At the 2025 National Holstein Convention we sat down with three of Holstein Association USA’s National Distinguished Junior Member Finalists to learn about their junior experience and the industry outlook they have gained through their years in the association. Lauren Breunig, Evan Hathaway & Brianna Meyer, all Wisconsin Junior Holstein Members, discuss their unique journeys in the dairy industry, their involvement with the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association, and their insights on the fut...
Jul 10, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 302
Confira neste episódio do STtalks, como a parceria entre a Associação dos Criadores de Gado Jersey do Brasil, a Embrapa Gado de Leite e a STgenetics Brasil está transformando o mercado de gado Jersey no país, aliando mapeamento e coleta de base de dados, análise e tecnologia, garantindo desenvolvimento e evolução da raça Jersey brasileira. 00:00 Introdução ao Episódio 01:02 Parceria e Impactos do Programa de Melhoramento Genético 04:13 Desenvolvimentos Recentes e Futuro do Programa 05:40 Perspec...
Jul 10, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 301
The 300th episode of STtalks is here! As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we change roles in this special episode, our regular host Laura Demmer joins us as a guest this time as she shares the journey of STtalks. We learn about the team behind these great episodes, the evolution, global reach and success of this podcast channel. Laura shares memorable highlights, how the podcast has evolved since its inception in November 2021 and where the future stands for STtalks! 00:00 Welcome and Int...
Jul 08, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 300
At the National Holstein Convention in St Louis, Missouri we sat down with Tim Rauen, the 2025 Holstein Association USA’s Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder. Tim shares his journey in the industry and why he chose the Holstein cow to stake his career in. We discuss the economic and genetic benefits of the Holstein cow, the role of technology and genomics, the formation of GenoSource, and other impactful industry developments. Tim also elaborates on genetic lines that excite him and the future ...
Jul 04, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 299
En esta ocasión, conversamos con Agustín Robredo, gerente de la cabaña San Isidro Labrador, y Leonardo García, integrante del equipo de Produgenes, representante de STgenetics en Argentina. Durante el episodio, exploramos en profundidad el trabajo con ganado lechero de raza Jersey y cómo el mejoramiento genético está transformando la producción lechera argentina. Además, discutimos diversas estrategias para maximizar el potencial genético y la eficiencia productiva, así como los principales desa...
Jul 03, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 298
Supporting dairy youth brightens our industry’s future! STgenetics® is proud to once again support youth involved in their respective dairy breed organizations, and with us to share details on the special as well as how it has impacted these juniors is Amber Dammen Buol, STgenetics® Inside Sales & Marketing Manager. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:32 History of the Youth Support Program 01:04 Funding and Impact 01:40 Program Mechanics and Feedback 04:51 How Breeders Can Participate 0...
Jul 01, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 297
3 million dollars’ worth of dairy products sold, 3 million consumer impressions gained, all from two marketing campaigns that put dairy at the forefront of our consumers’ minds. Jennie McDowell, the Chief Strategy Officer of Dairy MAX, shares with us their mission drive demand for milk and dairy products, their strategic initiatives, and their innovative campaigns like creating a video game and partnering with the NFL. “What you do in a day may seem so mundane to you, it is absolutely fascinatin...
Jun 27, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 296
As we wind down our June Dairy Month features, Pat Carroll of GenoSource joins us to share how they sponsored a golf outing through NPH USA, an organization who aims to provide nurturing care for children in areas of need. While doing so, he was able to connect with urban consumers who may have never even seen a farm in their life, which sparked numerous conversations about the benefits of dairy and what a dairy farm does on a day-to-day basis. Teaming up with NFL players at this event, they wer...
Jun 26, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 295
Bringing dairy to downtown Madison, Wisconsin, the Cows on the Concourse is an event unlike any other! Megan Abeyta, a Co-Chair of the event joins us to share the history of the event, its growth over the past 44 years, and the wide array of activities and educational opportunities it offers. The event aims to bridge the gap between consumers and the dairy industry, drawing in large crowds from the nearby Dane County Farmer's Market and allowing the Dane County Dairy Promotions Committee to plan...
Jun 24, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 294
Welcoming over 400 Fourth Grade students to your farm creating a positive experience to help connect the dots of milk production is what the Carpenter family of Redrock View Farms has banded together with three other local dairy producers to create for their community! The Day at the Dairy event has become a huge success over the years where this group of dairy producers is able to give back to the communities they live in and support the people who support them. Cody Carpenter, also the breeder...
