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Dairy Delivery

by Dairy Delivery by the Dairy Star

Dairy Delivery is a new podcast from the Dairy Star, a new way to hear dairy farmers' stories. Dairy Star covers a third of all dairy producers in the U.S. mailing free newspaper copies to farmers in the Upper Midwest. We are "All dairy, all the time™" Our content is presented from the perspective of the producer, from the 50 cow dairy, to the farm of 10,000 cows and everywhere in between.New episodes are released Mondays after the newspaper is published. We look forward to bringing you this brand new way to consume Dairy Star. This is Dairy Delivery, all dairy, all the time.

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Episodes

  1. Dairy Leadership, FFA History From a World Dairy Expo Time Capsule and Forage Opportunities

    12th-generation dairy farmers at Oakfield Corners Dairy are honored as World Dairy Expo’s Producers of the Year, a 30-year-old FFA proficiency award application resurfaces from an Expo time capsule and the World Forage Analysis Superbowl brings opportunities for a family farm in today’s episode....

  2. Calf Data, Dairy Nutrition and High-Oleic Soybeans: Conversations From World Dairy Expo

    Learning from others in the dairy industry is one of the many opportunities at World Dairy Expo. Today’s episode covers conversations on calf health data, strategies for dairy farm profitability and the considerations that come with using high-oleic soybeans. First, we look at calf health and the...

  3. Youth Involvement at World Dairy Expo: The How and Why Behind Their Success

    Fitting, showmanship and judging offer young people valuable opportunities to get involved in the dairy industry, grow their skills and build lasting connections. In this special BONUS episode of the Dairy Delivery Podcast, three individuals share how they rose to the top of their respective...

  4. World Dairy Expo Changes and Everything to Know

    Attending World Dairy Expo or want to know what is changing for this year's event? This episode's industry expert is World Dairy Expo Board of Directors President Bill Hageman. He talks to us about this year's show, the many opportunities available to attendees and a brief look ahead at what is...

  5. Looking Beyond the Visuals When Evaluating Corn Silage

    Today's Dairy Delivery Podcast from Dairy Star is taking on a new format, highlighting dairy farmers and bringing together conversations with people throughout the dairy community. Each episode now includes three segments: a dairy expert conversation, a "Legacy Farmer" and "So You Think You Had a...

  6. Dairy Farmers Connecting Communities, From Music and Farming to Iowa Dairy Royalty

    Community music, raw milk sales, new Iowa dairy royalty and a longtime county fair tradition are among the stories featured in today's episode. First, we hear from father and son Jeff and Steve Schmitt, who operate Windy Hill Dairy in Iowa, while also playing in a community band on Wednesday…

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  7. Wolf Encounter on Dairy Farm, New Dairy Associate Degree, Family Chores and Crop Nutrition Insights

    An unexpected wolf on a dairy farm leads the episode, along with a new associate degree aimed at strengthening the dairy technology workforce, a look at a day in the life of a Minnesota dairy farm family and insights into this year's crop and what it could mean for dairy nutrition. We begin with...

  8. How Dairy Connects Visitors and Farmers at Midwest State Fairs

    Every fair has something unique to offer, whether it's cookies and milk, a building dedicated to Wisconsin agriculture, or the iconic butter sculptures found in Minnesota and Iowa. Today, we're hearing the many dairy connections that bring these traditions to life, from showcasing dairy farming…

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  9. Innovation, Education and Perseverance in Dairy Farming

    Today's episode highlights how dairy farmers are adapting, persevering and educating consumers in addition to hearing manure sampling tips ahead of this year's North American Manure Expo. We begin with Monica Enyart, who discusses the automation technologies her family added to their farm as…

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  10. Milking Cows, Making Cheese, Running and Dairy Royalty

    A dairy family's journey into cheese production, the next generation taking the reins of a family farm, one of marathon running's most iconic races and the newly crowned Miss Wisconsin USA are all heard on today's episode. First, hear how a multigenerational dairy family has launched Compass Rose...

