In the latest episode, we talk with Sarah MacDonell, STgenetics Canada Area Sales Manager. She shares how she and her team assists Canadian dairy farmers in achieving their goals, how she has grown through STgenetics and she offers advice for others in this industry.
Sep 12, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 91
In this STtalks episode, we sit down with Justin Fix, AcuFast Director of Customer Success to discuss the vision behind AcuFast and how their Customer Success Team helps their producers achieve their own goals.
Sep 05, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 90
In the latest episode of STtalks we speak with David Kendall to learn about the Slick Gene! From the history behind this gene, its benefits and what STgenetics is doing from a research stance, we learn a lot from David on a unique bovine gene.
Sep 01, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Il y a 4 ans Stéphanie Lambert débutait comme conseillère aux ventes chez STgenetics Canada au même moment Roxanne Beaulieu démarrait son entreprise laitière, la ferme Roxy. Les deux jeunes femmes partagent la même passion pour la race Jersey. Découvrez comment Roxanne Beaulieu a mis a profit l’expertise et les outils STgenetics présentés par Stéphanie pour compléter la transition de son troupeau Holstein vers la Jersey. En 2023, quels sont les objectifs de la ferme, les taureaux utilisés et les...
Aug 31, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 88
In the latest episode of STtalks we discuss STgenetics® Jersey STyle Genetics™ Program with Jack Lomeo and Andrew Vander Meulen. We discuss the offerings in this program, what people are seeing for progeny throughout the industry and talk about the breeding of some of these bulls.
Aug 28, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Dans cet épisode, nous nous entretenons avec Maxence Paiement la relève de la ferme Mystique. La publication des évaluations génétiques d’août met au-devant de la scène le nouveau venu AMBITION*RC. AMBITION*RC est issu d’une profonde lignée de vaches canadiennes développées depuis plusieurs générations à la ferme Mystique de Mirabel au Québec. Écoutez Maxence nous parler de la stratégie d'élevage derrière AMBITION-RC et sur sa vision du futur de l’industire. Une rencontre avec un jeune leader vi...
Aug 22, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Another episode of STtalks is Live! In this episode, we talk with Maxence Paiement, the successor at Ferme Mystique and the breeder of the newcomer to the STgenetics lineup, AMBITION*RC. AMBITION*RC is from a deep Canadian cow family developed over several generations at Ferme Mystique in Mirabel, Quebec. Maxence talks about the breeding strategy behind AMBITION*RC and his vision for the future of the industry.
Aug 22, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 86
In the latest episode of STtalks we are on site at the Ohio State Fair where we sit down with STgenetics® Dr. Randall Bond to talk about the STgenetics® Milking and Calving Barn that is open to fair-goers to pet a calf, milk a cow and even see a calf being born. STgenetics® Ohio Heifer Center team members volunteered to watch over the center and answer questions from consumers themselves, Dr. Bond tells us about this experience and what value it brought to STgenetics®.
Aug 18, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 85
In the latest episode of STtalks we are on site at the Ohio State Fair where we sit down with Ohio State Fair’s long-time General Manager, Virgil Strickler and their Ag Livestock Manager, Andi Hershey to discuss STgenetics® Milking and Calving Barn that is open to fair-goers to pet a calf, milk a cow and even see a calf being born. We talk about what the presence of the STgenetics® Milking and Calving Barn meant to the State Fair and what they hope fair-goers take away from their experience here...
Aug 18, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 84
In the latest episode of STtalks we discuss the successful August 2023 Colored Breeds Genetic Evaluation for STgenetics®. From the steady hold the Jersey Program saw, to the new releases in multiple breeds and the consistency the future of these programs will see, we cover a lot of great information for Colored Breeds enthusiasts in this episode!
Aug 15, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 83
In the latest episode of STtalks we discuss the successful August 2023 Genetic Evaluation for STgenetics®. With Captain being named the #1 TPI Sire of the breed to our new releases, the Delta-Lambda influence and more, we cover all that happened in this proof run in this STtalks episode.
Aug 11, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 82
In the latest episode of STtalks we discuss STgenetics® Red & White STyle Genetics™ Program with Pete Dueppengiesser and Justin Stewart. We hear about the history of this program, bulls who have stood the test of time, exciting new bulls and about some of the success progeny of this program have achieved.
Aug 07, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Rencontrez Camille Maloney la nouvelle Directrice générale de STgenetics® France. Nous discuterons de ses priorités, de sa vision et des défis sur le marché de la France. Camille est animée par un désir profond d’apprendre et n’hésite pas à repousser le statu quo. Elle a choisi la production laitière et en a fait une carrière. Découvrez une jeune gestionnaire moderne, axée sur l’humain et les résultats.
Aug 07, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 80
In the latest episode of STtalks we discuss the STgenetics® Beef Customer Call Center with Ben Crites and Shelby Cook. From how it was formed, to who to talk to when you call in to giving tours, this episode shares how this dynamic team can assist you!
