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The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

Hoard's Dairyman

43 episodes

1 week ago

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 today’s episode is Kylene Anderson, Managing Editor at Hoard’s Dairyman. Thank you for listening ...

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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 today’s episode is Kylene Anderson, Managing Editor at Hoard’s Dairyman. Thank you for listening ...

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Episodes (20/43)

The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

2025 Flashback Favorite! Producer Profile: Dan Siemers of Siemers Holsteins

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 today’s episode is Kylene Anderson, Managing Editor at Hoard’s Dairyman. Thank you for listening ...

1 week ago

47 minutes

The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

The Legacy of Marilyn Hershey

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/

2 weeks ago

32 minutes

The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

Express Episode 16: Why Is that Cow Standing?

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 milk. Supported by Dairy Management, Inc. and managed by the National Milk Producers Federation, the FARM program detai...

3 weeks ago

5 minutes

The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

Cold weather calf care with Bethany Dado-Senn

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 and real-world experience to break down the essentials: • What a strong colostrum program actual...

4 weeks ago

32 minutes

The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

Gratitude Begins Here: Happy Thanksgiving

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 Dairyman. Music credit: Aleksey Chistilin, Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Thank you for listening to the Hoard...

1 month ago

1 minute

The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

Express Episode 15: Cut the wait times for robotic milking

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, wholesome milk. Supported by Dairy Management, Inc. and managed by the National Milk Producers Federation, the FARM program...

1 month ago

4 minutes

The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

Industry Professional: Nate the Hoof Guy

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 beyond the dairy-industry audience. Nate walks through his approach to hoof anatomy, animal care...

1 month ago

32 minutes

The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

Express Episode 14: Time is money for the dairy cow

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 milk. Supported by Dairy Management, Inc. and managed by the National Milk Producers Federation, the FARM program detail...

1 month ago

3 minutes

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Managing through droughts and floods by optimizing low-forage rations

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 discuss getting the most from your cows when quality forages are lacking. The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast brings yo...

2 months ago

52 minutes

The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

Producer Profile: Jeremy Brown, Twin Birch Dairy

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. The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast brings you trusted, science-based information you can use on your dairy. 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...

2 months ago

41 minutes

The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

Express Episode 13: Diagonal lying is the symptom, not the culprit

In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor, Jessica Miller, reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Diagonal lying is the symptom, not the culprit," by Maggie Gillis, Kansas dairy farmer. 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 milk. Supported by Dairy Management, Inc. and managed by the National Milk Prod...

2 months ago

3 minutes

The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

Milk’s major comeback with MilkPEP CEO, Yin Woon Rani

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. The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast brings you trusted, science-based information you can use on your dairy. 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/

2 months ago

38 minutes

The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

Express Episode 12: Less stress benefits both cows and caretakers

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 safe, wholesome milk. Supported by Dairy Management, Inc. and managed by the National Milk Producers Federation, the FA...

3 months ago

6 minutes

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Producer Profile: Christine Leonard of The Grater Good

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 and diversify through artisan cheese boards, local meats, jams, and honey. The Hoard's Dairyman...

3 months ago

35 minutes

The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

Express Episode 11: Transporting calves should be top of mind

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 cattle and producing safe, wholesome milk. Supported by Dairy Management, Inc. and managed by the National Milk Produ...

3 months ago

4 minutes

The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

Tackling Rural Mental Health with Colleen Stegenga

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. The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast brings you trusted, science-based information you can use on your dairy. Please follow us on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to like and ...

3 months ago

48 minutes

The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

Express Episode 10: Should I feed waste milk or milk replacer

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 cattle and producing safe, wholesome milk. Supported by Dairy Management, Inc. and managed by the National Milk Produ...

4 months ago

3 minutes

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Looking ahead to the year of the woman farmer, with Krysta Harden, President and CEO of USDEC.

In this episode of the Hoard's Dairyman Podcast, Krysta Harden, the CEO of USDEC, visits us again to discuss the upcoming year of the woman farmer, women and their roles in agriculture, and the importance for everyone to work together to build up the dairy industry across the world. The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast brings you trusted, science-based information you can use on your dairy. Please follow us on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to like and subscribe on YouTube. YouTu...

4 months ago

34 minutes

The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

Express Episode 9: Engaging positive animal behavior

In this episode, the 2025 Hoard's Dairyman Editorial Intern, Samantha Stamm, reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Engaging positive animal behavior," by Jennifer Van Os. 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 milk. Supported by Dairy Management, Inc. and managed by the National Milk Producers Federation, the F...

4 months ago

3 minutes

The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast

Producer Profile: Ted Cristoph of Liberty Jersey Farm

In this episode, Associate Editor at Hoard’s Dairyman, Jenna Byrne, interviews Ted Cristoph of Liberty Jersey Farm from Fallon, Nevada. Ted is also the author of Passing the Torch, a book providing an insightful guide to successfully taking over and transforming a family business. Thank you for listening to the Hoard’s Dairyman podcast. Follow us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app, and don’t forget to like and subscribe on YouTube. The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast brings yo...

4 months ago

44 minutes