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October 21Legacy Nutrient Value: Landowners can leverage soil nutrients for financial benefits
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Legacy Nutrient Value refers to the value associated with crop-producing nutrients presented in the soil at the time agricultural land is purchased or inherited. These nutrients, including phosphorus, potassium, and other macro- and micronutrients, contribute to the land’s productivity and overall value.
Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guest, Dave Stamp, discuss the following topics:
Financial value of Legacy Nutrient Value to a property
Who qualifies
Process of Legacy Nutrient Value
Biggest challenge
Soil testing
Ownership and land considerations
Property basis or future sale
Documentation needed
Biggest misconception
Easiest way to learn more
Boa Safra Ag provides soil analysis, fertility valuation and documentation—not tax advice. Tax benefits depend on eligibility and individual circumstances. Consult your CPA or tax professional.
About the guest:
Dave Stamp grew up on a diversified crop and livestock farm in southwest Iowa then graduated from Iowa State in Ag Business. He has over 40 years of experience in crop and livestock production with multiple companies and startups. My wife and myself own and operate a farm operation and I manage the referral partner program for Boa Safra Ag in Midwest covering Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.
This is sponsored by the Boa Safra Ag.
Resources:
How to get started: http://boasafraag.com/get-started/
FAQs: https://boasafraag.com/frequently-asked-questions/
Call us: (866) 879-6785
Process: https://boasafraag.com/our-process/

Step away from the day-to-day and focus on what’s ahead at Dairy Strong, January 13 and 14 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Gain perspective on the markets, policies and innovations shaping dairy. Compare ideas with other farmers, bring your team into the conversation and return home better prepared to make strong decisions for your business. Register today for DairyStrong.org.
Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream. Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship.
This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing [email protected].
24 min
October 19 Dairy Streamlet: Legacy Nutrient Value: Landowners can leverage soil nutrients for financial benefits
The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on Oct. 21.
Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest, Dave Stamp, Midwest Region Referral Partner Manager at Boa Safra Ag, cover Legacy Nutrient Value, the process, challenges and the easiest way to get started.
Boa Safra Ag provides soil analysis, fertility valuation and documentation—not tax advice. Tax benefits depend on eligibility and individual circumstances. Consult your CPA or tax professional.
This is sponsored by the Boa Safra Ag.
Step away from the day-to-day and focus on what’s ahead at Dairy Strong, January 13 and 14 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Gain perspective on the markets, policies and innovations shaping dairy. Compare ideas with other farmers, bring your team into the conversation and return home better prepared to make strong decisions for your business. Register today for DairyStrong.org.
Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream. Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship.
This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing [email protected].
7 min
October 07Ins and Outs of Real Estate Conveyances
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Real estate is a valuable asset — is your farm up-to-speed on real estate conveyances?
Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guest, Attorney Will McKinley, discuss the following topics:
What is real estate
What gets mistaken for real estate
Different types of ownership
Common legal and tax terms
How land gets transferred
Biggest challenges
Adverse possession
Emerging issues in real estate
Succession planning
Lease agreements
Contracts
Common contract challenges
Advice
About the guest:
Will McKinley is the President and CEO of Menn Law Firm, a full-service law firm headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, with one of the state's largest agribusiness legal practices. Will focuses primarily on helping farms and ag-related businesses with a wide range of legal issues, but in particular, Will enjoys working with farms on business succession planning.
This is sponsored by the Menn Law Firm.
Resources:
Menn Law Firm Agribusiness resource
Contact Will: [email protected]
Common misconceptions about farm succession planning
Step away from the day-to-day and focus on what’s ahead at Dairy Strong, January 13 and 14 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Gain perspective on the markets, policies and innovations shaping dairy. Compare ideas with other farmers, bring your team into the conversation and return home better prepared to make strong decisions for your business. Register today for DairyStrong.org.
Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream. Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship.
This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing [email protected].
36 min
October 05 Dairy Streamlet: Ins and Outs of Real Estate Conveyances
Learn more about BankFirst.
The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on Oct. 7.
Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest, Will McKinley, President and CEO of Menn Law Firm, cover common legal and tax real estate terms, adverse possession, contracts and advice.
This is sponsored by the Menn Law Firm.
Step away from the day-to-day and focus on what’s ahead at Dairy Strong, January 13 and 14 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Gain perspective on the markets, policies and innovations shaping dairy. Compare ideas with other farmers, bring your team into the conversation and return home better prepared to make strong decisions for your business. Register today for DairyStrong.org.
Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream. Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship.
This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing [email protected].
6 min
September 23Maestro: First-Of-Its-Kind Permitting Program
Learn more about Prairie Estates Genetics.
This first-of-its-kind program provides farmers with the tools and resources needed to streamline the permitting process.
Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guests, Tim Baumgartner and Rick Roden, discuss the following topics:
Why Maestro was created
Complexities of the permitting process
Access to knowledgeable experts
Proprietary technology platform
Contact at the appropriate state departments
Support with permitting timeline
Support with ongoing compliance
Communication with Maestro team
Friends of Maestro
How to get involved
About the guests
Tim Baumgartner is the Chief financial & regulatory officer for Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative. He has worked for Edge since September of 2023 and developed the Maestro Permitting program during his first year with the organization. His previous work experience in agricultural lending and as a Operations manager on a large dairy farm.
Rick Roden owns and operates Roden Echo Valley Farm, where they milk 1,000 cows in Washington County. Roden Echo Valley recently went through the CAFO permitting process and worked through the Maestro program.
Learn more about the Maestro Permitting Program.
Resources:
Maestro Program
Contact Tim Baumgartner: [email protected]
Josh Meissner’s experience with Maestro
Past episode: DBA members help prevent local ordinance
Step away from the day-to-day and focus on what’s ahead at Dairy Strong, January 13 and 14 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Gain perspective on the markets, policies and innovations shaping dairy. Compare ideas with other farmers, bring your team into the conversation and return home better prepared to make strong decisions for your business. Register today for DairyStrong.org.
Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream.  Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship.
This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing [email protected].
34 min
September 21 Dairy Streamlet: Maestro: First-Of-Its-Kind Permitting Program
Learn more about Prairie Estates Genetics.
The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on September 23.
Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guests, Tim Baumgartner of Edge and dairy farmer Rick Roden, discuss why Maestro was created, complexities of the permitting process, six benefits of Maestro and how to get involved.
Learn more about the Maestro Permitting Program.
Step away from the day-to-day and focus on what’s ahead at Dairy Strong, January 13 and 14 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Gain perspective on the markets, policies and innovations shaping dairy. Compare ideas with other farmers, bring your team into the conversation and return home better prepared to make strong decisions for your business. Register today for DairyStrong.org.
Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream. Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship.
This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing [email protected].
9 min
September 09How We Got Here: Buck's Unlimited in Goodhue, Minnesota
Learn more about Prairie Estates Genetics.
Dairy Stream and the Menn Law Firm are proud to present the third annual “How We Got Here” podcast series featuring dairy farmers sharing the history of their farm and steps they have taken to get to where they are today.
Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guests, Dave and Chris Buck, fourth and fifth generations at Buck's Unlimited, discuss early influences, improvements to be better the farm, challenges, financial preparations and the future for the farm and dairy industry.
This three-part series is sponsored by the Menn Law Firm.
About the guests:
Dave Buck, fourth generation to own Buck's Unlimited in Minnesota, where they milk 1,700 cows and farm 2,000 aces.
Chris Buck, fifth generation, along with his brother DJ, to own Buck's Unlimited. Chris’s role on the farm is day-to-day manager of feed, young stock and feedlot.
Season 1: How We Got Here (2024):
How We Got Here: Norm E Lane in Chili, Wisconsin
How We Got Here: Solhawk Dairy in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
How We Got Here: Verhasselt Farms in Kaukauna, Wisconsin
Season 2: How We Got Here (2025):
How We Got Here: Ocooch Dairy in Hillsboro, Wisconsin
How We Got Here: Melichar Broad Acres in Port Washington, Wisconsin
How We Got Here: Scheps Dairy in Almena, Wisconsin
Season 3: How We Got Here (2026):
How We Got Here: Bomaz Farms in Hammond, Wisconsin
How We Got Here: Ripp's Dairy Valley in Dane, Wisconsin
Step away from the day-to-day and focus on what’s ahead at Dairy Strong, January 13 and 14 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Gain perspective on the markets, policies and innovations shaping dairy. Compare ideas with other farmers, bring your team into the conversation and return home better prepared to make strong decisions for your business. Register today for DairyStrong.org.
Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream. Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship.
This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing [email protected].
25 min
September 07Dairy Streamlet: How We Got Here: Buck's Unlimited in Goodhue, Minnesota
Learn more about Prairie Estates Genetics.

