Podcasts about World Dairy Expo

International Women in Dairy Series: Ysabel Jacobs, Ferme Jacobs, Quebec, CanadaWe've been celebrating women around the world this month with the International Women in Dairy Series here on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, and today I'm joined by a Canadian dairy woman who knows a thing or two about what it takes to win. Ysabel Jacobs has stood center of the ring at the world's most competitive cows shows and with her family at Ferme Jacobs in Quebec, developed iconic cows with household names like Shakira. But when I sat down with this mother of 3, what I discovered was that while raising the next World Dairy Expo champions in the barn certainly excites her, what drives her passion more than anything these days is raising the next generation of her family with the mindset it takes to be champions far beyond the show ring.

Sara Forman and her cow Sassy shined at this year's World Dairy Expo, earning two ribbons. Sara and her mom, Angela Toms, joined Vermont Public's Jenn Jarecki to share more.

In this special 3-part series, we are bringing you the Tanbark Talk held at World Dairy Expo, where we delved into the complexities of transitioning a farm to the next generation. Part 3: This discussion includes: Detailed Operating and Buy-Sell Agreements Addressing Housing Policies Compensation and Roles in Family Farms Involving Spouses and Significant Others Bringing in Non-Family Members Meet the Panelists: ·   Dennis, Jeni & Alan Oechscner, Oechsner Farms: This seventh-generation dairy farm is currently navigating a 10-year ownership transition plan. The Oechsners will share their firsthand experience managing multi-generational dynamics while embracing modern technologies. ·   Jared Holt, President & CEO, Ascent Financial: Jared brings deep financial expertise to the discussion, offering insights on estate planning, debt management and financial strategies for long-term success. ·   Steve Schwoerer, VP of Dairy Lending, Compeer Financial: With over 31 years in dairy lending, Steve will share his knowledge on financial planning for transitions and how Compeer supports dairy clients through the process. This episode is sponsored by Compeer Financial. Compeer Financial is a member-owned Farm Credit cooperative serving and supporting agriculture and rural America. Their dairy team brings world-class expertise and tailored solutions to support dairy producers' financial goals and lending needs. For more information, contact: Compeer Dairy Industry Experts   Dairy Industry Articles: Gain knowledge from subject matter experts Navigating the Dairy Industry Today: On-Demand Webinar Series Subscribe to Uplevel Dairy Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ6xQHZ0A1vqHKjRkbtJJA Want to get new episodes in your inbox? Subscribe here: https://www.upleveldairy.com/subscribe

In this special 3-part series, we are bringing you the Tanbark Talk held at World Dairy Expo, where we delved into the complexities of transitioning a farm to the next generation. Part 2: This discussion includes: Buying out the senior generation while bringing in the junior generation Tax strategies Business planning Meet the Panelists: ·   Dennis, Jeni & Alan Oechscner, Oechsner Farms: This seventh-generation dairy farm is currently navigating a 10-year ownership transition plan. The Oechsners will share their firsthand experience managing multi-generational dynamics while embracing modern technologies. ·   Jared Holt, President & CEO, Ascent Financial: Jared brings deep financial expertise to the discussion, offering insights on estate planning, debt management and financial strategies for long-term success. ·   Steve Schwoerer, VP of Dairy Lending, Compeer Financial: With over 31 years in dairy lending, Steve will share his knowledge on financial planning for transitions and how Compeer supports dairy clients through the process. This episode is sponsored by Compeer Financial. Compeer Financial is a member-owned Farm Credit cooperative serving and supporting agriculture and rural America. Their dairy team brings world-class expertise and tailored solutions to support dairy producers' financial goals and lending needs. For more information, contact: Compeer Dairy Industry Experts   Dairy Industry Articles: Gain knowledge from subject matter experts Navigating the Dairy Industry Today: On-Demand Webinar Series

In this special 3-part series, we are bringing you the Tanbark Talk held at World Dairy Expo, where we delved into the complexities of transitioning a farm to the next generation. Part 1: This discussion includes: How and why the Oechscners started their 10-year plan to transition their farm to the seventh generation Building a transition team Defining roles in the business Assessing financial feasibility Meet the Panelists: Dennis, Jeni & Alan Oechscner, Oechsner Farms: This seventh-generation dairy farm is currently navigating a 10-year ownership transition plan. The Oechsners will share their firsthand experience managing multi-generational dynamics while embracing modern technologies. Jared Holt, President & CEO, Ascent Financial: Jared brings deep financial expertise to the discussion, offering insights on estate planning, debt management and financial strategies for long-term success. Steve Schwoerer, VP of Dairy Lending, Compeer Financial: With over 31 years in dairy lending, Steve will share his knowledge on financial planning for transitions and how Compeer supports dairy clients through the process. This episode is sponsored by Compeer Financial. Compeer Financial is a member-owned Farm Credit cooperative serving and supporting agriculture and rural America. Their dairy team brings world-class expertise and tailored solutions to support dairy producers' financial goals and lending needs. For more information, contact: Compeer Dairy Industry Experts   Dairy Industry Articles: Gain knowledge from subject matter experts Navigating the Dairy Industry Today: On-Demand Webinar Series Subscribe to Uplevel Dairy Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ6xQHZ0A1vqHKjRkbtJJA Want to get new episodes in your inbox? Subscribe here: https://www.upleveldairy.com/subscribe

