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As consumers pay more attention to how their food is produced it becomes more important for dairy producers to engage with consumers in meaningful ways. When dairy producers tell their story, consumers listen and that dialogue can lead to a greater understanding of how food gets produced.

Our next guest on the Beef Masters series is Mike Thoren, CEO of Five Rivers Cattle Company.

In this podcast, Mike offers his insights into the feedlot industry and the challenges that lie ahead.

Our latest guest on the Bovinews Beef Masters series is Cody Jorgensen of Jorgensen Land and Cattle in Ideal, South Dakota.

In addition to being the largest seedstock producer in the country, Jorgensen's is a multi-generational family operation dedicated as much to the conservation of its 12,000 acres as it is to the genetic advancement of its cattle operation.

In this podcast Cody Jorgensen talks about the operation today, their breeding and management philosophies and their vision for the future.

Dairy farmers have enjoyed solid milk prices - but how long will they last? And will there be relief on the input side to help boost margins?

In the latest Bovinews podcast, Mike North from ever.ag gives an update on where the dairy economy is today and what we can expect going into 2022.

The growing demand for the use of sustainable agriculture practices has created an opportunity to build a revenue stream through carbon credits. In this podcast, Corey Scott from Truterra offers the basics on what carbon credits are, how producers can take advantage of carbon credit opportunities and what the future holds.

Our next guest on the Beef Masters series is Lee Leachman of Leachman Cattle of Colorado. Lee is not only owner of one of the largest seedstock operations in the country, but also one of the more innovative cattle producers when it comes to driving beef genetic progress.

In this podcast, Lee provides an inside look at his breeding and management philosophies and some of the new projects he's working on to advance beef genetics.

The beef industry includes a number of individuals and operations who have a significant mark on the industry. Over a series of podcasts, BoviNews will visit with some of those individuals to gain greater insight into their operations and their vision for the beef industry.

Our first visit is with Mark Gardiner with Gardiner Angus Ranch. One of the top seedstock producers in the country, Gardiner Angus Ranch is known for providing elite genetics to commercial beef producers throughout North America. In the podcast, Mark shares how they have gotten to where they are today and how they are preparing for the future.

Genomics have been used in the dairy industry for more than 10 years. Over that time, it's arguable that no other technology has had a greater impact on how animals are managed. But the question remains, does genomics really work?

In a recent BoviNews Chat, David Erf from Zoetis talks about validation studies that show the significant impact genomics can have on improving genetic progress.

Maintaining cow performance starts with creating an ideal rumen environment that optimizes starch and fiber digestibility. And a strong rumen is more capable of fighting off external pathogens.

In this BoviNews Chat, Clayton Stoffel with Papillon talks about how producers can improve rumen performance to improve efficiency and productivity. 

Corn silage harvest was earlier than normal in much of dairy country, which could lead to fermentation variability. Cows crave consistency, so producers will need to be on their toes when feeding out that corn silage in the coming months.

In this BoviNews Chat, Joel Pankowski from Arm & Hammer talks about how producers can reduce the impact of potential variability by keeping the rumen functioning properly.