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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 #303 - The Evolution of Cattle Marketing with Tom Morris
Tom Morris, the recipient of the Holstein Association USA's 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award joins us to share his deep-rooted passion for the Holstein cow…
STtalksSTtalks #302 - The Junior Holstein Experience with Brianna Meyer, Evan Hathaway and Lauren Breunig
At the 2025 National Holstein Convention we sat down with three of Holstein Association USA’s National Distinguished Junior Member Finalists to learn about…
STtalksSTtalks #301 - A Revolução Genômica na Raça Jersey no Brasil com Marcos Vinicius Barbosa da Silva, Pedro Alvarenga Santos Ataide e Rafael Ribeiro
Confira neste episódio do STtalks, como a parceria entre a Associação dos Criadores de Gado Jersey do Brasil, a Embrapa Gado de Leite e a STgenetics Brasil…
STtalksCelebrating 300 Episodes of STtalks with Patrice Simard & Laura Demmer
The 300th episode of STtalks is here! As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we change roles in this special episode, our regular host Laura Demmer joins…
STtalksSTtalks #299 - The Holstein Cow, Technology & the Right People with Tim Rauen of GenoSource
At the National Holstein Convention in St Louis, Missouri we sat down with Tim Rauen, the 2025 Holstein Association USA’s Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder…
STtalksSTtalks #298 - Desafíos y Oportunidades en la Producción Lechera Argentina con Agustín Robredo y Leonardo García
En esta ocasión, conversamos con Agustín Robredo, gerente de la cabaña San Isidro Labrador, y Leonardo García, integrante del equipo de Produgenes…
STtalksSTtalks #297 - STgenetics Youth Support Special with Amber Dammen Buol
Supporting dairy youth brightens our industry’s future! STgenetics® is proud to once again support youth involved in their respective dairy breed…
STtalksSTtalks #296 - Gaming, NFL Cook-offs & Sharing the Dairy Story with Dairy MAX, featuring Jennie McDowell
3 million dollars’ worth of dairy products sold, 3 million consumer impressions gained, all from two marketing campaigns that put dairy at the forefront of our…
STtalksSTtalks #295 - Fundraising for Kids & Connecting with Dairy, featuring Pat Carroll from GenoSource
As we wind down our June Dairy Month features, Pat Carroll of GenoSource joins us to share how they sponsored a golf outing through NPH USA, an organization…
STtalksSTtalks #294 - Celebrating Dairy at Cows on the Concourse with Megan Abeyta
Bringing dairy to downtown Madison, Wisconsin, the Cows on the Concourse is an event unlike any other! Megan Abeyta, a Co-Chair of the event joins us to share…
STtalksSTtalks #293 - Day at the Dairy with Cody Carpenter of Redrock View Farms
Welcoming over 400 Fourth Grade students to your farm creating a positive experience to help connect the dots of milk production is what the Carpenter family…
STtalksSTtalks #292 - Welcoming the Community to Jones Dairy with Aaron Titterington
Aaron Titterington from Jones Dairy joins us again to share her family’s efforts in Northwest Iowa to connect with their community and consumers. From their…
STtalksSTtalks #291 - Welcoming a Crowd to Four Cubs Farm Dairy Breakfast with Nathan Brandt, Ben & Nicki Peterson
We continue to celebrate June Dairy Month, this time we have Ben and Nicki Peterson and Nathan Brandt of Four Cubs Farms with us to share about their annual…
STtalksSTtalks #290 - Finding Intentional Balance within Fatherhood with Matt Simon of GenoSource
Happy Father’s Day from STgenetics! In this STtalks episode, we sit down with Matt Simon, the CFO of GenoSource who shares about his intentional balance of…
STtalksSTtalks #289 - Introducing New Holstein Sires June 2025 with Alan Kruse & Logan Voigts
Breaking down new bloodlines for impressive genetic gains! STgenetics® released 14 new Holstein sires this June and team members Logan Voigts and Alan Kruse…
STtalksSTtalks #288 - Oakridge Farm Day with Kaylee Hill of Oakridge Dairy LLC
