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The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast hosts trusted, educational, informative, and entertaining content all at the convenience of the smartphone. Listen at home, in your tractor, or on the go as producers and dairy industry professionals chat about the latest occurring in the dairy world.
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In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "It starts with the right calf" by Abby Bauer This brief Express episode focuses on what drives success when sourcing calves from other farms. It highlights the importance of colostrum management, body weight at arrival, transport stress, and early health status in reducing disease and mortality risk. The episode also emphasizes communication between calf buyers and so...
In this episode of the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast, host Kylene Anderson sits down with Wisconsin dairy farmer Gail Klinkner of Pine Prairie Jerseys and Klinkner Holsteins. Gail shares how her fourth-generation family farm in the Driftless Region has grown from a small rental operation into a diversified dairy raising both Jerseys and Holsteins, producing much of its own feed, and caring for the land through conservation practices. Gail also discusses the creation of the Klinkner Country Store, ...
In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Keep weaning stress as simple as possible" by Katelyn Allen, former Senior Editor at Hoard's Dairyman. This brief Express episode focuses on strategies for managing stress during the weaning process on dairy farms. It highlights practical, straightforward approaches dairy producers can use to reduce stress on calves and cows when calves are transitioned away from milk...
In this episode of The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast, the conversation centers on the vital role women play in agriculture, with a special focus on dairy, as the world looks ahead to the United Nations’ designation of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Host Kylene Anderson is joined by Krysta Harden, president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council, to discuss how this global recognition came to be and why it is long overdue. Harden explains the years of coalition-building and ...
This 2025 Flashback Favorite episode revisits the most popular Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast of 2025. Today’s guest is Wisconsin native and fifth-generation dairy producer Dan Siemers. Dan runs Siemers Holsteins, an award-winning dairy farm in Newton, Wisconsin, and shares how a detailed focus on herd genetics has driven improvements in milk production and helped ensure long-term success. The host for today’s episode is Kylene Anderson, Managing Editor at Hoard’s Dairyman. Thank you for listening ...
In this episode of the Hoard's Dairyman Podcast, Jenna Byrne interviews Marilyn Hershey, writer of the column named Common Threads in Hoard's Dairyman for the last 20 years. Please follow us on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to like and subscribe on YouTube. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HoardsDairyman1 Website: https://hoards.com/
In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Why is that cow standing?" by Mark E. Fox, D.V.M. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program helps to demonstrate dairy farmers' commitment to providing excellent care of their dairy cattle and producing safe, wholesome milk. Supported by Dairy Management, Inc. and managed by the National Milk Producers Federation, the FARM program detai...
Winter is here, and calf care is top of mind for dairy farmers everywhere. In this episode of the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast, Managing Editor Kylene Anderson sits down with Bethany Dado-Senn — Calf and Heifer Specialist at Vita Plus and part of her family’s dairy — for a practical, honest look at what really works when raising calves through cold snaps and heat waves. Bethany draws on both research and real-world experience to break down the essentials: • What a strong colostrum program actual...
Before the recipes, before the gathering, before the holiday traditions — there are the people behind every serving, at every meal, and every moment shared. This Thanksgiving, we wanted to take a moment to thank the men and women in every corner of agriculture that make our celebration of this holiday and the enjoyment of every meal possible. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Hoard's Dairyman. Music credit: Aleksey Chistilin, Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Thank you for listening to the Hoard...
In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Cut the wait times for robotic milking," by Abby Bauer. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program helps to demonstrate dairy farmers' commitment to providing excellent care of their dairy cattle and producing safe, wholesome milk. Supported by Dairy Management, Inc. and managed by the National Milk Producers Federation, the FARM program...
Today's episode is powered by Specialty Sales. In this Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast episode, Associate Editor Jenna Byrne chats with Nate Ranallo (“Nate the Hoof Guy”), a seasoned bovine hoof-trimmer who has gained unexpected internet fame. They discuss his journey from farm work in Wisconsin to documenting hoof-care work on social media, how he creates videos, and how his content resonates far beyond the dairy-industry audience. Nate walks through his approach to hoof anatomy, animal care...
In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Time is money for the dairy cow," by Abby Bauer. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program helps to demonstrate dairy farmers' commitment to providing excellent care of their dairy cattle and producing safe, wholesome milk. Supported by Dairy Management, Inc. and managed by the National Milk Producers Federation, the FARM program detail...
Today's podcast originally aired as the Hoard's Dairyman monthly webinar in March of 2025. Kirby Krogstad from The Ohio State University presented, “Managing through droughts and floods by optimizing low-forage rations.” High-quality forages are the cornerstone of efficient dairy production, but droughts and floods makes quality forages scarce and expensive. This presentation will discuss getting the most from your cows when quality forages are lacking. Please follow us on your favorite podc...
In this episode, Managing Editor at Hoard’s Dairyman, Kylene Anderson, interviews Jeremy Brown of Twin Birch Dairy. Jeremy shares his story of growing his own dairy herd, being a charter member of the FARM program, and much more. Please follow us on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to like and subscribe on YouTube. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HoardsDairyman1 Website: https://hoards.com/
In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article from our INTEL e-Newsletter titled, "Diagonal lying is the symptom, not the culprit," by Maggie Gilles, Kansas dairy farmer. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program helps to demonstrate dairy farmers' commitment to providing excellent care of their dairy cattle and producing safe, wholesome milk. Supported by Dairy Management, Inc. and managed by the National M...
In this episode, Kylene Anderson, Managing Editor of Hoard's Dairyman, interviews the CEO and CMO of MilkPEP, Yin Woon Rani. Yin worked on many campaigns promoting dairy, including the famous Got Milk? campaign. Please follow us on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to like and subscribe on YouTube. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HoardsDairyman1 Website: https://hoards.com/
In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor, Jessica Miller, reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Less stress benefits both cows and caretakers," by Meagan King. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program helps to demonstrate dairy farmers' commitment to providing excellent care of their dairy cattle and producing safe, wholesome milk. Supported by Dairy Management, Inc. and managed by the National Milk Producers Federation, the FA...
In this episode, Associate Editor, Jenna Byrne, interviews Christine Leonard of The Grater Good, a cheese and charcuterie business located on her family’s dairy farm in Carver County, Minnesota. Christine is a sixth-generation dairy farmer who, after earning a degree in food science and working in cheesemaking and other roles in agriculture, returned home to help run the family’s 45-cow dairy and diversify through artisan cheese boards, local meats, jams, and honey. Please follow us on ...
In this episode, the 2025 Hoard's Dairyman Editorial Intern, Samantha Stamm, reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Transporting calves should be top of mind," by Associate Editor, Jenna Byrne. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program helps to demonstrate dairy farmers' commitment to providing excellent care of their dairy cattle and producing safe, wholesome milk. Supported by Dairy Management, Inc. and managed by the National Milk Produ...
In this episode, Colleen Stegenga, clinical social worker and therapist, walks us through the state of mental health among farmers and those in rural areas. She also addresses what can be done when you or a loved one begins struggling with their mental health and where, when, and who to call when you seek help. Please follow us on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to like and subscribe on YouTube. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HoardsDairyman1 Website: https://hoards.com/
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