Dairy Delivery

Dairy Delivery by the Dairy Star
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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.

  1. 5d ago

    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 Bad Day" segments, which shares the challenges and perseverance found on dairy farms. You'll also hear a calendar of upcoming events for dairy farmers and a look at what's in the latest Dairy Star newspaper. This episode's dairy industry guest is Harkirat Kaur, corn agronomy extension specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She discusses why this year's corn silage crop may be more variable than last year and why visual ratings along are not enough to evaluate forage quality. Kaur also talks about what dairy farmers should consider before harvesting, how harvest timing affects nutrition and resouces available to help make decisions in the field. See what the Corn Silage Dry Down looks like in Wisconsin: connect.doit.wisc.edu/cornsilagedrydown/ More crop resources: badgercropnetwork.com Today's "Legacy Farmer" segment features Gary and Diane Hensel of Minnesota, who began with fewer than 15 cows and grew their herd to 50. We hear the successes and challenges they experienced along the way. In this episode's "So You Think You Haad a Bad Day" segment, we hear a story about an expensive day with farm equipment and the perseverance it took to move forward. New episodes are released every Monday after the newspaper is published, sharing the many conversations from the dairy community! Send story ideas and your comments to dairydelivery@ dairystar.com. Subscribe to the podcast for reminders of episodes – next episode will be released September 28 – about the dairy community and leave a review! We look forward to bringing you this brand new way to consume Dairy Star. This is Dairy Delivery. All dairy, all the time. Today's episode is sponsored by DRMS. Visit their website at www.DRMS.org/HerdHQ/What-is-HerdHQ. Calendar Links Parasite patrol tour Soy for cattle World Dairy Expo Dairy goat artificial insemination training program 4-H dairy tour

  2. Aug 24

    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 nights during the summer. Both play the trumpet, and their time in the band gives them an opportunity to strengthen their connections with others beyond the farm gate. Then we hear from Sarah Fitzgerald, who was on the cusp of starting her career as a dairy farmer when her family had to sell their cows a few years ago. Now, she milks six cows in Illinois and has a permit to sell raw milk and also makes bars of soap from her cows' milk. Then we hear from two soon-to-be college roommates who will spend the next year representing Iowa's dairy industry after being crowned Iowa dairy royalty. The newly named 2026-27 Iowa Dairy Princess Hannah Hagen and the Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate Mae Wedemeier have known each other for years through shared interests ranging from dance to FFA. This fall, they will both attend Iowa State University to pursue agriculture-related studies while living together and serving as ambassadors for Iowa's dairy farmers and the industry. Today's final conversation highlights a county fair tradition that has been going strong for nearly 40 years. Reynold and Vivian Dittbenner have been serving sweet dairy treats to attendees at the Brown County Fair, showcasing the many delicious possibilities of dairy. The dairy delights have become a staple that many look forward to enjoying each fair season. New episodes are released every Monday after the newspaper is published, sharing the many conversations from the dairy community! Send story ideas and your comments to dairydelivery@dairystar.com. Subscribe to the podcast for reminders of episodes — next episode will be released on September 14 — about the dairy community and leave a review! We look forward to bringing you this brand new way to consume Dairy Star. This is Dairy Delivery. All dairy, all the time.

  3. Aug 10

    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 Nathan Kling, who found wolf tracks throughout the sand surround an area where one of his cows was recovering. Teeth and bite marks provided evidence of what caused the cows untimely death. Then we hear from Londa Nwadike of South Dakota State University about a new associate degree being offered this fall. While students have been able to complete 2-year technical degrees in related fields such as automation, there has not been a dedicated 2-year program focused specifically on dairy production or dairy processing. That is, until now. Next, we hear from a Minnesota dairy farming family. Each day three generations of the Rausch and Crosby family step foot into the barn for chores. Ann Crosby, and her two sons Cody and Chase, and her dad Tom Rausch, milk 60 cows at the family farm, Oak Grove Dairy, near Randall. Today's final conversation is with Barry Visser, a nutritionist and consistent contributor to the Dairy Star. We talk with him about this year's corn crop, including how weather patterns have affected crop growth and disease exposure. New episodes are released every Monday after the newspaper is published, sharing the many conversations from the dairy community! Send story ideas and your comments to dairydelivery@dairystar.com. Subscribe to the podcast for reminders of episodes — next episode will be released on August 24 — about the dairy community and leave a review! This episode is sponsored by DRMS. Learn more at DRMS.org/HerdHQ/What-is-HerdHQ. We look forward to bringing you this new way to consume Dairy Star. This is Dairy Delivery. All dairy, all the time.