As we continue to celebrate June Dairy Month, Kaylee Hill from Oakridge Dairy of Ellington, Connecticut joins us to share about their annual Farm Day which…
STtalksSTtalks #287 - The Power of Connection with Kelly Reynolds of Reyncrest Farm
We kick off June Dairy Month featuring farms, organizations and individuals who are shining a bright light on the dairy industry and helping shape the…
STtalksSTtalks #286 - Panorama del Mercado Ganadero en Uruguay con Julio Antognazza e Ignacio Mazzuia de SERGEN
En esta edición de STtalks, contamos con la participación de Julio Antognazza e Ignacio Mazzuia, propietarios de SERGEN y representantes de STgenetics en…
STtalksSTtalks #285 - Building a Long Lasting & Profitable Herd with Bill Thiele of Thiele Dairy
Join us as we learn more about this fourth-generation farm, Thiele Dairy of Clearwater, Nebraska. Bill Thiele shares his family’s journey into dairy farming…
STtalksSTtalks #284 - World Milk Day
STtalks next episode is live! 🎙️🥛 Happy World Milk Day! Celebrate with us as we acknowledge and appreciate all those who are involved in the production of our…
STtalksSTtalks #283 - Farmfit® International Application & Success
As STgenetics® Farmfit® health monitoring system continues to prove itself in dairy barns across a multitude of markets, we sit down with two key individuals…
STtalksSTtalks #282 - Finishing Out Beef on Dairy Animals with Brandon Beavers of Dairyland Cattle
As we round out May Beef Month we sit down with Brandon Beavers of Dairyland Cattle of Oklahoma to learn how they added value to the terminal Jersey bull calf…
STtalksSTtalks #281 - Raising & Marketing Beef on Dairy Animals with Jesse Randall of AJ Beef
As we celebrate May Beef Month, we have Jesse Randall of AJ Beef join us to share his experience in raising and finishing out Beef on Dairy animals. In this…
STtalksSTtalks #280 - Dairy Dynamics & Strategies for Success with Lavon Bontrager
Becoming a valued partner with the herds you serve is what Lavon Bontrager, STgenetics® National Account Manager talks about in this STtalks. The discussion…
STtalksSTtalks #279 - The Multitude of Hats a Farm Owner and Mom Wears with Moriah Brey of Brey Cycle Farm LLC
Farm owner, banker, marketer, entrepreneur, mom and more…just some of the titles Moriah Brey of Brey Cycle Farm LLC has held and in this STtalks we learn how…
STtalksSTtalks #278 - Managing Motherhood & Majestic View Dairy with Amanda Buschor
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, Amanda Buschor, the Dairy Herd Manager of Majestic View Dairy and a mom to three boys herself joins us to share her journey of…
STtalksSTtalks #277 - Genetics, Technology & the Dairy Relationship with Scott Courtney
We sit down with a new STgenetics® team member, Scott Courtney, to learn about his extensive background in the industry and how this experience benefits the…
STtalksSTtalks #276 - Learning the Linear Changes with Kevin Ziemba & Tim Rauen
Following the April 2025 Base Change, the industry saw some major swings in linear traits, making bull pages look quite a bit different. And with this new view…
STtalksSTtalks #275 - História e Sucesso da Fazenda Figueiredo com Reinaldo Figueiredo e Rodrigo Zenha
Novo STtalks no ar! Neste episódio, recebemos Reinaldo Figueiredo, proprietário da Fazenda Figueiredo, localizada no município de Cristalina, Goiás e Rodrigo…
STtalksSTtalks #274 - STgenetics® Brahman Success & Vision+™ Genomic Testing with Adelyn Allen & Francine Campagnari
In this STtalks, we sit down with Adelyn Allen, STgenetics® Beef Operations Manager and Francine Campagnari, STgenetics® Senior Research and Development…
STtalksSTtalks #273 - Make More of the Right Females with Ben Voelz
Join us as we discuss the current state of the heifer replacement market with Ben Voelz, STgenetics® Technical Service Manager. With the dairy heifer inventory…
STtalksSTtalks #272 - Sustainability is in our DNA: Earth Day with STgenetics®
It's Earth Day and at STgenetics®, Sustainability is in our DNA! In this STtalks, we are joined by two leaders within our Research & Development team to share…
STtalksSTtalks #271 - Efficiency & Sustainability for the Bunny Business!
