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STtalks
STtalks is the podcast platform for the leading cattle genetic company, STgenetics. These STtalks episodes will provide you with the latest information on all the technology, programs, genetics, events and more that STgenetics has to offer. Many episodes will feature industry discussions with multiple members of our team, bringing light to topics we know our producers are interested in. STgenetics; the best way to predict the future is to create it!
Episodes
STtalksSTtalks #423 at WDE - Advancing Indian Dairy Through Genetics and Innovation with Uday Tiwari
During the 2026 World Dairy Expo, we visited with Uday Tiwari of the Progressive Dairy Farmers Association (PDFA) to explore the growth of commercial dairy…
STtalksSTtalks #422 at WDE - Advancing Australian Dairy with Technology and Genetics with Stuart Crosthwaite
During the 2026 World Dairy Expo, we visited with Stuart Crosthwaite, a dairy producer from Australia, to explore the Australian dairy industry, climate…
STtalksSTtalks #421 at WDE - Driving Genetic Progress with Greg Andersen, Seagull Bay Dairy
During the 2026 World Dairy Expo, we visited with Greg Andersen of Seagull Bay Dairy to explore their breeding program, the growing focus on polled genetics…
STtalksSTtalks #420 at WDE - Shaping the Future of Dairy with Corey Geiger, WDE Industry Person of the Year
During the 2026 World Dairy Expo, we visited with Corey Geiger, Dairy Economist Lead at CoBank and the 2026 World Dairy Expo Industry Person of the Year, to…
STtalksSTtalks #419 at WDE - The Future of WDE and the Dairy Industry with Lisa Behnke
In this episode recorded at the 2026 World Dairy Expo, we visit with Lisa Behnke, World Dairy Expo Communications Manager, to explore how the show continues to…
STtalksSTtalks #418 at WDE - Advancing Herd Management with Farmfit® at ZBW Genetics with Kevin Ziemba
From the barns of the 2026 World Dairy Expo, we visit with Kevin Ziemba of ZBW Genetics to explore how Farmfit® supports the management of calves, heifers and…
STtalksSTtalks #417 at WDE - Advancing Herd Management with Farmfit® at Generation Next Boarding with Alan Kruse
From the barns of the 2026 World Dairy Expo, we catch up with Alan Kruse of Generation Next Boarding to hear how the use of Farmfit® has evolved in his cattle…
STtalksSTtalks #416 at WDE - Advancing Herd Management with Farmfit® at Bar-Vue Farms with Clint Irrthum
From the barns of the 2026 World Dairy Expo, we visit with Clint Irrthum of Bar-Vue Farms to hear how Farmfit® has changed the way his team manages their…
STtalksSTtalks #415 at WDE - Advancing Herd Management with Farmfit® at Smith-Crest Holsteins with Elizabeth Gunst
From the barns of the 2026 World Dairy Expo, we visit with Elizabeth Gunst of Smith-Crest Holsteins to hear how Farmfit® has helped her stay ahead of potential…
STtalksSTtalks #414 at WDE - Advancing Herd Management with Farmfit® at Summit Cattle Company with Ryan Ferris
From the barns of the 2026 World Dairy Expo, we talk with Ryan Ferris of Summit Cattle Company to hear how Farmfit® has become part of his everyday cattle…
STtalksSTtalks #413 - Canadian Update following the August 2026 Genetic Evaluations with Sarah MacDonell and Ryan Corrigan
STgenetics Canada team members join us to review the 2026 August Canadian Genetic Evaluations, discussing the sire lineup’s proven performance and highlighting…
STtalksSTtalks #412 - Lait, viande et diversification à la Ferme des 5 Frères avec Pierre Bréant
Cinq frères, une ferme et des activités d’élevage laitier, de boucherie, de volaille et de production de Camembert. En Normandie, découvrez comment la…
STtalksSTtalks #411 - Happy Labor Day! Thank You Farmers and Ranchers!
