GPS DairyCAST
The GPS DairyCAST features the high-value insights of the GPS Dairy Consulting team’s trusted advisors and the owners and managers from the elite dairy farms they serve. These conversations deliver on the GPS Dairy Consulting promise to inspire change and grow leaders. Learn more at GPSdairy.com.
065: Ahead of the Herd Special Series Episode - Building the Bench
Ahead of the Herd: Results That Lead is a limited-series GPS DairyCAST highlighting how the next generation of consultants is driving meaningful change on modern dairies.
In each episode, GPS NextGen consultants share how they approach complex challenges, earn trust quickly, and turn insight into action - without being bound by “how it’s always been done.” These conversations focus on thinking, leadership, and accountability.
In this episode of Ahead of the Herd: Results That Lead, GPS NextGen consultants Douglas Duhatschek, PhD, BVetMed, and Paulina Letelier, PhD, join GPS Director...
064: An Outside Viewpoint - Looking at Management of the Best Farms in the World
On episode 64 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy Consulting Founder and Consultant, King Hickman, DVM, is joined by world renowned hoof car expert Karl Burgi for a global view of dairy best practices. Tune is as Karl and King cover what the best dairies in the world are doing to operate with excellence. Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2025 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum.
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063: Ahead of the Herd Special Series Episode - Speed to Clarity & Ownership of Results
Ahead of the Herd: Results That Lead is a limited-series GPS DairyCAST highlighting how the next generation of consultants is driving meaningful change on modern dairies.
In each episode, GPS NextGen consultants share how they approach complex challenges, earn trust quickly, and turn insight into action - without being bound by “how it’s always been done.” These conversations focus on thinking, leadership, and accountability.
In this episode of Ahead of the Herd: Results That Lead, GPS consultants Brady Goetz, PhD, PAS, Nathan Pokowski, PAS, and Logan Morris, PhD, join GPS...
062: Design with Purpose: Creating Cow-Centered Systems That Work
On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Brady Goetz, PhD, PAS is joined by Steven Landwehr and Annie Vannurden of Silverstreak Dairies to discuss how they create cow-centered systems that work. From the parlor to the sort gate to the sand system, tune in to hear the practical decisions Silverstreak Dairies has made to build systems that work for both cows and people. Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2025 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum.
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061: Rotary 101….Thoughts on Optimizing a Rotary Parlor
On episode 61 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant and partner Paul Dyk, MSc, PAS, is joined by Greg Bethard, PhD of High Plains Ponderosa Dairy to discuss how to gain efficiencies with rotary milking parlors. Tune in to hear Greg’s insights on rotary size, key performance metrics, planning considerations, cow prep and more - and learn what it takes to get the most out of a rotary. Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2025 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum.
Learn more about the GPS FeedFIT® program: https://gpsdairy.com/education-programs/feedfit
This episo...
060: Ahead of the Herd Special Series Episode - Building Trust & Leading the Next Chapter
Ahead of the Herd: Results That Lead is a limited-series GPS DairyCAST highlighting how the next generation of consultants is driving meaningful change on modern dairies.
In each episode, GPS NextGen consultants share how they approach complex challenges, earn trust quickly, and turn insight into action - without being bound by “how it’s always been done.” These conversations focus on thinking, leadership, and accountability.
In this episode of Ahead of the Herd: Results That Lead, GPS consultants Megan Abeyta, PhD, Jordan Hunt, PAS, and Andy Bohnhoff, DVM, join GPS Foun...
059: Leading for Performance
On episode 59 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Jordan Hunt, PAS, is joined by Richard Stup, PhD, of Cornell University to discuss what he believes it takes to be successful as a leader looking to enhance team performance. Tune in to unlock the Performance Triad and learn how simple, intentional leadership practices can improve communication, strengthen accountability, and help your team reach its full potential. Enjoy this conversation as part of our 2026 GPS Dairy Herd Manager Retreat.
