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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 wit…
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …
9 months, 2 weeks 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 t…
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …
9 months, 3 weeks 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 ov…
9 months, 3 weeks 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 sustai…
9 months, 3 weeks 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 toda…
9 months, 4 weeks 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 whil…
9 months, 4 weeks 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 optimiz…
10 months 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 conventio…
10 months ago