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Learn more about  BankFirst . Real estate is a valuable asset — is your farm up-to-speed on real estate conveyances? Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guest, Attorney Will McKinley, discuss the following topics:  What is real estate What gets mistaken for real estate Different types of ownership Common legal and tax terms How land gets transferred Biggest challenges Adverse possession Emerging iss...

Learn more about  BankFirst . The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on Oct. 7. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest, Will McKinley, President and CEO of Menn Law Firm, cover common legal and tax real estate terms, adverse possession, contracts a...

Learn more about Prairie Estates Genetics .  This first-of-its-kind program provides farmers with the tools and resources needed to streamline the permitting process.  Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guests, Tim Baumgartner and Rick Roden, discuss the following topics:   Why Maestro was created  Complexities of the permitting process   Access to knowledgeable experts  Proprietary technology pl...

Learn more about Prairie Estates Genetics .  The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on September 23.  Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guests, Tim Baumgartner of Edge and dairy farmer Rick Roden, discuss why Maestro was created, complexities of the...

Learn more about Prairie Estates Genetics .  Dairy Stream and the  Menn Law Firm  are proud to present the third annual “How We Got Here” podcast series featuring dairy farmers sharing the history of their farm and steps they have taken to get to where they are today. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guests, Dave and Chris Buck, fourth and fifth generations at Buck's Unlimited, discuss early infl...

Learn more about Prairie Estates Genetics .  Dairy Stream and the  Menn Law Firm are proud to present the third annual “How We Got Here” podcast series featuring dairy farmers sharing the history of their farm and steps they have taken to get to where they are today. The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If t...

The topic of succession planning is something we will always continue to learn about and today we are taking a unique approach to succession planning and focusing on common misconceptions.   Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guest, Attorney Will McKinley, discuss the following topics:  Most common misconception Who should be involved Timeline Estate plans ‘Fair means equal’ ‘Sweat equity takes the...

The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on Aug. 26. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest, Will McKinley, President and CEO of Menn Law Firm, discuss the most common misconception of farm succession planning, timeline of transitioning a farm, sweat...

Labor is the second biggest cost on the dairy farm. We want to help you analyze the labor on your farm to see what financially makes sense. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest, Brad Herkenhoff, discuss the following topics:  Biggest money and time suckers on the dairy farm Hidden cost with labor Healthy labor-cost-per-hundredweight Where to start when analyzing labor Automation options and p...

The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on Aug. 12. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest, Brad Herkenhoff, Senior Dairy Lending Specialist at Compeer Financial, discuss the big money and time suckers on the farm, hidden labor costs, healthy labor-...

Dairy Stream and the  Menn Law Firm  are proud to present the third annual “How We Got Here” podcast series featuring dairy farmers sharing the history of their farm and steps they have taken to get to where they are today. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guests, Chuck Ripp and Kailyn Kippley, third and fourth generations at Ripp’s Dairy Valley, discuss early influences, improvements to be bette...

Dairy Stream and the  Menn Law Firm are proud to present the third annual “How We Got Here” podcast series featuring dairy farmers sharing the history of their farm and steps they have taken to get to where they are today. The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the fu...

Components and beef on dairy are the strong themes in this interview. We dive into a farm’s true net revenue, historic high beef prices and future items to keep an eye on. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest, Dr. Megan Roberts, discuss the following topics:  Structural shifts occurring now compared to 5-10 years ago Diversification in dairy changing baseline stability Three items to note on...

The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on July 15. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest, Dr. Megan Roberts, agricultural economist at Compeer Financial, discuss the biggest structural shifts occurring now compared to 5-10 years ago, understanding...

Deer Run Dairy completed energy-efficient upgrades with Focus on Energy since 2017 and they updated lighting, refrigeration, water systems and ventilation. Deer Run Dairy has earned $47,203.04 in Focus on Energy rebates to support these improvements and combined upgrades result in annual electricity savings of 839,511 kWh, which is equivalent to $105,946. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guests...

The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on July 1. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guests, Duane Ducat, owner of Deer Run Dairy, and Joel Roltgen, agribusiness energy advisor with Focus on Energy, discuss the update made at Deer Run Dairy, which sa...

Learn more about  BankFirst . The Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration started in 2021 and is studying soil health and manure management and their effects on greenhouse gas reduction, water quality improvement and agronomic factors such as yield and forage quality on working dairies and research farms in major dairy regions. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guests, Dr. Mara Cloutier and Dr. Dennis...

Learn more about  BankFirst . The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on June 17. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guests, Dr. Mara Cloutier, research soil scientist and program director at the Soil Health Institute, and Dr. Dennis Busch, senior sci...

Learn more about  BankFirst . Dairy Stream and the Menn Law Firm are proud to present the third annual “How We Got Here” podcast series featuring dairy farmers sharing the history of their farm and steps they have taken to get to where they are today. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guests Bob and Tom Zwald, second and third generations at Bomaz Farms, discuss early influences, improvements to b...

Learn more about  BankFirst . Dairy Stream and the Menn Law Firm are proud to present the third annual “How We Got Here” podcast series featuring dairy farmers sharing the history of their farm and steps they have taken to get to where they are today. The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic intere...

Dairy Stream Rewind with Lee Kinnard on July 23, 2025. Farmers in Wisconsin have teamed up to create a farmer-led watershed group called Peninsula Pride Farms and it’s taking soil health to the next level. We are going to learn more about the farmer-led group, how they make informed management decisions, conservation practices to build organic matter and manure management practices. Dairy Stream h...

Billions of dollars in new investment are pouring into the I-29 corridor and the Great Lakes region, creating some of the most technologically advanced cheese processing plants in the world. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guests, Greg Siegethaler and Mike North, discuss the following topics:  Overview of cheese processing capacity in the Midwest Economic signals for the Midwest area What it m...

The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on May 20. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guests, Greg Siegethaler, president of the Dairy Business Association  and the VP of Milk Marketing, Strategic Sourcing, & Sustainability at Grande Cheese and Mi...

This unique episode welcomes five female farmers from across the Midwest to celebrate the International Year of the Women Farmer.   Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza discusses the following topics: The best piece of advice Advice to their younger selves Balancing roles Helpful resources that bring success in their roles Future goals, steps to take Guests include: Christina Zuiderveen, Black Soil Dairy...

This Dairy Streamlet takes a unique approach and covers how to celebrate mothers’ and fathers’ day on the farm and what traditions they’ve learned from their mothers. We encourage you to listen to the episode on May 6 focused on advice, resources and future goals for these five accomplished women.   Guests include: Christina Zuiderveen, Black Soil Dairy, IA  Heidi Fischer, Fischer Clark Dairy, WI ...