GPS DairyCAST

On episode 59 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Jordan Hunt, PAS, is joined by Richard Stup, PhD, of Cornell University to discuss what he believes it takes to be successful as a leader looking to enhance team performance. Tune in to unlock the Performance Triad and learn how simple, intentional leadership practices can improve communication, strengthen accountability, and help your team...

On episode 58 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Trent Dado, MSc, joins Brian Stampfl, DVM, with Valley Veterinary Clinic to dig into disease prevention through biosecurity. Tune in to hear how dairy producers can implement simple practices to manage animal health and minimize risk. Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2025 Leaders Forum. Add a GPS advisor to your team: https://gps...

On episode 57 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Jordan Hunt, PAS, is joined by Jay Joy of Bridgeforth, LLP and Chase Larson with Bestifor Farms and VandWater to talk about entrepreneurship in agriculture and how one Kansas-based family business has scaled, transitioned and diversified. Tune in for stories and inspiration from their journeys. Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 20...

On episode 56 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Andre Pereira, PhD, BVetMed, joins Merle Buyck of Diamond V to talk about the far-reaching impacts of heat stress on dairy operations. We all know heat stress affects milk production and reproduction, but tune in as Merle highlights some of the often-overlooked consequences, including lameness, disease challenges and even generational impact...

Ahead of the Herd: Results That Lead is a limited-series GPS DairyCAST highlighting how the next generation of consultants is driving meaningful change on modern dairies.  In each episode, GPS NextGen consultants share how they approach complex challenges, earn trust quickly, and turn insight into action - without being bound by “how it’s always been done.” These conversations focus on thinking, l...

On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant and partner Robb Bender, PhD, PAS, chats with Marlena Wagner of Jagiello Dairy to find out how their farm strategically added 200 cows by growing from within. Listen to this episode to hear more about Jagiello Dairy's impressive cull rate, production goals and quality standards. Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2026 Herd Ma...

On episode 53 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Megan Abeyta, PhD is joined by Geoffrey Dahl, PhD of the University of Florida to discuss why the dry period is a critical window that can’t be overlooked when it comes to improving production and profitability. Tune in to learn more about dry cow heat stress and how its impacts can extend far beyond the present - affecting not only current...

On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Andre Pereira, PhD, BVetMed is joined by Sara Kvidera, PhD, of Elanco Animal Health to talk about the impacts and opportunities for dairy sustainability when it comes to cows, communities, environment and profitability. There is so much buzz around the word "sustainability", so tune in to hear how it will actually affect your dai...

On Episode 51 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Nathan Pokowski, PAS, sits down with Daniel Olson of Forage Innovations to discuss the future of BMR corn and what it could mean for dairy farmers. They explore management considerations, potential adjustments within crop rotations, and how nutrition programs can adapt to maintain the digestibility benefits BMR corn silage has traditionally...

On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Trent Dado, MSc, is joined by Steve Bodart and Gabriella Houdek from AgriGrowth Solutions to learn strategies for sharing financials with your team. Tune in to learn what information to share, who should see it, and how financial transparency can motivate mid-level managers. Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2025 GPS Dairy Leade...

On episode 49 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultants Marty Faldet, PhD, PAS and Nathan Pokowski, PAS, dig into high oleic soybeans and what that means for you and your dairy. Listen to hear all of this and more on today's episode. Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2025 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Learn more about joining the GPS Dairy Consulting team: https://gpsdairy.com/join-our...

On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Paul Dyk, MSc, PAS sits down with Ben Buckner from AgResource Company to discuss managing risk in dairy markets for the new year. Tune in to hear what the future may hold, a global view on protein needs and much more! Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2025 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Learn more about AgriGrowth Solutions: https://w...

Welcome to the last episode of Ahead of the Herd, the GPS DairyCAST special series where dairy conversations are real, practical, and just a little bit fun. On this episode, King and Paul are joining us live from the 2025 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum in Minnesota! Today, Paul and King are taking on some of the biggest questions shaping producer profitability heading into 2026. They will be unpacking wh...

