Dairy Stream

Dairy Stream

Dairy Stream focuses on policy, sustainability, market trends, new technology and farmer involvement. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.

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    Deer Run Dairy saves thousands through Focus on Energy financial incentives

    Deer Run Dairy completed energy-efficient upgrades with Focus on Energy since 2017 and they updated lighting, refrigeration, water systems and ventilation. Deer Run Dairy has earned $47,203.04 in Focus on Energy rebates to support these improvements and combined upgrades result in annual electricity savings of 839,511 kWh, which is equivalent to $105,946. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guests, Duane Ducat and Joel Roltgen, discuss the following topics:  Overview of savings at Deer Run Dairy How Deer Run learned about Focus on Energy Updating lighting, Deer Run Dair updated: Replaced 250–1000W HID fixtures with efficient LED high-bay and exterior fixtures.  Added LED troffers and direct-wire T8 replacements.  Installed LLLC-enabled fixtures in select areas for advanced controls and additional savings.  Dairy refrigeration tune-ups VFDs on primary and secondary agricultural water systems Variable speed vacuum pumps High-speed ventilation fans with VFDs Initial investments Process of working with Focus on Energy What’s next for Deer Run Dairy in energy efficiency How to get started with Focus on Energy, find an advisor here. About the guests Joel Roltgen is an Energy Advisor for Wisconsin's Focus on Energy Program, serving agricultural customers in northeastern Wisconsin. He joined Focus on Energy in 2019, providing operational efficiency strategies and financial incentives to agriculture operations and industry partners. Joel brings many years of engineering and management experience, having worked with employees at all levels in various industries.   Duane Ducat, who is one of the owners of Deer Run Dairy in Kewaunee, Wisconsin where they milk 1,800 cow and farm 3,000 acres. Duane is a board member of the Dairy, Business Association and Peninsula Pride Farms.   This is sponsored by Focus on Energy. Resources: Contact us at 800.762.7077 or business@focusonenergy.com Full list of opportunities here. Focus on Energy Trade Ally list here. 2026 Agribusiness catalog here Dairy Stream rewind: Unforeseen money savings and benefits of agricultural tune-ups Dairy Stream rewind: Save money through a farm energy assessment Top 5 Ways to Save Energy on Your Dairy and Livestock Farm Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream.  Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.

    31 min

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    Dairy Streamlet: Deer Run Dairy saves thousands through Focus on Energy financial incentives

    The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on July 1. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guests, Duane Ducat, owner of Deer Run Dairy, and Joel Roltgen, agribusiness energy advisor with Focus on Energy, discuss the update made at Deer Run Dairy, which saved them thousands of dollars. We give an overview of the money saved, most impressive energy savings project, process of working with Focus on Energy and what’s next in the energy efficiency space for dairy. This is sponsored by Focus on Energy. Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream.  Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.

    6 min

  3. 17 juin

    Insights from the Dairy Soil and Water Regeneration Project

    Learn more about BankFirst. The Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration started in 2021 and is studying soil health and manure management and their effects on greenhouse gas reduction, water quality improvement and agronomic factors such as yield and forage quality on working dairies and research farms in major dairy regions. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guests, Dr. Mara Cloutier and Dr. Dennis Busch, discuss the following topics:  Strides and accomplishment since last Dairy Stream episode in 2022 Common design of the project Research at UW-Platteville Importance of nutrient management in soil health management Most impactful conservation practices Economics of new practices and processes Baseline survey Farmers adopting new practices What’s next for the project  About the guests: Dr. Mara Cloutier is a research soil scientist and program director at the Soil Health Institute who oversees the organization’s scientific and data management contribution to the Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration project.  Dr. Dennis Busch is a senior scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville whose work centers on applied agroecosystem research, with an emphasis on pasture- and crop-livestock systems, soil and nutrient dynamics, and long-term field experimentation.  Resources: Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration website  Project video  Frequently asked questions  Wisconsin soil health assessment webinar  Dr. Mara Cloutier video clip  Dr. Dennis Busch video clip  Dairy Stream Rewind: National-scale project examines dairy’s greenhouse gas footprint Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream.  Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.

