STtalks

Accuracy. Profitability. Productivity. That’s STgenetics Vision+™ genomic testing offering and in this episode of STtalks, Mena Schmitt, STgenetics® Genetic Services Specialist joins us to discuss the benefits and offering of genomic testing from STgenetics®. Mena explains how genomic testing can enhance on-farm profitability through informed breeding decisions and how it can be utilized to assist...

The diversity and high-performance of the Holstein breed are only a few of the reasons why Registered Holstein breeder, Joey Airoso of Airoso Dairy in Pixley, California continues to add data and improvement to the registered population. In this STtalks, we learn about Joey’s breeding philosophy, why he values the registered Holstein business and his views on the importance of improving the Holste...

Artificial Intelligence. What is it and how can it fit into your dairy? That is the topic Chris Cunningham of Dairy Performance Network joins us to delve into. We explore how AI can improve dairy management, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Chris shares insights on the practical applications of AI, the challenges and opportunities for both younger and older generations of dairymen, and...

Novo Convênio para o Melhoramento Genômico da Raça Jersey no Brasil! Saiba tudo sobre o novo convênio, resultado da parceria técnica entre a Associação dos Criadores de Gado Jersey do Brasil, Embrapa Gado de Leite e a STgenetics Brasil e quais os benefícios para os criadores associados. O convênio visa potencializar o desenvolvimento e a base de dados da Raça Jersey no Brasil, consolidando informa...

Tom Morris, the recipient of the Holstein Association USA's 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award joins us to share his deep-rooted passion for the Holstein cow and his evolution in the dairy industry. He delves into his transformative role in cattle marketing, the significance of the World Classic Sale, and his contributions to the World Dairy Expo, including the establishment of the Merle Howard A...

At the 2025 National Holstein Convention we sat down with three of Holstein Association USA’s National Distinguished Junior Member Finalists to learn about their junior experience and the industry outlook they have gained through their years in the association. Lauren Breunig, Evan Hathaway & Brianna Meyer, all Wisconsin Junior Holstein Members, discuss their unique journeys in the dairy indus...

Confira neste episódio do STtalks, como a parceria entre a Associação dos Criadores de Gado Jersey do Brasil, a Embrapa Gado de Leite e a STgenetics Brasil está transformando o mercado de gado Jersey no país, aliando mapeamento e coleta de base de dados, análise e tecnologia, garantindo desenvolvimento e evolução da raça Jersey brasileira. 00:00 Introdução ao Episódio 01:02 Parceria e Impactos do...

The 300th episode of STtalks is here! As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we change roles in this special episode, our regular host Laura Demmer joins us as a guest this time as she shares the journey of STtalks. We learn about the team behind these great episodes, the evolution, global reach and success of this podcast channel. Laura shares memorable highlights, how the podcast has evolved...

At the National Holstein Convention in St Louis, Missouri we sat down with Tim Rauen, the 2025 Holstein Association USA’s Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder. Tim shares his journey in the industry and why he chose the Holstein cow to stake his career in. We discuss the economic and genetic benefits of the Holstein cow, the role of technology and genomics, the formation of GenoSource, and other i...

En esta ocasión, conversamos con Agustín Robredo, gerente de la cabaña San Isidro Labrador, y Leonardo García, integrante del equipo de Produgenes, representante de STgenetics en Argentina. Durante el episodio, exploramos en profundidad el trabajo con ganado lechero de raza Jersey y cómo el mejoramiento genético está transformando la producción lechera argentina. Además, discutimos diversas estrat...

Supporting dairy youth brightens our industry’s future! STgenetics® is proud to once again support youth involved in their respective dairy breed organizations, and with us to share details on the special as well as how it has impacted these juniors is Amber Dammen Buol, STgenetics® Inside Sales & Marketing Manager. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:32 History of the Youth Support Progra...

3 million dollars’ worth of dairy products sold, 3 million consumer impressions gained, all from two marketing campaigns that put dairy at the forefront of our consumers’ minds. Jennie McDowell, the Chief Strategy Officer of Dairy MAX, shares with us their mission drive demand for milk and dairy products, their strategic initiatives, and their innovative campaigns like creating a video game and pa...

