Uplevel Dairy Podcast

324 | Farm Forward: How to Have Hard Conversations with Kristy Pagel

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, we are gearing up for the Farm Forward Conference on March 27 with Kristy Pagel of Leading Edge Consulti...

323 | Farm Forward: Navigating Family Farm Transition Planning with Will McKinley

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast re-shares a conversation with Will McKinley, president of Menn Law, about legal realities of family farm tra...

322 | A Forward-Thinking Approach: Dairy Industry Insights with Rick Naerebout

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen interviews Rick Naerebout, CEO of the Idaho Dairymen’s Association, at the High Plains D...

321 | From Mexico to Managing a Wisconsin Dairy | Rosario Ibarra on Leadership, Motherhood and Mentorship

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

She dreamed of being a CEO in heels ... now she does it in coveralls.In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen interviews Rosario Ib...

320 | Ask the Expert: Natural Solutions for Fly Control with Dr. Mike Catangui

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen is back with Dr. Mike Catangui, of MWI Animal Health, to chat about natural insecticides f...

319 | Farm Forward Conversations: Unpacking Family Dynamics and Succession with Elaine Froese

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy highlights the upcoming Farm Forward Conference on Friday, March 27, at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center ...

318 | The Hidden Costs of Heat Stress with Jimena Laporta

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Filmed at the Adisseo VIP Seminar, Peggy Coffeen interviews Dr. Jimena Laporta, associate professor and lactation physiologist at the University of Wi...

317 | Mentorship, Motherhood, and Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Liz Strahl

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Peggy Coffeen sits down with Dr. Liz Strahl of St. Anna’s Veterinary Clinic, part of Heritage Vet Partners, to talk about building a career—and a ...

316 | Global Insights and Practices for Raising Strong Dairy and Beef Calves

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This Uplevel Dairy Podcast episode features Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) board members Jim Van Patter and Rodolfo Nava, as they discuss ke...

315 | Join us for the High Plains Dairy Conference with Dr. Robert Hagevoort

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast features Dr. Robert Hagevoort of New Mexico State University, previewing the 2026 High Plains Dairy Conferen...

314 | Benchmarking for Dairy Profitability: Fine-Tuning Your Farm’s Financial Edge

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen talks with Curtis Gerrits and Jim Moriarty of Compeer Financial about why benchmarking is essential for da...

313 | Partnering for Success: Positioning and Transitioning for the Next Generation at Sheadview Dairy

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen is on-site at Sheadview Dairy in Berlin, Wisconsin, to talk farm transition and the partne...

312 | Cultivating Global Genetics with Dr. Scott Armbrust

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy sits down with Dr. Scott Armbrust, president and owner of Paradocs Embryo Transfer, to delve into ...

311 | Bridging Generations in Dairy and Education with Bonnie Ayars

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen sits down with Bonnie Ayars, an energetic and deeply passionate cattle breeder, teacher, c...

310 | Dr. Joe Lineweaver: A Lifetime of Innovation in Dairy Reproduction

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen interviews Dr. Joe Lineweaver, a distinguished figure in the field of reproductive physiol...

309 | A Dairy Genomics Pioneer: Dr. George Wiggins

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen sits down with Dr. George Wiggins to discuss his extensive career in dairy cattle genetics...

308 | Lesson from a Legend: Elite Cows, High-Flyers and Business Savvy with Peter Vail

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen interviews Peter Vail, a prominent figure in the dairy cattle show world and the fertilize...

307 | From Dairy Legends to Next-Gen Leaders: How the National Dairy Shrine is Honoring Pioneers and Recognizing Emerging Leaders with Mike Opperman

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast features a partnership with the National Dairy Shrine to present interviews with the winners of the Pioneer ...

306 | Earning the Reins: Education, Experience and the Next Chapter with Nathan Abel, Abel Dairy Farms

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen interviews Nathan Abel, the next-generation dairyman at Abel Dairy Farms. Nathan shares in...

305 | Digital Disruption in Dairy: Aidan Connolly on AI, Precision, and Real-Time Decision Making

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen interviews Aidan Connolly, president of AgriTech Capital, to discuss the transformative im...

