Podcasts about midwest dairy

Jen Schuster, the retail business development manager for Midwest Dairy, talks about dairy products as a tailgating Most Valuable Player. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mark sits down with Corey Scott, CEO of Midwest Dairy, for an insightful look at what it means to lead intentionally in one of agriculture's most people-focused industries. Corey shares what it takes to manage a team spread across 10 states, steward millions in checkoff dollars, and stay grounded in purpose while navigating the complexities of consumer trends, farmer expectations, and the future of dairy.They dive deep into leadership, stewardship, and the power of clarity—plus a few laughs about protein, heavy cream, and “fancy cheese.”Key TakeawaysIntentional Leadership Starts with Showing UpCorey defines being intentional as showing up every day, even when it's not easy or convenient. How you show up impacts the people watching you—whether family, employees, or your broader community.Purpose is the North StarIn a complex industry like dairy, where every producer has unique values and opinions, Corey keeps her team focused on one question: Are we reaching the consumer effectively? That clarity cuts through the noise and keeps her organization aligned.Stewardship Over SalesUnlike private business models, checkoff organizations are funded through automatic assessments. Corey's focus isn't profit—it's impact: being a wise steward of every dollar to build trust, grow demand, and elevate the farmer's voice.Building Culture in a Virtual WorldWith two-thirds of Midwest Dairy's 55-person team working remotely, Corey emphasizes the importance of connection and common language. Through CliftonStrengths, her team speaks a shared language that helps them align around their unique gifts.Empowering Potential—Even When It's HardOne of Corey's biggest challenges? Seeing untapped potential in people who don't see it in themselves. But the greatest joy comes when she helps someone discover that potential and grow beyond what they thought possible—even beyond her organization.Modern Consumers Still Love Dairy—Just DifferentlyFrom high-protein cereals to heavy-cream coffee, dairy is thriving in new forms. The “Got Milk?” era has evolved into a demand for health, wellness, and clean protein—something Corey sees as a major opportunity for the industry.Notable Quotes“How you show up matters. People are always watching—so make a choice in how you show up every day.” – Corey R. Scott“Our purpose is clear: to reach the consumer effectively and move more product for our farmers.” – Corey R. Scott“It's not about cost of goods sold—it's about stewardship. How can we be the best steward of every dollar we're entrusted with?” – Corey R. Scott“When you have a clear North Star, you know what you're about—and maybe more importantly, what you're not.” – Mark Jewell“More is caught than taught. Culture spreads through example, not policy.” – Mark JewellAction StepsReflect on your own North Star—what guides your leadership decisions when values or opinions conflict?Ask your team: “How can we set you up to be your best self?” Then actually do it.Revisit your internal language and frameworks—do your people share a common language around strengths, growth, and purpose?Explore Survival of the Savvy (Corey's top leadership book recommendation) and consider adding it to your leadership reading list.Listen If You Are:A leader managing teams across distance and...

In today's show, Mark talks with Abby Willson of Shell Rock and her Champion Big Ram, Judah, Dustin wraps up his conversation with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig at the IARN Broadcast Shed, and Riley visits with Amber Selman, a farmer with Midwest Dairy.

It's Iowa Farm Bureau Day on The Big Show! Normally we kick off the Fair from Farm Bureau Park, but heavy rain has moved the party to The Crystal Studio with some extended time with Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig! We also get visits from FFA State Officers, Mariah Busta from Midwest Dairy, and more folks from IFBF!

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment One. In Segment Two, we talk about the latest Midwest Dairy Annual Report with Mackenzie Felt-Lewis, Corporate Communications Manager for Midwest Dairy. Next up in Segment Three, could we see more space storms cause technology outages on the farm? Terry Griffin, precision agricultural economist from Kansas State University, joins us to discuss some of their latest research into last year's Gannon Space Storm and the economic impact on the farm. Then in Segment Four, we close the show discussing the importance of seed treatments with Nick Tinsley from BASF.  