Aug 04, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 79
In the latest episode of STtalks we discuss the consumer demand for beef products and how Beef on Dairy animals can fit into this industry and be beneficial to the supply chain. Dr. Nevil Speer a Beef Industry Consultant, joins us to share his insight on this topic and raises numerous points any dairy producer adding animals to this sector of the supply chain should take note of.
Jul 31, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 78
On National Intern Day we have a group of STgenetics Interns join a roundtable discussion on Sttalks to tell us about their unique experiences and lessons learned so far this summer.
Jul 25, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 77
In the latest episode of STtalks we discuss in depth the overall STyle Genetics™ Program from STgenetics® with Kevin Ziemba. From how the evolution of the genetics in this program to what’s to come in the future, we cover a lot before we start a breed specific series diving in deeper to the STyle Genetics offering.
Jul 24, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 76
In the latest episode of STtalks we sit down with Dr Justin Waggoner, Beef Systems Specialist at Kansas State University’s Southwest Research & Extension Center, to discuss from a feeders perspective how Beef on Dairy animals fit into the Beef supply chain and how the sector of this market will continue to develop.
Jul 17, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 75
In the latest episode of STtalks we dive into STgenetics Jersey Program with Genetic Advancement Team Member, Kevin Ziemba. From where we’ve been to where we see this breed going, we discuss the type of breed profiles STgenetics is aiming to create and the different offerings Jersey breeders have within this deep portfolio.
Jul 11, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 74
La filière du veau d’engraissement a drastiquement changée dans les dernières années. L’utilisation grandissante de semence triée pour produire la prochaine génération de vaches laitières et des veaux destinés à l’engraissement plus performants contribue grandement au virage vert de l’industrie. Effectivement, élever moins d’animaux et seulement les plus performants selon les besoins est la meilleure approche pour les producteurs, les consommateurs et pour l’industrie d’atteindre la carbo-neutra...
Jul 04, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 73
In the latest episode of STtalks we sit down with Patrick Linnell, Market Analyst for CattleFax, to discuss the current state of the beef supply chain and just how Beef on Dairy animals fit into this sector.
Jun 30, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 72
In the latest episode of STtalks we sit down with STgenetics® Ohio Heifer Center General Manager, Paul Detwiler, to discuss the important topic of employee training and on farm culture. From how he as a manager shows appreciation, to trainings and more, we dive into a great discussion on this latest STtalks.
Jun 27, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 71
In this STtalks episode, we sit down with Brittany Snyder, the Dairy Education Program Manager of the Dairy Excellence Foundation to discuss a very impressive program, Adopt a Cow, which has reached millions of students, bridging the very important gap between consumers and farmers. This program gives a great opportunity to students to learn where their food is coming from and allows them to connect with farmers directly.
Jun 19, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 70
In this STtalks episode, we learn about STgenetics newest revolutionary product, Super Conventional®. A new strategic gender-enhanced genetic blended product developed exclusively with Beef on Dairy and beef markets in mind. With ~75% gender accuracy, Super Conventional® offers the beef supply chain an economically feasible option to achieve the valuable desire male calf.
Jun 12, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Another episode of STtalks is live! On this episode, we sit down with Gerald Schipper owner of Skipwell Farms and a member of the Board of Directors at Gay Lea Foods, a dairy-farmer owned Cooperative in Ontario, Canada. Gerald shares about his experiences in dairying and his global travels as well as his role on the Gay Lea Board of Directors and what their Dairy Cooperative has to offer its members and consumers.
Jun 06, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 68
In this STtalks episode, we sit down with Francisco Bobadilla, AcuFast Director of Genetic Advancement to discuss the launch of STgen’s newest porcine company, AcuFast. From the history of AcuFast to the goals and capabilities of this exciting new company, we cover it all in this new STtalks podcast episode!
Jun 02, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Découvrez le premier épisode de STtalks en français! Dans le cadre de la journée Internationale du Lait, nous sommes heureux de rencontrer Chantale Riverin productrice laitière et transformatrice. Elle exploite avec son conjoint et ses deux fils la ferme Thierry Holstein et la Microlaiterie le Riverin du Lac à Hébertville-Station, Québec. Nous allons discuté des divers défis que l’entreprise a rencontrés dans la mise en place de la Microlaiterie, des produits qu’ils ont développés et des changem...
Jun 01, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 66
On this episode, we sit down with Jan and Jeff King Owners and Partners at Kings-Ransom Farm and King Brothers Dairy in Schuylerville, New York. They share how their family’s journey in dairy farming and milk delivery has led to developing a successful on-farm creamery and store, where they not only sell their award-winning milk and delicious ice cream but interact with consumers every day.
May 30, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 65
A new episode of STtalks is live! In this special Mother’s Day episode, we sit down with Alicia Lamb of Oakfield Corners Dairy. She shares her experiences of raising their children on their dairy, finding the balance between life on and off the farm and how she feels growing up on the farm is preparing their children for their future.
May 12, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 64
A new episode of STtalks is live for Mother’s Day! In this episode, we sit down with Claire Burdette of Wind-Know-View Farm. She shares how she balances her role on their family farm with being a mom, how their family overcame unimaginable challenges and how she feels being involved in the industry has shaped her girls’ lives.
May 11, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 63