As summer comes to an end and fall approaches, STgenetics® takes a moment this Labor Day to recognize the farmers and ranchers whose dedication remains…
STtalksSTtalks #410 - Da ideia ao propósito: os bastidores do livro “Não é Sorte. É Genética.” com a autora Francine Campagnari
Neste episódio, conversamos com Francine Campagnari, Gerente Sênior Global de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento da STgenetics da Brasil, sobre o lançamento do livro…
STtalksSTtalks #409 - BEHIND THE NUMBERS: Genetic Evaluations. Expert Insights. What’s Next. with Kevin Ziemba and David Kendall
In this episode, David Kendall and Kevin Ziemba break down the latest changes in August 2026 Holstein Genetic Evaluations, including new calf health traits for…
STtalksSTtalks #408 - August 2026 New Release Sires with Logan Voigts & Alan Kruse
STgenetics® released 37 new sires following the August 2026 Genetic Evaluations, and Logan Voigts and Alan Kruse join us to take a closer look at this diverse…
STtalksSTtalks #407 - De jeunes éleveurs qui innovent avec passion en France avec Nicolas Diverres
STtalks vous emmène dans le Finistère, en France, à la rencontre de Nicolas Diverres, associé du GAEC de Kergouezan. Découvrez une exploitation laitière où…
STtalksSTtalks #406 - Colored Breeds August 2026 Genetic Evaluations with Kevin Ziemba
Following the August 2026 Genetic Evaluations, Kevin Ziemba joins us to share updates and highlights from STgenetics® Colored Breed lineup. Kevin outlines the…
STtalksSTtalks #405 - August 2026 Genetic Evaluations with David Kendall, Dan Carroll and Tim Rauen
Proof news is here! In this STtalks episode, Dan Carroll, David Kendall, and Tim Rauen break down the August 2026 Holstein Genetic Evaluations, trait updates…
STtalksSTtalks #404 - Summer Beef on Dairy Update with Casey Anderson
With the heat of the season on us, we dive into a Beef on Dairy market update with Casey Anderson, director of STgenetics®’ Beef Add On™ Program. In this…
STtalksSTtalks #403 - Understanding the Updates to CDCB Female Fertility Traits with Kevin Ziemba
Big changes are coming to female fertility traits this August! On this episode of STtalks, we break down the upcoming CDCB updates to fertility traits and what…
STtalksSTtalks #402 - A Summer in Dairy Genetics with the U.S. Dairy Sales Interns: Evan Hathaway, Sara Reed and Abby Thelen
This week, we're joined by our three U.S. Dairy Sales Interns, Evan Hathaway, Sara Reed, and Abby Thelen, to reflect on a summer spent learning, traveling, and…
STtalksSTtalks #401 - Cows, Crowns & Connections: a Conversation with Sarah Hagenow the 78th Alice in Dairyland
STtalks is wrapping up our June Dairy Month celebration with a very special guest, one of agriculture’s most recognizable ambassadors, Alice in Dairyland!…
STtalksSTtalks #400 - The Power of Dairy Youth Programs with Mandy Sell-Stanford and Matthew Gunst
STgenetics®’ Matthew Gunst and Mandy Sell-Stanford discuss how youth programs have influenced their journey in the dairy industry, share some advice for youth…
STtalksSTtalks #399 - STructured™ STyle Red & White Ambitions with Brian Behnke
Brian Behnke joins us to go over the history and the future of STgenetics® STructured™ STyle Red & White portfolio. In this STtalks we hear about the…
STtalksSTtalks #398 - STgenetics® June Mid-Release Sires with Logan Voigts and Alan Kruse
STgenetics® has an impressive mid-release group of bulls who are highlighted by 14 sires over +3400 GTPI, 11 bulls exceeding +1200 Eco$, 10 bulls over +200…
STtalksSTtalks #397 - Tell Your Ag Story with Emily Elsing
Today’s guest highlights the impact of storytelling as a key tool for building consumer trust and connection. Emily Elsing, an agricultural storyteller and…
STtalksSTtalks #396 - Protein: Dairy’s Next Frontier with Kevin Ziemba
This week, we're joined by STgenetics®' Kevin Ziemba to discuss his article, "The Story of Fat and the Future of Protein: How Genetics Influence Components."…
STtalksSTtalks #395 - Innovation, Nutrition, and the Future of Dairy with Tim Doelman, former CEO of fairlife®
