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E348 When BMR Got Beat: What Michigan State’s br2 Corn Trial Really Means for Your 2025 Feed Strategy
Season 1 Episode 348
The dairy industry has long championed brown midrib corn as the gold standard for forage quality—until now. This episode shatters that assumption with groundbreaking research revealing how short-stat…
Published on 12 hours ago
E347 The “No-Holes Sire” Approach Makes Perfect Sense: A Scientific Validation
Season 1 Episode 347
What if the secret to healthier, longer-living, and more profitable cows isn’t about chasing the highest single genetic index, but plugging the gaps left by old-school selection? In this episode, we …
Published on 17 hours ago
E346 The $35 Calf Question: What Three Years of Digging Actually Shows
Season 1 Episode 346
Record-high heifer prices, tighter antibiotic rules, and labor costs topping $53 billion have made “business as usual” calf management a fast track to red ink. This episode dismantles conventional wi…
Published on 6 days, 16 hours ago
E345 Judge With Confidence: The Ultimate Playbook for Dairy Cattle Judging
Season 1 Episode 345
In this episode, we take you ringside in Ecuador with internationally renowned judge Callum McKinven. Drawing from over 40 years of experience in 32 countries, Callum shares straight-shooting wisdom …
Published on 1 week ago
E344 When Giants Fall Silent: The Shore Dynasty’s Century of Shaping Holstein Excellence
Season 1 Episode 344
Think one family can't reshape an entire industry? The Shore dynasty proved otherwise, building a Holstein empire that dominated North America for over 100 years. From William H. Shore's gutsy 1910 p…
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
E343 Transform Heat Stress into Your Carbon Strategy’s Secret Weapon
Season 1 Episode 343
Heat stress in dairy cattle isn't just cutting your milk yield—it's driving up methane emissions and threatening your farm's profitability and sustainability. This episode exposes the double financia…
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
E342 The Charming Nomad: How Alberto Medina Became the Most Beloved Man in Global Dairy Shows
Season 1 Episode 342
Dive into the world of international shows as we explore the incredible journey of Alberto Medina, the most traveled and respected cattle fitter today. This episode challenges conventional thinking a…
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
E341 August 2025 Proofs: New Kings, Big Swings, and What It Means for Your Herd
Season 1 Episode 341
The August 2025 genetic evaluations just delivered the most dramatic ranking reshuffles in recent memory, with bulls losing 102 points overnight while proven sires deliver consistent $2,400 per cow l…
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
340 Why the Smartest Dairy Operators Are Unlocking Over $150,000 in Potential Returns While Others Get Blindsided by Market Chaos
Season 1 Episode 340
While 80% of dairy producers fly blind through volatile 2025 markets, elite operators are systematically capturing $175,400+ in annual profit optimization. This episode shatters the dangerous myth th…
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
E339 When Good Neighbors Make Great Genetics: The Ricecrest Southwind Kaye’s Genetic Revolution
Season 1 Episode 339
Discover how one Holstein cow, Ricecrest Southwind Kaye, revolutionized dairy genetics and redefined profitability. This episode challenges conventional wisdom, exploring how Kaye's lineage — includi…
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago