March 04, 2026

Regenerative farming with Meadowbrook Dairy Inc. in Minnesota

46 minutes

Details matter and our guest doesn’t miss a beat sharing insight on the challenges and successes with regenerative farming practices.

Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest Alex Udermann of Meadowbrook Dairy Inc. discuss the following topics:

Meadowbrook Dairy’s start in regenerative farming

Go-to cover crops

Making educated decisions

Soil health mentorship

Most impactful equipment for regenerative practices

Precision nutrient management practices

What consumers are asking

Conservation goals

Improving animal health from in-field conservation efforts

Perspective on feed additives

What’s next for regenerative farming

About the guest

Alex Udermann is a fifth-generation dairy, beef, and row crop farmer who operates alongside his parents, John and MaryLou, his wife Kirsten, and his brother Jake and sister-in-law Sam. Their farm focuses on regenerative practices including no-till, cover crops, and responsible nutrient and manure management. They also provide custom no-till planting, cover crop seeding, custom manure hauling, and direct-to-consumer beef sales. Alex serves as an active member and mentor with the MN Soil Health Coalition, helping educate farmers and communities on soil health practices

Resources:

Meadowbrook Farm website

Follow Meadowbrook Dairy on Facebook.

UM-Extension article on the Udermann family

MN Soil Health Coalition website

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