A special June Dairy Month episode of STtalks is now live! In this STtalks taped during STgenetics®’ Elite Dairy Summit in Puerto Rico, Tim Doelman, former CEO…
STtalksSTtalks #394 - Farmfit® in Action: Helping Felling Dairy Make Earlier, Smarter Herd Decisions with Mitch Hockett & Jason Felling
In this episode of #STtalks, we visit with Jason Felling of Felling Dairy and Mitch Hockett from #STgenetics to discuss how #Farmfit is helping turn real-time…
STtalksSTtalks #393 - Decisions that Matter for World Milk Day
Happy World Milk Day and Happy June Dairy Month! In this STtalks we celebrate the dairy story, which all starts with one smart decision. One straw, calf, cow…
STtalksSTtalks #392 - Tudo sobre o NOVO sêmen Super Conventional® com Rafael Ribeiro
Neste episódio do STtalks, você vai conhecer o Super Conventional® da STgenetics, uma nova tecnologia de sêmen otimizado para gênero. Rafael Ribeiro, Gerente…
STtalksSTtalks #391 - The Impact of EcoFeed®cow at Barrington Dairy with Pete Gelber
Pete Gelber of Barrington Dairy is back with us to share about the proof-of-concept trial he and his STgenetics® representative, Ron Jackson, put together with…
STtalksSTtalks #390 - Eco$ Performance at Cottonwood Dairy with James Bailey and Eric Zwiefelhofer
“It starts with the feed…but it really helps to be working with good genetics to maximize that,” states James Bailey in this STtalks! James, a co-founder of…
STtalksSTtalks #389 - The Slick Difference from STgenetics® with Sara Westberry, Kevin Ziemba & Yuri Utsunomiya
In this STtalks we learn more about the genetics behind heat-tolerant cattle by diving into the slick gene. The group outlines how slick was introduced into…
STtalksSTtalks #388 - STgenetics Canada April 2026 Portfolio Outlook with Mike Barnum & Maxime Ten-Have
After the April 2026 genetic evaluations, Canada experienced a rollback and changes to the LPI formula, we visit with Mike Barnum and Maxime Ten-Have to…
STtalksSTtalks #387 - Farm Moms: The Heartbeat Of It All
To every farm mom wearing countless hats behind the scenes, this STtalks is for you. In this special Mother’s Day episode, we celebrate the moms who do it all…
STtalksSTtalks #386 - Laser-Measured Precision Traits added to RCI with Kevin Ziemba, Natalia Rodrigues & Piush Khanal
Let’s take a closer look at STgenetics®’ new laser-measured udder traits that are bringing even greater accuracy to the industry-leading Robotic Cow Index…
STtalksSTtalks #385 - STgenetics® Newest Traits: STurdy & Mature Live Weight with Kevin Ziemba, Jocelyn Johnson & David Kendall
In this STtalks we discuss how the dairy industry defines and breeds for true efficiency beyond simply reducing cow size. Kevin Ziemba, Jocelyn Johnson and…
STtalksSTtalks #384 - Journey of Genetics Part 7: Technology & Genetics Driving Profitability with Jack Hippen
In the final episode of our Journey of Genetics Series, we are joined by Jack Hippen, STgenetics® North American and EU Sales Director, to break down what…
STtalksSTtalks #383 - Journey of Genetics Part 6: The Logistics of Distribution with Jim Chapman
After a short break during April Genetic Evaluations, we’re back with our 6th episode of our Journey of Genetics Series! In this STtalks episode, we cover the…
STtalksSTtalks #382 - April 2026 New Release Sires with Logan Voigts & Alan Kruse
New release sire news is here! We have 33 New Sires, 10 of which are in the Legend™ program, the group averaged +3330 TPI with 15 bulls are over +1100 NM$, 23…
STtalksSTtalks #381 - Colored Breeds April 2026 Genetic Evaluations with Kevin Ziemba and David Kendall
More proof news is here! David Kendall and Kevin Ziemba join us to review the results of STgenetics® Colored Breeds following the April 2026 Genetic…
STtalksSTtalks #380 - April 2026 Holstein Genetic Evaluations with Dan Carroll, Tim Rauen, David Kendall & Kevin Ziemba
Proof news is here and this time we are joined by four members of STgenetics® Genetic Advancement team as we deep dive into the April 2026 genetic evaluations…
STtalksSTtalks #379 - From Legacy to Future: Transition Planning for Farm Families with Rena Striegel