As we celebrate Easter, STgenetics® recalls its partnership with the Easter Bunny to provide more joy, sustainability and efficiency to the Bunny Business!…
STtalksSTtalks #270 - The Rise & Impact of Gender-Sorted Semen with Kevin Ziemba
The shift towards gender-sorted semen is clear; in 2024 the U.S. dairy industry increased their gender-sorted dairy units used by 1.5 million units. In this…
STtalksSTtalks #269 - 14 New Release Holstein Sires, April 2025 with Logan Voigts
Following the 2025 April Genetic Evaluations, STgenetics® released a group of 14 new Holstein bulls. In this STtalks, Logan Voigts, breaks down the impressive…
STtalksSTtalks #268 - April 2025 Colored Breeds Genetic Evaluation with Kevin Ziemba and David Kendall
More proof news is here! Following the April 2025 Genetic Evaluations, we learn more about the expansive Colored Breed offering from STgenetics®. In this…
STtalksSTtalks #267 - STgenetics® April 2025 Genetic Evaluation with David Kendall, Daniel Carroll and Tim Rauen
Proof news is here! Following the April 2025 Genetic Evaluations, we had a lot to catch up on and learn. This STtalks covers the impact of the recent base…
STtalksSTtalks #266 - Farmfit® at Robella Holsteins with Kenton Lindenbach and Ryan Corrigan
Farmfit® from STgenetics® has made its way to Canada and in this STtalks, Kenton Lindenbach of Robella Holsteins joins us to share his experience with the…
STtalksSTtalks #265 - The Impact of Beef Add On™ with Casey Anderson
Casey Anderson joins us to discuss the current state of the Beef on Dairy market and where STgenetics® Beef Add On™ program fits into the industry! We explore…
STtalksSTtalks #264 - April 2025 Base Change with Dan Carroll
We sit down with Dan Carroll, STgenetics Dairy Program Manager, to learn more about the upcoming Genetic Base Change that will begin during the April 2025…
STtalksSTtalks #263 - Mudança na Base Genética do CDCB a partir de Abril de 2025 com Rafael Ribeiro
Neste episódio, conversamos com Rafael Ribeiro, Gerente da Linha Leite da STgenetics Brasil, para compreender a próxima Mudança de Base Genética do CDCB, que…
STtalksSTtalks #262 - Cambio en la Base Genética del CDCB a partir de abril de 2025 con Alfredo Castro
En este episódio, conversamos con Alfredo Castro, Director Internacional de ventas de America Latina y Sur Asiático de STgenetics, para conocer más sobre el…
STtalksSTtalks #261 - The Bottom Line of Eco$ with Eric Zwiefelhofer
Join us as we explore the genetic progress achievable with STgenetics® Eco$ Index! With the insights from a genetic audit and trial, we get into real life data…
STtalksSTtalks #260 - Growth of Coulee Flats Dairy with Case VanderMeulen & Keith Brown
We sit down with Coulee Flats Dairy to learn about their journey from roots in Holland to a growing and successful dairy in Mesa, Washington. Case VanderMeulen…
STtalksSTtalks #259 - Genética e Gestão: o Padrão Ouro da Fazenda Lagoa Dourada com Nico e Ellen Biersteker & Viviane Broch
STtalks Brasil no ar! Direto de Arapoti - PR, recebemos os criadores de gado Jersey Nico e Ellen Biersteker, proprietários da Fazenda Lagoa Dourada e Viviane…
STtalksSTtalks #258 - Legend™ Bulls & Success with Alan Kruse
We dive into the benefits of STgenetics® Legend™ Program, including improved production metrics and the consistent genetics that are crucial for modern…
