The Dairy Dive

Mark O'Keefe, from the U.S. Dairy Export Council, joins us to talk about the historic rising of dairy exports in the U.S. and what challenges we are overcoming to see these increases. 

Steve Massie, Nutrition and Marketing Manager of Renaissance Nutrition, joins us to talk minerals. Like so many other things in life right now, will we see the supply chain disruptions affect our ability to get minerals delivered on farm? Steve answers this question and more on the latest episode of the dairy focused MC Podcast.

Julie Mattson Ostrow, Vice President of Dairy Experience - Wellness at Midwest Dairy, sits down with our Scott Harris to talk about the nutritional qualities of dairy products and the role they play in our school lunches. A registered dietician, Julie shares different ways we can incorporate dairy as part of a healthy diet. 

Welcome back to the MC Podcast, presented by Masters Choice. In today's episode our host Scott Harris chats with Bruce Vande Steeg, of Vande Steeg Consulting, to discuss the ways that we define success on our farms, and how it can look different for everyone. 

In this episode of the MC Podcast, we address a question that literally some people are asking. How long does it take to develop a new Corn Hybrid? Caleb Crabtree, COO, joins the podcast to talk with the host of the show and his brother, Andrew Crabtree. These gentleman couldn't be more different, but certainly agree that developing a quality corn hybrid for silage is a complicated thing. Listen i...

At Masters Choice, we talk about dairy a lot. But, what about other ruminants? In this very exciting episode of the MC Podcast, we welcome call in guest Dr. Galen E. Erickson from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Galen has done some research to explore how corn Silage works on a beef operation. The results may surprise you! Tune in to see how corn silage can save your beef operation money.   __...

In this, the 65th episode of the MC Podcast, we welcome back Dr. John Goeser, PAS. John has long worked with Masters Choice to establish the effect that hybrid selection has on feed efficiency and therefor overall economic gain on farm. So, listen in to find out how to create a successful corn silage. Guest: Dr. John Goeser, PhD, PAS & Dipl. ACAN   _______   Follow us online: Instagram: http://ins...

In the 64th episode of the MC Podcast, we welcome John Nadler. John is the Regional Account Lead with GreenLeaf Genetics. We talk about all the technology available to protect your investment from seed treatment to stacked traits. What does your farm call for?   _______   Follow us online: Instagram: http://instagram.com/masters.choice Facebook: http://facebook.com/MCseedcorn Website: http://seedc...

In the 63rd episode of the MC Podcast, we welcome special guest, Katie Schmitt. Katie, Media Relations Specialist for World Dairy Expo, has worked closely with Masters Choice at World Dairy Expo. We always look forward to working with her and her team every year. Katie has a passion for connecting people. What a better place to do that than at the World Dairy Expo in Madison? Please enjoy a chat b...

Episode 62 of the MC Podcast welcomes Chris Duffy, from Great Brook Dairy in Massachusetts. This dairy has to be one of the most unique places in the ag industry. It's located just 20 miles outside of Boston and on a state park. The dairy welcomes guests to view operations and is a great opportunity for the consumer to see where their products come from. This transparency is a great way for the fa...

In this episode of the MC Podcast, we talk about all things R&D with the Director of R&D himself, Dr. David Uhr. He answers what makes our research different than the rest of the corn industry. Also joining the podcast is President, Lyn Crabtree. Lyn helps clarify how the industry has changed over the years. The gap between corn for quality feed and corn for the grain market is getting wider. Than...

Welcome to "Telling Our Stories" on the MC Podcast! In these episodes, our Marketing Director, Andrew Crabtree, hosts a guest from Masters Choice to have a little fun on the air. These stories will be about whatever the host chooses rather than ag specific. In this episode, Andrew is joined by a fellow Marketing team member, Andrew Herbert. Herbert is the newest member of the Masters Choice team a...