“Let’s not lose any more family farms to lack of planning!” strongly states our next guest, Rena Striegel of @Transition Point Business Advisors. Rena joins…
STtalksSTtalks #378 - Understanding the April 2026 TPI® Adjustment with David Kendall
Pre-proof news is here! With Holstein Association USA’s adjustment to the Total Performance Index® (TPI®), we sit down with David Kendall, STgenetics® Director…
STtalksSTtalks #377 - Journey of Genetics Part 5: Importance of Quality Control with Candis McCleary
In the fifth episode of our Journey of Genetics series, Candis McCleary joins us to share about the extensive Quality Control (QC) process all semen undergoes…
STtalksSTtalks #376 - Journey of Genetics Part 4: The Process of Sorting & Freezing with Axel Rehder
In the fourth episode of our Journey of Genetics series, Axel Rehder joins us to walk through what happens after semen is collected from mature bulls. From…
STtalksSTtalks #375 - O impacto do Farmfit® na Granja Bombassaro com a família Bombassaro e Jean Carlos Eidt
Em uma conversa descontraída, em família e com experiências reais, a família Bombassaro, da Granja Bombassaro (SC), compartilha sua experiência com o Farmfit®…
STtalksSTtalks #374 - Cytonome®-ST: Innovation Without Limits - From Agriculture to Human Health with John Sharpe
In this STtalks we learn about the critical contributions made by Cytonome®-ST to achieve a major milestone in regenerative medicine by getting the approval…
STtalksSTtalks #373 - Journey of Genetics Part 3: Mature Bull Management with Roger Breunig
In the third episode of our Journey of Genetics Series, Roger Breunig joins us to explain how the care and management of mature sires at the Fond du Lac…
STtalksSTtalks #372 - Journey of Genetics Part 2: Young Bull Management with Dakota Cable & Cole Endres
In the second episode of our Journey of Genetics series, Dakota Cable and Cole Endres take us behind the scenes of how young sires are cared for and developed…
STtalksSTtalks #371 - Journey of Genetics Part 1: Bull Creation & Acquisition with Dan Carroll
We are kicking off a new series, the Journey of Genetics! In this series, we will be taking you behind the scenes of the genetics you use on your farm —…
STtalksSTtalks #370 - Women Building the Future of Agriculture
On this special International Women’s Day episode, we celebrate the women who have shaped agriculture from its earliest beginnings to the cutting-edge…
STtalksSTtalks #369 - Make Every Breeding Count: Market Outlook and Gender-Sorted Semen in Beef with Aaron Arnett, Zach Clodfelter & Dr. Carl Dahlen
As the U.S. beef herd continues to decline, we visit with STgenetics® Beef managers, Aaron Arnett and Zach Clodfelter along with Dr. Carl Dahlen of North…
STtalksSTtalks #368 - The Sustainability Equation: Feed Efficiency Meets Climate Impact with Jocelyn Johnson
STgenetics® recently had a study published in the Journal of Dairy Science with the University of California Davis titled “Improving Feed Efficiency With the…
STtalksSTtalks #367 - When Accuracy is Key: Ultraplus High Purity™ with Ben Voelz and Casey Anderson
Ben Voelz and Casey Anderson join us to discuss the advantages and opportunities STgenetics® Ultraplus High Purity™ gender-sorted semen is providing on the…
STtalksSTtalks #366 - Sustentabilidade Premiada: Eco$ na Agropecuária Régia com Marcos Epp e Francine Campagnari
Conversamos com Marcos Epp, da Agropecuária Régia, vencedor do prêmio Global Leader Eco$ da STgenetics, que reconhece, entre concorrentes do mundo todo…
STtalksSTtalks #365 - 22 New Sires. Zero Compromise: Review of the February 2026 Mid-Round Release with Logan Voigts & Alan Kruse
STgenetics has a group of 22 new Holstein bulls just released to the market! Out of this impressive group, 15 are Legend™ sires, three are Polled, seven are…
STtalksSTtalks #364 - A Valentine's Day Special: Spreading the Love — From DNA to Dairy
This Valentine’s Day, we celebrate connections that last! Discover how a simple dream evolved into a team passionate about genetics, innovation, and…