
To read the story of each dairy producer who was interviewed and to view a written recap of each episode, search the categories and click on the links below.
Calf and Cow Care
Rod Hissong discusses satellite dairies, group calf facilities, and cultivating a team
Phoebe Bitler offers tips for calf care and maintaining compost barn and robotics facility
Tom Barley describes how to maximize herd performance, production and cow comfort
Clint Burkholder offers strategies for preventing heat stress and maximizing forage quality
Feed and Crops
Tony Brubaker shares how tracking dry matter intake makes a big impact
Mental and Physical Health
Crawford County Dairy Producer Opens Up About Farming and Mental Health in New Podcast Episode
Michelle Kirk opens up about how an unexpected loss can affect farm transition and mental health
Brett Reinford opens up about farm accident and shares methane digester revenue streams
Chuck Carr opens up about mental health after barn fire and traumatic brain injury
Transition Planning and Working With Family
Jared Kurtz gives an honest look at managing a dairy farm with multiple generations
John Kline shares how transition planning has helped his family and allows him to give back
Efficiency and Low-Cost Improvements
Dale Brown shares how overcrowding has improved profitability and the benefits of benchmarking
Alan Waybright discusses low cost improvements and outside consultants
Josh Waddell describes how to control energy costs and make other efficiencies
Genomics
Duane Hershey shares how genomics are strengthening herd performance and longevity
Beef and Breeding
Candice Dotterer White shares lessons learned from integrating beef into their herd
Value-Added and Agritourism
Jennifer Orr reflects on family, community, and how they inspired their value-added journey
Carissa Westrick shares insight about their value-added and agritourism efforts
Employee Management
Allen Behrer & Pete Posnett describe their creative approach to employee management
Risk Management
Mark Mosemann shares risk management strategy