In this episode of The Dairy Dive, we are joined by Jordan Van Trump of Ag Swag. Jordan discusses growing up in the ag industry and how Ag Swag is modernizing promotional items in the industry. 

In this week's episode, we dive into post-election news impacting agriculture, as well as hear about international opportunities that led to the creation of 4-D Ag Fashion and 4-D Ag World, both serving dairy farmers and industry professionals in the United States. Top agricultural headlines this week include changes in the House and Senate Agriculture Committee memberships, reactions from agricultural organizations to the results of the election of Donald Trump to be the 47th President of the United States, and potential impacts on agricultural tariffs under the new administration. We also discuss the introduction of the FARM Act, aimed at easing financial pressures on farmers, as well as ongoing conversations surrounding the Farm Bill. With Congress expected to return to session next week, these issues will be top of mind for officials. In this week's featured interview, we speak with Bram DeVries of 4-D Ag World and Elizabeth De Vries-Dykstra of 4-D Ag Fashion. They shared their experiences at the recent World Dairy Expo and discussed how their companies are serving both men and women in the dairy industry. Having immigrated to the U.S. and traveled extensively, they are bringing a global perspective to the dairy sector in the United States. As always, we also provide an ag market update, weather forecast, and crop harvest progress report. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

In this episode, recorded from the trade show floor of World Dairy Expo, Scott is joined by Paul Konrad of Streamline Ag to discuss a game changing planter box treatment that can improve your silage yield and quality. 

I can't believe it's been two years since hitting "publish" on my very first episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast. I'm resharing that very podcast with you today, so enjoy! Jared Dueppengiesser has worked his way up through the Milk Source organization, from a herdsman to now manager of Rosendale Dairy. He leads a team of 52 employees on one of Wisconsin's largest dairies. In this podcast, Jared shares how he took on the challenge of upleveling the culture of this dairy to be a place where people want to work and want to stay … with nearly zero employee turnover for the past half year. And he's done all this at just 26 years old. What you'll learn: - Jared's vision for the culture he wanted to create at Rosendale Dairy - What he does every day to create that culture - Who is the most important employee? - The tools that empowered him to take action - The results of culture on employee turnover - Jared's best advice to others managing both cows and people Meet the guest: Jared Dueppengiesser has worked his way up through the Milk Source organization, from an intern to a herdsman to now herd manager of one of Wisconsin's largest dairies. He leads a team of 52 employees at Milk Source's Rosendale Dairy. A New York native, Jared grew up on his family's 900-cow dairy before heading off to Cornell University. A natural leader and “people person,” he is proving his management skills at the young age of 26 years old. While people and building a culture for his team to thrive are his passion, Jared has never strayed from his love for being hands-on with cows. In fact, he and his family, along with partners Milk Source Genetics and Fischer, exhibited the Grand Champion Red & White cow at the 2022 World Dairy Expo, MS Ransom Rail Beth. This episode is sponsored by Uplevel Dairy Podcast Founding Partner Adisseo, a global leader in nutritional solutions and premier provider of rumen-protected methionine for dairy producers who want to optimize milk production, capture more value from components and maintain the health of their high-performing herds.

STgenetics® newest team member, Brian Behnke, joins us to share his extensive background in the dairy industry, spanning roles from dairy farming in Southern Wisconsin to becoming a sire analyst and numerous management roles. With a fresh set of eyes, Brian discusses his goals at STgenetics®, including identifying and promoting Balanced Breeding Sires who will make profitable herd cows. Additionally, Brian discusses the success of the STyle Genetics™ at World Dairy Expo and how this could translate to the upcoming Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, along with thoughts on new sires and more! 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Meet Brian Behnke00:58 Brian's Career Journey04:03 Brian's Role at STgenetics®05:20 Exciting Bull Lineup06:39 Premier Sire Banners08:12 Future Prospects and Final Thoughts14:21 Conclusion and Farewell

