Entomologist and parasitologist Dr. Mike Catangui explains how flies quietly reduce milk production, spread disease and why natural fly control is gaining traction across dairy systems.

Marinus Noordam reflects on building a dairy operation rooted in partnership, discipline and faith, while using technology to protect both cow performance and family priorities.

Jack Pirtle explains how a personal faith transformation reshaped his leadership, family life and approach to supporting Spanish-speaking employees across his dairy operation.

Jordan Matthews explains how Rosy-Lane Holsteins continues to push performance through early adoption of technology, disciplined management and a people-first culture rooted in long-term thinking.

Managing nearly 10,000 cows across multiple sites requires more than technology. Dr. Blaine Nicks explains why people, basics and clear communication remain the foundation of high-quality milk production.

Steve Abel of Abel Dairy shares how long-term planning, people development and thoughtful technology adoption helped guide a major expansion while strengthening culture and leadership across the operation.

As milk prices tighten heading into 2026, consultant Pauly Paul outlines where dairies are finding opportunity to improve cash flow through labor, reproduction and feeding efficiency.

Greg Bethard reflects on leadership growth, stress management and why experience, people and critical thinking remain central to building a high-performing dairy business.

Brian Horn shares how Hornstead Dairy has adopted monitoring technology over time to improve decision-making, labor efficiency, and long-term sustainability, while keeping cows and people at the center of the operation.

JER-Z-BOYZ Ranch founder Gary de Graaf reflects on faith, family and resilience following a series of medical emergencies that reshaped how he views purpose, leadership and legacy in dairy.

Tim Baumgartner shares how Jersey genetics, long-term thinking and mentorship helped shape JER-Z-BOYZ Ranch into a globally influential dairy focused on longevity, components and purpose.

Dairy prices remain under pressure heading into 2026, but whey demand, beef revenue and export opportunities are providing critical support, according to Curtis Bosma of HighGround Dairy.

Coldstream Farms’ Galen Smith shares how profitability, open communication and intentional leadership create the foundation for a smooth generational transition and long-term success.

Washington dairyman Galen Smith shares how more than 20 years of monitoring technology, data-driven decision making and strategic investment have strengthened herd health, reproduction and long-term profitability at Coldstream Farms.

Three emerging leaders in dairy share how they built their careers, overcame early challenges and developed the skills that helped them grow into key roles across genetics, media and marketing.

Showbox Sires co-founder Tim Abbott reflects on his 2025 word of the year, the growth of his business, the challenges behind success and the new direction he and his family are embracing in 2026.

Vir-Clar Farms’ JR Boyke shares how hands-on experience, patience and a people-first mindset are shaping leadership and culture on one of Wisconsin’s next-generation dairies.

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