DairyVoice Podcast

With summer approaching, Dr. Joe Harner discusses heat abatement with DairyVoice host Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films and Connor Agriscience. Dr. Harner explains how increasing temperatures impact the dairy industry and what temperature a cow starts experiencing a heat effect. Heat stress on a cow is cumulative and impacts milk production in several ways. Dr. Harner gives different strategies to combat heat stress. Joe Harner is internationally recognized for his engineering knowledge and innovative ideas in designing dairy and beef facilities. He has been involved with dairy facility projects in 36 states and engaged in facilities design in more than 25 international countries. He was part of the K-State Dairy team conducting field studies evaluating the effectiveness of heat abatement strategies on operational dairies. Through the efforts of the K-State Dairy team, he has helped co-author articles on heat abatement strategies and been an invited speaker by allied industry to discuss heat abatement strategies. He is an Emeritus Professor of Kansas State University and currently owns JP Harner Consulting focusing on “Data Driven Dairy Design”. Dr. Harner was elected ASABE Fellow in 2016 and inducted into the Rural Builders Hall of Fame in 2018. He is currently serving on the planning committees of the Western Dairy Management and High Plains Dairy Conferences.

In this episode, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro silage Barrier Films talks with Corey Scott, the new CEO of Midwest Dairy. They discuss Corey’s history, what Midwest Dairy does, and what her top priorities are going forward.

In this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films and Connor AgriScience talks with Cheryl Mohn & Dana Casto of Udder Tech. Udder Tech is celebrating its 30th year and Connie dives in to how the company started, their challenges, the future, and Udder Tech’s big announcement… a new color!

In this DairyVoice podcast series, “The Evolution of the Great Cow”, host Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires talks with Elle Purrier St. Pierre about her life as an olympic athlete, growing up on the farm, and how she manages both. Elle Purrier St. Pierre is an American track and field athlete who specializes in middle-distance and long-distance running. She won a gold medal in the 3000 meters at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow. Purrier also represented the United States at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. A wonderful podcast to inspire our dairy farm youth!

In this episode of the New England Holstein Association podcast, Betsy Bullard talks with Nicole Schwab about all things New England Holstein youth. One of the stronger youth programs in the industry, Nicole gives insight in what our young people do and the hard work that goes in to these efforts.

In Part 2 of this podcast, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films continues her discussion with Eric Dorr of Stillwater Animal Technologies on problems and solutions with your silage. For part 1, you can go to: https://dairybusiness.com/eric-dorr-of-stillwater-animal-technologies-on-all-thing-silage-part-1/

This is a 2-part podcast. In part 1 of this DairyVoice podcast, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films interviews Eric Dorr of Stillwater Animal Technologies on problems and solutions with your silage. This podcast is packed with so much information and is so valuable for the dairy farmer, we split it in to 2 parts. A money-saving must-listen for all dairy farms.

In this episode, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films speaks with Melissa Holtz of Purina. They talk about how to start calves out on a beef X dairy program, the facilities needed, nutritional considerations and weening, among other issues. Purina has put a considerable effort in studying what to do to help them during their growing stage.

This past Monday, a report was released on the recent disease event in dairy cattle with reports of affected herds in in 2 states. Samples submitted from dairy cattle affected were confirmed by the USDA to have highly pathogenic avian Influenza. In this special episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro silage Barrier Films speaks with Jamie Jonker, Chief Science Officer for the National Milk Producers Federation. They discuss specifically what has been found so far, how it was diagnosed, signs, symptoms and prevention. Jamie also explains that this does not affect the safety of milk to the consumer, with stringent protocols already in place for U.S. dairy farms. This podcast has everything you need to know on this situation.

In this episode of the New England Holstein Association podcast, host Betsy Bullard meets with Dave Kennett & Karen Wheatley. They discuss marketing over the years and talk about their favorite cows. They also discuss Robeth Holsteins upcoming The Legacy of Liberty Hill sale on April 27th, featuring 40 years of Robeth breeding, a 30 year PBR with herds grazing on the same pasture since the 1950s.

In this episode, Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires talks with Arjun Singh of Lawwal Holsteins in New Zealand on their upcoming sale Friday April 19, 2024, expecting around 800 people. Both discuss some of the top name cows in the industry and then, surprisingly, Arjun Singh begins interviewing Tim Abbott. This one is a must-listen.

Connie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with well-known dairy business financial consultant, John Ellsworth of Success Strategies. John, a regular DairyBusiness News contributor, discusses cash flow issues that many farms are experiencing and how to get through them. Connie and John cover the impact of inflation, feed costs, labor and supplier issues and diversification of the dairy farm. You can contact John Ellsworth at john@success-strategies.com with any questions you might have or go to success-strategies.com to learn more.

In this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with Mary Ellen Charter of Dairy One, Benja Sanchez Dominguez, Larry Lightfoote of Lightland Farms. They discuss their goals in handling mastitis management and what tools they use to get ahead of this problem. Lightland Farms recently received an award from the National Mastitis Council and they share tips for other dairies on mastitis management.

In episode 1 of this Inaugural New England Holstein Association podcast, host Betsy Bullard of Turner, Maine talks with Nate Robertson of Bohanon Farm and Contoocook Creamery. Betsy is from Brigeen Farms and is currently the area 1 director for Holstein USA. She and Nate discuss the association’s history, youth activities for well over 100 years, and iconic New England cows. This once-a-month series dives in to topics and upcoming events for the New England Holstein Association audience. Eastablished in 1921, the New England States Holstein Association is a non-profit membership organization of Holstein breeders & enthusiasts in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island & Vermont working together to promote the breed. You can contact New England Holstein Association at neholstein@nesholsteins.com.

Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires continues with his series, The Evolution of the Great Cow. In this episode, Tim speaks with one of the truly great cow men in the world, Brian Leslie of Australia. They discuss the three pillars to success in owning and breeding great cattle. Genetics, management and care, and marketing are the formula for success.

Connie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro silage Barrier Films talks with Gabriela Acetoze and Brian Lammers of ADM, where they discuss transition cows. Connie asks for the top three challenges faced by transition cows, especially first calf heifers, and how we help transition cows overcome these challenges. Gabriele and Brian also talk about Nexulin and how it works, along with the results they have seen. You can find more information on Nexulin at https://www.adm.com.

Connie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro silage Barrier Films speaks with Darcie Sullivan, who is the dairy records service manager at Dairy One. They talk about milk quality and why testing is so important. Darcie explains what farms need to have prepared for a test day, the accuracy of test results, benefits from testing, and the future of milk testing.

Tim Abbott talks with Mike Duckett, Paul Trapp of Semex and Frank Regan on the new Showbox Sires release 744HO00201 HEATH. They discuss the pedigree and the great cows on top and the bottom side of the pedigree and a focus on how Heath will breed.

In this episode, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films and Connor Agriscience interviews Dr. Kelly Reed of Diamond V on calf health and immunity. Connie asks Dr. Reed about the impact on the cow during dry period and what effect this has on the calf’s health and immunity, questions on newborn calf immunity, the importance of colostrum, and a deep dive in to heat stress. The discussion gives some management practices that calf raisers can do to increase their success.

In this DairyVoice episode, Showbox Sires Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett talk about Hendrix. Select Sires has been instrumental in developing this bull both top and bottom side of the pedigree. Kevin Jorgensen and Frank Regan join Tim and Mike to talk about this incredible animal. This 11 generation Sire stack is a WHOS WHO in the breed and the panel takes a deep dive into the history.