Midwest Dairy represents over 4,000 dairy farms across a 10-state region, including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and eastern Oklahoma. Their mission is to build dairy demand by inspiring consumer confidence in dairy products and production practices. Sidney Herr, the Research & Innovation Manager at Midwest Dairy, plays a pivotal role in advancing dairy innovation, particularly with the upcoming Midwest Dairy Accelerator (midwestdairyaccelerator.com) which supports and accelerates entrepreneurs with new dairy-based products. Applications open through May 11, 2025.

Dairy farms in Minnesota and around the country rely on immigrant workers, many of whom are undocumented. Dairy workers' families often count on the portion of their wages they send back to their home countries. A group of farmers in Minnesota and Wisconsin have been following these connections to Mexico to meet the families of their employees. Mercedes Falk is the president of the Wisconsin-based organization Puentes/Bridges, which leads the trips. Cole Hoscheit is a board member and dairy farmer from Caledonia, Minnesota. Falk and Hoscheit joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the organization's goals for cultural understanding, how it's changing farmers' approach to running their businesses and how farm communities are discussing the spotlight on deportations.

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 learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit dairycheckoff.com.   Host & Guest: ·      Host: Scott Wallin, Vice President of Farmer Communications & Media Relations, Dairy Management Inc. ·      Guest: Jessica Learman, Executive Vice President, Farmer Outreach for Dairy Management Inc. ·      Guest: Charles Krause, Minnesota Dairy Farmer, First Vice Chair of United Dairy Industry Association, Chair of Midwest Dairy

Charles Krause of Krause Holsteins in Buffalo, Minnesota, is the chair of Midwest Dairy. Throughout 2024, Midwest Dairy worked hard on behalf of dairy farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 visit dairycheckoff.com Host & Guest: Host: Stephanie Onken, Midwest Dairy Corporate Communications Manager Guest: Erin Walter, Vice President of Brand Marketing, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Guest: Beth Bruck-Upton, Vice President of Business Unit Operations-West, Midwest Dairy

Midwest Dairy's Iowa Division is looking for candidates to serve as the 71st annual Iowa Dairy Princess.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's show Riley speaks with Heidi Lantzky of Midwest Dairy to learn more about the Iowa Dairy Princess competition, Mark is joined by Mark Storr of BASF to continue discussion about the threat of tar spot in Iowa this growing season, and Dustin wraps up his conversation with RJ Karney with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.

In today's show Dustin is joined by Charles Krause of Midwest Dairy, Riley speaks with Greg McBride of Allendale for the latest export sales update, and Andy and Dustin discuss the improvement of the Iowa drought monitor and also how warm weather affects grain storage. 

In this episode, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro silage Barrier Films talks with Corey Scott, the new CEO of Midwest Dairy. They discuss Corey's history, what Midwest Dairy does, and what her top priorities are going forward.

In today's show Dustin is joined by Corey Scott the new CEO of Midwest Dairy, Riley speaks with Dr. Dehra Harris of Landus on the importance of mental health, and Mark and Dustin discuss the impact of the headlines on the dairy industry in recent weeks.

On this Uplevel Dairy Young Leaders Podcast, I'm turning the mic over to a trio of up-and-comers in dairy industry communications to interview three Dairy Challenge alumni who shared their experiences on a panel at the Midwest Dairy Challenge held in Green Bay, Wis., in February. Social media interns interview Dairy Challenge alumni: Nichole Gerard, Iowa State University student, interviews Crystal Prom, Cargill Torri Burch, Iowa State University student,  interviews Tony Schmitz, Schmitz's East Branch Dairy  Irene Nielsen, Iowa State University student, interviews Liz Schiebelbein, Phibro Animal Health Torri and Irene talk about their Dairy Challenge experiences, as past competitors and social media interns Learn more about the Dairy Challenge: https://www.dairychallenge.org/ 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.

