Uplevel Dairy Podcast

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164 | Showbox Stories with Tim Abbott, featuring Tom Morris and Ernie Kueffner Oct 15, 2024

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We gathered around the Showbox Sires showbox at World Dairy Expo to share with you stories from some of the most notable and influential people in the dairy cattle show business.

In this episode, Peggy Coffeen and Tim Abbott sit down with Tom Morris and Ernie Kueffner, as they recount the early days of World Dairy Expo, the cows they will never forget and the stories that have stayed locked away inside their showboxes for years.

And this is only Part 1! Join us on the next episode to hear from three more industry greats!

Thanks to Tim Abbott and Showbox Sires for this collaboration.

Learn more about Showbox Sires here: https://www.showboxsires.com/

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163 | How Technology will Take McCarty Family Farms into the next 25 Years Oct 10, 2024

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Nearly 25 years ago, the McCarty family picked up from Pennsylvania and planted new roots in northwest Kansas. Now a multi-site dairy business, the most recent addition to McCarty Family Farms includes two adjoining 5,000-cow facilities. Clay McCarty talks about the technologies he believes will take this operation 25 years into the future.

Clay delves into the strategic decisions that have shaped this family business, from adopting dairy management software solutions by Milc Group to optimizing feeding systems with innovative technology. He reflects on the dynamic environment that encourages growth and innovation while maintaining a strong focus on animal welfare and community ties in this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast.

This episode is brought to you by the Milc Group.

Milc Group is a dairy software company that brings real-time, actionable data to dairy farms across the world. They are dedicated to revolutionizing the dairy industry with their user-friendly cloud-based software. ONE™ by Milc Group is our all-in-one app that brings together all the important aspects of your dairy together in one place. With products such as feed and animal management software, people training, dairy facility monitoring, and scale management, Milc Group is committed to providing producers with tools they need to succeed.

ONETM Feed

https://www.milcgroup.com/product/feed

ONETM Scale

https://www.milcgroup.com/product/scale

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162 | Taking the Next Steps to Your Professional Dairy Career Oct 08, 2024

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In this episode, we bring you our panel and session from the National Dairy Shrine’s Young Professionals Luncheon at World Dairy Expo, held on Sept. 30, 2024.

This panel includes three individuals who will share their personal career journeys, from when they were once college students themselves to the roles in which they serve the dairy industry today:

Panelists:

Rachel (Coyne) Kurth – MILC Group
Jared Dueppengiesser-Acepsis
Nick Randle - Zoetis

Learn how to build your own professional network, seek out personal development, make big job decisions and step into leadership roles both at work and within the dairy community from this trio of dairy professionals.

161 | Running Fast, Slowing Down and Backing Up Cattle Trailers like a Champ with Elle St. Pierre Oct 03, 2024

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Today we are catching up with a member of Team USA - the 2x Olympian who just placed 8th in the women’s 1500 m at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, France. Olympic runner isn’t her only title. She is also a dairy farmer, alongside her husband Jamie, and his family at Pleasant Valley Farms in Vermont, where they are raising their little farm boy, Ivan.

We’re catching up with Elle Purrier St. Pierre on setting records after becoming a mom, her most unforgettable moments from Paris, and life after the Olympics, back on the farm.

This Episode is Brought to you by Adisseo

This episode is sponsored by Uplevel Dairy Podcast Founding Partner Adisseo, a global leader in nutritional solutions and premier provider of rumen-protected methionine for dairy producers who want to optimize milk production, capture more value from components, and maintain the health of their high-performing herds. Learn more at https://www.adisseo.com/en/

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160 | Multi-Site Dairy Data Management Made Simple with Chris Szydel Oct 01, 2024

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In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy podcast, host Peggy Coffeen sits down with Chris Szydel, the Herd Manager at Pagel's Ponderosa Dairy. Chris shares his journey and insights into how advanced technologies are revolutionizing dairy farming. From automated systems to track cow health and performance to integration tools that streamline operations, the episode delves into how these technologies are not only improving cow care but also enhancing efficiency and profitability.

The conversation covers a range of dairy technologies, including DairyComp, Nedap cow collars, and Valley Ag Software, emphasizing how these tools collectively contribute to a more organized and efficient dairy operation. Chris highlights the benefits of the Nedap Smart Sort Gate, which has drastically improved labor efficiency and cow care by automating the identification and sorting of cows. This episode is a must-listen for dairy farm owners, managers, and advisors aiming to adopt a high-performance mindset and leverage cutting-edge technologies to propel their operations forward.

The High-Performance Mindset Series is powered by Nedap. Nedap is future-proofing dairy farms by revolutionizing cow-side care through technologies in activity monitoring, cow locating, milk metering, and identification. Listen for more episodes in this series throughout 2024 or catch past episodes in this series below!

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159 | Going from Good to Great at Woldt Farms LLC Sep 26, 2024

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Welcome to the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, hosted by Peggy Coffeen. In this insightful episode, Peggy visits Woldt Family Farms in Brillion, Wisconsin, as they prepare for their virtual farm tour at the World Dairy Expo. Joining her is Pauly Paul from Complete Management Consulting, who shares his expertise on how he helped take Woldt Family Farms from good to great.

