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194 | : FMMO Updates, Yield Adjustments, and 2025 Dairy Insights: January Monthly Market Update Jan 21, 2025

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In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Curtis Bosma from HighGround Dairy provides an in-depth analysis of key market factors affecting the dairy industry in 2025. Topics covered include:

The finalized rulings on Federal Milk Marketing Orders
Supply and demand shifts
And inventory trends in dairy commodities like cheese and butter.

Curtis also emphasizes the importance of financial management for dairy farmers, highlighting the significance of balance sheets, cash flow statements, and margin management systems to maintain profitability and prepare for future industry changes.

Grab your own copy of the January Market Report here: https://marketing.highgrounddairy.com/producer-market-update-january-2025.
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 January 17, 2025 at 1 p.m. CST and only represent the views of the speaker and not those of HighGround Trading, unless otherwise expressly noted.

193 | Using Trusts in Farm Transition Planning Jan 16, 2025

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In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy is sitting down with Will McKinley, President of Menn Law Firm, to discuss the importance of trust and estate planning for farm families.

Will explains three different types of trusts, including Medicaid, revocable, and irrevocable trusts, and their relevance in asset protection, probate avoidance, and tax planning for farms.

He shares insights into the legal and practical aspects of transition planning and succession for agribusiness, emphasizing the importance of updating and funding the trust. Real-life stories illustrate successful trust implementations and the challenges of equitable asset distribution among family members. The episode underscores the necessity of early planning and communication to ensure a smooth transition of farm operations to the next generation.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:14 Menn Law's Legacy and Services
02:01 Will McKinley's Background
02:45 Understanding Trusts: An Overview
04:11 Medicaid Trusts Explained
05:10 Revocable Trusts: Essential for Farms
06:57 Irrevocable Trusts: Advanced Planning
16:19 Practical Applications and Case Studies
25:46 Challenges in Trust Planning
28:57 Success Stories and Final Advice
35:23 Conclusion and Contact Information

This Episode is Brought to you by Menn Law Firm

Contact Will McKinley at Menn Law, Appleton, Wisconsin:

William-McKinley@mennlaw.com
(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?

Send your questions to peggy@upleveldairy.com

192 | Lessons from a Lifelong Dairyman with Tom McCarty, McCarty Family Farms Jan 14, 2025

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In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy is sitting down with Tom McCarty to hear about his journey as the patriarch of McCarty Family Farms. Moving his family from Pennsylvania to Northwest Kansas nearly 25 years ago, Tom discusses the strategic steps they took to grow their dairy business.

He emphasizes the values of hard work, forward-thinking, and resilience that have guided his family's success. Tom also reflects on the future growth opportunities for the farm and offers advice to younger generations entering the dairy industry.

Make sure to tune in to catch this conversation with Tom!

191 | Put Your ‘Why’ into Words with Jared Kurtz, Kurtland Farms Jan 09, 2025

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Meet fourth-generation Pennsylvania dairyman Jared Kurtz, and listen alongside as I help him put his “why” into words.

I’ll be opening the morning session of the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on Feb. 5, with a conversation inspired by the book “Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action” by Simon Simek.

Get a preview here as find out Jared’s “why” - why he chose to come back to the dairy after seeking to get away from it, why he and his wife wanted farm life for their six children, why the transition planning has been challenging but worth it, why he takes his responsibility seriously to engage with his community and educate others about their farming practices, and why he believes his farm serves a greater purpose.

https://center-for-dairy-excellence.mailchimpsites.com/

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190 | Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet: 3 Simple Steps Jan 07, 2025

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Want to end 2025 better than you started it? Ever struggle with New Year’s resolutions that stick?

Today I’m walking you through three steps that I do at the beginning of each year to gain the clarity and momentum to make each year better than the last, while creating more margin in your day to make room for habits that will get you where you want to be.

00:00 Welcome and Recap of 2024
00:35 Struggles with New Year's Resolutions
01:53 Step 1: Creating a Vision
06:39 Step 2: Subtracting to Add Value
10:11 Step 3: Adding Positive Habits
11:12 Recommended Reading for 2025
13:31 Final Thoughts and Recap
15:22 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Are you implementing these steps? Let me know! Send an email to peggy@upleveldairy.com or DM Uplevel Dairy on Facebook or Instagram!

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189 | The ‘One Words’ that Transformed Our Lives in 2024 Jan 02, 2025

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Impact Farming Podcast host Tracy Burnet jumps on from Manitoba to join Uplevel Dairy Podcast host Peggy Coffeen as they reflect on the one word they each chose to live by in 2024, and how they are preparing to uplevel and creating an impact in 2025!

Check out the Impact Farming Podcast:

https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/season-one-episodes

Impact Farming Podcast on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@farmmarketer3270

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188 | Overcoming Unexpected Obstacles in 2024 Jan 01, 2025

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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

187 | Catching up with Katie Coyne Dec 31, 2024

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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.

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186 | Back on the Showbox with Tim Abbott Dec 30, 2024

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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.

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