Midwest Dairy, the checkoff organization representing over 4,000 dairy farmers in a ten-state region, officially announced that Corey Scott of Marine on Saint Croix, Minn. has been named its new Chief Executive Officer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by Dr. Felipe Peña Mosca and Dr. Sandra Godden for this episode to discuss a paper that is available in the online first edition of The Bovine Practitioner,  “Methods of processing recycled manure solids bedding on Midwest dairy farms II: Relationships between bedding characteristics and bedding bacterial count.” This is a companion paper that we previously discussed on Episode 165 of Have You Herd? which evaluated recycled manure solids processing methods and its impacts on bedding bacteria counts, udder health, milk quality and milk production.  The first objective of this study was to identify bedding characteristics associated with bedding bacterial count (BBC) in ready-to-use (RTU) recycled manure solids (RMS). The second objective was to explore the association between processing method and bedding characteristics in RTU solids. A third objective was to investigate factors associated with BBC in used solids (after placed in stalls). The study found that increased dry matter, decreased organic matter and processing method were all associated with reduced BBC in RTU RMS. Veterinarians should evaluate bedding as part of a total milk quality program to promote good udder health practices on their client's farms. Peña Mosca, F., Godden, S., Royster, E., Crooker, B. A., & Timmerman, J. (2024). Methods of processing recycled manure solids bedding on Midwest dairy farms II: Relationships between bedding characteristics and bedding bacterial count. The Bovine Practitioner, 58(1), 8–18. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol58no1p8-18   

Wisconsin's dairy industry isn't the only one suffering with lower prices.  Cow numbers are decreasing and the amount of milk per cow is remaining stable. Despite stable milk production per cow, innovative feeding and breeding strategies led to an 11% increase in butterfat per cow. Managing through all these trends will take sharp managers.  Charitee Seebecker talks with UW-Extension Dairy Economist, Chuck Nicholson, about what he sees lining up for 2024. The phrase "Midwest Dairy Challenge" may lead you to believe the contestants are from a dairy background.  Today, that's not the case.  Wisconsin will host over 100 college and tech school students beginning tomorrow in the Green Bay area.  Pam Jahnke talks to Ted Halbach, dairy instructor at UW-Madison and organizer behind the Midwest Dairy Challenge event.  He says a majority of the competitors don't come from dairy, but that doesn't mean they wouldn't be welcome additions to dairy operations and dairy agribusiness. Concerns were voiced last week during Cattle Con in Orlando about how consumers will react to continued tight supplies of beef cattle in 2024.  Kevin Good, vice president of market analysis at CattleFax, says this beef herd isn't going to grow quickly, but consumer prices at the store need to flatten and hold. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing makes his regular appearance on the show.  Today he talks with Pam Jahnke about last week's cattle inventory number and anticipated consumer reaction down the road.  He also looks ahead to Thursday's USDA projections on what's coming out of South America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets and get analysis from Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth with Van Ahn & Company. In Segment Two, we discuss farmer protests in Germany with Bill Wirtz from the Consumer Choice Center. Next up in Segment Three, we have a conversation with National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles about the recent Potato Expo, Farm Bill updates and more. And at the end of the show in Segment Four, we talk with the retiring CEO of Midwest Dairy, Molly Pelzer.

A new partnership between Midwest Dairy and Dollar General is helping Midwest Dairy reach consumers to build trust and increase demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by AABP President Dr. Sandra Godden. This episode of Have You Herd is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and their portfolio of 3600 mastitis coverage. Find out more at this link. Dr. Godden was an author on the paper published in the AABP peer-reviewed journal, The Bovine Practitioner. The journal's target audience is practicing cattle veterinarians, providing research that is clinically relevant, and is available open-access in a searchable format where you can download PDF's of articles at this link.We start our conversation by discussing recycled manure solids as a bedding for dairy cows and why producers may find this bedding choice attractive. Godden encourages veterinarians to get involved in the discussion to assist producers with their milk quality programs, including bedding choices and how to best make them work for that farm. This study investigated four different processing methods of recycled manure solids on 29 Midwest dairy farms: green, digested, mechanically drum composted and hot air drum dryers.  Godden discusses the methods of this study and offered practical tips for veterinarians to submit bedding samples for quantitative cultures of pathogens of interest. The number one tip is to be consistent so you can compare your results. This study looked at the relationship between recycled manure solids processing methods and bedding bacteria counts, bulk tank bacteria counts, udder health and milk production. This study identifies some of the potential risk factors associated with the various processing methods but Godden reminds us that mastitis is a multi-factorial problem and veterinarians should be familiar with complete investigations on farms to ensure that all factors, including bedding type, are included.Links:Godden, S., Royster, E., Crooker, B., Timmerman, J., & Peña Mosca, F. (2023). Methods of processing recycled manure solids bedding on Midwest dairy farms I: Associations with bedding bacteria counts, milk quality, udder health and milk production. The Bovine Practitioner, 57(1), 10–20. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol57no1p10-20University of Minnesota Laboratory for Udder HealthBedding culture submission and interpretation guide  