Welcome to Ahead of the Herd, the GPS DairyCAST special series where dairy conversations are real, practical, and just a little bit fun. On this episode, King and Paul are diving into one of the most critical topics on dairies today - leadership and labor. Whether you’re hiring your first team or rebuilding one, this episode is packed with practical advice, stories from the field, and expert insig...

Welcome to Ahead of the Herd, the GPS DairyCAST special series where dairy conversations are real, practical, and just a little bit fun. On this episode, King and Paul are serving up practical, profit-focused ideas on feeding your herd. They’ll break down nutrition strategies that work, talk management wins, and share tips for boosting efficiency without blowing the budget. In this episode, you ca...

Welcome to Ahead of the Herd, the GPS DairyCAST special series where dairy conversations are real, practical, and just a little bit fun. On this episode, King and Paul are talking about technology - but not just shiny new gadgets. We’re talking about making your numbers work for you. Because when it comes to dairy, success is in the details: feed intake, milk weights, labor hours, health events......

Welcome to Ahead of the Herd, the GPS DairyCAST special series where dairy conversations are real, practical, and just a little bit fun. On this episode, King and Paul are talking about *sustainability.* Not the buzzword version, but the real-world strategies that help your dairy stay profitable, responsible, and ready for the future. They’ll dig into balancing environmental impact with economic r...

Welcome to Ahead of the Herd, the GPS DairyCAST special series where dairy conversations are real, practical, and just a little bit fun. On this episode, King and Paul are talking about resiliency - what it really takes for a dairy to be ready for anything. From managing risk in volatile markets to building a team that can handle change, they’ll break down the strategies that keep your farm agile,...

On episode 41 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Brady Goetz, PhD, PAS, goes through ways to optimize your team's performance on your dairy. Tune in to hear what works well, the critical steps needed for success, tools to implement yourself and why leadership matters now more than ever. Learn more about AgriGrowth Solutions: https://agrigrowthsolutions.com/ This episode of the GPS Dair...

On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Founding Partner and Consultant, Dr. King Hickman, and Roger Olson from Zinpro discuss lameness in dairy cattle. Tune in for expert tips on heat stress, how to prevent lameness and how nutrition can prevent hoof disease. Learn more about the 2025 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum: https://gpsdairy.com/about-the-forum This episode of the GPS DairyCAST is proudly spon...

On episode 39 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant, Andre Pereira, PhD, BVetMed, puts a fresh take on the topic of dairy farm profitability. With Andre's 7 steps to get profitable, he brings concepts for dairy producers to become successful. If you are a Dave Ramsey fan, you will especially love Andre's perspective in this episode. Learn more about FeedFIT ® : https://www.gpsdairy.co...

On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy founding partner and consultant, Dr. King Hickman, is joined by Dr. Barry Bradford of Michigan State University. You will be hearing about mining dry period data for insights into improved lactation performance, specifically Dr. Bradford's findings regarding shortening the dry period to 35-45 days and what that could mean for the economic benefit...

On episode 37 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Dr. Megan Abeyta is joined by Mike Rankin, Managing Editor for Hay & Forage Grower. New forages, BMR, short corn research, haylage and regional quality are all on the table for discussion. Tune in as they chat about the future of forages! Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2024 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Learn more abou...

On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultants Dr. Megan Abeyta, and Dr. Brady Goetz, PAS, chat with Dr. Lance Baumgard of Iowa State University about inflammation and stress management. Listen to learn more about what inflammation actually is, how it shows up on the dairy, dive into some supporting research and hear a few takeaways that dairy producers can put into effect to manage s...

On episode 35 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Business Development Director, Stephanie Jens, is joined by Jorge Delgado of Alltech to discuss resources, strategies and tactics to help make your employees feel community and truly be an asset to your operation and retention. Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2024 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Join our email list: https://www.gpsdairy.com/c...