304 | Setting Calves Up Right: Dr. Jayce Benzing on Calf Health, Teams and Dairy Success

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen interviews Dr. Jayce Benzing, a large animal veterinarian from St. Anna's Veterinary C...

303 | He Studies Flies for a Living — And It’s Changing the Future of Dairy

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From a childhood farm in the Philippines to dairy operations worldwide with Dr. Mike Catangui.In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy inte...

302 | Faith, Family, and Farming with Marinus Noordam

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy is joined by Marinus Noordam as they dive into the dynamics of his business partnership at AJ Dair...

301 | Transforming the Hearts of Men with Jack Pirtle

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen catches up with Jack Pirtle, a dairyman and farmer with P7 Dairy and Pirtle Farms in New M...

300 | Unlocking Cow Potential: Jordan Matthews on People, Precision and Performance at Rosie-Lane Holsteins

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen welcomes back Jordan Matthews, an ultra-endurance athlete and dairy farmer at Rosy-Lane Ho...

299 | One Team, One Cow: Dr. Blaine Nicks and Joshua Stroud on Building Cow Care Systems That Work

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, we are traveling to Colorado's dairy country as Peggy visits with Dr. Blaine Nicks, Director of Herd...

298 | Planning to Grow: How Steve Abel Builds Leaders, Systems and Scalable Growth at Abel Dairy Farms

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen visits Steve Abel of Abel Dairy Farms in Wisconsin to discuss strategic growth and leaders...

297 | Margins Are Tight: The 3 Moves Dairy Farmers Need in 2026 with Pauly Paul

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, farm efficiency and profitability expert Pauly Paul from Complete Management Consulting discusses strate...

296 | Leading for the Long Run: Greg Bethard on Stress, Resilience, and Building a High-Performing Dairy

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy sits down with Greg Bethard, CEO of High Plains Ponderosa Dairy, to catch up on his progress and l...

295 | Proactive Not Reactive: How Hornstead Dairy Uses Technology with Brian Horn

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy continues her series from Hornstead Dairy in Brillion, Wisconsin, featuring an in-depth conversati...

294 | A Life Sustained by Faith: Gary de Graaf on Prayer, Purpose, and God’s Timing

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this heartfelt episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen sits down with Gary de Graaf, a dairyman renowned not just for his life with dai...

293 | Feeding the World Through Dairy: Tim Baumgartner on Genetics, Mentorship, and Purpose

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, recorded live at the World Dairy Expo, Peggy sits down with Tim Baumgartner, the genetics manager at Jersey Boys Ranch in Pixley, Cal...

292 | Leading the "Whey" into 2026: December Market Update from HighGround Dairy

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen talks with Curtis Bosma from HighGround Dairy about the current state of the dairy market ...

291 Part 2 | Generational Farm Transition Strategies: Galen Smith, Coldstream Farms

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The long commitment of Nedap and GEA’s innovation partnership comes together to deliver performance that pays.In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy P...

291 Part 1 | Timeless Tech, Real Results with Galen Smith, Coldstream Farms

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The long commitment of Nedap and GEA’s innovation partnership comes together to deliver performance that pays.In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy P...

290 | How to Launch Your Professional Dairy Career

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special live panel episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen moderates a discussion featuring three distinguished dairy industry lea...

289 | Sitting on the Showbox with Tim Abbott: Reflecting on 2025, Saddling up for 2026

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen sits down on the showbox with Tim Abbott. Tim reflects on his 2025 word "focus,"...

288 | Leadership, Culture, and Next-Gen Growth at Vir-Clar Farms with JR Boyke

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, we hear from JR Boyke of Vir-Clar Farms in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, about coming back to join his family ...

287 | Inside Global Ag Economics with Joe Kerns: Protein Demand, Risk, and Opportunity

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Joe Kern of Ever Ag discusses critical market trends impacting the agricultural industry as we move towa...