  11. Racing, Crowns and Cows: Driving Success On and Off the Farm

    An Indianapolis 500 experience filled with dairy promotion, a Minnesota farm family's story of resilience, a former Miss America with dairy roots and an Iowa farm family investing in the next generation all come together in today's episode. Fast cars, bottles of milk and spreading information…

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  12. Small Farms Making Big Cheese, Planting Seeds of Knowledge Through Book and Tours

    From the perspective of life after a dairy barn was destroyed by fire, to stories highlighting how farmers and industry supporters are advocating for the dairy industry, today's episode hears conversations across the dairy community. Stories include on-farm tours, sourcing milk from eight farms…

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  13. From Dairy Barn to Olympic Gold, Plus Conversations on Spanish Language Skills, Top Cow Performers and Planting Delays

    Communication, adversity and pride are heard on today's episode. Stories include a Minnesota dairy herd with cows that more than earned their keep, the importance of shared language skills on dairy farms, an Olympic gold medalist with dairy roots and this issue's Dairy Star "Day in the Life"...

  14. Honoring a Legacy, Building the Future

    From storm damage across Wisconsin to honoring farm broadcaster Orion Samuelson, today's episode reflects on the past while looking ahead to the future of the dairy industry. Stories include a farm transition to the next generation, an advocate balancing roles as both a banking officer and farmer...

  15. Distinguished Breeders, New Herdsman and Passions for Milking, Sports

    From dairy genetics tracing back to a childhood cow to everyday life on the farm, today's episode brings conversations from the latest Dairy Star issue. We hear from a young woman stepping into a herdsman role, a dairy producer balancing an off-farm career with a passion for milking cows and a…

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  16. From Farm Kid to NFL Career, Hall of Fame Breeder, Organic Farming and Blizzard Elsa Recap

    Former Baltimore Raven Marshal Yanda and 40 year veteran of breeding cows Jon Larson are some of the stars on today's episode. Additional stories include third generation dairy farmer David Parr's switch to organic farming, coverage of the Central Plains Dairy Expo (CPDE) and the impact of…

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  17. NASCAR Chicago Street Race President Julie Giese Talks Dairy Roots, Former FFA President Continues to Lead, Returning to the Family Farm, Dairy Kids Making Noise in State Wrestling Tournaments

    A variety of conversations are on today's podcast, highlighted with a discussion with NASCAR Chicago Street Race President, Julie Giese. This is the second issue of our brand-new Dairy Pride section, highlighting those with careers in the public eye that have a background in the dairy industry.…

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  18. NFL Veteran's Dairy Roots, Youth on Farms, Dairy in the Spotlight on Disney+ and at a Farm-to-Table Store

    Dairy farming and the impact it has on youth in a variety of ways are highlighted on today's episode from stories of the latest Dairy Star issue. Conversations include Mark Tauscher, former Green Bay Packers and University of Wisconsin-Madison offensive lineman, former Iowa Dairy Princess joining...

  19. Triplets, Rebuilding and Sustainability on the Farm; Curling After Chores

    Stories from the joys of working on the farm and after chores are done are heard on today's episode, featuring conversations from the latest issue of the Dairy Star. Today's stories include an unexpected project derived from necessity after the dairy's freestall barn was destroyed by a tornado…

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  20. Leading by Mentorship, Music and Football Passions Beyond the Farm, a Cow's 15th Calf

    Five conversations are heard on today's episode from the latest issue of the Dairy Star: a dairy judging coaching career, a trouble-free cow giving birth to her 15th at Rosy-Lane, an interview with both a mentee and mentor on a Minnesota dairy farm, balancing a love of music while farming, and a...

  21. From Farm Transition to Milking Goats, Dairying in Washington State to Limburger Cheese Traditions

    On today's episode, Cody Clements talks about taking over the family farm and the opportunity to see his and his wife's name added to the Westby Co-op Creamery sign now hanging at Clements Custom Ag LLC. While Cody and his father, Alan, had talked about transitioning ownership for years, a cancer...

  22. Avian Influenza Detected in Wisconsin Dairy Herd, Holiday Farm Displays and a Veterinary Mentorship Program

    Wisconsin's first H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) headlines today's episode, alongside holiday celebrations found on dairy farms and opportunities for veterinary students are heard in five conversations in today's episode, all found in the latest issue of the Dairy Star. First, we...