Jun 20, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 293
Aaron Titterington from Jones Dairy joins us again to share her family’s efforts in Northwest Iowa to connect with their community and consumers. From their reoccurring Breakfast on the Farm happening June 21st, to their open-door visitor center where consumers can drop in any time or their more unique events like Books in the Barn where school aged kids read books to calves, Jones Dairy is reaching all ages of consumers in their community! Aaron shares an inspiring vision when it comes to agri-...
Jun 18, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 292
We continue to celebrate June Dairy Month, this time we have Ben and Nicki Peterson and Nathan Brandt of Four Cubs Farms with us to share about their annual Dairy Breakfast event that is fundraising for their local community. In this STtalks you can learn about the farm’s rich history, their transition to robotic milking and the wide-spread community impact their event has. From their “why” to how they make it all happen, we learn all about the great event the Four Cubs Farms family hosts year a...
Jun 17, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 291
Happy Father’s Day from STgenetics! In this STtalks episode, we sit down with Matt Simon, the CFO of GenoSource who shares about his intentional balance of fatherhood. From his time growing up on Farnear Holsteins seeing his dad manage the daily duties of the farm to finding his place within the dairy industry, we learn about his time management between work, board committees and home and how he tries to juggle it all. Something we know any farm dad may find hard, Matt offers advice on this bala...
Jun 15, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 290
Breaking down new bloodlines for impressive genetic gains! STgenetics® released 14 new Holstein sires this June and team members Logan Voigts and Alan Kruse join us to share more about this impressive group. Out of the 14, eight are sired by different bulls and seven of these individuals are entering our Legend™ Program. This group is providing new outcross pedigrees while also bringing extremely high-performance genetic packages. All together they average +3354 GTPI, +1005 NM$, +165 CFP, +3.4 P...
Jun 13, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 289
As we continue to celebrate June Dairy Month, Kaylee Hill from Oakridge Dairy of Ellington, Connecticut joins us to share about their annual Farm Day which they anticipate will attract 3,500 people this year who are looking to meet their farmer! With the vision to be the farm of the future in a world where people know their farmer, Oakridge prioritizes tours and creating a lasting experience year-round, however their Farm Day is a large event they focus on to bring many aspects of their farm all...
Jun 10, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 288
We kick off June Dairy Month featuring farms, organizations and individuals who are shining a bright light on the dairy industry and helping shape the conception of our amazing consumers! To start off our features, we have Kelly Reynolds of Reyncrest Farm with us to share the array of events her family hosts to connect with their local community and make sure that those who visit or pass by their farm feel good about buying a gallon of milk. From virtual tours to opening up their farm for a city...
Jun 06, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 287
En esta edición de STtalks, contamos con la participación de Julio Antognazza e Ignacio Mazzuia, propietarios de SERGEN y representantes de STgenetics en Uruguay. Junto a ellos, abordamos el panorama actual del mercado lechero y de carne en Uruguay, y qué factores están impulsando la demanda de productos y servicios relacionados con el mejoramiento genético. Tecnologías como el semen sexado Ultraplus™ y los tests genómicos Vision+™ también entran en foco, mostrando cómo vienen impactando la rent...
Jun 05, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 286
Join us as we learn more about this fourth-generation farm, Thiele Dairy of Clearwater, Nebraska. Bill Thiele shares his family’s journey into dairy farming and how they have scaled their existing farm site to a nearly 3,000-cow milking herd. Utilizing Ultraplus™ gender-sorted semen, Vision+™ genomic testing and elevating their level of genetics through the STgenetics® Legend™ Program have been a few areas that have enhanced the farm’s productivity and longevity. 00:00 Introduction to Thiele Dai...
Jun 03, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 285
STtalks next episode is live! 🎙️🥛 Happy World Milk Day! Celebrate with us as we acknowledge and appreciate all those who are involved in the production of our favorite product, Milk! Packed with 13 essential nutrients, Milk is a nutrient powerhouse and we at STgenetics are proud to be a part of the milk production equation. 00:00 Introduction to World Milk Day 00:33 Acknowledging Dairy Farmers 00:49 The Journey of Milk 01:12 Celebrating Consumers 01:39 Honoring the Dairy Industry 02:06 Conclus...
May 30, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 284
As STgenetics® Farmfit® health monitoring system continues to prove itself in dairy barns across a multitude of markets, we sit down with two key individuals who support this team within their respective countries. Brian Behnke representing the U.S. and Ryan Corrigan representing Canada share with us what they have learned since the launch of Farmfit® and where they have seen this system really shine. They bring their immense experience to this discussion and share insights into the successful a...
