Chuck Worden has had a unique career as a dairyman, always willing to look ahead and try new things. With his wife Vanessa he is farming in Central New York today, but his career has included dry lot dairying in New Mexico and leadership roles in the Holstein Association. In this podcast, he talks about his journey with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News.

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Chuck Worden: A unique career as a dairyman

Special extended podcast: Alex Peterson and his family at Peterson Farms in Missouri march to the beat of their own drummer, with a pasture-based, cross-bred herd that works very well for them. Alex gets into the details of making a low input operation work with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News. He&apos;s also a leader in dairy promotion work, urging his fellow producers to get involved. Alex turns the tables on host Joel Hastings near the end of the podcast and interviews Joel. It’s well-worth the listen, digging in to Joel Hastings career in dairy journalism and family history.

Alex Peterson talks with Joel Hastings on his pasture-based, cross-bred herd - Turning the table on Joel at the end of this extended interview!

David Rama and The Cattle Exchange have been synonymous with registered Holstein sales for 30 years, especially in the Northeast. In this episode, Dave talks with Joel Hastings about how he got started, the partnership with his wife, Merry, and his strategies in the face of a changing industry. Don&apos;t miss his recommendations for both young people and older dairymen.

David Rama on strategies in the face of a changing industry

Two dairyman who are members of the Producer Advisory Committee at the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding have a fascinating conversation in this episode. Lloyd Holterman, Rosy Lane Farm, Watertown, Wisconsin, committee chair, focuses on breeding high producing, high solids and long-lasting cows. Bill Peck, Jr., at Welcome Stock Farm, Schuylerville, New York carries on the family tradition with Registered Holsteins. He has bred some leading AI sires who produce his kind... modern commercial cows with high production, moderate size, sound udders and good feet and legs. Both talk with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about breeding profitable cattle.

Lloyd Holterman & Bill Peck talk about breeding profitable cattle.

Nevin has a plan for his small Jersey herd of 450 and he&apos;s on track to meet his goals. Nevin Lemos from Waterford, California, finished junior college and spent some time on dairies in New Zealand. Then he came home and with support from his parents, leased a dairy set-up on his own, and began building a herd. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News speaks with Nevin in this DairyVoice podcast episode for those who worry about how young people can get a start in dairy.

Nevin Lemos of Waterford, California talks about getting stared in the dairy business

In a traditional set-up but applying new technology, Butter-Dell Holsteins in Lewiston, Utah, is transitioning to the next generation of family ownership. Kent Buttars, longtime dairy farmer and DHI leader, talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about his dairy, his family and what he sees ahead in the industry.

Kent Buttars of Butter-Dell Holsteins in Utah on what he sees ahead in the industry.

The Santos family at Terra Linda Dairy has it goin’ on. For the past seven years, they&apos;ve had the high herd on Tulare County (California) DHIA. Their 1200 registered Holsteins averaged 32,107 lbs. milk and 1262 lbs. fat with a super 34,180 lbs. of energy corrected milk. Partner Mike Santos, Jr., gives DairyBusiness News an inside look at the breeding and feeding programs that get these results.

Mike Santos, an inside look at breeding and feeding programs

Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News interviews Tim Abbott. While Tim had his start with Jerseys first at his family&apos;s home farm in Vermont and then with the Association, his career has taken him through AI as a sire selection specialist and a manager / owner. He&apos;s bred and shown top end Holsteins, too. Today he manages a few high quality sales and reads pedigrees while continuing to partner on elite cattle with several commercial producers.

Tim Abbott - A Career in Dairy Genetics

Terrific production from a healthy, profitable herd - including a world record cow - is the hallmark for the husband and wife team of Scott Pralle and Pam Selz-Pralle who dairy near Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In this episode of DairyVoice, they not only share some of their management keys for the herd with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News, but also their approach for successful employees. Their analysis of the future of their business is fascinating as well. And don&apos;t miss their farm&apos;s website at www.selzpralledairy.com.

Scott Pralle and Pam Selz-Pralle on management keys for the dairy herd

At Fairmont Farm in Vermont, the Hall family milks 1000 registered Holsteins at three locations along with a crossbred beef operation, a farm market, a guest house and summer camps for children. Ricky Hall and Elizabeth Olson Hall tell Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News this fascinating story. Also, they describe their upcoming promotional sale, Favorites of Fairmont, to be held on June 18 at the farm near East Montpelier. It will be managed by Dave Rama of The Cattle Exchange.  Check out the Fairmont Farm website for details at https://fairmontfarminc.com.

Ricky Hall and Elizabeth Olson Hall of Fairmont Farm in Vermont

Always planning for the future, John & Denise Dickinson of Ideal Dairy Farms at Hudson Falls, New York, continue to upgrade facilities, innovate their breeding program and bring in the next generation of owner / managers. In this episode, they talk with DairyBusiness News’ Joel Hastings about how they run their operation with 3200 milking Holsteins and 4700 acres. John is the current board chair at Northeast Dairy Producers Association while Denise is a partner in a high-tech genomic breeding operation.

John & Denise Dickinson of Ideal Dairy Farms talk about their business and the future

You&apos;re a dairy producer in Pennsylvania processing your own milk supplying 20 school districts. Coronavirus closes the schools... what next? Bill Itle and his daughter, Carissa Itle Westrick, talk with DairyBusiness News about the year of COVID-19 and lots more in this episode. Their Vale Wood Farms milks 230 cows and their processing plant serves some 5000 accounts including home delivery near Loretto, Pa. This family is on the front lines of making milk and serving consumers with today&apos;s dairy products.

Bill Itle and Carissa Itle Westrick discuss their farm and processing plant

Here&apos;s an episode not to be missed. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News interviews Natasha Sutherland. Natasha is a partner with her family at Stein Farms in Leroy, New York, where she is in charge of the 1000-cow milking herd and 800-head heifer program. She&apos;s bright, enthusiastic, and well-spoken with a great sense of humor and a commitment to modern dairy farming. From her time running dairies in New Zealand to her thoughts on today&apos;s co-op production limits, Natasha has it going on.

New York Dairy Farmer Natasha Sutherland

Jon Greenwood didn&apos;t grow up on a dairy and he started out as a college student working part time to pay for school.  With backing from the farmer he worked for after graduation, he got started with 70 cows. Today, he and his wife, Linda, have built Greenwood Dairy, a 1500-cow / 7000-acre operation in Northern New York, now farming with their son. A leader off the farm, too, Jon explains to Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News that if you&apos;re not at the table, you&apos;re on the menu.

Jon Greenwood of Greenwood Dairy on feed, soil, water, farming in New York, and getting involved

Even with a Wisconsin Jersey pedigree second to none, Brett Barlass made his own way from Cornell to California.  He runs the herd and farming operations for Yosemite Jersey Dairy which is owned by the C. A. Russell family in Hilmar, California. In this episode of DairyVoice, he talks with Joel Hastings about breeding and managing this 1800-cow registered herd and offers his keys to success as a professional farm manager. He also has some words of wisdom for today&apos;s dairy students. Brett has it going on. From helping the wrestling team at the local high school to serving as President of the California Jersey Association.

Brett Barlass of Yosemite Jersey Dairy talks about breeding and managing this 1800-cow registered herd.

DairyVoice is a podcast, with new episodes available twice a month. The series has an exclusive focus on dairy producers and associated industry professionals that need help with cost-savings, efficiency, and other invaluable industry information. The podcast series, features expert speakers from across the United States on topics such as Cow Comfort, Business Management, dairy cash flow, and other current industry issues that arise.

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