In this episode, you will hear about the transformative changes implemented at Woldt Family Farms. Pauly discusses how his team managed to run 200 more cows through the milking parlor daily without adding extra labor. Discover the significant reduction in fresh cow treatments from 40% to 5%, achieved through improved employee engagement and streamlined procedures. Pauly's hands-on, boots-on-the-ground approach is highlighted as crucial to these successes, illustrating crucial aspects of parlor efficiency and fresh cow management.

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158 | Join Uplevel Dairy Live at World Dairy Expo! Sep 24, 2024

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If you are heading to the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, next week, I want to invite you to a few Uplevel Dairy LIVE events!

For a little sneak peek behind the scenes of this and more at WDE, make sure to follow UPlevel Dairy on FB or IG to see my stories!

Here's a complete rundown of all the must-attend sessions and panels we're hosting:

National Dairy Shrine Young Professionals Luncheon

Monday, Sept. 30

Join me as I chat with Nick Randle, Rachel (Coyne) Kurth, and Jared Duppengiesser about Taking the Next Steps in Your Professional Dairy Career.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM2XjqPTbJjwjKzMdqvzieCOCxCZL1j-xnyuc7EHpHzNAidw/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawFassRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVP0hJEWgwm_UayuzSEL0OaMr8Ohh_m3cyNYpFel9MT5hjnEK9hUxHU46g_aem_hMul91SeqqV9FHN8YABu5g

Tanbark Talk with Compeer

October 1st, 9 a.m. to 11 am in the Tanbark

Securing the Future: A candid conversation about dairy farm transition planning.

Sponsored by: Compeer Financial

Panelists: The Oeschner Family; Steve Schweoer, Compeer Financial; Jared Holt, Ascent Financial.

Join us live or virtually here: https://compeer.com/WorldDairyExpo2024.html

Bonus: Attendees at the Tandbark will receive a free grilled cheese coupon courtesy of Compeer!

Exclusive Insights: H5N1 Biosecurity and Management Strategies for Dairy Farms

Thursday, October 3rd | 10:30 a.m.

In this session, we are exploring how to address current H5N1 challenges to the industry with best practices for mitigating risk and preparing for the future.

In partnership with FARM.

Virtual Farm Tour of Woldt Farms

Friday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. in the Exhibition Hall, or tune in to Expo TV

Featuring Woldt Family Farms & Sponsored by Complete Management Consulting LLC.

Good to Great: How This Dairy Crushed Their Goals for Improved Efficiency and Profitability with the assistance of Complete Management Consulting.

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157 | Record dairy markets + how to value corn silage: HighGround Dairy September Monthly Market Update Sep 19, 2024

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In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, host Peggy Coffeen dives into the current landscape of dairy markets with Curtis Bosma from HighGround Dairy. The episode starts by giving listeners an overview of recent trends in dairy futures, including notable gains in Class III and Class IV prices and the implications for dairy producers. Curtis shares insights on the influence of managed money in the commodity markets and what this indicates about future market movements.Throughout the episode, Curtis discusses the critical impact of diseases such as the Blue Tongue virus in Europe and the H5N1 avian influenza in California. He highlights how these events affect global and local dairy production and what dairy farmers need to watch for regarding their milk supply and pricing. Curtis also offers advice on how dairy producers can navigate these tumultuous times by leveraging risk management strategies.The episode wraps up with an in-depth conversation about valuing corn silage, especially during the current harvest season. Curtis breaks down the various factors that should be considered, from managing shrinkage to understanding the financial implications of either growing or purchasing corn silage. This timely discussion is aimed at helping dairy farmers make informed decisions about their feed strategy to ensure financial stability and operational efficiency.

Grab your September Market Report Here: https://marketing.highgrounddairy.com/producer-market-update-september-2024.

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 September 18, 2024 at 10 a.m. CST and only represent the views of the speaker and not those of HighGround Trading, unless otherwise expressly noted.

156 | Family Farm Transition: Strategies and Stories from the Field Sep 17, 2024

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World Dairy Expo Sneak Peak! This episode is a preview of the Tanbark Talk, “Securing the Future: A candid conversation about dairy farm transition planning”, coming up Oct. 1, 9-11 a.m.

Sponsored by Compeer Financial, you can join us live in the Tanbark, or join us through the virtual live stream, to hear from the Oeschner family, as well as Steve Schweoer from Compeer and Jared Holt from Ascent Financial.

Business consultant Jared Holt joins us today to share stories and strategies from the field, from working with the Oeschners and other farm families to successfully transition their businesses from one generation to the next.

Join us at World Dairy Expo for this Tanbark Talk:

“Securing the Future: A candid conversation about dairy farm transition planning”

Tuesday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to 11 am., in the Tanbark

Hosted by: Peggy Coffeen, Uplevel Dairy Podcast

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