DeKalb County couple Jamie and Justin Martz host a group of Chicago area social media influencers at their farm last week. We get an update from Devin Bollman from the Illinois Beeef Association. Kendra Anderson with Midwest Dairy discusses plans for the Illinois State Fair.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities provides a recap of the recently concluded spring legislativ session in Springfield. IDNR's Cody Gray offers boating safety remenders. We celebrate June Dairy Month with Midwest Dairy's Kendra Anderson.IL Corn's Lindsay Mitchell talks consumer education and the "We are the 96" campaign.

Rita Frazer highlights Purina Animal Nutrition during a stop in Missouri. We speak with United Township High School student Cassie Bohnert as she promotes a Cheese Pull contest--an effort involving the IHSA, Midwest Dairy, and Undeniably Dairy. We also celebrate moms--including Monroe County dairy farmer Joann Hartman. Rita Frazer's daughter talks Mothers Day and Jim Taylor visits with his mom.

Discover an easy way for you and others to see faces, and hear voices of most of the people who own and operate Illinois farms. Lela Fausze, registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) with Midwest Dairy, and Heather Dollinger, who farms with her family in northeast Illinois, share why they and others are participating in a statewide effort known as, "We are the 96%."

In this episode of DairyVoice podcast, we interview Molly Pelzer, the CEO of Midwest Dairy. She discusses how their programs add value to dairy farmers in the region and what to look forward to in 2023. With the Midwest Dairy Annual Report being released, Molly talks about what farmers can expect to see in the report this year.

Heather and Sean at the Confluence Tap Room! Jason Silver from BetFred Sports joins to talk about NCAAs wagering! Chip Albright of the Iowa Wolves stops by to talk Agriculture with Midwest Dairy and Iowa Food and Family! Midwest Baseball Classic!

Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach Corey Campbell joined Jessica Coody for Episode 4 of the Husker Performance Podcast.  Corey gives an update to the start of winter conditioning, what he hopes to accomplish in the weight room before Spring Football, he discusses his background as a walk-on at Georgia and how that led him into his career, Corey talks his relationship with Matt Rhule and why he believes in the head coach's mission, all this and much more on the Husker Performance Podcast presented by Midwest Dairy.

Head Football Strength and Condition Coach Corey Campbell joined Jessica Coody for Episode 4 of the Husker Performance Podcast.  Corey gives an update to the start of winter conditioning, what he hopes to accomplish in the weight room before Spring Football, he discusses his background as a walk-on at Georgia and how that led him into his career, Corey talks his relationship with Matt Rhule and why he believes in the head coach's mission, all this and much more on the Husker Performance Podcast presented by Midwest Dairy.  

On today's episode we have the pleasure of interviewing  Harrison Butker of our very own Kansas City Chiefs. Harrison is married, has two small children, and is placekicker for the Chiefs. In our interview, we learn about Harrison's life off the field as a dad and husband, as well as advice he has for sports parents and kids. We also discuss the pressure of a public job and how he handles criticism. Meet Harrison Butker Aside from his roles as the Chief's kicker, and more importantly husband and dad, Harrison is involved with an organization called Fuel Up to Play 60. Fuel Up to Play 60, created by the National Football League and National Dairy Council, along with America's dairy farmers, encourages students to “fuel up” with nutritious foods like low-fat and fat free dairy, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and to get active and play for 60 minutes every day.  For over a decade, Fuel up to Play 60 has helped create a foundation for educators and students to fuel greatness in the areas that matter most like being mindful and staying healthy. Fuel Up to Play 60 has a great parent guide here. For more information, head to their website! Thank you to our episode sponsor! Midwest Dairy Midwest Dairy's mission is to give consumers an excellent dairy experience. They focus their efforts on sharing insights and developing programs and resources for retail, health and wellness, school food service and industry partners. Midwest Dairy's goal is to maximize their impact by working with and through our partners to share information and real-time experiences that showcase how dairy products resonate with today's consumer: responsibly produced, nutrient-rich, locally driven and offers real enjoyment. Harrison Heads to a Midwest Dairy Farm As mentioned in the interview, enjoy seeing Harrison live in action at a local dairy farm! Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!      