World Dairy Expo is THE place to be to experience the latest in dairy tech and innovation. But if you couldn't make it to Madison, WI, this year, we have you covered. Listen in as we discuss the coolest things we saw at WDE and share interviews with some of the show's most intriguing innovators. Bioret Agri Interview - 12:00First-Defense Interview – 16:13Golden Calf Company Interview – 22:26Merck Animal Health Interview – 28:11Micro Technologies Interview – 32:28Novonesis Interview – 38:28Trans Ova Genetics Interview – 41:36

We sit down with the breeders of Delta-LAMBDA and ALTITUDE-RED to reflect on the impact of these sires and learn more about Farnear Holsteins. Tom, Rick, Mark and Adam Simon join us to share what it was like to achieve breeding two Premier Sires of World Dairy Expo and how the philosophy that started with their dad, Joe Simon, breed the best to the best, has worked out really well for them and has built a profitable and good-looking herd of cows. 00:00 Introduction00:49 Meet the Farnear Holsteins' Team01:24 The Evolution of Farnear Holsteins02:27 Building the Robot Barn03:44 Daily Operations and Herd Management04:45 Achievements at World Dairy Expo06:02 Delta-LAMBDA: A Legacy in Holstein Breeding08:04 ALTITUDE-RED: Impact on the Red and White Breed09:55 Future STyle Prospects11:04 Closing Thoughts and Appreciation

Novo episódio do STtalks Brasil está no ar! Diretamente da World Dairy Expo em Madison, EUA, conversamos com Rodrigo Alves, Gerente Técnico-Comercial da STgenetics Brasil de Minas Gerais. No centro da discussão está a Abordagem Integrada da STgenetics no melhoramento genético de bovinos leiteiros brasileiros, para melhorar a produtividade e sustentabilidade dos rebanhos, com uma visão do futuro da pecuária leiteira do Brasil. 00:00 Introdução e Boas-vindas 01:04 O que é Abordagem Integrada da STgenetics® 03:27 Implementação da Abordagem Integrada 05:28 Resultados e Casos de Sucesso 08:18 Desafios e Adaptação Regional 09:45 Objetivos e Planejamento Estratégico 11:22 Futuro da Pecuária Leiteira 13:01 Conclusão e Agradecimentos

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at markets and managing the risk you can control in this current environment with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we get an update on weather in South America and potential drought relief ahead in the U.S. with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the preview of the latest 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans that calls for replacing things like beef with beans, peas and lentils. NCBA Executive Director of Nutrition Science and Registered Dietitian Dr. Shalene McNeill joins the show to discuss. Then we close the show, listening to a conversation from earlier this month, ahead of World Dairy Expo, discussing feed cost savings and treating your cows like a Camaro with Dr. Sarah Stocks and Dr. Clemence Nash from NOVUS. (Hear the full conversation we had with them on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YD3yg0gK0Y)

In this week's episode, we'll dive into a weather update from the impact of drought conditions, particularly how the low water levels of the Mississippi River are disrupting commodity transportation in addition to bringing you the latest agriculture news and a market update. Some of this week's ag headlines include what a recent nationwide tax survey found with America's cattle producers, the recent recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee proposing to replace proteins like beef with beans, peas and lentils and USDA news. In addition, we'll hear the damaging effects of trade tariffs from two recent economic studies and a recent win for farmers and veterinarians with the United Nations' decision to reject proposed on-farm target reductions of antimicrobials. This week's interview, we're hearing from an animal nutrition company, Zinpro, from the recent World Dairy Expo where the annual event brings in thousands of dairy farmers and industry experts. The conversation with Jeff Weyers, the north american dairy technical service manager, discusses how adding specific nutrients to dairy rations can improve feed efficiency in addition to offering valuable insights for dairy farmers. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

En este episodio de STtalks, conversamos con Ramiro Garcia y el medico veterinário Leandro Riba sobre su experiencia en la producción lechera en Argentina. Nos centramos en la propiedad de Ramiro, que gestiona 1.600 vacas en ordeño y su evolución genética desde 2016. Se destaca el uso de semen sexado Ultraplus™ y los tests genómicos Vision+™ como herramientas fundamentales para optimizar tanto la producción como la calidad de la leche. Además, Leandro y Ramiro comparten sus impresiones tras una semana con el equipo de STgenetics en la World Dairy Expo en Estados Unidos y analizan las metas futuras para los avances genéticos en Argentina.

