Hoard's Dairyman DairyLivestream Podcast: Recent Episodes

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Since April 2020, the Hoard's Dairyman has been bringing you up-to-date coverage of industry issues affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond through the DairyLivestream. Now archived episodes of the highly-viewed webcast will be available in an audio-only format that can be streamed or downloaded to your listening device.

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss the federal legislative outlook for this year.

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Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Barbara Patterson, vice president of government affairs, Torrey Advisory Group
  • Dave Carlin, senior vice president of legislative affairs and economic policy, International Dairy Foods Association
  • Charlie Garrison, executive director, The Garrison Group
  • Andy Novakovic, agricultural economist, Cornell University

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss the outlook for input prices in 2023.

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Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Gary Schnitkey, farm management specialist, University of Illinois Extension
  • Joe Lawrence, dairy forage systems specialist, Cornell Pro-Dairy
  • Steve Martin, founder DNMCmilk
  • Chris Wolf, Cornell University
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss dairy's consumer image from a global perspective.

Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Jordan Clark, Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager for Dairy, Albertsons Companies
  • Steve James, Executive Director, California Milk Processor Board
  • Mary Kraft, CFO, Badger Creek Farm and Quail Ridge Dairy
  • Mark Stephenson, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman)

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will dig into the continued growth potential of U.S. dairy exports.

Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Patti Smith, CEO, Dairy America
  • Robert Chesler, CEO, United Dairymen of Arizona
  • Megan Sheets, Senior Director of Strategic Development and Strategic Insights, U.S. Dairy Export Council
  • Chris Wolf, Cornell University
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss moving milk in the age of fluid product deficiencies, pooling, expensive fuel, and labor shortages.

Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Jeff Sims, Chief Market Analysis Officer, Lone Star Milk Producers
  • Roger Nordtvedt, retired dairy transportation and logistics specialist
  • Corey Gillins, Chief Operating Officer, Dairy Farmers of America Mountain Area Council
  • Mark Stephenson, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will look into effects of and potential fixes for the rising costs of farm inputs.

Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Tanner Ehmke, Lead Economist for dairy and specialty crops, CoBank
  • Skip Hardie, owner, Walnut Ridge Dairy and Hardie Farms
  • Nate Donnay, Director of Dairy Market Insight, StoneX Group
  • Andy Novakovic, agricultural economist, Cornell University
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss possible avenues for change to the Federal Order system.

Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Roger Cryan, Chief Economist, American Farm Bureau Federation
  • Mike Brown, Dairy Supply Chain Director, Kroger Co.
  • Mark Stephenson, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Andy Novakovic, Cornell University
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss the challenges facing dairy companies and ports as they work to export dairy products.

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Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Andrew Hwang, Manager of Business Development and International Marketing, Port of Oakland
  • Gabriel Sevilla, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Proliant Inc.
  • Shawna Morris, Senior Vice President of Trade Policy, National Milk Producers Federation
  • Mark Stephenson, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will analyze the dairy demand picture for the rest of this year.

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Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Ted Jacoby, CEO, T.C. Jacoby & Company
  • Mike Brown, Dairy Supply Chain Director, Kroger Co.
  • Ted Galloway, Vice President, Galloway Company
  • Andy Novakovic, agricultural economist, Cornell University
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss the margin outlook for this year.

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Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Ben Laine, Vice President, RaboResearch-Dairy
  • Sam Miller, Managing Director of Agricultural Banking, BMO Harris Bank
  • Steve Martin, founder, DNMCmilk
  • Chris Wolf, agricultural economist, Cornell University
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss the milk production picture for 2022.

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Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Phil Plourd, President, Blimling and Associates
  • Mark Stephenson, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Andy Novakovic, Cornell University
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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This month's podcast is sponsored by AMS Galaxy USA. 

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss a recent U.S. dairy trade mission with dairy farmers and their perspective on exports.

Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Marilyn Hershey, Pennsylvania dairy farmer and Chair of Dairy Management Inc.
  • Larry Hancock, Texas dairy farmer and Chair of U.S. Dairy Export Council
  • Alex Peterson, Missouri dairy farmer and Chair of National Dairy Board
  • Becky Levzow, Wisconsin dairy farmer and member of National Dairy Board
  • Andy Novakovic, Cornell University
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss this crop year and what it means for dairy rations.

Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • John Goeser, Director of Nutritional Research and Innovation, Rock River Laboratory
  • Mike Hutjens, professor emeritus, University of Illinois
  • Chris Wolf, Cornell University
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss bimodal milking and effective milking prep routines.

Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Roger Thomson, D.V.M., milk quality consultant, Michigan State University
  • Paul Virkler, D.V.M., Quality Milk Production Specialists, Cornell University
  • Scott Ferry, owner, Ferry Farms
  • Chris Wolf, Cornell University
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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This DairyLivestream was sponsored by Diamond V.

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss how U.S. dairy is meeting protein needs around the world.

Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Vikki Nicholson-West, Senior Vice President of Global Ingredients Marketing, U.S. Dairy Export Council
  • John Brubaker, Owner, Knott Run Dairy
  • Mark Stephenson, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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This DairyLivestream was sponsored by Cargill.

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss the outlook for the global cheese market and how the U.S. is positioned to fill those needs.

Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Stephen Cain, Economic Analyst, U.S. Dairy Export Council
  • Angélique Hollister, Senior Vice President of Global Cheese Marketing, U.S. Dairy Export Council
  • William Lynskey, Executive Vice President, Tropical Foods LLC
  • Mark Stephenson, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss dairy's expanding relationship with renewable natural gas and how it can be profitable for farmers while being beneficial for the environment.

Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Mark Stoermann, Chief Operating Officer, Newtrient
  • Danielle Goodrich Gingras, Owner, Goodrich Family Farm
  • Richard Cooper, Director of Business Development, DTE Power & Industrial
  • Mark Stephenson, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss how environmental impact will continue to play into dairy's identity in consumer minds.

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Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Judith Bryans, Chief Executive, Dairy UK; and President, International Dairy Federation
  • Greg Miller, Chief Science Officer, National Dairy Council
  • Andy Novakovic, agricultural economist, Cornell University
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss dairy's environmental impact and how producers can continue to make their farms more efficient and sustainable.

Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Robin White, assistant professor of animal and poultry sciences, Virginia Tech
  • Marilyn Hershey, owner, Ar-Joy Farms; and board chair, Dairy Management Inc.
  • Jamie Vander Molen, Vice President of Sustainability Initiatives and Outreach, Newtrient
  • Chris Wolf, agricultural economist, Cornell University
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week’s episode will discuss the updates to the Net Merit (NM$) formula that will take effect in August.

Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:
Joao Durr, CEO, Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding
Chad Dechow, associate professor of dairy cattle genetics, Penn State University
Lloyd Holterman, owner, Rosy-Lane Holsteins
Chris Wolf, agricultural economist, Cornell University
Corey Geiger, managing editor of Hoard’s Dairyman, will serve as the panel moderator.

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This weeks's episode will discuss both sides of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in regards to dairy and what the future may hold for its continued implementation discussions. 

Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Gregg Doud, former Chief Ag Negotiator, U.S. Trade Representative for Executive Office of the President of the U.S.
  • Al Mussell, Research Lead, Agri-Food Economic Systems
  • Mark Stephenson, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss Colorado Ballot Initiative 16, which aims to criminalize some common veterinary and animal agriculture practices, and what it means for livestock producers around the country. Scroll down to listen.

Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Hannah Thompson-Weeman, Vice President of Strategic Engagement, Animal Agriculture Alliance
  • Bill Hammerich, CEO, Colorado Livestock Association
  • Dr. Fred Gingrich, Executive Director, American Association of Bovine Practitioners
  • Chris Wolf, Cornell University
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

This DairyLivestream is sponsored by Select Sires.

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss two different ways dairy farmers may sell their milk.

Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Audie Wall, Vice President of Manufacturing, Marcoot Jersey Creamery
  • Jeff Lyon, General Manager, FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative
  • Jen Glover, Owner, Mountain Fresh Creamery
  • Mark Stephenson, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week’s episode will dive further into how the federal milk marketing system might be improved.

Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:

  • Erin Taylor, Acting Director of the Order Formulation and Enforcement Division, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
  • Ed Gallagher, President of Risk Management, Dairy Farmers of America
  • Alan Zolin, Manager, Zolin International LLC
  • Chris Wolf, Cornell University
  • Corey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's Dairyman

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