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Holstein Connections
Welcome to Holstein Connections – where we share the latest stories, insights, and news from Holstein Association USA and beyond. The largest dairy cattle breed association in the world, Holstein Association USA provides leadership, information, and services to help dairy producers worldwide be successful. Whether you’re in the barn, on the road, or just tuning in for your dose of dairy news – we’re glad you’re here! This is Holstein Connections.
Episodes
11 episodes
Carrying the Legacy Forward: Farm Transition Insights from Betsy Bullard, Trent Hendrickson, and John Schoen
This episode was recorded at Holstein Horizons during the 2025 National Holstein Convention and features Betsy Bullard, Trent Hendrickson, and John Schoen sharing their distinct paths through farm transition. From preserving a ten-generation le...
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Devoted to the Holstein Cow: Celebrating the Careers of Cy Letter and John Steinhoff
Every great cow has a story, and so do the people who evaluate them. Two seasoned classifiers, Cy Letter and John Steinhoff, can share endless stories about life on the road and their thoughts on some famous Registered Holstein cows. From early...
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27:56
It’s Not Just the Cows, It’s the People
Hear from Tom Morris, the 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award recipient whose lifelong dedication to the dairy industry has left an enduring mark. Auctioneer, mentor, breeder, teacher, publisher, and volunteer, Tom has worn many hats while alwa...
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Episode 9
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37:33
Holstein Marketplace Sires Spotlight
Holstein Marketplace Sires provides a unique avenue for Holstein breeders to market their genetics. In this conversation with Holstein Marketplace Sires Manager Tim Ziemba, we discuss how the program has grown and evolved since it launched in 2...
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Episode 8
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From Juniors to Leaders
Junior Holstein Association members Jon Chapman, Madison Mowrer, and Madeline Hensel share how their unique experience led them to serve on the Junior Advisory Committee. As young people in the dairy industry, they highlight the positive impact...
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Episode 7
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Creating Their Own Luck
Get an inside look at Luck-E Holsteins from brothers Joe and Matt Engel. Named this year's Elite Breeder Award recipient, Denny and Beth, Matt, and Joe and Margaret Engel have excelled in breeding Registered Holsteins with exceptional productio...
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Episode 6
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A Million Reasons Why Conformation Matters
What should a dairy cow look like? How does physical conformation in today's dairy industry relate to economically important traits? A study completed by Holstein Association USA staff aimed to answer these questions using a large dataset with ...
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Episode 5
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21:23
Passion, Focus & Good People
Hear from Holstein Association USA's 2025 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Tim Rauen. Embracing technology, staying true to his breeding strategy, and the desire to constantly improve the Registered Holstein cow have been the driving force...
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Episode 4
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27:20
President's Perspective
In this episode, Holstein Association USA Board of Directors President John Burket gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the board’s role in guiding the future of the association.
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Episode 3
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30:21
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