286 | Guided by a Word: A Journey in Leadership and Faith with Tim Peart

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Thanksgiving Day episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy has a powerful conversation with Tim Peart, Senior Vice President of Prod...

285 | Inside Feed Management on a Large-Scale Dairy: Michaela Bethard of High Plains Ponderosa

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, meet Michaela Bethard, the feed manager at High Plains Ponderosa Dairy in Kansas. Despite originally vow...

284 | Market Strategies Amidst Volatility: November Market Update from HighGround Dairy

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Curtis Bosma from HighGround Dairy provides a comprehensive update on the current state of dairy and cat...

283 | Maximizing Dairy Health with Amanda Dolphin

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Amanda Dolphin, a lifelong dairy farmer turned dairy tech expert, discusses the revolutionary impact of ...

282 | No-Feed, Successful Results: A New Era of Robotic Milking

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-part episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, recorded live at World Dairy Expo, dairy producers and advisors discuss the transition and outc...

281 | Transforming Dairy Operations: Insights on No-Feed Robotic Milking Systems

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special live-recorded episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast from the World Dairy Expo, sponsored by DeLaval, the discussion revolves around the...

280 | How AI is Reshaping the Dairy Industry with Manuel Soares, Milc Group

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, captured live at the World Dairy Expo, Manuel Soares, CEO of Milc Group, discusses how artificial intell...

279 | Building a High-Performing Dairy Team: Lessons from Danielle Ware-Dreier at Shiloh Dairy

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen continues the conversation with Danielle Ware-Dreier from Shiloh Dairy in Brillion, Wiscon...

278 | Hornstead Dairy: Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Tradition

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of the smaXtec series at Hornstead Dairy, Amber Horn Lieterman, Louisa Koch from smaXtec, and Steve Woodford discuss the transfo...

277 | Building Resiliency in the Barn and as a Business Ft. Dave McCarty

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Dave McCarty discusses the evolution of McCarty Family Farms, from its humble beginnings with a tie-stal...

276 | Next-level Lameness Detection: Beyond the Human Eye

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen sits down with Greg Kowalewski, manager of Aurora Oakwood Dairy in New York, to discuss ho...

275 | Chaos in the Cattle Markets: HighGround Dairy October Market Report

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the monthly market update from HighGround Dairy, with Curtis Bosma, delves into the recent announcement from the Trump administration ...

274 | 7 Key Areas to Address Before Expanding Your Dairy Farming Business

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy sits down with Jim Moriarty, Director of Dairy at Compeer Financial, to discuss the seven key area...

273 | Purpose-Driven Leadership & Innovation with Tim Peart

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Senior Vice President Tim Peart of MWI discusses his transition from Australian cattle ranches to leadin...

272 | Showbox Stories ft. Larry Schirm

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of our special Showbox Stories series, sponsored by CowManager, Peggy Coffeen and Tim Abbott delve into the life and career of Larry S...

271 | Showbox Stories ft. Arizona Dairy Co.

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Showbox Stories, recorded at World Dairy Expo and presented by CowManager, features Denton Ross, Hadley Ross, and Justin Stewart from ...

270 | Showbox Stories ft. Jeff Butler, Butlerview Farm

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Peggy Coffeen and Tim Abbott sit down at the World Dairy Expo for their Showbox Stories Series. Featured guest Jeff Butler from Butle...

269 | From Data to Decisions: How Hornstead Dairy Improved Health, Repro and Performance

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Amber Horn-Leiterman of Hornstead Dairy Farm delves into how innovative data collection and technology h...

268 | The Making of a Manager: Danielle Ware-Dreier, Shiloh Dairy

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen sits down with Danielle Ware-Dreier, a longtime team member at Shiloh Dairy, to discuss he...

267 | From Down Under to World Dairy Expo: Casey Treloar, Australia’s Voice for Dairy

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen interviews Casey Treloar, an Australian dairy farmer's daughter turned news journalist...

266 | 3 Biggest Challenges Dairy Farmers are Facing Right Now

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Pauly Paul is back and sits down to discuss recent challenges and solutions in dairy farm management. F...