Neste novo episódio do STtalks Brasil, conversamos com Amauri Pinto Costa e Ana Pinto da Fazenda Bom Retiro em Pouso Alto, Minas Gerais, sobre seus 42 anos de produção de leite na raça holandesa e a parceria com a STgenetics Brasil, representada por Bruno Scarpa, Gerente Técnico-Comercial da região Sudeste. Com seus 3 mil animais, a Fazenda Bom Retiro é guiada por sustentabilidade, bem-estar animal, inovação e genética, de geração para geração. 00:00 Introdução00:45 História da Fazenda Bom Retiro02:51 Manejo e Sustentabilidade na Fazenda Bom Retiro04:33 Importância da Genética da STgenetics® para a Fazenda Bom Retiro06:23 Futuro da Pecuária Leiteira e Melhoramento Genético07:21 Visita à World Dairy Expo e Tecnologias Futuras08:41 Visão sobre o Futuro da Pecuária Leiteira09:57 Parceria com a STgenetics® Brasil11:44 Importância da Genômica na Pecuária 12:44 Desafios e Objetivos da Fazenda Bom Retiro13:50 O Papel da Genômica na Evolução da Fazenda16:27 Conclusão e Agradecimentos

In another special episode recorded on the grounds of World Dairy Expo, Scott is joined by Amy Hoy to discuss how biologicals are improving yield and nutrition in corn silage.

Emma Higgins and Michael Harvey bring back some key learnings and takeaways for our listeners in New Zealand and Australia following a recent trip to the US that centred around the World Dairy Expo in the heart of the US dairy industry, Wisconsin.   RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

We revisit the successful showing of STyle Genetics™ progeny at World Dairy Expo which garnered 5 Premier Sire Banners for STgenetics®! With the success of KID ROCK, FAMOUS, JAMES DEAN, ALTITUDE-RED, Delta-LAMBDA and more, the 2024 World Dairy Expo was a huge achievement for STgenetics®, our dairy breeders and those who work every day to develop these progenies into banner achieving individuals! With three of our inside sale representatives, we dive a bit deeper into each of these bulls, the impact they are making and the future of STgenetics® STyle Genetics™ program! 00:00 Introduction 00:24 STgenetics®' Success at the 2024 World Dairy Expo00:42 Delta-LAMBDA and Balanced Breeding02:09 KID ROCK Daughter's and Jersey Heifer Show04:31 FAMOUS and the Brown Swiss Breed06:25 JAMES DEAN and the Guernsey Heifer Show09:07 Impact of ALTITUDE-RED on Red and White Breed10:55 Delta-LAMBDA's Influence in the Show Ring12:38 Excitement for Delta-LAMBDA's Offspring13:13 Final Thoughts on World Dairy Expo14:42 STgenetics®' Future Prospects16:29 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements

World Dairy Expo always creates a lot of excitement and this year, STgenetics® was delighted to talk all about Farmfit® with the attendees and exhibitors! In this STtalks episode we sit down with Farmfit® Manager, Mitch Hockett as he shares with us how Farmfit® conversations and feedback went and then we dive into the most FAQ's he and his team received throughout the week. 00:00 Introduction to Farmfit® at World Dairy Expo02:36 Positive Feedback from Expo Attendees04:31 Frequently Asked Questions about Farmfit®05:04 Farmfit® Hardware and Setup Requirements07:57 Handling Connectivity Issues10:41 Farmfit® Installation and Support13:49 Installing Outlets for Farmfit®14:33 Introducing Farmfit® to Calves16:22 Farmfit® Data Collection and Analysis18:41 Farmfit®'s Role in Dairy Farms20:28 Traceability and Public Perception25:29 Farmfit®'s Versatility and Future26:42 Conclusion and Contact Information

We gathered around the Showbox Sires showbox at World Dairy Expo to share with you stories from some of the most notable and influential people in the dairy cattle show business. In this episode, Peggy Coffeen and Tim Abbott sit down with Jim Ostrom and John Vosters from Milk Source to hear about their show ring memories, as well as their story of building a multi-site dairy, dairy goat and cheese business. Then, Steve Briggs from Brigeen Farms talks about the best mentors he has had in his lifetime - the next generation of dairy youth. If you enjoy this episode, head back in our list to Part 1, featuring guests Tom Morris and Ernie Kueffner. Thanks to Tim Abbott and Showbox Sires for this collaboration. Learn more about Showbox Sires here: https://www.showboxsires.com/ Subscribe to Uplevel Dairy Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ6xQHZ0A1vqHKjRkbtJJA Want to get new episodes in your inbox? Subscribe here: https://www.upleveldairy.com/subscribe

Tim Abbott, co-owner of Showbox Sires, joins Ethan Haywood in Part 2 of the World Dairy Expo recap episodes. Bull dams and sisters of Showbox Sires' genetics hit the colored shavings and took home awards during the 2024 World Dairy Expo. Tim talks about new additions to the Showbox lineup as well as the continued success of their partnership with Select Sires. 

This year's World Dairy Expo truly defined the Golden Age of the dairy industry. Tune into Part 1 as Kevin Jorgensen, senior Holstein sire analyst, joins Ethan Haywood to recap show results from the 2024 World Dairy Expo. They talk about banner-winning pedigrees, the importance of maternal lines, Showcase sires and future opportunities for success on the colored shavings.