Dairy Stream and the Menn Law Firm are proud to present the third annual “How We Got Here” podcast series featuring dairy farmers sharing the history of their farm and steps they have taken to get to where they are today. The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on Sept.9.
This three-part series is sponsored by the Menn Law Firm.
About the guests:
Dave Buck, fourth generation to own Buck's Unlimited in Minnesota, where they milk 1,700 cows and farm 2,000 aces.
Chris Buck, fifth generation, along with his brother DJ, to own Buck's Unlimited. Chris’s role on the farm is day-to-day manager of feed, young stock and feedlot.
Step away from the day-to-day and focus on what’s ahead at Dairy Strong, January 13 and 14 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Gain perspective on the markets, policies and innovations shaping dairy. Compare ideas with other farmers, bring your team into the conversation and return home better prepared to make strong decisions for your business. Register today for DairyStrong.org.
Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream. Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship.
This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing [email protected].
6 min
August 26Common misconceptions about farm succession planning
The topic of succession planning is something we will always continue to learn about and today we are taking a unique approach to succession planning and focusing on common misconceptions.
Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guest, Attorney Will McKinley, discuss the following topics:
Most common misconception
Who should be involved
Timeline
Estate plans
‘Fair means equal’
‘Sweat equity takes the place of wages’
Giving up control of the farm
Legal protection from outside forces
What you should be asking your attorney
Advice to young farmers
About the guest:
Will McKinley is the President and CEO of Menn Law Firm, a full-service law firm headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, with one of the state's largest agribusiness legal practices. Will focuses primarily on helping farms and ag-related businesses with a wide range of legal issues, but in particular, Will enjoys working with farms on business succession planning.
This is sponsored by the Menn Law Firm.
Resources:
Menn Law Firm Agribusiness resource
Contact Will: [email protected]
Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream. Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship.
This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing [email protected].
30 min
August 24 Dairy Streamlet: Common misconceptions about farm succession planning
The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on Aug. 26.
Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest, Will McKinley, President and CEO of Menn Law Firm, discuss the most common misconception of farm succession planning, timeline of transitioning a farm, sweat equity, what you should be asking your attorney and advice to young farmers.
This is sponsored by the Menn Law Firm.
Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream. Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship.
This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing [email protected].
7 min

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