their food choices.Gallagher begins the segment explaining new tactics being undertaken by animal rights activist groups toward the dairy industry, which he sees as especially worrisome.

As if dairy producers don't have enough to deal with, there is a new contaminant that has appeared on several dairy farms across the country. It's called PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). PFAS have been manufactured and used worldwide since the 1940s. There is emerging evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse human health effects and it's receiving attention from the public and regulators. Several dairies have already been impacted. In this edition of DairyVoice, host Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness interviews two guests who shed light on this topic.Leah Ziemba is an attorney with Michael Best in Madison, Wisconsin, with experience helping dairy clients. Matt Schroeder is an environmental engineer with Dragun Corporation in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

The dairy industry continues to evolve and dairy producers with it. Dr. Tom Overton of Cornell University and PRO-DAIRY talks about the top ten traits for resilient, high performing dairy operations. The episode is hosted by Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News.

In the second hour, hosts Fr. Will Thompson and Matt Willkom sat down with Father Joel Hastings of the Diocese of Duluth and discovered the beauty of how Jesus is present in the Eucharist through Transubstantiation. Then, our hosts took the 10-Minute Tour of local events. After that, they spoke with Fr. Darin Schmidt of the Diocese of Sioux Falls on the goodness of the worship of the Eucharist in adoration. Finally, Patty Cote, from Devil's Lake, ND, shared about the goodness of the sacred space of the adoration chapel.

In the second hour, hosts Fr. Will Thompson and Matt Willkom sat down with Father Joel Hastings of the Diocese of Duluth and discovered the beauty of how Jesus is present in the Eucharist through Transubstantiation. Then, our hosts took the 10-Minute Tour of local events. After that, they spoke with Fr. Darin Schmidt of the Diocese of Sioux Falls on the goodness of the worship of the Eucharist in adoration. Finally, Patty Cote, from Devil's Lake, ND, shared about the goodness of the sacred space of the adoration chapel.

In the second hour, hosts Andy Shaw and Fr. Michel Mulloy sat down with Jeff Trumbauer, Principal at St. John’s Academy in Jamestown, ND, to talk about what it means to build knowledge and faith within each student, to build a community of faith, and to build a space in which all of this can happen. Our hosts then took listeners on a 10-Minute Tour of local events. Betsy Kneepkens of the Diocese of Duluth talked about what parents are really sheltering their kids from. Finally, Andy and Fr. Mike joined the Diocese of Duluth's Fr. Joel Hastings to talk about the First Friday Devotion.

In the second hour, hosts Andy Shaw and Fr. Michel Mulloy sat down with Jeff Trumbauer, Principal at St. John’s Academy in Jamestown, ND, to talk about what it means to build knowledge and faith within each student, to build a community of faith, and to build a space in which all of this can happen. Our hosts then took listeners on a 10-Minute Tour of local events. Betsy Kneepkens of the Diocese of Duluth talked about what parents are really sheltering their kids from. Finally, Andy and Fr. Mike joined the Diocese of Duluth's Fr. Joel Hastings to talk about the First Friday Devotion.

In the second hour, hosts Heather Karrow and Dr. Chris Burgwald joined the Diocese of Bismarck's Fr. Thomas Grafsgaard to talk about his experience of being on the front lines at the March for Life and how this year's theme gets at the truth of science. Our hosts then spoke with the Diocese of Duluth's Fr. Joel Hastings about the steps our loved ones must take before returning to full communion with the Church. The Diocese of Crookston's Renee Tate also visited with our hosts about creating a safe environment for our kids by instilling a sense of balanced boundaries. Finally, our hosts continued the 10-Minute Tour, where they traveled around our listening area to hear about the great events taking place.

In the first hour, hosts Andy Shaw and Fr. Michel Mulloy began by visiting with Chris Faddis about a cost sharing program that covers you and your family for the health insurance requirement, plus protects your conscience as a Catholic. Our hosts then visited with the Diocese of Duluth's Fr. Joel Hastings about the season of Easter, on questions including: why it's called "Easter" and why it goes so long. Finally, Andy and Fr. Mike joined Chris Motz of the South Dakota Catholic Conference to hear about what happened with two pro-life bills that went before the state legislature this year.

In the first hour, host Fr. James Gross visited with the Diocese of Duluth's Fr. Joel Hastings about the unique opportunity we have this year to attend Mass on the Fourth Sunday of Advent and then celebrate Christmas with Mass the very next day. He also discussed Hispanic Christmas traditions with Anisabel Palma. Fr. Paul Kuhn, one of the newest additions to the priests' team, and seminarian Andrew Meyer, provided some insights into the big game as they preview this year's Collar Classic.

In the second hour, hosts Brad Gray and Jeanine Bitzan began by speaking with the Diocese of Duluth's Fr. Joel Hastings about the Ordinary and Extraordinary forms of the Mass and their differences. In our Made for Greatness Men's Segment, Tom O'Keefe shared how experiencing the death of his brother and being connected with a men's group at his parish helped bring him back to the faith. Finally, our hosts visited with Pat Engelhardt, Deputy Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council #2760 at St. Joseph Parish in Mandan, about the upcoming 3rd annual KC Festival.

In the second hour, host Fr. Brian Gross spoke with the Diocese of Duluth's Fr. Joel Hastings about the Eucharist and where we find it in the Bible. Our host also spoke with the Diocese of Fargo's newly ordained Fr. Scott Karnik about his experience so far as a priest and the advice he has for those who may be discerning a call to the priesthood at a later than average age.

Performs brand-new music of composer Carter Pann.