We gathered around the Showbox Sires showbox at World Dairy Expo to share with you stories from some of the most notable and influential people in the dairy cattle show business. In this episode, Peggy Coffeen and Tim Abbott sit down with Tom Morris and Ernie Kueffner, as they recount the early days of World Dairy Expo, the cows they will never forget and the stories that have stayed locked away inside their showboxes for years. And this is only Part 1! Join us on the next episode to hear from three more industry greats! Thanks to Tim Abbott and Showbox Sires for this collaboration. Learn more about Showbox Sires here: https://www.showboxsires.com/ Subscribe to Uplevel Dairy Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ6xQHZ0A1vqHKjRkbtJJA Want to get new episodes in your inbox? Subscribe here: https://www.upleveldairy.com/subscribe

As World Dairy Expo came to a close and exhibitors made their way home, we caught up with STgenetics® Technical Team Member, Duncan Bailey, on his own experience utilizing STgenetics® Farmfit® program at the show. Duncan shares examples from World Dairy Expo and his personal farm, he highlights the system's benefits and its impact on managing large dairy operations efficiently and overall how the entire system provides peace of mind and allows for better animal care. 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Meet Duncan Bailey: Role and Responsibilities01:09 Experience at World Dairy Expo02:52 Utilizing Farmfit® Technology04:19 Benefits of Farmfit® for Producers05:08 Farmfit®'s Impact on Duncan's Own Farm06:22 Final Thoughts and Reflections07:34 Conclusion

In Episode 368, Matt and Jeff Reese visit with Ryan Conklin and Johnny Cottingim with Wright and Moore Law Company about post-election and end-of-year planning considerations for Ohio farms. There is also featured audio including an update from Dale Minyo with Farm Credit Mid-America, a biodiesel update with Jordan Davidson and some highlights from the World Dairy Expo with Kevin Doeberiener and Lindsay Bowen from Wayne County, part of the team with what may be the first-ever sweep of Holstein champions at the event.  All this and more in the Ohio Ag Net Podcast.

Get the latest news of agriculture with American Ag Today! On this episode, we get a special interview from World Dairy Expo as Brian Winnekins from WRDN in Durand, WI talks with Randy Romanski, Wisconsin Agriculture Secretary.

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 9, 2024:We head to the World Dairy Expo,Find out why advocacy groups filed federal complaints against 4 Wisconsin school districts,Take a closer look at censorship in Wisconsin prisons,Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves,Travel back in time to 1969,And much more.

This episode comes recorded live at World Dairy Expo, in Madison, WI! We were fortunate to sit down with Greg Koerner, of Lallemand Animal Nutrition, for the second expo in a row, to discuss silage inoculant and how this year's silage held up across the North. 

In this episode, we bring you our panel and session from the National Dairy Shrine's Young Professionals Luncheon at World Dairy Expo, held on Sept. 30, 2024. This panel includes three individuals who will share their personal career journeys, from when they were once college students themselves to the roles in which they serve the dairy industry today: Panelists: Rachel (Coyne) Kurth – MILC Group Jared Dueppengiesser-Acepsis  Nick Randle -  Zoetis Learn how to build your own professional network, seek out personal development, make big job decisions and step into leadership roles both at work and within the dairy community from this trio of dairy professionals.

Oh you're so lucky today! The Fabulous Farm Babe Pam Jahnke joins us to talk all things World Dairy Expo, sheep with dreadlocks and model cows. And if you're interested in knowing more about farmers and the world of farming, you can check out Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, The Farm Bureau, as well as the Wisconsin Farmers Union. Then we are joined by Kory Hartman, Civic Media's VP of Broadcast Operations to talk about the newest hurricane, not Helene...this one is Milton and it is as powerful and causing so much as much damage. If you want to help, click here. We're wrapping up the show with another installment of This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Bathroom Break Edition. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guests: Pam Jahnke, Kory Hartman

In this week's episode, we cover the widespread devastation to crops in the southern United States, insights from attendees of the World Dairy Expo — the largest dairy-focused trade show — and the potential impact of a multi-day strike between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) on consumers and the agricultural industry on the East Coast. We also hear other top agriculture headlines, including the expiration of the Farm Bill earlier this week and an update on the ag markets. This week's interview we hear from members of the Global Farmer Network, an organization that connects farmers of all sizes and regions. Farmers from around the world, including Marcus Holtkötter from Germany, Gabriel Carballal from Uruguay, and Bill Couser from Iowa, share how networking with other farmers has helped them overcome challenges and find new opportunities. We'd love to see your first day of harvest photos! Tag us or send them to michelle@agnewsdaily.com, and feel free to get creative—our team will be sharing theirs too. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