In this episode of the MC Podcast we talk about all things early season management. Planting prep, post planting management, and is it too early to start thinking about next year?   _______ Follow us online: Instagram: http://instagram.com/masters.choice Facebook: http://facebook.com/MCseedcorn Website: http://seedcorn.com

The 59th episode of the MC Podcast welcomes back Kyle Vosburgh. He and host, Andrew Crabtree, discuss planting population and flex genetics. What's your planting population? Do you think something like that could affect feeding quality? Tune in to find out. _______ Follow us online: Instagram: http://instagram.com/masters.choice Facebook: http://facebook.com/MCseedcorn Website: http://seedcorn.com

In the 58th episode of the MC Podcast, we take a look at a very unique product, MasterGraze. It's not just a stand out in our lineup, but the corn industry as well. It's weird, it's wonderful, it's "rocket fuel". Listen in to hear what makes MasterGraze worth growing on your farm.   _______   Follow us online: Instagram: http://instagram.com/masters.choice Facebook: http://facebook.com/MCseedcorn...

In the 57th episode of the MC Podcast, our hosts enjoy a special call in guest. Congressman Mike Bost, (R) Illinois, joins the podcast for the first time. The trio discuss the ins and outs of the new Stimulus bill passed to the tune of 2 Trillion Dollars. What does it mean on your farm or small business, and how does it affect your bottom line? Thanks so much for joining us. We hope you learn some...

We are getting back on the air! Join us for episode #56. Host, Andrew Crabtree, and Co-Host, Scott Harris detail recent events with the world event of the Coronavirus and how it affects agriculture. Ag has been deemed essential. We couldn't agree more.

Welcome to "Telling Our Stories" on the MC Podcast! In these episodes, our Marketing Director, Andrew Crabtree, hosts a guest from Masters Choice to have a little fun on the air. These stories will be about whatever the host chooses rather than ag specific. In this episode, Andrew is joined by a fellow Marketing team member, Jonah Atkins. This is now the second time Jonah has worked for Masters Ch...

Host - Mark Kirk, Director of Animal Nutrition Research has a phone call conversation with Dr. Tara Felix. Tara is a member of the Department of Animal Science at Penn State and is managing some of our Beef Feeding Trial research that Mark has commissioned. They enjoy a conversation about the beef industry that Masters Choice is excited to be a part of. We are beneficial to more than just Dairy. T...

Welcome to "Telling Our Stories" on the MC Podcast! In these episodes, our Marketing Director, Andrew Crabtree, hosts a guest from Masters Choice to have a little fun on the air. These stories will be about whatever the host chooses rather than ag specific. In this episode, Andrew is joined by his very own mother, Paula for a chat. He tries to get her to admit who her favorite employee is. Will sh...

Host - Mark Kirk, Director of Animal Nutrition Research returns to the show from being on the road for a bit. He's joined by the notorious Kyle Vosburgh, our Head Agronomist. They swap a couple stories and then dive into scouting for disease and insect pressure. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to "Telling Our Stories" on the MC Podcast! In these episodes, our Marketing Director, Andrew Crabtree, hosts a guest from Masters Choice to have a little fun on the air. These stories will be about whatever the host chooses rather than ag specific. In this episode, Kyle Walton, a fellow fearless markating man, joins the show. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy it!

On this episode of the MC Podcast, Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Director, pinch hits for the regular host, Mark Kirk. He is joined by his very own father and President of Masters Choice, Lyn Crabtree. They have an interesting conversation about how ag has changed over the years and most recently changed rapidly. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to "Telling Our Stories" on the MC Podcast! In these episodes, our Marketing Director, Andrew Crabtree, hosts a guest from Masters Choice to have a little fun on the air. These stories will be about whatever the host chooses rather than ag specific. In this episode, Melissa Easton, Accounting Manager, joins the show. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy it!

Host - Mark Kirk, Director of Animal Nutrition Research has is joined by Marketing Director, Andrew Crabtree in celebration of one year of podcast episodes. The show has been on for longer than that, but this historic episode is #52. The pair talk about that achievement and how we Market here at Masters Choice. Thanks for listening!