Dairy Delivery by the Dairy Star

Dairy Delivery

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Dairy Delivery is a new podcast from the Dairy Star, a new way to hear dairy farmers' stories. Dairy Star covers a third of all dairy producers in the U.S. mailing free newspaper copies to farmers in the Upper Midwest. We are "All dairy, all the time™" Our content is presented from the perspective of the producer, from the 50 cow dairy, to the farm of 10,000 cows and everywhere in between. New episodes are released Mondays after the newspaper is published. We look forward to bringing you this brand new way to consume Dairy Star. This is Dairy Delivery, all dairy, all the time.

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Dairy Delivery by the Dairy Star

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Nutrition, Dairy Care and Humor from Dairy Star Columnists 31.07.2025 43:42

Today’s episode we hear insights and knowledge from longtime columnists who have been contributing content to Dairy Star for decades. We also highlight some of our reporters' photo stops from the latest Dairy Star issue, which features stops from over 40 farms, fairs and events throughout the Midwest with our annual photo issue. First, we talked about nutrition with Barry Visser. Visserhas bee...

Solar Panels Help Diary Farm, A Family Matter, Strait to Boston and Adopt a Cow Benefits Food Bank 17.07.2025 28:54

Tune in to today’s episode of Dairy Delivery for the lateststories from the Dairy Star. First, we hear how one farm in Iowa found a way to offset the increased cost of electricity using solar panels. The owners at Distant View Farms installed solar panels at four locations on the farm and vary in size, ranging from 11 kilowatts at the feed lot to 220 kilowatts at the main dairy. Another story we h...

City Girl Gone Country, From the Dairy Barn to the Pitcher's Mound, Entire Sixth Generation Working Together and Giese's Open Farms and Hearts 03.07.2025 30:00

There are many stories from the latest issue of the Dairy Star newspaper, and we are highlighting a few of them in this episode of Dairy Delivery. Today’s podcast starts with a conversation with Ella Logue, who embraces the opportunities within the dairy industry with no prior experience. Now, she has worked for four dairy farms over the past three years and wants her involvement in the dairy ind...

Humble farmer earns top honor, dispensing fresh milk, ‘Lester the Tester’ retires and calf data farmers can use 19.06.2025 36:28

Tune in to today’s episode of Dairy Delivery for the lateststories from the Dairy Star. First, we hear from Don Weiss, one of four recipients of the2025 Wisconsin Master Agriculturalist award. Despite running a 2,300-cow dairynear Durand, Wisconsin, his operation is still seen as a family-run cornerstoneof the community. The award dates back 95 years and honors farmers for theirhard work, dedicati...

A state-wide path of destruction, a life-saving kidney donation, creating community through communication and rebuilding an FFA program 29.05.2025 33:21

Tune in to today's episode of Dairy Delivery for the latest stores from the Dairy Star. First, a farmer's perspective from the recent tornado devastation in Wisconsin from Jeremy Nehls who witnessed some of the damage including the loss of several barns at Schwandt Family Farm. Another story highlights the bond between a father and son duo — Wayne and Derek. In April, Wayne donated a kidne...

Dairy farmer savors NFL Draft experience, expansion is ready for the next generation, Lyndell Dairy continues progressing and safety measures born from tragedy 15.05.2025 31:42

There are many stories from the latest issue of the Dairy Star newspaper, and we are highlights a few of them in this episode of Dairy Delivery. We are excited to bring you the newest way to hear dairy farmers' stories, now available as a podcast. Today's conversations are with many people connected to the dairy industry. First, a dairy farmer attending the NFL Draft, hosted by the Green Bay Packe...

Curious cows, a man with many hats, a top performers interview and connecting students to the industry 01.05.2025 34:00

There are many stories from the latest issue of the Dairy Star newspaper, and we are highlighting a few of them in this episode of Dairy Delivery. We are excited to bring you the newest way to hear dairy farmers' stories, now available as a podcast. Today's conversations are with people connected to the dairy industry. First, a brother and sister starting a business near the Twin Cities me...

A friend gone too soon, surviving a bull chase, building big dreams on small dairy farm and a new home for kids 17.04.2025 30:47

Many stories from the recent issue of the Dairy Star newspaper can be found in today's first epsode of Dairy Delivery. We are excited to bring you the newest way to hear dairy farmers' stories, now available as a podcast. Today's stories include how one farmer, Nick Hilby, is taking over a farm one year at a time after he lost his business partner and lifetime friend to brain cancer. A...

Dairy Delivery — official trailer 14.04.2025 0:59

Welcome to Dairy Delivery, a new podcast by the Dairy Star. Hear directly from some of our farmers that will be featured in the latest issue of the Dairy Star newspaper! At Dairy Star, our content is presented from the perspective of the producer, from 50-cow family farms to the 10,000 cow dairy operation. Dairy Delivery will be released the Thursday after the newspaper is published and we're exci...