265 | The Markets are “Moo”ving and Here’s What you Need to Know: September Monthly Market Update

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Curtis Bosma from HighGround Dairy provides an updated market report for September, outlining significan...

264 | Navigating Change: Will Basham on Driving Efficiency and Growth at High Plains Ponderosa Dairy

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, High Plains Ponderosa Dairy COO, Will Basham, discusses the importance of cultivating a positive culture...

263 | Dairy Leadership: Managing Growth and Generational Success on the Dairy

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the final installment of the Country Aire Farms series, brothers Craig and Nick Gerrits reflect on stepping into leadership roles within their fami...

262 | Innovation in Action: How Country Aire Farms Uses Technology to Succeed

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, we are back with the third episode of the Country Aire Series, brought to you by DeLaval. Today, Peggy ...

261 | Passing the Torch: Next-Generation Dairy Leadership at Country Aire Farms

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this next episode of the Uplevel Dairy Country Aire Series, the focus shifts to the next generation at Country Aire Farms, where four cousins—Mat...

260 | Building a Legacy: How Country Aire Farms Grew a Generational Dairy in Wisconsin

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen launches a four-part series in partnership with DeLaval, spotlighting the multi-generation...

259 | The Power of Language and Leadership in Dairy Farming with Elsie Gonzalez-Leach

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen engages with Elsie Gonzalez-Leach of Motiva Consulting to discuss her inspiring journey fr...

258 | World Dairy Expo’s Dairy Producers of the Year: McCarty Family Farms

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This collaboration episode between Uplevel Dairy and World Dairy Expo features the McCarty Brothers—Mike, David, Ken, and Clay—as they discuss the...

257 | Global Dairy Leadership with Juan Moreno: Honoring WDE’s International Person of the Year

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, Peggy Coffeen, host of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, partners with World Dairy Expo to interview Juan Moreno, CEO and Founder of...

256 | Leading Through Legacy: Jim Mulhern on Shaping the Future of Dairy

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This collaboration episode between Uplevel Dairy and World Dairy Expo features Jim Mulhern, a seasoned dairy policy expert, who shares his journey fro...

255 | Family Farm Transition Strategies with Will McKinley

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this live episode from Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, Will McKinley of Menn Law Firm delves into the legal intricacies of managing and transitioni...

254 | Record Corn Crops, Cattle Market Updates & Commodity Trends: August Monthly Market Update

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen and Curtis Bosma from HighGround Dairy provide an extensive market update for August 2025....

253 | Empowering Leaders and Communities Through Dairy with Jordan Leak

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen interviews Jordan Leak, Vice President at High Plains Ponderosa in Kansas. Jordan shares h...

252 | Capitalizing on Cashflow Opportunities

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, hosted by Peggy Coffeen, financial expert Steve Schwoerer from Compeer Financial shares nearly four deca...

251 | Faith, Leadership, and Innovation with Manuel Soares, CEO of Milc Group

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy continues the conversation with Manuel Soares, CEO of Milc Group, diving into the mindset and miss...

250 | Only 3% of Family Farms Make it to the 4th Generation. Will Yours Be One?

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this power-packed episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen dives into the challenges and strategies behind successfully transitioning fa...

249 | Generations of Excellence with Ashley Swenson, DVM

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Genetics, Reproductive Technology and Family Farm TransitionAt the 2025 National Holstein Convention, we caught up with 6th-generation Minnesota dairy...

248 | Showbox Stories Rerun with Tim Abbott, featuring Tom Morris and Ernie Kueffner

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As excitement builds for this year’s World Dairy Expo, we're bringing back a crowd favorite recorded live at the Showbox Sires showbox during la...

247 | Showbox Stories Rerun with Tim Abbott, featuring Jim Ostrom, John Vosters, and Steve Briggs

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we gear up for this year’s World Dairy Expo, we’re resharing one of our favorite conversations recorded live from last year’s event at the Sh...

246 | Nominate a Dairy Great to Share their Showbox Story

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, host Peggy Coffeen welcomes back Tim Abbott for an insightful conversation about their upcoming plans fo...

