The HOPCast

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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. Dairy farmers: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management Beef farmers: Beef Producer Wellbeing Survey (qualtrics.com) "

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.

Listen in to hear our exciting announcement! Plus, Bruce Sargent joins us to talk about how Farm Boy Productions got its start and the highs and lows of producing videos, live streams at shows and working with people.

Judge Kyle MacLeod and Breeders' Cup organizer for Leeds/Grenville county Ian Verburg give us a lot of insight into the different ways that Breeders' Cups can be run, the different rules that different people use, and judge and farmer etiquette. Ian also shares about when his son was diagnosed with autism, his diet challenges and how A2A2 milk has helped immensely.

We taste test 10 vegan products with a couple of our wives and give you individual reviews.

Listen in as Luke Hofer from Swift Current Saskatchewan shares about the way life as a member of a Hutterite colony. Luke is the assistant dairy manager in his colony and talks about what a typical day is for him. Luke shares about his faith, life in general and making business decisions. Thank-you Luke for joining us!

This episode contains some laughter and lots of smiles from the new Master Breeders. We also have so much to learn through the words of wisdom from these accomplished breeders. Thanks to Robert & Katherine Velthuis, Mitch Kieffer, Jim Christy and Roger Haag for joining us!

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Christmas has just come and gone, and the New Year is upon us. Pastor Dan joins the boys to talk about Christmas, play some holiday trivia, and there is even some cow talk near the end of the episode. Happy 2023!

Donny Schwartz of Quality Holsteins and his brother David, formerly of Quality Holsteins, join with Adam Hunt, James and Cole to talk about how things used to be at the Royal. The Schwartz brothers grew up going to the Royal every year and have countless stories to share.

Kyle and Cole are joined by surprise guests Russell and Dr. Tim to discuss the National Show, the livestream broadcast, the cows (of course) and the people. Discussion also takes place about calving cows younger, reproduction and farm employees. Dr. Tim lends some insight into the veterinary proceedings at the Royal.

Russell Gammon joins the boys for the entire episode to talk about cow size, mobility, the World Dairy Expo and much much more.

The three guys go guestless to wrap up the dog days of summer. Weather, shows, old bulls, and so much more.