Uplevel Dairy Podcast

Best of 2024: We are catching back up with some of our top guests from the past year, and today we chat with Idaho dairyman Hans Nederend, Nederend Dairies.

In Episode 92, Hans shared his secrets to achieving world-class milk quality, and then expanded upon that as we talked about his roles as not only a dairyman, but also a dad and a leader.

In this episode, Hans talks about the challenge of dealing with avian influenza on his dairies, how it impacted his herd and also how it brought out the dedication of his team.

And find out the word that he is choosing to live by in the coming year.
See more from Hans in episode 92 Part 1: ⁠https://pod.link/1687111792/episode/96bd60b7365b6ffd01d1a618a16163f4⁠

Part 2: ⁠https://pod.link/1687111792/episode/c61c5c6b1462e6f7cb6f2fc77ac5d3ee⁠

Best of 2024: We are catching back up with some of our top guests from the past year and are so grateful to welcome Katie Coyne.

Earlier this year, Katie shared her personal story of growing up in the dairy industry and how she has made it her mission to pay it back to the next in line through mentoring and encouraging youth.

Katie also shared her personal journey with cancer and the prognosis given to her in late 2024. 

Find out how Katie has continued to find hope and purpose each and every day, and the word she is choosing to live by in 2025.

More from Katie Coyne: https://pod.link/1687111792/episode/362107c1893d057d399daef877ef3ff0

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Best of 2024: We are catching back up with some of our top guests from the past year, including Tim Abbott, who joined us back in Ep. 143: Sitting on the Showbox with Tim Abbott.

We pull up a seat again today to hear how 2024 challenged him changed him, his greatest wins and the word he has chosen to live by in 2025.

More from Tim Abbott:

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We sit down with Manuel Soares, CEO of Milc Group, to discuss how applying manufacturing principles to dairy farming can identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve revenue.

Manuel highlights the importance of real-time data for making quick, informed decisions, and the need for an integrated system like ERP to connect all aspects of dairy operations.

He emphasizes the role of accurate data, proper data entry, and data ownership in ensuring financial success in the dairy industry.

Milc Group is a dairy software company that brings real-time, actionable data to dairy farms across the world. They are dedicated to revolutionizing the dairy industry with their user-friendly cloud-based software. ONE™ by Milc Group is our all-in-one app that brings together all the important aspects of your dairy together in one place. With products such as feed and animal management software, people training, dairy facility monitoring, and scale management, Milc Group is committed to providing producers with the tools they need to succeed.

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast's Young Leader Series, co-host Kiley Pagel leads a conversation with Emily McGowty from 2020 Consulting. Emily transitioned from an equine background to the dairy industry, where she focuses on financial consulting and building trust with dairy farm clients. 

The conversatio  covers Emily's journey, the importance of trust and flexibility in her role in the finance sector, and the mentorship and support she has received along the way. 

You will also hear about the challenges Emily faced and the strategies she used to overcome them, helping her become a trusted advisor in the dairy industry. 

Make sure to share this episode with a Young Dairy Leader you know!

This episode is sponsored by Quali T | Branding Solutions.Learn more about how Quali T | Branding Solutions. provides branding solutions, work wear, reflective gear and other customized merchandise for farms and agribusinesses: https://qualitinc.espwebsite.com/

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In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy podcast, Peggy Coffeen is back for a monthly market update with Curtis Bosma from HighGround Dairy. 

This month they discuss the current state of dairy markets, including price volatility and the impacts of political headlines such as the bird flu on milk production in states like California versus expansion in others. 

Curtis highlights butter and cheese markets' dynamics, touching on trends in butterfat production and export opportunities for cheese due to price adjustments. The conversation also covers economic challenges like consumer credit card debt impacting consumer spending and food service traffic, and policy discussions surrounding the Farm Bill and programs such as cooperatives working together (CWT) and USDA purchasing assistance. 

The episode dives into the importance of managing margins and choosing the right advisors for dairy producers while reflecting on market intelligence insights and the critical role of merchandisers in the supply chain.

Snag your own December Market Update here: https://marketing.highgrounddairy.com/producer-market-update-december-2024.

This episode is brought to you by:
HighGround Dairy provides global dairy market intelligence, insurance services, futures & options brokerage, and advisory programs to a diverse range of dairy market participants throughout the supply chain.
Information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes and is not a solicitation to buy or sell commodities.  Opinions expressed are current opinions as of December 18, 2024 at 12 p.m. CST and only represent the views of the speaker and not those of HighGround Trading, unless otherwise expressly noted.

Ted Jacoby III, CEO of TC Jacoby Inc., is back to talk about what he has learned over the past 35 years as the third-generation at the helm of his family’s St. Louis-based dairy marketing business. 

In this episode, Ted shares his experiences as a leader of the  family dairy business, including:

Communication

https://pod.link/1687111792/episode/8033bc3f933b282b83e7961d4c11eefb

Today we venture into the middle ground of what happens to milk when it leaves your dairy and before it lands on a restaurant table or store shelf. 

And who better to share these insights than the third-generation leader of St. Louis-based dairy marketing company T.C. Jacoby, Ted Jacoby, III. 

Ted discusses the significant milestones in dairy marketing over his 35 years in the business, from the advent of refrigerated bulk tanks post-WWII to the skyrocketing international demand for U.S. dairy products. Discover the biggest opportunities and challenges facing dairy farmers today, the pivotal role of risk management, and how the industry is adapting to changes in sustainability and labor markets. 

This episode is brought to you by:
HighGround Dairy provides global dairy market intelligence, insurance services, futures & options brokerage, and advisory programs to a diverse range of dairy market participants throughout the supply chain.

One thing I love about the dairy industry is that we are always looking for ways to improve on what we are already doing…

And the McCartys are no different.

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, we are heading back to McCarty Family Farms to explore the significant role of genetic advancements in their dairy operations. 

Ken McCarty shares insights on how the partnership with Zoetis and the use of genetic evaluations from Zoetis Clarifide Plus have helped the farm enhance productivity, sustainability, and genetic progress. 

The discussion covers the farm's focus on traits like feed efficiency, reproductive efficiency, and health while addressing parentage accuracy and the long-term importance of sustainability in dairy farming.

This episode is brought to you by Zoetis. As the world’s leading animal health company, Zoetis is dedicated to helping producers achieve healthy animals, healthy dairies and healthy food through their world-class portfolio. For more information, visit DairyWellness.com and Clarifideplus.com.
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Why do family farm transition plans stall before they are completed? 

Today, we uncover two root reasons that hold families back from taking the next step with attorney Will McKinley, president of Menn Law in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Will, who grew up on the farm fields of Illinois, has been spending his time in the field with well-known agriculture attorney George Twohig since the principal office of Twohig Rietbrock Schneider Halbach S.C. affiliated with Menn Law last year.

Today, Will shares stories and expertise on navigating the early stages of transition planning and how to keep the process moving forward.

Contact Will McKinley at Menn Law:

[email protected]

(920) 731-6631

https://mennlaw.com/

Do you have a question on succession and farm transition you would like to hear Will answer on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast?

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