GPS DairyCAST

012 Exploring Mental Health Resources on the Farm

On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS team member Amanda Borkowski sits down with Monica Kramer McConkey of Eyes on the Horizon Consulting to talk about how to support your employees through times of struggle. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so tune in to hear about resources and what to look for when it comes to the mental wellbeing of the people that work on your dairy. Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2023 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Learn more about GPS here: https://www.gpsdairy.com/

011 BIAV: How to Prepare and Manage Risk

On episode 11 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Partner and Consultant King Hickman, DVM, talks about one of the top concerns for dairy producers right now: bovine influenza A virus. King discusses the signs and symptoms and what actions you can take right now to prepare yourself, your team and your supplies inventory.
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010 How FeedFIT® Tracker is Streamlining Dairy Operations

On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Partner and Consultant Trent Dado shares challenges he has experienced working with dairy producers when it comes to data. Tune in to hear how GPS has found a solution to help farmers be able to optimize their data and integrate communications to make powerful management decisions. Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2023 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Want to join the GPS Consulting team? Learn more at https://www.gpsdairy.com/join-our-team

009 Bridging the Gap Between Cultures on the Farm

On episode 9 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Business Development Director Stephanie Jens sits down with Michael Johnson of Trailside Holsteins to dig into the details of bridging culture and fostering employee relations on his dairy. Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2023 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Check out the GPS Dairy Blog: https://www.gpsdairy.com/gps-dairy-blog

008 Discussing the Nuances of Sustainable Agriculture

On this episodeT, GPS Consultant Andre Pereira, PhD, BVetMed and Dr. Kimberly Stackhouse-Lawson of Colorado State University discuss sustainability and why there is so much pressure and confusion for consumers and dairy producers. Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2023 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Join our email list: http://eepurl.com/hSqyJ5

007 How Does My Business Improve Its Competitive Edge?

On episode seven of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Consultant and Managing Partner Robb Bender, PhD, PAS and Steve Bodart of AgriGrowth Solutions dig into trends that will set dairies apart over the upcoming years, capital cost, heifer inventory, expansion, machinery and things to consider when potentially expanding to a second site. Enjoy this conversation as part of our GPS DairyCAST series from the 2023 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Learn more about GPS Dairy Consulting at gpsdairy.com. 

006 Voluntary vs. Involuntary Employee Turnover = How Does your Dairy Measure Up?

On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Consultant and Founder King Hickman, DVM, and Kristy Pagel of Leading Edge Consulting dig into the details of employee turnover. Tune in as King and Kristy explore this important piece of the people-side of the dairy farming. Enjoy this conversation as part of our GPS DairyCAST series from the 2023 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Learn more about our 2024 Herd Manager Retreats in MI and IA: https://www.gpsdairy.com/education-programs/herd-manager-retreat

005 Who Moved My Cheese - A Look at Dairy Markets and What is Driving Them

On episode five of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Consultant Trent Dado, MSc, and Mike North of Ever.Ag discuss the turbulence of the global market, what's going on with domestic supply & consumption and how this impacts dairy farmers and the decisions they are making. Enjoy this conversation as part of our GPS DairyCAST series from the 2023 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Learn more about our 2024 Herd Manager Retreats in WI, MI and IA: https://www.gpsdairy.com/education-programs/herd-manager-retreat

004 Colostrum Management - Factors Influencing Yield, Quality and Calf Health

On this episode, Peggy Coffeen sits down with GPS Dairy Founder & Consultant Marty Faldet, PhD, PAS and Trent Westhoff of Cornell University to take a deeper look at the factors that influence yield and calf health, as well as practical ways to improve colostrum. Enjoy this conversation as part of our GPS DairyCAST series from the 2023 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Learn more about our 2024 Herd Manager Retreats in WI, MI and IA: https://www.gpsdairy.com/education-programs/herd-manager-retreat

003 How to Use Data to Make Strategic Decisions for Your Dairy Farming Business

On the third episode of GPS DairyCAST, Peggy Coffeen sits down with GPS Dairy Consultant Trent Dado, MSc and Ever Ag Consultant, Ryne Braun to chat about how to make strategic decisions on the dairy farm using data and technology. You won't want to miss this episode! Tune in for all of the details!