The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

In this episode of the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast, host Kylene Anderson is joined by Peggy Coffeen founder of Uplevel Dairy to discuss developing leaders and strengthening people on today’s dairy farms. From youth involvement in agriculture to mentoring and preparing the next generation for management roles, the conversation focuses on how leadership growth supports long-term industry success. Coffe...

In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Consider other methods of euthanasia" by Keith Poulsen, D.V.M., of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine Rendering companies are tightening policies on animals euthanized with barbiturate-based injections, leaving some dairy producers won...

In this episode of the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast, host Jenna Byrne is joined by dairy nutritionist Steve Martin of DNMC Milk explore how feed management strategies vary across the U.S. — and what producers in every region can learn from one another. Drawing on his experience working with herds nationwide, Martin breaks down the practical differences between feeding cows in the North versus the Sout...

As the calendar turns to 2026, dairy economists Corey Geiger and Ben Laine join the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast to unpack what lies ahead for dairy demand, milk prices, and consumer behavior. While milk production is climbing both in the U.S. and globally, the industry is facing a familiar challenge: supply is growing faster than demand, putting pressure on milk prices early in the year. Despite the...

In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "It starts with the right calf" by Abby Bauer This brief Express episode focuses on what drives success when sourcing calves from other farms. It highlights the importance of colostrum management, body weight at arrival, transport stress, and early health sta...

In this episode of the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast , host Kylene Anderson sits down with Wisconsin dairy farmer Gail Klinkner of Pine Prairie Jerseys and Klinkner Holsteins. Gail shares how her fourth-generation family farm in the Driftless Region has grown from a small rental operation into a diversified dairy raising both Jerseys and Holsteins, producing much of its own feed, and caring for the lan...

In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Keep weaning stress as simple as possible" by Katelyn Allen, former Senior Editor at Hoard's Dairyman . This brief Express episode focuses on strategies for managing stress during the weaning process on dairy farms. It highlights practical, straightforw...

In this episode of The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast, the conversation centers on the vital role women play in agriculture, with a special focus on dairy, as the world looks ahead to the United Nations’ designation of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Host Kylene Anderson is joined by Krysta Harden, president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council, to discuss how this global re...

This 2025 Flashback Favorite episode revisits the most popular Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast of 2025. Today’s guest is Wisconsin native and fifth-generation dairy producer Dan Siemers. Dan runs Siemers Holsteins, an award-winning dairy farm in Newton, Wisconsin, and shares how a detailed focus on herd genetics has driven improvements in milk production and helped ensure long-term success. The host for...

In this episode of the Hoard's Dairyman Podcast, Jenna Byrne interviews Marilyn Hershey, writer of the column named Common Threads in Hoard's Dairyman for the last 20 years. 👉 Please follow us on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to like and subscribe on YouTube.  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HoardsDairyman1 Website: https://hoards.com/

In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Why is that cow standing?" by Mark E. Fox, D.V.M. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program helps to demonstrate dairy farmers' commitment to providing excellent care of their dairy cattle and producing safe, wholesome mi...

Winter is here, and calf care is top of mind for dairy farmers everywhere. In this episode of the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast, Managing Editor Kylene Anderson sits down with Bethany Dado-Senn — Calf and Heifer Specialist at Vita Plus and part of her family’s dairy — for a practical, honest look at what really works when raising calves through cold snaps and heat waves. Bethany draws on both research...

Before the recipes, before the gathering, before the holiday traditions — there are the people behind every serving, at every meal, and every moment shared. This Thanksgiving, we wanted to take a moment to thank the men and women in every corner of agriculture that make our celebration of this holiday and the enjoyment of every meal possible. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Hoard's Dairy...

In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Cut the wait times for robotic milking," by Abby Bauer. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program helps to demonstrate dairy farmers' commitment to providing excellent care of their dairy cattle and producing safe, wholes...

Today's episode is powered by Specialty Sales.  In this Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast episode, Associate Editor Jenna Byrne chats with Nate Ranallo (“Nate the Hoof Guy”), a seasoned bovine hoof-trimmer who has gained unexpected internet fame. They discuss his journey from farm work in Wisconsin to documenting hoof-care work on social media, how he creates videos, and how his content resonates far...

In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Time is money for the dairy cow," by Abby Bauer. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program helps to demonstrate dairy farmers' commitment to providing excellent care of their dairy cattle and producing safe, wholesome mil...

Today's podcast originally aired as the Hoard's Dairyman monthly webinar in March of 2025. Kirby Krogstad from The Ohio State University presented, “Managing through droughts and floods by optimizing low-forage rations.” High-quality forages are the cornerstone of efficient dairy production, but droughts and floods makes quality forages scarce and expensive. This presentation will discus...

In this episode, Managing Editor at Hoard’s Dairyman , Kylene Anderson, interviews Jeremy Brown of Twin Birch Dairy. Jeremy shares his story of growing his own dairy herd, being a charter member of the FARM program, and much more.   👉 Please follow us on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to like and subscribe on YouTube.  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HoardsDairyman1 Website: h...

In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article from our INTEL e-Newsletter titled, "Diagonal lying is the symptom, not the culprit," by Maggie Gilles, Kansas dairy farmer. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program helps to demonstrate dairy farmers' commitment to providing excellent care of the...

In this episode, Kylene Anderson, Managing Editor of Hoard's Dairyman, interviews the CEO and CMO of MilkPEP, Yin Woon Rani. Yin worked on many campaigns promoting dairy, including the famous Got Milk? campaign.  👉 Please follow us on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to like and subscribe on YouTube.  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HoardsDairyman1 Website: https://hoards.c...

In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor, Jessica Miller, reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Less stress benefits both cows and caretakers," by Meagan King. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program helps to demonstrate dairy farmers' commitment to providing excellent care of their dairy cattle and producing sa...

In this episode, Associate Editor, Jenna Byrne, interviews Christine Leonard of The Grater Good ,  a cheese and charcuterie business located on her family’s dairy farm in Carver County, Minnesota. Christine is a sixth-generation dairy farmer who, after earning a degree in food science and working in cheesemaking and other roles in agriculture, returned home to help run the family’s 45-cow dairy an...

In this episode, the 2025 Hoard's Dairyman Editorial Intern, Samantha Stamm, reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Transporting calves should be top of mind," by Associate Editor, Jenna Byrne. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program helps to demonstrate dairy farmers' commitment to providing excellent care of their dairy...

In this episode, Colleen Stegenga, clinical social worker and therapist, walks us through the state of mental health among farmers and those in rural areas. She also addresses what can be done when you or a loved one begins struggling with their mental health and where, when, and who to call when you seek help.  👉 Please follow us on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to like and su...

In this episode, the 2025 Hoard's Dairyman Editorial Intern, Samantha Stamm, reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Should I feed waste milk or milk replacer," by Associate Editor, Jenna Byrne. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program helps to demonstrate dairy farmers' commitment to providing excellent care of their dairy...