DairyVoice Podcast

Mike Opperman of Black Dirt Communications speaks with Josh Cordle, the CEO of Sun Farmers Group about How dairy producers can take advantage of solar energy. They talk about using farm land that is otherwise not usable, the Inflation Reduction Act and associated tax incentives, and how solar energy can help a dairy producer with their sustainability footprint. The bottom line… it has to make financial sense to the farmer.

For more information, go to https://sunfarmersgroup.com/

Johh Ellsworth of Success Strategies speaks with dairy farmer Paul Danbom of Hilmar, California. Their timely discussion covers challenges, opportunities and the huge issue of lack of profitability. 

They focus on milk income, feed costs, bank relationships, and the highs and lows of manure management programs. As is pointed out in this podcast, “Nothing breeds wisdom like experience!”

Tim Abbott hosts this episode of DairyVoice with part 1 of the series ‘The Evolution of the Great Cow’. In this episode, Tim speaks with David Hardesty and Mike Duckett. They talk about the history of Harvue with a special focus on the history of Frosty. 

Mike Opperman with Black Dirt Communications hosts this episode of DairyVoice and he talks about technology and its impact on labor efficiency. The episode is a panel, including Stephanie Schroeder from Waikato Milking Systems, Tomas Vera of Contec Group-MADCAP, Ben Russell of Mastaplex, and Ray Williams from Gallagher. The podcast discusses how dairy producers can invest in technology to make sure it is implemented properly on their dairy? And, why should they embrace the change of adopting new technology?

More information is available from the panelist at:

Gallagher: https://am.gallagher.com/

MADCAP/Contec: https://hubs.ly/Q01PPQfr0   

Mastaplex: https://www.mastatest.com/mastatest-labor-efficiency-usa

Waikato: https://waikatomilking.com/labor-efficiency-usanzte

Connie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro Silage Barriers talks with Dr. Renato Schmidt of Lallemand Animal Nutrition on inoculants. They discuss the Bacteria and enzymes that help farmers make silage, the several options for dairy producers to choose from, and making the right decision on balance of quality, your research and knowledge when going forward. Front end and back end bacteria are covered, along with how the enzymes work during the fermentation period.

DairyBusiness News host Joel Hastings speaks with well-known breeders Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett about some very exciting industry news that is emerging this week. A one-of-a-kind effort between their new company, Showbox Sires, and two key organizations. This is a ground-breaking effort and the staff at DairyBusiness News feels our audience will be excited to hear about it.

Joel Hastings stated, “We’re not aware that this has ever been done before and expect our audience will be intrigued.”

The conversation will include Brad Sayles, Vice President, Global Marketing Semex and Jeff Ziegler, Vice President of Dairy Cattle Breeding Select Sires.

Connie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro Silage Barriers speaks with Dr. Kate Cowles and Josh Hushon of Cargill Animal Nutrition. The topic is sustainability and what farmers need and want to know. They discuss Cargill’s view on sustainability and reducing GHG emissions and - importantly - Where do dairy farmers come in? The group talks about specific examples as to how dairy farmers and the industry can make an impact on reducing GHG emissions.

Amanda Mitcheltree, Dairy Management Support Specialist at Dairy One, talks with host Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barriers about the challenges this year with feeding programs and how dairy farmers can best face them. Information on what resources are available for the dairy to make sure employees are following feeding protocols, and some of the important metrics or KPIs for feeding.

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.

How will state groundwater regulations affect the California dairy industry? A new study reveals possible impacts. DairyVoice guest Geoff Vanden Heuvel talks with Editor Emeritus Joel Hastings, describing the findings and how dairy producers are adjusting.  He's the director of economic and regulatory affairs for the California Milk Producers Council and a former dairy producer from Chino. He has followed the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act which is now imposing some new water limitations on agriculture across the San Joaquin Valley.