According to a new report from CoBank's Knowledge Exchange, the decoupling of fluid milk production and milk component production represents an important paradigm shift for the dairy industry given growing consumer demand for manufactured dairy products. More than 80% of U.S. milk production goes into dairy food products that rely on milk components while less than 20% goes into the fluid beverage category. Would U.S. milk composition and consumer demand benefit from a more comprehensive monthly report from USDA that includes milk, protein and butterfat production levels? Joining us in this episode to discuss this topic in more depth is Corey Geiger, lead dairy economist with CoBank. We caught up with Corey at this week's World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., This episode has been brought to you by United Animal Health, a leader in animal health and nutrition. You can learn more about United Animal Health and how they are working to advance animal science worldwide by visiting the website at UnitedANH.com

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Diesel, we take a look at Friday's market action, farmer selling, fund movement and more with David Brock from The Brock Report. In Segment Two, we get an update on the tentative agreement reached in the dockworkers strike and get a special report from World Dairy Expo as Brian Winnekins from affiliate WRDN in Durand, WI talks with CoBank's Lead Dairy Economist, Corey Geiger. Then in Segments Three and Four, we have an open mic conversation about the ag economy, ag equipment sector and more with Ryan Schaefer, Vice President for New Holland North America.  

Front Porch Politics and Tying It Together podcast host Tim Boyum is on the road, talking with everyday Americans and local leaders about the issues that matter to them this election season. He is cranking out bite-sized podcasts along the way, and in his first edition, he is making his way up the Pennsylvania turnpike with photojournalist John Stampf in a rented Tesla.  On this stop, Tim reports from Madison, Wisconsin, where getting a hotel room is hard to find. That's because he and Mark plan to take part in the World Dairy Expo while in town. Now to the numbers, Tim said they've now traveled across six states in the last 36 hours. They covered 549 miles of road, charging four times along the way for a total time of an hour and 49 minutes and $60 in all. Before leaving Lancing, Michigan, Tim wanted to speak with some independent voters about their thoughts on the vice presidential debate. They said the candidates either didn't answer the questions or weren't honest in their responses. Once Tim arrived in Maddison, Wisconsin, he sprinted over to talk to a rural dairy farmer about what issues aren't being heard in his industry and why. The farmer mentioned though he helps feed America, he sometimes feels ignored on key issues. Tim said he'll talk to more experts on the matter when they go to the World Dairy Expo tomorrow, then it's straight to St. Louis.

Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay:   A port strike has agriculture commodity groups on alert. The latest from this year's World Dairy Expo. Plus, damages to farms from Hurricane Helene, and a look at the recent unusual strength in commodity markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Congressman Austin Scott of Georgia's 8th district addresses Hurricane Helene relief efforts in his state. He highlights the role of volunteers and organizations in providing aid. Significant agricultural losses, particularly in poultry and cotton, are a major focus, with efforts to secure disaster relief underway. We also have this week's Almond Update and reports from the World Dairy Expo.

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 1, 2024:We talk to folks waiting in line outside Trump's rally in Waunakee,Attend the grand re-opening of the St. Vinny's on Willy Street,Consider the impact of avian flu on the World Dairy Expo,Discuss UW-Madison students' right to log off,Learn how to identify different sparrows during seasonal migration,And much more.

Our coverage of World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin continues, sponsored by United Animal Health. We chat with Robin Schmahl of AgMarket.net about the dairy market. And we have a conversation about dairy operation management and succession planning with Peggy Coffeen of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're in Madison, Wisconsin at World Dairy Expo with coverage sponsored by S&W Seed Co. We have conversations with Phil Plourd, head of market intelligence at Ever Ag, and Tom Wall, "The Dairy Coach." Plus we chat with Brent Johnson, S&W Seed Co. vice president of sales and marketing Americas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Dairy Expo brings tens of thousands of people and millions of dollars in economic impact to Dane County every year. And not to mention, more than a few cows. The annual event will be in town Oct. 1-4, and to get the scoop on what folks can expect from this year's showing, host Bianca Martin caught up with the expo's general manager Laura Herschleb. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We're also on Instagram!  You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 25th episode here: Madison Public Library Madison365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that time of year again! Scott previews an exciting week at World Dairy Expo, with lots to experience with the Rob-See-Co team. 

