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Dairy Stream focuses on policy, sustainability, market trends, new technology and farmer involvement. This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.
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Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Breaking down USDA’s efforts for dairy during COVID-19
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Dairy farmers are reeling from the devastating effects of the pandemic. Federal help is on the way but it’s complicated. Host Mike Austin talks with Aaron Stauffacher, associate director of government affairs for Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, who tries to simplify the USDA’s assistance programs, and Executive Director Tim Trotter explains Edge’s role. Thank you to Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative for sponsoring this podcast. Email us feedback at podcast@dairyforward.com.
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
What the rebound from COVID-19 might look like for dairy farmers
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Katie Burgess, director of risk management at Blimling and Associates, walks Dairy Stream host Mike Austin through the dynamics of lost dairy markets, the forecast for May and June milk checks, what might lie ahead for exports, and market risk tools for farmers. Thank you to the Dairy Business Association for sponsoring this podcast.
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Efforts by DMI to support dairy during COVID-19
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
The collapse of the food service market due to the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging the dairy community like never before. Suddenly without new buyers, farmers and processors have more milk than can immediately be used. Dairy Stream host Mike Austin talks with Tom Gallagher, CEO of Dairy Management Inc., about the national group’s efforts to support processors, get dairy products to people who need food during the crisis, and to prepare to further capitalize on overseas markets when trade bounces back. Thank you to Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative for sponsoring this podcast.
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Understanding dairy processing, supply chain during COVID-19
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Farmers and dairy processors are navigating unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19. Dairy Stream host Mike Austin interviews John Umhoefer, executive director of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association. John explains the impact on the supply chain, including milk disposal, and the need of federal support. Thank you to Dairy Business Association for sponsoring this podcast.