The Dairy Download

Butterfat levels continue to climb in the nation’s dairy herd. How is domestic demand impacting this trend? What nutritional factors move the needle when it comes to producing more butterfat? What can the dairy industry do to utilize this extra butterfat?

Listen to this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two experts who are tuned in to milk production and demand across the country: Corey Geiger, lead economist for dairy production and processing in CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange research division; and Steve Martin, MS, PAS, founder and ruminant nutritionist with DNMC Milk.

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How has technology impacted the way dairy farms are managed? How have the components of milk—like fat and protein content—changed in the dairy herd over time, and what’s driving those changes? What's next for dairy farmers as processing capacity expands?

Listen to this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear from four special guests who work at the dairy farm level. They also happen to be family members of our podcast hosts! Ron and Randy Franck, Iowa dairy farmers and Phil's family by marriage; and John and Chris Noble, New York dairy farmers and Kathleen's father and brother.

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Where is the industry seeing increases in dairy processing capacity? What factors are driving this change? How are dairy farmers responding to this growth in demand? 

Listen to this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two guests who are tuned in to the factors influencing dairy processing capacity increases across the country: Rick Naerebout, CEO of Idaho Dairymen's Association; and Betsy Erdelyi, managing director with BMO Harris Bank.

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How are sweeteners developed to meet the flavor profile and nutrition needs for dairy products? How can flavors like vanilla be used to enhanced yogurts and frozen desserts? What innovations are on the horizon in this space?

Join us for this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two guests who work at the forefront of innovation in sweeteners and flavors: Melissa Kaczmarczyk, PhD, MPH, principal scientist for North America, global nutrition with Tate & Lyle; and Darian Rottmann, vanilla specialist with Lochhead Vanilla.

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How can dairy drive performance for athletes and gamers? What are the benefits of drinking milk both for nutrition and hydration? How can we increase public awareness of the sports nutrition implications of dairy products?

Join us for this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two guests who are keyed in to all things dairy and sports nutrition: Leslie Bonci, owner of the nutrition consulting company Active Eating Advice - Be Fit, Fed, and Fearless; and Jen Grubb, senior marketing manager at MilkPEP.

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What exciting opportunities are on the horizon for the dairy supply chain? Where is the industry seeing growth, and where are there opportunities for investment? How can the industry come together to tackle today's challenges? 

Join us for this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear three CEOs who are leading forward in the dairy industry. Daragh Maccabee, CEO of Idaho Milk Products; Joe Diglio, President and CEO of Michigan Milk Products; and Seth Teply, President and CEO, U.S. and Canada for Tetra Pak share their perspectives on where things stand today and what the future looks like for the industry.

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What tariffs are currently in place? How will these tariffs impact dairy industry growth? What is the long term outlook for U.S. trade relations?

Join us for this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear from a panel of three experts on trade and the U.S. dairy market. Jeffrey Weiss, partner at Steptoe LLP; Matt Gould, senior director at Ever.Ag; and Joe Glauber, PhD, research fellow emeritus in the director general's office at the International Food Policy Research Institute will discuss recent tariff actions and the potential implications for dairy.

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Many cultured dairy products like kefir and skyr have established a growing presence in the U.S. market. What makes these products popular among U.S. consumers? What market trends lie ahead for these products?

Tune in to this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear insights from two experts driving cultured dairy brands: Julie Smolyansky, president and chief executive officer of Lifeway Foods, and David Greci, brand director for Siggi's, as they talk about the journey to bring these cultured dairy products to U.S. consumers and how the market continues to grow.

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Strong leadership is critical to ensure that the dairy industry continues to grow, innovate and thrive. What makes a good leader? How can leaders step up to support their teams and continue building a successful future for the dairy industry?

Listen to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two distinguished leaders in the dairy industry: Sheryl Meshke, CEO of Associated Milk Producers Inc., and Patricia Stroup, former senior vice president and chief procurement officer at Nestlé and managing director of Nestrade SA, as they share their insights on leadership and the future of dairy.

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If your company is interested in sponsoring a block of episodes of The Dairy Download, contact IDFA’s Lindsay Gold at [email protected].

If your company is interested in sponsoring a block of episodes of The Dairy Download, contact IDFA’s Lindsay Gold at [email protected].

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Dairy provides 13 essential nutrients that are central to good health for Americans. However, there are still barriers to accessing these benefits for many communities across the country. What health and nutrition benefits do dairy products offer to improve health outcomes? How can the dairy industry partner with physicians to communicate dairy's health benefits?

Listen to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two experts on nutrition access: Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, and Dr. Virginia Caine, president of the National Medical Association.

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