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Ryan Matheron of Hilmar Holsteins talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about breeding and managing the 2000-cow herd he owns and manages with his family. Consistent breeding and careful attention to the details results in a healthy, high producing herd.

There is a lot going on at Kings Ransom Farm in Schuylerville, New York. In this episode of DairyVoice, Jeff King talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about how the King family is breeding and managing the 2200 head registered holstein herd, farming in Saratoga County and more recently, starting an on-farm milk processing business.

Dairy producer David Jones talks about the robotic milkers he and his family have installed on their dairy near Stevinson in California's Central Valley. And they're in the process of adding more. In his discussion with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News, he shares the benefits and the challenges as they convert from a flat barn parlor. David is also a Robotic Specialist for DeLaval North America, having experience working with dairies in the West and Midwest faced with the decision about milking systems.

The milk price roller coaster continues. In spite of high prices for Class III at the CME, producers will not see those results in their June and July milk checks.

Dr. Mark Stephenson talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News and, in spite of the big negative PPDs, reminds us that they are a sign of higher pay prices to come. This noted dairy economist helps us understand what is happening - even without his PowerPoint slides.

Dairy professionals will find a lot of useful information in this DairyVoice podcast episode.

Lloyd Holterman is convinced that breeding the right kind of cow is the key to his dairy farm's profitability. With his wife Daphne, and their two partners, they milk 1000 cows near Watertown, Wisconsin. Holterman likes high performing, trouble-free, healthy cows and in this episode of DairyVoice podcast, he talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about how and why he breeds his Holsteins. As Lloyd explains, you'll see why he was named to the CDCB's Producer Advisory Council.

DairyVoice podcast Episode 11 features Dr. Mark Stephenson. This noted dairy economist is predicting $20 milk in 2020. However, he adds a word of caution to his projections. In his DairyVoice interview with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News, he outlines the factors at play in dairy for 2020. Dr. Stephenson thinks it will be a year of recovery for producers. Mark Stephenson is the Director of Dairy Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. 

The digital age with big data and artificial intelligence has arrived in agriculture. Irish executive Aidan Connolly, CEO of Cainthus, describes the impact on dairy farm management in episode 10 of DairyVoice. In his discussion with Joel Hastings, Editor & Publisher of DairyBusiness News, he predicts the biggest advantages will go to the early adopters.

Connolly’s firm, Cainthus, featuring computer video and artificial intelligence technology to identify health, reproduction and environmental changes early on, will be exhibiting at World Ag Expo and other shows in 2020.

Dairying in Florida for 40 years, Don Bennink of North Florida Holsteins has learned a few things about cow care, working with employees and making a lot of milk. With 6500 cows on 3X milking, he has a staff of 150 workers caring for 12,000 head of all ages. Bennink is also known for his considered opinions about AI and cattle breeding, dairy cooperatives and what it takes to succeed in business, no matter your herd size.  In this episode of DairyVoice, Don shares his thoughts with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness on these topics and more.

Learn how this sales executive takes the people skills he learned in business and applied them to his dairy operation. Scott Ruby is the vice-president of sales and marketing at World Wide Sires, the international arm of Select Sires, managing a sales team selling globally.  He's also the partner and manager in his family's two dairy farms in Oregon with 18 employees. In this episode of DairyVoice he talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about lessons learned managing and working with employees.

The dairy industry continues to evolve and dairy producers with it. Dr. Tom Overton of Cornell University and PRO-DAIRY talks about the top ten traits for resilient, high performing dairy operations. The episode is hosted by Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News.