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058: Keep Out - Practical Biosecurity Measures for Dairy Farms
On episode 58 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Trent Dado, MSc, joins Brian Stampfl, DVM, with Valley Veterinary Clinic to dig into disease prevention through biosecurity. Tune in to hear how dairy producers can implement simple practices to manage animal health and minimize risk. Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2025 Leaders Forum.
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057: Entrepreneurial Innovation in Production Agriculture
On episode 57 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Jordan Hunt, PAS, is joined by Jay Joy of Bridgeforth, LLP and Chase Larson with Bestifor Farms and VandWater to talk about entrepreneurship in agriculture and how one Kansas-based family business has scaled, transitioned and diversified. Tune in for stories and inspiration from their journeys. Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2025 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum.
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This episode of the GPS DairyCAST is proudly sponsored by AgriGrowth Solu...
056: Heat Stress - The Hidden Cost on Today's Performance and Tomorrow's Potential
On episode 56 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Andre Pereira, PhD, BVetMed, joins Merle Buyck of Diamond V to talk about the far-reaching impacts of heat stress on dairy operations. We all know heat stress affects milk production and reproduction, but tune in as Merle highlights some of the often-overlooked consequences, including lameness, disease challenges and even generational impacts, along with strategies to help avoid them. Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2026 Herd Manager Retreat.
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055: Ahead of the Herd Special Series Episode - Challenging the Status Quo
Ahead of the Herd: Results That Lead is a limited-series GPS DairyCAST highlighting how the next generation of consultants is driving meaningful change on modern dairies.
In each episode, GPS NextGen consultants share how they approach complex challenges, earn trust quickly, and turn insight into action - without being bound by “how it’s always been done.” These conversations focus on thinking, leadership, and accountability.
In this episode of Ahead of the Herd: Results That Lead, GPS consultants Caleb Burch, Andre Pereira, PhD, BVetMed, and Trent Dado, MSc, join GPS Foun...
054: Reproductive Success Fuels Our Farm Growth
On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant and partner Robb Bender, PhD, PAS, chats with Marlena Wagner of Jagiello Dairy to find out how their farm strategically added 200 cows by growing from within. Listen to this episode to hear more about Jagiello Dairy's impressive cull rate, production goals and quality standards. Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2026 Herd Manager Retreat.
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053: Dairy Innovation - How Cooling Dry Cows Boosts Generational Success
On episode 53 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Megan Abeyta, PhD is joined by Geoffrey Dahl, PhD of the University of Florida to discuss why the dry period is a critical window that can’t be overlooked when it comes to improving production and profitability. Tune in to learn more about dry cow heat stress and how its impacts can extend far beyond the present - affecting not only current performance, but future generations of your herd. Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2025 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum.
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052: Is Sustainability Sustainable? Why Ruminants are Already Awesome and Outlooks for 2026 and Beyond
On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Andre Pereira, PhD, BVetMed is joined by Sara Kvidera, PhD, of Elanco Animal Health to talk about the impacts and opportunities for dairy sustainability when it comes to cows, communities, environment and profitability. There is so much buzz around the word "sustainability", so tune in to hear how it will actually affect your dairy operation. Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2025 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum.
Learn more about the GPS FeedFIT® program: https://gpsdairy.com/education-programs/feedfit
051: The Future of BMR Corn - How Important Is It?
On Episode 51 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Nathan Pokowski, PAS, sits down with Daniel Olson of Forage Innovations to discuss the future of BMR corn and what it could mean for dairy farmers. They explore management considerations, potential adjustments within crop rotations, and how nutrition programs can adapt to maintain the digestibility benefits BMR corn silage has traditionally provided. Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2025 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum.
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050: Financial Transparency on the Farm: Engaging Employees with the Numbers that Matter
On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Trent Dado, MSc, is joined by Steve Bodart and Gabriella Houdek from AgriGrowth Solutions to learn strategies for sharing financials with your team. Tune in to learn what information to share, who should see it, and how financial transparency can motivate mid-level managers.
Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2025 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum.
This episode of the GPS DairyCAST is proudly sponsored by AgriGrowth Solutions - your trusted partner for providing financial strategy and support for...
049: Plenish Soybeans - What's the Big Deal!
On episode 49 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultants Marty Faldet, PhD, PAS and Nathan Pokowski, PAS, dig into high oleic soybeans and what that means for you and your dairy. Listen to hear all of this and more on today's episode.
Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2025 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum.
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048: Managing Dairy Market Risk in 2026
On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Paul Dyk, MSc, PAS sits down with Ben Buckner from AgResource Company to discuss managing risk in dairy markets for the new year. Tune in to hear what the future may hold, a global view on protein needs and much more!
Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2025 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum.
Learn more about AgriGrowth Solutions: https://www.agrigrowthsolutions.com/
047: Ahead of the Herd Special Series Episode - Navigating Change: Maximizing Income Over Feed Cost in Today’s Dairy Economy
Welcome to the last episode of Ahead of the Herd, the GPS DairyCAST special series where dairy conversations are real, practical, and just a little bit fun. On this episode, King and Paul are joining us live from the 2025 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum in Minnesota! Today, Paul and King are taking on some of the biggest questions shaping producer profitability heading into 2026. They will be unpacking what dairies need to watch, where the biggest risks lie, and where new opportunities are emerging. Tune in - you will leave this episode more informed, more prepared and more confident on the...
046: Ahead of the Herd Special Series Episode -Labor and Leadership: Building Strong Teams and Improving Operations
Welcome to Ahead of the Herd, the GPS DairyCAST special series where dairy conversations are real, practical, and just a little bit fun. On this episode, King and Paul are diving into one of the most critical topics on dairies today - leadership and labor. Whether you’re hiring your first team or rebuilding one, this episode is packed with practical advice, stories from the field, and expert insight from Alltech’s own Jorge Delgado. Plus - stick around for a surprise Moo-stery Guest appearance you won’t want to miss!
In this episode, you can enjoy:
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045: Ahead of the Herd Special Series Episode - Implementing Proper Nutrition and Management to Improve Feed Efficiency and Profitability
Welcome to Ahead of the Herd, the GPS DairyCAST special series where dairy conversations are real, practical, and just a little bit fun. On this episode, King and Paul are serving up practical, profit-focused ideas on feeding your herd. They’ll break down nutrition strategies that work, talk management wins, and share tips for boosting efficiency without blowing the budget.
In this episode, you can enjoy:
- Expert guest Marty Faldet of GPS Dairy Consulting
- A special video premier for FeedFIT®
- Questions from the Listener Mailbag
<...044: Ahead of the Herd Special Series Episode - Data-Driven Decisions: Making Numbers Work for Your Farm
Welcome to Ahead of the Herd, the GPS DairyCAST special series where dairy conversations are real, practical, and just a little bit fun. On this episode, King and Paul are talking about technology - but not just shiny new gadgets. We’re talking about making your numbers work for you. Because when it comes to dairy, success is in the details: feed intake, milk weights, labor hours, health events... all of it. We’ll dig into how to turn data from something you dread into a tool you trust, so you can make better decisions, avoid costly surprises, and keep...
043: Ahead of the Herd Special Series Episode - Navigating Dairy’s Future: Embracing Innovation and Sustainability
Welcome to Ahead of the Herd, the GPS DairyCAST special series where dairy conversations are real, practical, and just a little bit fun. On this episode, King and Paul are talking about *sustainability.* Not the buzzword version, but the real-world strategies that help your dairy stay profitable, responsible, and ready for the future. They’ll dig into balancing environmental impact with economic realities, embracing innovation, and building resilient systems that support people, animals, and the land.
In this episode, you can enjoy:
- Expert guest Paul McVeigh of Alltech
- A M...