On today's episode we have the pleasure of interviewing  Harrison Butker of our very own Kansas City Chiefs. Harrison is married, has two small children, and is placekicker for the Chiefs. In our interview, we learn about Harrison's life off the field as a dad and husband, as well as advice he has for sports parents and kids. We also discuss the pressure of a public job and how he handles criticism. Meet Harrison Butker Aside from his roles as the Chief's kicker, and more importantly husband and dad, Harrison is involved with an organization called Fuel Up to Play 60. Fuel Up to Play 60, created by the National Football League and National Dairy Council, along with America's dairy farmers, encourages students to “fuel up” with nutritious foods like low-fat and fat free dairy, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and to get active and play for 60 minutes every day.  For over a decade, Fuel up to Play 60 has helped create a foundation for educators and students to fuel greatness in the areas that matter most like being mindful and staying healthy. Fuel Up to Play 60 has a great parent guide here. For more information, head to their website! Thank you to our episode sponsor! Midwest Dairy Midwest Dairy's mission is to give consumers an excellent dairy experience. They focus their efforts on sharing insights and developing programs and resources for retail, health and wellness, school food service and industry partners. Midwest Dairy's goal is to maximize their impact by working with and through our partners to share information and real-time experiences that showcase how dairy products resonate with today's consumer: responsibly produced, nutrient-rich, locally driven and offers real enjoyment. Harrison Heads to a Midwest Dairy Farm As mentioned in the interview, enjoy seeing Harrison live in action at a local dairy farm! Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!      

As we wrap up a busy year in 2022 for agriculture, we discuss the latest from Midwest Dairy and the Dairy Checkoff with Molly Pelzer, CEO of Midwest Dairy. You can learn more online at https://www.midwestdairy.com!

Join us for a conversation on the health benefits of dairy with our two awesome guests, Dr. Gabriel Schifman of the Pediatric ER at OPRMC and local dietitian, Bethany Frazier. We cover the health benefits of dairy, difference between intolerance and allergy, when and how to introduce it to your baby, and practical ways to incorporate dairy in day-to-day life.  Connect with Dr. Gabriel Schifman Dr. Gabriel Schifman is the Medical Director of the Pediatric ER at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.  You may remember Dr. Schifman from previous interviews with us both on podcast and Facebook/IG. He's a KCMC favorite!     Connect with Bethany Frazier Bethany is is a registered and licensed dietician and the owner of her private practice "The Kansas City Dietitian" specializing in personalized nutrition. Since 2015 Bethany and her team have been helping clients find sustainable food and lifestyle choices that fit their unique needs. Bethany has carved out her niche in the area of GI nutrition.  When Bethany is not helping her clients find nourishing meals she is spending time with her husband and three kids in Overland Park.   Thank you to our episode sponsor! Midwest Dairy Midwest Dairy's mission is to give consumers an excellent dairy experience. They focus their efforts on sharing insights and developing programs and resources for retail, health and wellness, school food service and industry partners. Midwest Dairy's goal is to maximize their impact by working with and through our partners to share information and real-time experiences that showcase how dairy products resonate with today's consumer: responsibly produced, nutrient-rich, locally driven and offers real enjoyment. Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!  