  23. Artist, Priest and Firefighter's Connections to Dairy Farming to Free Chocolate Milk and Creating Tallow-Based Lotions Stories

    Farming and creative ventures, for both enjoyment and added income, come together in five conversations in today's episode, all found in the latest issue of the Dairy Star. Starting at Kiel High School in Wisconsin, students can get energized before heading to sports practices or other…

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  24. Chapter Closes for Equipment Owner, Celebrating FFA Wins, Hunting Traditions, Employee Success

    Five stories are heard on today's episode from the latest issue of the Dairy Star. From an equipment owner selling his business, to FFA wins at the national and state levels and more success stories. First, a conversation with Jon Stein, who in the last 40 years has had three focal points in his...

  25. Farmers' Spearhead New Roadway, Restore Round Barn, Build A2A2 Creamery and Host Halloween Event

    From a farmer milking cows in a round barn to starting a creamery, hear many of the conversations found in the latest issue of the Dairy Star in today's episode. Starting today's episode, we hear from Jordan Zirbel, who took action after learning about Wisconsin's Agricultural Roads Improvement...

  26. Farmer Survives Double Brain Aneurysm, Back Up and Running at Family Farm, Cruising to a Creamery, It Started With Pansies

    A farmer's miracle and how robots provided the family with chore relief to serving ice cream, food and farming with another family, today's episode highlights stories from the latest issue of the Dairy Star. Today's episode starts with the Snodgrass family in Illinois. For the past two years, the...

  27. Four Generations on Harvest Duty, Farmhand to Farmer, Historic Barn to Modern Farm and Making Artisan Cheese

    A fall harvest story to preserving history and dairy farmers setting goals, today's episode highlights many stories found in the latest issue of the Dairy Star. First, a conversation about family dynamics with first-time dad Ken Bekius finishing this year's corn silage in Minnesota. He and his…

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  28. Recap of World Dairy Expo, International Dairy Farmer's Perspective and Alice's Special Connection

    The final episode of the World Dairy Expo Special Edition of Dairy Delivery by the Dairy Star closes out another great event with many exclusive conversations to the podcast you won't want to miss. We begin with Kay Faherty, who provides an overview of this year's Trade Show in her new role as...

  29. Youth in Dairy: Expo Winners in Judging and Showmanship, and New National Dairy Shrine Student Board Member Elected

    Winners and an engaged college dairy enthusiast are featured in part two of the World Dairy Expo Special Edition of Dairy Delivery by the Dairy Star. We begin with Keenan Thygesen, individual and team member winning at this year's Expo Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest with the...

  30. Stepping Onto the Shavings, ExpoTV Live Production at World Dairy Expo, FFA Day

    Tune in for the first of three parts of the World Dairy Expo Special Edition episode from the Dairy Delivery by the Dairy Star. Today's episode starts with a first-time judge on the colored shavings, but no stranger to the dairy industry nor judging. Josh Fairbanks will serve as the associate…

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  31. Silo Scare, New Beginnings Following a 2023 Fire, Evolving Robotic Journey and an Expo Honeymoon

    From nearly tragedy to triumph, today's episode highlights the many stories from dairy farmers this fall. Earlier this September, Josh Kelm and his family were in a silo room on their 250-cow dairy near Faribault cleaning up when they heard two popping noises that sounded like gunshots. It was…

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  32. Gathje Family Installs Robotic Milkers, University Group Hopes to Shape Thai Dairy Future, Battling H5N1 and Cows Before Classes

    Tune in for today’s episode of Dairy Delivery for the lateststories from the Dairy Star. First, how a Minnesota dairy farmer has wanted a roboticmilking setup for 10 years, ever since he wrote a 10-page research paper on the subject for his English class his senior year of high school. The Gathje...

  33. Thorson Crowned 72nd Princess Kay, All-You-Can-Drink Milk Stand Celebrates Milestone, Watershed Group Hosts Pasture Walk and a Farm Celebrating 125 Years of Dairy Farming

    Today’s episode highlights some of the special stories fromthe Minnesota State Fair and many stories from the Dairy Star. First, we hear the excitement from the newly crownedPrincess Kay of the Milky Way Malorie Thorson. She will serve as the goodwill ambassador for dairy farmers in Minnesota...

