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.

  1. 1d ago

    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

  2. 3d ago

    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

  3. May 20

    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

  4. May 18

    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

  5. May 6

    International Year of the Woman Farmer: Featuring Five Female Farmers

    This unique episode welcomes five female farmers from across the Midwest to celebrate the International Year of the Women Farmer.   Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza discusses the following topics: The best piece of advice Advice to their younger selves Balancing roles Helpful resources that bring success in their roles Future goals, steps to take Guests include: Christina Zuiderveen, Black Soil Dairy, IA  Heidi Fischer, Fischer Clark Dairy, WI   Dorothy Elliott, Drumgoon Dairy, SD  Kate Minten, Spadegenske Dairy, MN  Kelly Oudenhoven, Larrand Dairy, WI  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.

    33 min

  6. May 4

    Dairy Streamlet: International Year of the Woman Farmer: Featuring five Midwest Farmers

    This Dairy Streamlet takes a unique approach and covers how to celebrate mothers’ and fathers’ day on the farm and what traditions they’ve learned from their mothers. We encourage you to listen to the episode on May 6 focused on advice, resources and future goals for these five accomplished women.   Guests include: Christina Zuiderveen, Black Soil Dairy, IA  Heidi Fischer, Fischer Clark Dairy, WI   Dorothy Elliott, Drumgoon Dairy, SD  Kate Minten, Spadegenske Dairy, MN  Kelly Oudenhoven, Larrand Dairy, WI  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.

    14 min

  7. Apr 29

    Wisconsin policy update, importance of advocacy

    The Wisconsin legislative sessions has wrapped up and we want to walk you through the wins, surprises and importance of member engagement. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guests, Chad Zuleger and Cody Carpenter, discuss the following topics:  Biggest wins for Wisconsin dairy Surprises in the policy space Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports Farm field calculator Label grown meat Clean water and PFAS Importance of engagement Basic to advance ways to get involved What’s next in the policy space About the guests Chad Zuleger is the Executive Director of the Dairy Business Association. He has been working in the policy space for 25 years.   Cody Carpenter, owns and operates Redrock View Farms with his family in Darlington, Wisconsin, where they milk 650 cows and farm 1,500 acres. Cody is currently serving as a DBA board member and also a member of the Lafayette Ag Stewardship Alliance.   Resources: Dairy Business Association priorities ARIP Program Producer- Led Watershed Protection Grants Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops Rock Elm local ordinance: DBA members help prevent local ordinance Wisconsin dairy and farm statistics from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Dairy Day at the Capitol information DBA Dairy Golf Classic July 28 information Learn more about Dairy Business Association. 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.

    36 min

  8. Apr 27

    Dairy Streamlet: Wisconsin policy update, importance of advocacy

    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 April 29. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guests, Chad Zuleger, executive director of the Dairy Business Association, and Cody Carpenter, dairy farmer and owner of Redrock View Farms in Darlington, Wisconsin and also a DBA board member, discuss the Wisconsin legislative wins, surprises, basic to advanced ways to engage policymakers and what’s next in the policy space. Learn more about Dairy Business Association. 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
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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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  • Creator
    Dairy Stream
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Dairy Stream

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