Join us for a conversation on the health benefits of dairy with our two awesome guests, Dr. Gabriel Schifman of the Pediatric ER at OPRMC and local dietitian, Bethany Frazier. We cover the health benefits of dairy, difference between intolerance and allergy, when and how to introduce it to your baby, and practical ways to incorporate dairy in day-to-day life.  Connect with Dr. Gabriel Schifman Dr. Gabriel Schifman is the Medical Director of the Pediatric ER at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.  You may remember Dr. Schifman from previous interviews with us both on podcast and Facebook/IG. He's a KCMC favorite!     Connect with Bethany Frazier Bethany is is a registered and licensed dietician and the owner of her private practice "The Kansas City Dietitian" specializing in personalized nutrition. Since 2015 Bethany and her team have been helping clients find sustainable food and lifestyle choices that fit their unique needs. Bethany has carved out her niche in the area of GI nutrition.  When Bethany is not helping her clients find nourishing meals she is spending time with her husband and three kids in Overland Park.   Thank you to our episode sponsor! Midwest Dairy Midwest Dairy's mission is to give consumers an excellent dairy experience. They focus their efforts on sharing insights and developing programs and resources for retail, health and wellness, school food service and industry partners. Midwest Dairy's goal is to maximize their impact by working with and through our partners to share information and real-time experiences that showcase how dairy products resonate with today's consumer: responsibly produced, nutrient-rich, locally driven and offers real enjoyment. Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!  

Common ground is a phrase that is said less frequently these days, and environmental common ground isn't what everyone expects happens when sustainability experts and farmers sit down together. But maybe we should. The health of our soils, shifting weather patterns and the role of greenhouse gases and more means there is a lot to talk about and work on too. In this episode of Grounded by the Farm, we talk with Missouri dairy farmer Alex Peterson and Alisha Staggs, a sustainability expert who leads the dairy program with The Nature Conservancy's (TNC) North American Agriculture program. TNC is one of the world's largest and most respected environmental organizations. This is the third and final episode in our series on dairy. We visited two dairy farms in Oklahoma, talked to a cheesemonger and now look at the environmental footprint. Shouts out to Midwest Dairy for sponsoring the series and helping us line up participants. Please let us know if you have questions remaining about dairy. See photos and a video on the site https://groundedbythefarm.com/environmental-common-ground-dairy/ 

A visit to the Gerken Dairy Center is a tradition for many who attend the Missouri State Fair. Ice cream, milking demos, and, of course, the butter cow sculpture, are just a few of the great things you can find inside the dairy barn. But, it also serves a greater purpose: connecting Missourians with the dairy farming community.  The producer-to-consumer relationship is incredibly important in agriculture, and especially in the dairy industry. Midwest Dairy works to cultivate farmer connections, ensuring that the dairy story is shared in restaurants, grocery stores, ballparks, and homes across the nation. In this episode, Farmer Relations Manager Stacy Dohle joins the podcast to discuss effective ways Midwest Dairy is working to share farmer stories through media, Missouri program partnerships, and at state fairs across the Midwest.   What you'll learn:  Stacy's background and how it lead to her current position The work and goals of Midwest Dairy Insight on Midwest Dairy's work with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Race to the Plate partnership Opportunities offered by Midwest Dairy at the Missouri State Fair and what you can expect at the Gerken Dairy Center Effective ways to tell the farming story Background on the partnership with Grants Farm in St. Louis and  Wonderscope in Kansas City The passion of Dairy Farmers

I recently had the chance to tour two dairy farms in Northeastern Oklahoma. The differences between the two and some of the similarities among them were really striking. After the tours, I sat down with Anthony & Charlie Coblentz and Logan Courtney, a neighbor whose dairy is just 15 minutes or so away. Touring first helped me see some of the differences and similarities and you can watch the video... you will hear and see both farms. So intriguing hearing a bit of each farm's origin story, why they have the kinds of cows they have, the ways they take care of the animals, ways cows get milked, the reasons those are the pieces that work, favorite dairy foods and so much more!  You can access a lot of photos and videos of these farms at https://groundedbythefarm.com/two-dairy-farms-similarities-differences  This episode is sponsored by Midwest Dairy. I was compensated for my time, but all wording and opinions are mine or the farmers.

In Episode 1 of the Husker Nutrition Podcast presented by Midwest Dairy, Jessica Coody sat down with Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach Zach Duval, and Director of Performance Nutrition Dave Ellis.  

In Episode 1 of the Husker Nutrition Podcast presented by Midwest Dairy, Jessica Coody sat down with Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach Zach Duval, and Director of Performance Nutrition Dave Ellis.  

