The Holstein Ontario Podcast (The HOPCast)

James, Kyle and Cole discuss the Holstein heifer show, the Red & White show and the national Holstein Show from the Royal 2024.  Following the boys' discussion, listen to a scintillating interview of Dave Dyment by James, which is then followed by another great interview of Josh Karn.

An interview with judge Blair Weeks

The National Holstein Show at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is just around the corner.  Here's a preview with Russell Gammon.

Surprise! We recorded an episode!
We're a little rusty, but it's like riding a  bike.  You never forget.  
On this episode we interview Doug Blair about the beginning of LPI and genomics.  We talk about a lot of different sires and influential Holstein breeders.

Allison Fleming of Lactanet joins Kyle to answer all of your questions

Dr. Meagan King from the University of Manitoba joins us to discuss mental health.  She is leading a research project about mental health in farming, and all Canadian farmers are invited to participate.  We also discuss some more lighthearted topics related to other research projects that Dr. Meagan has done.


"Are you a dairy or beef producer in Ontario or Western Canada? Help us understand how your well-being is related to farm management and mental health.

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Well.....not only cows, but mostly cows.  Classifier talk and bull talk.

It's just us.  Talking....

Kyle and James get into it over using local judges.  This episode includes our two pieces from the lives shows from CDX.  We have merchandise! Check out our FB page.

Mark Nutsford joins us from near Manchester, England where he farms.  Mark is also an international judge and has a lot of wisdom to offer younger farmers and judges.