245 | July Monthly Market Update with Curtis Bosma

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy is joined by Curtis Bosma from High Ground Dairy as he provides a comprehensive update on th...

244 | Dealing Blackjack and the Future of Dairy Farm Data with Manuel Soares, CEO of Milc Group

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

THE MILC GROUP ORIGINS STORYIn this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen interviews Manuel Soares, CEO and founder of Milc Group. Manu...

243 | New Risk Management Tools for Dairy Producers

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What You Need to Know about Livestock Risk Protection (LRP)Curtis Bosma from HighGround Dairy joins us to cover the commonly asked questions he hears ...

242 |From the Heart: Celebrating 15 Years of Dairy Cares with Jim Ostrom

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy is joined by Jim Ostrom, CEO of Milk Source, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Dairy Ca...

241 | In Memory of Katie Coyne: A Legacy of Hope and Purpose

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of 2024, I sat down with Katie Coyne to catch up and reflect on how her year had gone and to see what she had hoped to bring in for 2025. T...

240 | Reflecting on a Life Filled with Courage and Confidence: The Legacy of Katie Coyne

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever stopped to think about the people who didn’t have to help you—but did anyway? The ones who showed up with encouragement, opened door...

239 | Navigating Risk and Opportunity in Dairy Farming with Preston Fernandes

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Preston Fernandes shares his extraordinary journey from California's Central Valley to managing mult...

238 | Exploring a Cross-Country Career in Dairy with Gabe Smith

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy sits down with Gabe Smith, a Zoetis territory business manager with a unique career path in the da...

237 | Serving up Butter and Cheese, with a Side of LRP and FMMO Changes

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this June 2025 market update from High Ground Dairy, Curtis Bosma reviews significant movements in the dairy industry, including milk, feed, and ca...

236 | Balancing Technology and Tradition with Adam Westenbroek, Westwind Farms

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy sits down with Adam Westenbroek of Westwind Farms in Bakersfield, California.  Adam shares how cu...

235 | Beyond Dairy Nutrition: Growth, Gratitude, and Giving Back with Doug DeGroff

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy sits down with Doug DeGroff, a seasoned dairy professional who brings the rare perspective of havi...

234 | Revisiting the 7,000 Cows in Seven Years Vision with Tommy Oesch

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Uplevel Dairy's #1 Most Downloaded Episode!Over five years ago, dairy farmer Tom Oesch and his partners at Swiss Lane Farms in Michigan def...

233 | Jon-De Farms: A New Spin on Legacy and Leadership

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen speaks with Mikayla McGee of Jon-De Farms in Baldwin, Wisconsin. With dairy farming roots ...

232 | Beyond the Dairy: Building Leadership at Oakridge Dairy with David Moser

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen is joined by David Moser, Operations Manager of Oakridge Dairy. David recently attended th...

231 | Sustainability and the Future of Dairy Farming

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy podcast, I am joined for part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Don Niles, a veterinarian turned dairyman, to talk mo...

230 | From Veterinarian to Dairyman: Making ‘Dairy Dreams’ Come True with Dr. Don Niles

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this listener favorite rerun on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast. Join me on this episode of the Uplevel Dairy podcast as I sit down with the groundbre...

229 | Plum Creek Dairy: A Journey of Growth and Transition

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy visits Plum Creek Dairy in Fox Lake, Wisconsin, to speak with owners Abe and Mandy, and consultant...

228 | New Risk Management Options for Dairy Farms

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, host Peggy Coffeen welcomes Curtis Bosma from HighGround Dairy for the May market update. The discussion...

227 | Norm-E-Lane Farms: The Next Generation of Growth, Leadership and Legacy

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recognized as one of the most progressive dairy farms in Wisconsin since the mid 1960s, Norm-E-Lane Farms in Chili, Wisconsin, has a long history of n...

226 | Managing Success: Jerod Henrickson’s Tips on Growth and Leadership

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Jerod Henrickson, a dedicated dairyman from Bella Holsteins in Platteville, Colorado, shares his journey...