In Episode 1 of the Husker Nutrition Podcast presented by Midwest Dairy, Jessica Coody sat down with Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach Zach Duval, and Director of Performance Nutrition Dave Ellis.  

Introducing the Husker Nutrition Podcast, fueled by Midwest Dairy. Husker Radio Network host Jessica Coody is joined once again by Director of Performance Nutrition Dave Ellis, who takes us through achieving offseason goals for football student athletes, how Nebraska utilizes DEXA, the process of evaluating student athletes new to campus, and more!

Introducing the Husker Nutrition Podcast, fueled by Midwest Dairy. Husker Radio Network host Jessica Coody is joined once again by Director of Performance Nutrition Dave Ellis, who takes us through achieving offseason goals for football student athletes, how Nebraska utilizes DEXA, the process of evaluating student athletes new to campus, and more!

Introducing the Husker Nutrition Podcast, fueled by Midwest Dairy. Husker Radio Network host Jessica Coody is joined once again by Director of Performance Nutrition Dave Ellis, who takes us through achieving offseason goals for football student athletes, how Nebraska utilizes DEXA, the process of evaluating student athletes new to campus, and more!

Introducing the Husker Nutrition Podcast, fueled by Midwest Dairy. Husker Radio Network host Jessica Coody welcomes in three different guests on this episode.  Kaitlyn Higgins of Nebraska women's gymnastics gives us a preview of the season, talks about her growth as a gymnast since transferring to Nebraska, and the importance of performance nutrition in the sport of gymastics.  At 19:00, Peyton Robb of Husker wresting joins the podcast to talk about his move from 165 to 157 pounds, his great start to the season, as well as the role performance nutrition plays in healthy cutting weight in wrestling.  And at 36:00,  Lisa Kopecky, Assistant Director of Performance Nutrition, is in studio, talking her journey with Nebraska, her passion for women's sports, and new and exciting things coming for Nebraska Performance Nutrition.  

Introducing the Husker Nutrition Podcast, fueled by Midwest Dairy. Husker Radio Network host Jessica Coody welcomes in three different guests on this episode.  Kaitlyn Higgins of Nebraska women's gymnastics gives us a preview of the season, talks about her growth as a gymnast since transferring to Nebraska, and the importance of performance nutrition in the sport of gymastics.  At 19:00, Peyton Robb of Husker wresting joins the podcast to talk about his move from 165 to 157 pounds, his great start to the season, as well as the role performance nutrition plays in healthy cutting weight in wrestling.  And at 36:00,  Lisa Kopecky, Assistant Director of Performance Nutrition, is in studio, talking her journey with Nebraska, her passion for women's sports, and new and exciting things coming for Nebraska Performance Nutrition.  

Introducing the Husker Nutrition Podcast, fueled by Midwest Dairy. Husker Radio Network host Jessica Coody welcomes in three different guests on this episode.  Kaitlyn Higgins of Nebraska women's gymnastics gives us a preview of the season, talks about her growth as a gymnast since transferring to Nebraska, and the importance of performance nutrition in the sport of gymastics.  At 19:00, Peyton Robb of Husker wresting joins the podcast to talk about his move from 165 to 157 pounds, his great start to the season, as well as the role performance nutrition plays in healthy cutting weight in wrestling.  And at 36:00,  Lisa Kopecky, Assistant Director of Performance Nutrition, is in studio, talking her journey with Nebraska, her passion for women's sports, and new and exciting things coming for Nebraska Performance Nutrition.  

Introducing the Husker Nutrition Podcast, fueled by Midwest Dairy. Husker Radio Network host Jessica Coody has Dave Ellis in the studio & sits down with sophomore o-lineman, Cam Jurgens for Episode 2.

Introducing the Husker Nutrition Podcast, fueled by Midwest Dairy. Husker Radio Network host Jessica Coody has Dave Ellis in the studio & sits down with sophomore o-lineman, Cam Jurgens for Episode 2.

Introducing the Husker Nutrition Podcast, fueled by Midwest Dairy. Husker Radio Network host Jessica Coody has Dave Ellis in the studio & sits down with sophomore o-lineman, Cam Jurgens for Episode 2.