If you are heading to the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, next week, I want to invite you to a few Uplevel Dairy LIVE events! For a little sneak peek behind the scenes of this and more at WDE, make sure to follow UPlevel Dairy on FB or IG to see my stories! Here's a complete rundown of all the must-attend sessions and panels we're hosting: National Dairy Shrine Young Professionals Luncheon Monday, Sept. 30 Join me as I chat with Nick Randle, Rachel (Coyne) Kurth, and Jared Duppengiesser about Taking the Next Steps in Your Professional Dairy Career. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM2XjqPTbJjwjKzMdqvzieCOCxCZL1j-xnyuc7EHpHzNAidw/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawFassRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVP0hJEWgwm_UayuzSEL0OaMr8Ohh_m3cyNYpFel9MT5hjnEK9hUxHU46g_aem_hMul91SeqqV9FHN8YABu5g Tanbark Talk with Compeer October 1st, 9 a.m. to 11 am in the Tanbark Securing the Future: A candid conversation about dairy farm transition planning. Sponsored by: Compeer Financial Panelists: The Oeschner Family; Steve Schweoer, Compeer Financial; Jared Holt, Ascent Financial. Join us live or virtually here: https://compeer.com/WorldDairyExpo2024.html Bonus: Attendees at the Tandbark will receive a free grilled cheese coupon courtesy of Compeer! Exclusive Insights: H5N1 Biosecurity and Management Strategies for Dairy Farms Thursday, October 3rd | 10:30 a.m. In this session, we are exploring how to address current H5N1 challenges to the industry with best practices for mitigating risk and preparing for the future. In partnership with FARM. Virtual Farm Tour of Woldt Farms Friday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. in the Exhibition Hall, or tune in to Expo TV Featuring Woldt Family Farms & Sponsored by Complete Management Consulting LLC. Good to Great: How This Dairy Crushed Their Goals for Improved Efficiency and Profitability with the assistance of Complete Management Consulting. Subscribe to Uplevel Dairy Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ6xQHZ0A1vqHKjRkbtJJA Want to get new episodes in your inbox? Subscribe here: https://www.upleveldairy.com/subscribe

A "Fitting" Tribute to Michael Heath The Friends & Family of Michael Heath will be honoring his memory with several very "fitting" awards at World Dairy Expo.  The Michael Heath Overall Fitter Award will be presented to the overall champion of the youth competition, taking place on opening day of the show and  Junior Champion and Senior Champion Bred & Owned Awards will be presented during the International Jersey Show in Michael's memory. Who was this man who inspired so many during his lifetime and career in the dairy industry?  Learn more from Michael's close personal friend, Jenny Thomas, as she shares the qualities she admired most about him and  how she hopes these special awards will keep them alive in the recipients of these special awards.

World Dairy Expo Sneak Peak! This episode is a preview of the Tanbark Talk, “Securing the Future: A candid conversation about dairy farm transition planning”, coming up Oct. 1, 9-11 a.m.  Sponsored by Compeer Financial, you can join us live in the Tanbark, or join us through the virtual live stream, to hear from the Oeschner family, as well as Steve Schweoer from Compeer and Jared Holt from Ascent Financial. Business consultant Jared Holt  joins us today to share stories and strategies from the field, from working with the Oeschners and other farm families to successfully transition their businesses from one generation to the next. Join us at World Dairy Expo for this Tanbark Talk: “Securing the Future: A candid conversation about dairy farm transition planning” Tuesday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to 11 am., in the Tanbark Hosted by: Peggy Coffeen, Uplevel Dairy Podcast Sponsored by: Compeer Financial Panelists: The Oeschner Family; Steve Schweoer, Compeer Financial; Jared Holt, Ascent Financial. Tune in LIVE virtually! Register now: Compeer.com/WDE2024 Subscribe to Uplevel Dairy Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ6xQHZ0A1vqHKjRkbtJJA Want to get new episodes in your inbox? Subscribe here: https://www.upleveldairy.com/subscribe