    31 min

  4. 15 juin

    Dairy Streamlet: Insights from the Dairy Soil and Water Regeneration Project

    Learn more about BankFirst. The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on June 17. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guests, Dr. Mara Cloutier, research soil scientist and program director at the Soil Health Institute, and Dr. Dennis Busch, senior scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, discuss accomplishments of the Dairy Soil and Water Regeneration Project (DSWR), focus and research areas at UW-Platteville, most impactful conservation practices, economics and the future of the project. Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream.  Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.

    10 min

  5. 3 juin

    How We Got Here: Bomaz Farms in Hammond, Wisconsin

    Learn more about BankFirst. Dairy Stream and the Menn Law Firm are proud to present the third annual “How We Got Here” podcast series featuring dairy farmers sharing the history of their farm and steps they have taken to get to where they are today. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guests Bob and Tom Zwald, second and third generations at Bomaz Farms, discuss early influences, improvements to be better the farm, challenges, financial preparations and the future for the farm and dairy industry. This three-part series is sponsored by the Menn Law Firm. About the guests: Bob Zwald is the second generation to operate Bomaz Farms in Hammond, Wisconsin. Bob's is the general manager and oversees the cattle. Tom Zwald is the third generation to operate Bomaz Farms in Hammond, Wisconsin. Tom oversees cropping operations on the farm. They milk 1,500 cows and farm 2,500 acres.   Season 1: How We Got Here (2024): How We Got Here: Norm E Lane in Chili, Wisconsin How We Got Here: Solhawk Dairy in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin How We Got Here: Verhasselt Farms in Kaukauna, Wisconsin Season 2: How We Got Here (2025): How We Got Here: Ocooch Dairy in Hillsboro, Wisconsin How We Got Here: Melichar Broad Acres in Port Washington, Wisconsin How We Got Here: Scheps Dairy in Almena, Wisconsin Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream.  Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.

    38 min

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    Dairy Streamlet: How We Got Here: Bomaz Farms in Hammond, Wisconsin

    Learn more about BankFirst. Dairy Stream and the Menn Law Firm are proud to present the third annual “How We Got Here” podcast series featuring dairy farmers sharing the history of their farm and steps they have taken to get to where they are today. The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on June 3. This three-part series is sponsored by the Menn Law Firm. About the guests: Bob Zwald is the second generation to operate Bomaz Farms in Hammond, Wisconsin. Bob's is the general manager and oversees the cattle. Tom Zwald is the third generation to operate Bomaz Farms in Hammond, Wisconsin. Tom oversees cropping operations on the farm. They milk 1,500 cows and farm 2,500 acres.   Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream.  Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.

    7 min

  7. 20 mai

    Cheese processing in the Midwest with Greg Siegethaler and Mike North

    Billions of dollars in new investment are pouring into the I-29 corridor and the Great Lakes region, creating some of the most technologically advanced cheese processing plants in the world. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guests, Greg Siegethaler and Mike North, discuss the following topics:  Overview of cheese processing capacity in the Midwest Economic signals for the Midwest area What it means for farmers in the short-term Processors achieving net zero and ESG requirement Make allowances Dairy landscape in 10 years About the guests Greg Siegethaler, president of the Dairy Business Association and the VP of Milk Marketing, Strategic Sourcing, & Sustainability at Grande Cheese  Mike North, president of the Producer Division at Ever. Ag and a past DBA president   Learn more about Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative. Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream.  Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.

    28 min

  8. 18 mai

    Dairy Streamlet: Cheese processing in the Midwest with Greg Siegethaler and Mike North

    The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on May 20. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guests, Greg Siegethaler, president of the Dairy Business Association and the VP of Milk Marketing, Strategic Sourcing, & Sustainability at Grande Cheese and Mike North, president of the Producer Division at Ever. Ag and a past DBA president, discuss the billions of dollars in new investment pouring into the I-29 corridor and the Great Lakes region, creating some of the most technologically advanced cheese processing plants. Learn more about Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative. Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream.  Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship.

    6 min
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Dairy Stream focuses on policy, sustainability, market trends, new technology and farmer involvement. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.

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  • Création
    Dairy Stream
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    98
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
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    Dairy Stream

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