  4. Jul 27

    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 to highlighting the foods, exhibits and experiences visitors can enjoy at these Midwestern state fairs.  Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board President Nicole Barlass shares how dairy exhibits and experiences have grown and changed over the years on the fairgrounds near Milwaukee. A longtime volunteer, Barlass discusses Dairy Lane, daily dairy and goat milking demonstrations, youth dairy shows and the award-winning products recognized through the state fair dairy products contest, many of which fairgoers can sample from the board’s stands. Next, former Princess Kay of the Milky Way Brenna Bobendreier, now Minnesota and North Dakota farmer relations manager for Midwest Dairy, highlights Minnesota's celebrated dairy traditions. She talks about the butter sculptures carved in the likenesses of Princess Kay finalists, dairy-focused educational partnerships and exhibits such as the Eco Experience and the many ways fairgoers can experience dairy during their visit. The episode concludes with Mitch Schutte, vice president of agricultural affairs at Midwest Dairy, who shares how dairy comes to life at the Iowa State Fair. Schutte discusses the iconic butter cow, student-led Parlor Talks, opportunities for visitors to connect with dairy farmers and the dairy foods and experiences that make the fair a favorite destination each year. New episodes are released every Monday after the newspaper is published, sharing the many conversations from the dairy community! Send story ideas and your comments to ⁠dairydelivery@dairystar.com⁠. Subscribe to the podcast for reminders of episodes — next episode will be released on August 10 — about the dairy community and leave a review! We look forward to bringing you this brand new way to consume Dairy Star. This is Dairy Delivery. All dairy, all the time.

  5. Jul 13

    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 their children grew and responsibilities both on and off the farm grew. The Enyarts used a Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant to help with the cost of adding the automation. The grants are awarded each year to farms looking to adopt technologies that reduce labor and increase on-farm processing of Iowa dairy products. Next, Sara Ruehling shares the story of the Scott County Fair's Miracle of Birth Center, which was founded by her father, Ken Gliszcinski. Visitors to the exhibit can watch animals give birth, pet newborn calves, milk a fiberglass cow made by Ken and ask volunteers questions. Ruehling discusses her favorite aspects of the exhibit and how it helps educate consumers about the dairy industry. We then hear from Andrew Golberg of Golberg's Lakeview Dairy in Minnesota. Andrew and his wife began their operation with about 50 cows in a compost barn after graduating from the University of Minnesota in 2006. Despite starting from scratch and experiencing many challenges, the couple never gave up on being dairy farmers, or expanding their farm. Closing today's episode is Melissa Wilson, who previews an upcoming session at the North American Manure Expo in Wayne, Nebraska. Wilson shares manure sampling best practices and explains why collecting a representative sample is essential, given the wide variability in manure nutrient content. She also offers a perspective on viewing manure and fertilizer nutrients as assets in a bank account with resources that can be measured, managed and maximized for operational efficiency. New episodes are released every Monday after the newspaper is published, sharing the many conversations from the dairy community! Send story ideas or your comments to dairydelivery@dairystar.com. Subscribe to the podcast for reminders of episodes about the dairy community and leave a review! We look forward to bringing you this brand new way to consume Dairy Star. This is Dairy Delivery. All dairy, all the time. This episode is sponsored by DRMS. Visit www.DRMS.org/HerdHQ/What-Is-HerdHQ for more information.

  6. Jun 29

    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 Creamery, converting an old milking parlor barn into a cheese facility. Brian and Jill Nelson and their son, Isaac, have forayed into the world of value-added processings and are planning to have cheese aging rooms to produce specialty artisan cheese in the future, and facilities in Minnesota to work with fresh cheese curds are already up and running. Then, brothers Jake and Nick Stadick share what it means to become the fourth generation to own and operate their family dairy farm. They are incorporating genomic data, smarter breeding strategies and new barn technology to make the farm their own while still holding on to wisdom from their parents. Next, legendary marathon runner Dick Beardsley reflects on one of the greatest races in history. Raised helping on his grandfather's dairy farm in Minnesota, Beardsley began running marathons at the age of 21, and in 1982, ran the race of his life in the Boston Marathon — a famous contest dubbed the 'Duel in the Sun.' He finished the race 1.6 seconds behind Alberto Salazar, after running closely with him for miles as both broke the American and Boston Marathon records. The episode concludes with the newly crowned 2026 Miss Wisconsin USA Olivia Lulich. An agriculture teacher and FFA advisor, Lulich says the lessons she learned in the show ring at county fairs stayed with her as she competed for the opportunity. Agriculture served as her platform as she became the state's representative for Miss USA. Lulich hopes to promote agricultural awareness to a public growing more distant from the farm. New episodes are released every Monday after the newspaper is published, sharing the many conversations from the dairy community! Send story ideas and your comments to dairydelivery@dairystar.com. Subscribe to the podcast for reminders of episodes — next episode will be released on July 13 — about the dairy community and leave a review! This episode is sponsored by Greenwood Silo. Visit their website at GreenwoodSilo.com. We look forward to bringing you this brand new way to consume Dairy Star. This is Dairy Delivery. All Dairy, all the time.