If you are wondering how proposed changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order could impact your milk check, or perhaps you have asked yourself, would we be better off without a federal order system altogether?   Well, today we are taking an in-depth look at making allowances, component changes, and the logistical and financial implications of these recommendations. Our guest today is Sara Dorland. As managing partner with Ceres Risk Management, she joins us to share her insights on the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearings, emphasizing five priority items impacting milk markets and your future milk check. Based in Sun Valley, Idaho, Sara brings 25 years of studying milk markets and assisting dairy producers and manufacturers with market education, forecasts, and risk management. Her background includes serving as the director of risk management for Darigold, Inc. the fourth-largest dairy cooperative in the United States.  In fact, she has lived through the dissolution of the federal order system in parts of  Utah and Idaho.  Get ready to hear about this and more with Sara Dorland. Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction to FMMO and Priority Items 00:32 Understanding the Make Allowance 01:21 Class One Differential Changes 02:59 Impact of Recommendations on Milk Pricing 12:25 USDA's Role and Producer Involvement 14:46 Voting and Future Implications 16:59 Life Without FMMO 21:20 Risk Management and Final Thoughts Join us at World Dairy Expo for this Tanbark Talk: “Securing the Future: A candid conversation about dairy farm transition planning” Tuesday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to 11 am., in the Tanbark Hosted by: Peggy Coffeen, Uplevel Dairy Podcast Sponsored by: Compeer Financial Panelists: The Oeschner Family; Steve Schweoer, Compeer Financial; Jared Holt, Ascent Financial. Tune in LIVE virtually! Register now: Compeer.com/WDE2024 Featured guest: Sara Dorland, managing partner, Ceres DRM sara.dorland@ceresdrm.com www.ceresdrm.com  The 60-day comment period ends on September 13th. Make your comments and find more information here. This episode is sponsored by Compeer Financial. Compeer Financial is a member-owned Farm Credit cooperative serving and supporting agriculture and rural America. Our dairy team brings world-class expertise and tailored solutions to support dairy producers' financial goals and lending needs. For more information, contact the Compeer Dairy Industry Experts .   Subscribe to Uplevel Dairy Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ6xQHZ0A1vqHKjRkbtJJA Want to get new episodes in your inbox? Subscribe here: https://www.upleveldairy.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy podcast, host Peggy Coffeen sits down with Lexie Nunes, a dynamic young professional in the dairy industry, for the Young Leaders series. Lexie shares her journey from her beginnings on a family dairy farm in Central California to her role as a Customer Support Specialist at Milc Group. Lexie's story began as a reluctant participant in dairy judging, pushed by her mother, which eventually led to her becoming an All-American dairy judge at World Dairy Expo. Throughout her career, Lexie has gathered extensive experience from working in hands-on roles at ST Genetics to now supporting dairy producers with advanced herd management systems. Lexie recounts her adventures that have taken her from California to Ohio, then Texas, and back, noting how dairy judging opened doors to various opportunities. She emphasizes the importance of communication skills developed through judging and the invaluable experiences she gained during her collegiate and professional life. Lexie also highlights the major challenges she faced, particularly the intimidation of entering the dairy industry as a young professional and the importance of seeking help and staying open to growth. This episode offers rich insights into the career of a young professional making significant contributions to the dairy industry. Are you a young professional or college student who is looking to make connections and hear stories of others and their paths to successful careers in dairy? If so, I have a special invitation for you: Join me at World Dairy Expo in Madison WI on Monday, Sept 30 for the National Dairy Shrine and Young Professionals Luncheon and Career Connection to hear a panel of three young professionals who will share their experiences and how you can prepare for your next steps in the dairy industry. This panel features Rachel Kurth, MILC Group, Jared Dueppengiesser, Acepsis and Nick Randle, Zoetis.  Reserve your spot here: https://forms.gle/nrvTQDpn91my6Vgb6

Freedom. Who doesn't want more of that?  A phone that rings less. Fewer fires to put out. A team you can trust to take care of things as if it were their own, so that you can focus on the tasks and plans that move your business forward. My guest today not only values freedom, but fights for it, as a major in the South Dakota National Guard. And he's taken what he has learned about leadership to empower his team to solve problems, make sound decisions and take ownership of the operation.  I met up with Nick Vander Weerd, CFO of Pleasant Dutch Dairy in Brookings, South Dakota, to find out how he relates his 25 years of military experience to the leadership strategies implemented at the dairy, hear it right here on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast. Nick shares how he empowers employees by training them to be decision-makers at all levels and giving them the tools to solve problems that save time and money - in fact, one you will hear him talk about is ,Milc Pulse from the Milc Group - a pulsation monitoring technology that changed the game at Pleasant Dutch Dairy. And,Nick discusses the future of the dairy industry in South Dakota, how he manages risk, and his personal philosophy of resilience, positivity, and continuous improvement. This episode is sponsored in partnership with the Milc Group. Milc Group is a dairy software company that brings real-time, actionable data to dairy farms across the world by revolutionizing the dairy industry with user-friendly cloud-based software. ONE™ by Milc Group is the all-in-one app that brings together all the important aspects of your dairy in one place.  Heading to WDE? Learn what the future of dairy software looks like with Milc Group at World Dairy Expo. Milc Group will be in the Exhibition Hall all week long at booth 4323. Go see for yourself all the solutions they have to offer when it comes to managing your dairy. Their cloud-based software brings all the important aspects of your dairy into ONE easy-to-use app.  Milc Group: ⁠https://www.milcgroup.com/⁠ Milc Pulse: ⁠https://www.milcgroup.com/product/facility⁠  Subscribe to Uplevel Dairy Podcast on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ6xQHZ0A1vqHKjRkbtJJA⁠ Want to get new episodes in your inbox? Subscribe here: ⁠https://www.upleveldairy.com/subscribe⁠