The Dairy Download

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How has technology impacted the way dairy farms are managed? How have the components of milk—like fat and protein content—changed in the dairy herd over time, and what’s driving those changes? What's next for dairy farmers as processing capacity expands?

Listen to this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear from four special guests who work at the dairy farm level. They also happen to be family members of our podcast hosts! Ron and Randy Franck, Iowa dairy farmers and Phil's family by marriage; and John and Chris Noble, New York dairy farmers and Kathleen's father and brother.


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Witty, fast-moving and stacked with dynamic guests, The Dairy Download offers sharp insights in a neat, 30-minute package. Ever.Ag’s Phil Plourd and Kathleen Wolfley host each episode, leading listeners through a rundown of action in the CME markets and things to watch, while going in depth with guests on consumer, market and policy trends shaping dairy.

Wonks, nerds, data hounds and tech evangelists are welcome. Listeners get the perspectives of various industry experts who can unpack challenging issues in fun and interesting ways.

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