STtalksSTtalks #257 - International Women’s Day with STgenetics® Saleswomen
Happy International Women's Day! In this STtalks, two dedicated and impressive dairy women, Sara Kruse from STgenetics® US Sales Team and Julie Smith from…
STtalksSTtalks #256 - Genetic Decision Making with Pete Gelber of Barrington Dairies
We sit down with Pete Gelber of Barrington Dairy to discuss his opinions and passion for dairy genetics as we learn more about his 13,500 cow dairy located in…
STtalksSTtalks #255 - A Revolução do Genoma na Fazenda Buritis com Lucas Fonseca e Rodrigo Alves
STtalks no ar! Neste episódio, você vai conhecer a história de sucesso da produção leiteira da Fazenda Buritis, de Lagoa Prata, em Minas Gerais. Para contar…
STtalksSTtalks #254 - Farmfit® at Wolf Dairy with Ted Wolf
We visit Wolf Dairy in Bankston, Iowa, to discuss the impact of STgenetics® FarmFit® platform with Ted Wolf and Doug Petzel of the STgenetics® FarmFit® team…
STtalksSTtalks #253 - Genetic Gains & Management of Full Circle Dairy with Eric Diepersloot, Philip Watts and Greg Watts
Join us as we sit down with Full Circle Dairy of Lee, Florida to learn about their remarkable growth through strategic genetic strategies and their innovative…
STtalksSTtalks #252 - Evolution and Utilization of Chromosomal Mating® - Part 2
In the second part of the STgenetics® Chromosomal Mating® discussion we dive into the updates and utilization of the program. We cover new features, enhanced…
STtalksSTtalks #251 - STgenetics® Australia at International Dairy Week & the Bette Hall Award with Fiona Hanks
Australia’s International Dairy Week (IDW) is an internationally important event for STgenetics® Australia, and in this STtalks episode we learn about the…
STtalksSTtalks #250 - A Perfect Valentine's Match with STgenetics®
Happy Valentines Day from STgenetics®! We hope Cupid is as lucky at your farm as he was with the THORSON x CAPTAIN match he picked out! You can hear all about…
STtalksSTtalks #249 - Monitoramento de Saúde de Bezerras a Vacas com Farmfit®
Novo episódio no ar! 🎙Neste STtalks, conversamos com Jean Carlos Eidt, Gerente do Programa Farmfit® da STgenetics, para apresentar essa novidade no Brasil…
STtalksSTtalks #248 - Chromosomal Mating®: What the Program Can Do
STgenetics® Chromosomal Mating® program goes beyond the average breeding decision, and in this STtalks we delve into the core concepts and benefits of this…
STtalksSTtalks #247 - STgenetics® Mid-Release Sires with Logan Voigts
STgenetics® Mid-Release New Sires are out and in this STtalks we pull out important groupings and look at what these new bulls have to offer! Logan Voigts…
STtalksSTtalks #246 - U.S. Dairy Market Trends with Ben Voelz
A quick chat with Dr. Ben Voelz, PhD, STgenetics® Technical Services and Sales Support Manager, to discuss the evolving U.S. dairy industry. We explore the…
STtalksSTtalks #245 - Malecha Enterprises: Diversification & Book Publishing with Louise Malecha
A published author, dairy farmer and multi-business owner! Louise Malecha of Malecha Enterprises joins us to share the unique and diverse story of her and her…
STtalksSTtalks #244 - Sexing Technologies® Mobile Sorting Lab Serving Unique Markets with Oscar Moreno and Mariska Bakker
Sexing Technologies® continues to push boundaries when it comes to reproductive technologies and expanding the offering of gender sorted semen in new markets!…