  7. Jun 15

    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 about the dairy checkoff were all on the schedule for dairy farmer and United Dairy Industry Association chair, Charles, Krause, during the recent 110th Indianapolis 500. He joins us to share what he learned from the event and how dairy was showcased during the iconic race weekend. Next, we travel to Minnesota to meet Sandy Erickson, a dairy farmer whose perseverance has carried her through countless challenges. yet nothing was as difficult as running a farm alone after losing her husband, parents and 25% of her milking herd within a span of a year. Today, Sandy still owns and operates the farm of her late husband, Roger Erickson, near Becker, where she manages a 70-cow herd and farms 240 acres of corn and alfalfa. Then, we hear from the 2009 Miss America Katie Stam Irk. She grew up on her family's dairy and grain farm near the southern Indiana town of Seymour, where her family milked as many as 90 cows alongside her grandparents. Becoming Miss America surpassed her wildest dreams, and she recognized it as an opportunity to place agriculture and the dairy industry in a national spotlight. Today's final conversation is with Iowa's 2025 Delaware County Farm Family of the Year Tom and Sara Kruse, along with their three sons, Kaleb, Cole and Carter. With the kids involved in the dairy industry since birth, Tom and Sara wanted to provided as many opportunities as possible for a future in dairy. They brought the boys to sales, conventions and shows. This gave the younger generation a broader view of what a future in dairy looked like. New episodes are released every Monday after the newspaper is published, sharing the many conversations from the dairy community! Send story ideas and your comments to dairydelivery@dairystar.com. Subscribe to the podcast for reminders of episodes — next episode will be released June 29 — about the dairy community and leave a review! This episode is sponsored by DRMS. Visit their website below to learn more about what they can do for your dairy. www.DRMS.org/HerdHQ/What-is-HerdHQ We look forward to bringing you this brand new way to consume Dairy Star. This is Dairy Delivery. All dairy, all the time.

  8. May 25

    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 to build a national cheese brand and an author reflecting on his faming background and the importance of telling agriculture's story. First, we hear from the Blase family in South Dakota about what it was like to lose their facility in a fire earlier in May. For now, the family continues sorting through difficult decisions while focusing on cleanup, cow care and maintaining the creamery business. Though much was lost in the fire, they remain grateful no lives were lost and hopeful about what the future may still hold. In Wisconsin, we spent a day with the Fischer family, whose farm recently welcomed more than 300 elementary students. Kids in third grade and 4K moved from station to station learning about cows, calves, goats, sheep, pigs and more. Hosting the Food for America event on behalf of the Plymouth FFA Chapter is a longtime tradition for the Fischer family. We then hear the story of starting Milton Creamery LLC in May 2006 from Rufus Musser III. While researching how to make their creamery idea work, two Amish men knocked on his door. By pairing together, Musser had a direct line to quality farms and people, where he could create a premium milk market in Van Buren County on the Missouri Border. Next, we learn how, 14 years ago, the Jams family agreed to have the fifth-grade class from Willmar Public Schools come to their farm for a tour. Today, that partnership still stands, and many others have followed suit to tour CoJo Dairy. For each school tour, CoJo Dairy sets up three stations around the farm, then breaks the group into three sections to visit each stop on a rotaion. Today's final conversation is with Brian Reisinger, author of Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family's Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer. The book details 100 years of family farm history, condensed down into the most key elements that have impacted farms nationally, woven in with the Reisinger family's real-life story. New episodes are released every Monday after the newspaper is published, sharing the many conversations from the dairy community! Send story ideas and your comments to dairydelivery@dairystar.com. Subscribe to the podcast for reminders of episodes - next episode will be released June 15 - about the dairy community and leave a review! 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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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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  • Creator
    Dairy Delivery by the Dairy Star
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dairy Delivery by the Dairy Star
  • Show Website
    Dairy Delivery

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