May 30, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 283
As we round out May Beef Month we sit down with Brandon Beavers of Dairyland Cattle of Oklahoma to learn how they added value to the terminal Jersey bull calf by intentionally selecting high genetic beef bulls. Brandon shares insights into their breeding strategies, the importance of colostrum, and the impact genetics and nutrition in producing high-quality beef. In 2013 they started finishing these calves out and now have a database of several thousand carcass data points that they use to make ...
May 28, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 282
As we celebrate May Beef Month, we have Jesse Randall of AJ Beef join us to share his experience in raising and finishing out Beef on Dairy animals. In this discussion, Jesse explains the logistics of raising 70,000 Beef on Dairy crossbred calves annually to enter the supply chain and emphasizes the importance of good genetics and the care of the crossbred animal from birth. Additionally, the conversation explores how genomic data can enhance beef production and where Jesse sees data fitting int...
May 20, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 281
Becoming a valued partner with the herds you serve is what Lavon Bontrager, STgenetics® National Account Manager talks about in this STtalks. The discussion focuses on the significant changes in dairy production, the role of genetics, and the importance of technology. Lavon also offers his unique perspective on building lasting relationships with dairy producers and provides invaluable advice for those looking to enhance their herds! 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:40 Lavon's Journey in ...
May 16, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 280
Farm owner, banker, marketer, entrepreneur, mom and more…just some of the titles Moriah Brey of Brey Cycle Farm LLC has held and in this STtalks we learn how her family has created a working dynamic that encourages and uplifts not only their farm but them as individuals as well. Brey Cycle Farm LLC has grown tremendously over the years, from herd size to establishing a beef marketing business with Brey Family Beef, Moriah reflects on her career path that led her back to the farm where she plays ...
May 13, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 279
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, Amanda Buschor, the Dairy Herd Manager of Majestic View Dairy and a mom to three boys herself joins us to share her journey of growing her family while coming back to take on a managerial role on her family’s farm. Amanda shares the unique challenges and rewards of balancing motherhood with farm management, highlighting her experience, adaptability, and the significant role of family and teamwork in her life and career. Don't miss this inspiring discussion about agr...
May 09, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 278
We sit down with a new STgenetics® team member, Scott Courtney, to learn about his extensive background in the industry and how this experience benefits the customers he serves. He shares how genetics is playing a role in his customers success and where the STgenetics® toolbox of technology and programs can fill to provide a valuable solution to them as well. Scott also emphasizes the importance of how relationships within the dairy industry can also enhance the efficiency and profitability of h...
May 06, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 277
Following the April 2025 Base Change, the industry saw some major swings in linear traits, making bull pages look quite a bit different. And with this new view comes a shift in mindset which we dive into in this STtalks with Kevin Ziemba and Tim Rauen. Together they share with us why these base changes occurred, how genetic progress has impacted the dairy industry, and the importance of focusing on linear traits. Tune in for the great insights and in-depth discussions as we explore an area impor...
May 02, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 276
Novo STtalks no ar! Neste episódio, recebemos Reinaldo Figueiredo, proprietário da Fazenda Figueiredo, localizada no município de Cristalina, Goiás e Rodrigo Zenha, Gerente Comercial da STgenetics® Brasil. Com foco em produção, saúde e sustentabilidade, vamos conhecer a história de sucesso da Fazenda Figueiredo, e como as tecnologias atuais garantem precisão e dados estratégicos para chegar aos melhores resultados nesse rebanho leiteiro que é destaque no Brasil. 00:00 Introdução e Apresentação d...
Apr 30, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 275
In this STtalks, we sit down with Adelyn Allen, STgenetics® Beef Operations Manager and Francine Campagnari, STgenetics® Senior Research and Development Manager, to learn more about STgenetics® Brahman division and the success they have recently experienced. In this discussion we learn about the American Brahman Breeders Association Performance Breeder of the Year award that STgenetics® received along with the role Vision+™ genomic testing will play within breeding strategies and the next genera...
Apr 29, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 274
Join us as we discuss the current state of the heifer replacement market with Ben Voelz, STgenetics® Technical Service Manager. With the dairy heifer inventory at an all-time low along with a high demand for Beef on Dairy cross calves, Ben shares insights into the evolving market dynamics and why a strategic semen allocation plan is critical for your dairy. Don't miss this informative discussion on setting up your dairy for future success! 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:33 Current State of th...
Apr 25, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 273