As we wind down our June Dairy Month features, Pat Carroll of GenoSource joins us to share how they sponsored a golf outing through NPH USA, an organization who aims to provide nurturing care for children in areas of need. While doing so, he was able to connect with urban consumers who may have never even seen a farm in their life, which sparked numerous conversations about the benefits of dairy a...

Bringing dairy to downtown Madison, Wisconsin, the Cows on the Concourse is an event unlike any other! Megan Abeyta, a Co-Chair of the event joins us to share the history of the event, its growth over the past 44 years, and the wide array of activities and educational opportunities it offers. The event aims to bridge the gap between consumers and the dairy industry, drawing in large crowds from th...

Welcoming over 400 Fourth Grade students to your farm creating a positive experience to help connect the dots of milk production is what the Carpenter family of Redrock View Farms has banded together with three other local dairy producers to create for their community! The Day at the Dairy event has become a huge success over the years where this group of dairy producers is able to give back to th...

Aaron Titterington from Jones Dairy joins us again to share her family’s efforts in Northwest Iowa to connect with their community and consumers. From their reoccurring Breakfast on the Farm happening June 21st, to their open-door visitor center where consumers can drop in any time or their more unique events like Books in the Barn where school aged kids read books to calves, Jones Dairy is reachi...

We continue to celebrate June Dairy Month, this time we have Ben and Nicki Peterson and Nathan Brandt of Four Cubs Farms with us to share about their annual Dairy Breakfast event that is fundraising for their local community. In this STtalks you can learn about the farm’s rich history, their transition to robotic milking and the wide-spread community impact their event has. From their “why” to how...

Happy Father’s Day from STgenetics! In this STtalks episode, we sit down with Matt Simon, the CFO of GenoSource who shares about his intentional balance of fatherhood. From his time growing up on Farnear Holsteins seeing his dad manage the daily duties of the farm to finding his place within the dairy industry, we learn about his time management between work, board committees and home and how he t...

Breaking down new bloodlines for impressive genetic gains! STgenetics® released 14 new Holstein sires this June and team members Logan Voigts and Alan Kruse join us to share more about this impressive group. Out of the 14, eight are sired by different bulls and seven of these individuals are entering our Legend™ Program. This group is providing new outcross pedigrees while also bringing extremely...

As we continue to celebrate June Dairy Month, Kaylee Hill from Oakridge Dairy of Ellington, Connecticut joins us to share about their annual Farm Day which they anticipate will attract 3,500 people this year who are looking to meet their farmer! With the vision to be the farm of the future in a world where people know their farmer, Oakridge prioritizes tours and creating a lasting experience year-...

We kick off June Dairy Month featuring farms, organizations and individuals who are shining a bright light on the dairy industry and helping shape the conception of our amazing consumers! To start off our features, we have Kelly Reynolds of Reyncrest Farm with us to share the array of events her family hosts to connect with their local community and make sure that those who visit or pass by their...

En esta edición de STtalks, contamos con la participación de Julio Antognazza e Ignacio Mazzuia, propietarios de SERGEN y representantes de STgenetics en Uruguay. Junto a ellos, abordamos el panorama actual del mercado lechero y de carne en Uruguay, y qué factores están impulsando la demanda de productos y servicios relacionados con el mejoramiento genético. Tecnologías como el semen sexado Ultrap...

Join us as we learn more about this fourth-generation farm, Thiele Dairy of Clearwater, Nebraska. Bill Thiele shares his family’s journey into dairy farming and how they have scaled their existing farm site to a nearly 3,000-cow milking herd. Utilizing Ultraplus™ gender-sorted semen, Vision+™ genomic testing and elevating their level of genetics through the STgenetics® Legend™ Program have been a...

STtalks next episode is live! 🎙️🥛 Happy World Milk Day! Celebrate with us as we acknowledge and appreciate all those who are involved in the production of our favorite product, Milk! Packed with 13 essential nutrients, Milk is a nutrient powerhouse and we at STgenetics are proud to be a part of the milk production equation. 00:00 Introduction to World Milk Day 00:33 Acknowledging Dairy Farmers 00...

As STgenetics® Farmfit® health monitoring system continues to prove itself in dairy barns across a multitude of markets, we sit down with two key individuals who support this team within their respective countries. Brian Behnke representing the U.S. and Ryan Corrigan representing Canada share with us what they have learned since the launch of Farmfit® and where they have seen this system really sh...