042: Ahead of the Herd Special Series Episode - Strategies for Resiliency and Agility in the Dairy Industry
Welcome to Ahead of the Herd, the GPS DairyCAST special series where dairy conversations are real, practical, and just a little bit fun. On this episode, King and Paul are talking about resiliency - what it really takes for a dairy to be ready for anything. From managing risk in volatile markets to building a team that can handle change, they’ll break down the strategies that keep your farm agile, adaptable, and strong for the long haul.
In this episode, you can enjoy:
- Expert guest Mike North of Ever.Ag
<...041: 4 Tools for Growing Teams and Leadership on the Dairy
On episode 41 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Brady Goetz, PhD, PAS, goes through ways to optimize your team's performance on your dairy. Tune in to hear what works well, the critical steps needed for success, tools to implement yourself and why leadership matters now more than ever.
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This episode of the GPS DairyCAST is proudly sponsored by Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health. Amino acids don’t just boost milk protein — they support better health, reproduction, and profitability. Visit Kemin.com/dairy to improve income-over-feed costs today.
040: Expert Tips on Managing Dairy Cow Lameness
On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Founding Partner and Consultant, Dr. King Hickman, and Roger Olson from Zinpro discuss lameness in dairy cattle. Tune in for expert tips on heat stress, how to prevent lameness and how nutrition can prevent hoof disease.
Learn more about the 2025 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum: https://gpsdairy.com/about-the-forum
This episode of the GPS DairyCAST is proudly sponsored by Ever.Ag - delivering smarter, more efficient dairy operations with tools like Feed King, Maternity Warden, and expert-backed DRP and LRP insurance strategies. Learn more at Ever.Ag/Dairy.<...
039: 7 Bootsteps to Get Profitable
On episode 39 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant, Andre Pereira, PhD, BVetMed, puts a fresh take on the topic of dairy farm profitability. With Andre's 7 steps to get profitable, he brings concepts for dairy producers to become successful. If you are a Dave Ramsey fan, you will especially love Andre's perspective in this episode.
Learn more about FeedFIT®: https://www.gpsdairy.com/education-programs/feedfit
This episode of the GPS DairyCAST is proudly sponsored by Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health. Amino acids don’t just boost milk protein — they support better health, reproduction, and profitability. Visit...
038: Mining Dry Period Data for Insights into Improved Lactation Performance
On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy founding partner and consultant, Dr. King Hickman, is joined by Dr. Barry Bradford of Michigan State University. You will be hearing about mining dry period data for insights into improved lactation performance, specifically Dr. Bradford's findings regarding shortening the dry period to 35-45 days and what that could mean for the economic benefits for dairy producers.
Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2024 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum.
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037: Crystal Balling Forages in the Dairy Ration
On episode 37 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Dr. Megan Abeyta is joined by Mike Rankin, Managing Editor for Hay & Forage Grower. New forages, BMR, short corn research, haylage and regional quality are all on the table for discussion. Tune in as they chat about the future of forages! Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2024 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum.
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036: Best Practices for Managing Stress and Inflammation on the Dairy
On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultants Dr. Megan Abeyta, and Dr. Brady Goetz, PAS, chat with Dr. Lance Baumgard of Iowa State University about inflammation and stress management. Listen to learn more about what inflammation actually is, how it shows up on the dairy, dive into some supporting research and hear a few takeaways that dairy producers can put into effect to manage stress on their farm.
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035: Comunidad - Giving Dairy Employees a Sense of Belonging in our Industry to Increase Retention
On episode 35 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Business Development Director, Stephanie Jens, is joined by Jorge Delgado of Alltech to discuss resources, strategies and tactics to help make your employees feel community and truly be an asset to your operation and retention.
Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2024 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Join our email list: https://www.gpsdairy.com/contact-us/join-our-email-list
034: Antimicrobial Use - How Much Are You Spending to Control Mastitis
On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Founding Partner and consultant, King Hickman, DVM, chats with Sandra Godden, DVM, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, about why we should care about antimicrobial use, how we should be doing this judiciously and what types of treatments work best for your herd.
Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2024 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Want to learn more about FeedFIT®? Learn more: https://www.gpsdairy.com/education-programs/feedfit
033: Maximizing Milk Fat Yield
On episode 33 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS consultant and GPS Founding Partner, Marty Faldet, PhD, PAS, sits down with Kevin Harvatine, PhD, of Penn State to discuss maximizing milk fat yield. In this episode you will hear about the seasonal rhythms of milk fat depression, corrective action for incremental milk fat gains, and finding the sweet spot between milk production and components.
Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2024 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Want to join the GPS Dairy Consulting team? Learn more: https://www.gpsdairy.com/join-our-team
032: Cows to Code: Abandoning the Lens of Human Encryption
On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS consultant, Andre Pereira, PhD, BVetMed, chats with Ryne Braun of Ever.Ag about computer visioning and artificial intelligence. Tune in to hear about some cool technology aiding dairy farmers.
Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2024 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Want to join the GPS Dairy Consulting team? Learn more: https://www.gpsdairy.com/join-our-team
031: The Key to Inspiring Change and Growing Leaders
On episode 31 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Founding Partner and Consultant, King Hickman, sits down with Ron Oltmanns of Leadskill to discuss how others have grown their leadership skills, uncover their values and take themselves (and those around them) to an entirely new level.
Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2024 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Learn more about the GPS FeedFIT® program: https://www.gpsdairy.com/education-programs/feedfit
030: From Feed Center to Profit Center - Exploring the GPS FeedFIT® Program
On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS team members Stephanie Jens, Jordan Hunt and Erin Mosley talk all things FeedFIT®, a collaborative initiative which leverages the tools, teammates and advisors of the dairy to increase the efficiency and management of the feed center. Hear about FeedFIT® Discovery, a Feeding Data Review and the FeedFIT® modules, all tools that will turn your feed center into a profit center.
Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2024 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum.Make sure to sign up for the GPS email list: https://www.gpsdairy.com/contact-us/joi...
029: Moving Forward with Opportunities and Challenges with Beef x Dairy
On episode 29 of the GPS DairyCAST, Jordan Hunt of GPS Dairy Consulting is joined by Dr. Dale Woerner, Ph.D, of Texas Tech University, as they talk about two key areas of interest from Dr. Woerner's research: liver abscesses and red meat yield.
Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2024 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum.
Learn more about upcoming Feeder Trainings in WI: https://www.gpsdairy.com/education-programs/feedfit/feeder-training
028: Our Family's Approach to Evaluating Investments in Technology
On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, Matt Waldron of Nutrition Professionals, Inc is joined by Lee Kinnard of Kinnard Farms as they discuss how Lee's family has taken sustainability to a new level to impact the quality of land and water at their farm. You will also hear about exciting technology that could revolutionize dairy sustainability.
Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2024 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum.
Learn more about upcoming Herd Manager Retreats: https://www.gpsdairy.com/education-programs/herd-manager-retreat
027: Upcoming Education Opportunities
On episode 27 of the GPS DairyCAST, Amanda Borkowski and Angel Horn of GPS share about upcoming educational events, some of the ways you can stay connected throughout the year and more. Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2024 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum
Learn more about upcoming Herd Manager Retreats here: https://www.gpsdairy.com/education-programs/herd-manager-retreat
026: Milk Pricing in America: Insanity Running Amok or Why We Don’t Use Slide Rules Anymore
On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, Robb Bender of GPS Dairy Consulting is joined by Dr. Normand St. Pierre of The Ohio State University as they discuss some of the most misunderstood aspects of the current milk marketing system and what it will take to really fix the US FMMO. Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2024 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Make sure to sign up for our email list: http://eepurl.com/hSqyJ5