  34. Generational Success, A Dairy Owned By Nuns, Advancing The Breed and a Family Recognized as National Brown Swiss Protein Award

    Tune in for today’s episode of Dairy Delivery for the lateststories from the Dairy Star. First, we talk with Ron Brooks, one of four farmers named a 2025 Wisconsin Master Agriculturist. He did not think he was going to be a farmer, but when he was 22, his parents started a succession plan after…

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  35. Nutrition, Dairy Care and Humor from Dairy Star Columnists

    Today’s episode we hear insights and knowledge from longtime columnists who have been contributing content to Dairy Star for decades. We also highlight some of our reporters' photo stops from the latest Dairy Star issue, which features stops from over 40 farms, fairs and events throughout the...

  36. Solar Panels Help Diary Farm, A Family Matter, Strait to Boston and Adopt a Cow Benefits Food Bank

    Tune in to today’s episode of Dairy Delivery for the lateststories from the Dairy Star. First, we hear how one farm in Iowa found a way to offset the increased cost of electricity using solar panels. The owners at Distant View Farms installed solar panels at four locations on the farm and vary in...

  37. City Girl Gone Country, From the Dairy Barn to the Pitcher's Mound, Entire Sixth Generation Working Together and Giese's Open Farms and Hearts

    There are many stories from the latest issue of the Dairy Star newspaper, and we are highlighting a few of them in this episode of Dairy Delivery. Today’s podcast starts with a conversation with Ella Logue, who embraces the opportunities within the dairy industry with no prior experience. Now…

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  38. Humble farmer earns top honor, dispensing fresh milk, ‘Lester the Tester’ retires and calf data farmers can use

    Tune in to today’s episode of Dairy Delivery for the lateststories from the Dairy Star. First, we hear from Don Weiss, one of four recipients of the2025 Wisconsin Master Agriculturalist award. Despite running a 2,300-cow dairynear Durand, Wisconsin, his operation is still seen as a family-run...

  39. A state-wide path of destruction, a life-saving kidney donation, creating community through communication and rebuilding an FFA program

    Tune in to today's episode of Dairy Delivery for the latest stores from the Dairy Star. First, a farmer's perspective from the recent tornado devastation in Wisconsin from Jeremy Nehls who witnessed some of the damage including the loss of several barns at Schwandt Family Farm. Another story...

  40. Dairy farmer savors NFL Draft experience, expansion is ready for the next generation, Lyndell Dairy continues progressing and safety measures born from tragedy

    There are many stories from the latest issue of the Dairy Star newspaper, and we are highlights a few of them in this episode of Dairy Delivery. We are excited to bring you the newest way to hear dairy farmers' stories, now available as a podcast. Today's conversations are with many people...

  41. Curious cows, a man with many hats, a top performers interview and connecting students to the industry

    There are many stories from the latest issue of the Dairy Star newspaper, and we are highlighting a few of them in this episode of Dairy Delivery. We are excited to bring you the newest way to hear dairy farmers' stories, now available as a podcast. Today's conversations are with people connected...

  42. A friend gone too soon, surviving a bull chase, building big dreams on small dairy farm and a new home for kids

    Many stories from the recent issue of the Dairy Star newspaper can be found in today's first epsode of Dairy Delivery. We are excited to bring you the newest way to hear dairy farmers' stories, now available as a podcast. Today's stories include how one farmer, Nick Hilby, is taking over a farm…

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  43. Dairy Delivery — official trailer

    Welcome to Dairy Delivery, a new podcast by the Dairy Star. Hear directly from some of our farmers that will be featured in the latest issue of the Dairy Star newspaper! At Dairy Star, our content is presented from the perspective of the producer, from 50-cow family farms to the 10,000 cow dairy...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Dairy Delivery is a new podcast from the Dairy Star, a new way to hear dairy farmers' stories. Dairy Star covers a third of all dairy producers in the U.S. mailing free newspaper copies to farmers in the Upper Midwest. We are "All dairy, all the time™" Our content is presented from the perspective of the producer, from the 50 cow dairy, to the farm of 10,000 cows and everywhere in between.New episodes are released Mondays after the newspaper is published. We look forward to bringing you this brand new way to consume Dairy Star. This is Dairy Delivery, all dairy, all the time.

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