Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us Fan MailThis week Danielle and Jon are recording live from the 2022 ADGA Annual Convention in Syracuse NY. They sit down with the crowd to interview John Hall aka Farmer John of Beekman 1802. Find out how he helped the Beekman Boys with producing the milk for their products and some fun reality tv stories!http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered what it means when someone says so and so animal is from their best doe/dam line? Do you know what makes a strong dam line? Listen in on what Danielle and Jon think best describes what a strong dam line is to them and if they think they have it in their respective herds.http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailFall has arrived! Bucks are in rut the leaves are changing which means one thing... well many things.. but in this particular instance it means the ADGA Spotlight Sale is right around the corner!! Thinking about adding some beautiful animals to your herd? Listen in as Jon and Danielle discuss lots 8-10 with their owners. https://convention.adga.org/spotlight-sale/

Send us Fan MailIt's here, the finale of the Spotlight Sale extravaganza! We saved three awesome interviews for last. You won't want to miss this one!!https://convention.adga.org/spotlight-sale/

Send us Fan MailFall has arrived and with it the smell of bucks in rut, the changing of the leaves, that must mean the ADGA Spotlight Sale is right around the corner!! Thinking about adding a new animal of amazing quality to your herd? You might want to listen in as we talk to the owners of Lot 1-7 animals of the 2022 Spotlight Sale! https://convention.adga.org/spotlight-sale/

Send us Fan MailWe don't count dairy goats in our barn... either does Carly Santangelo of Bellhurst Dairy Goats! Listen in as Danielle and Jon learn about Carly's story with her herd. Buying goats from historic herds and making them her own. We also learn about Carly's spotlight sale animal Roeburn's Andreas Moet! You won't want to miss this episode.check out Carly's herd herehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057219739774https://www.bellhurstfarmcreamery.com/https://convention.adga.org/roeburns-andreas-moet/http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailDanielle and Jon are joined by ADGA Genetic's creator Gene Dershewitz. Gene, a long time French Alpine breeder of the herd name Missdee's tells them about his herd, the history of ADGA genetics and the program's useful tools! You won't want to miss this episode.,http://www.dairygoatpodcast.comhttp://www.adgagenetics.orghttps://missdeesalpines.farm/

Send us Fan MailDanielle and Jon think about preparedness. Are you prepared for emergency situations? Listen in as they discuss simple ideas to be prepared and share a story from a listener about an active shooter incident they had at their county fair. http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailDanielle and Jon sit penside after a week long stay at their county fair! sit down with them and hear about the drink of the night, a successful show week and more!!http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailThis week Jon and Danielle dive into how they make breeding decisions. They use some of their animals as examples. www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailHave you finished your breeding schedule for your herd? Do you know who you're breeding this year? Need some insight on how others choose which does get bred? Well tune in and find out the how's and why's that Danielle and Jon use to breed their animals.

Send us Fan MailWhat are the steps to get a pending champion in your barn? Find out this week as Danielle and Jon explain how it works and explain why you're seeing more pending champions in the ring than you have before.

Send us Fan MailNeed tips on how to photograph your goats to show them off in their best light? Grace Toy of Hops N Lops Farm joins us to give her tips to get those great pictures. Grace has been the photographer of NAILE and many local shows. (1) Hops N Lops Farm | FacebookHome (hopsnlopsfarm.com)

Send us Fan MailThis week's episode is brought to you by the number 9,000. Danielle and Jon weigh on and current ADGA issues. Once the dust settles, they move into their topic, Skills needed to be a successful dairy goat farmer.http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailOn this episode, Jon and Danielle are joined by Ashley Clement-Clark of Exponential Blessings Farm and Heidi to talk about Livestock Guardian Dogs. Ashley Clement-Clark breaks down what makes a good working dog and if your farm is capable of using one. Home (ebfarmgoats.com)E.B. Farm Goats | Facebook

Send us Fan MailThis week Danielle and Jon discuss ADGA news. Once past the craziness they focus on the main topic which is Input/Output. What does that mean? Well tune in and find out!

Send us Fan MailAfter a long week in Harrisburg PA, Danielle and Jon sit down to reflect on their week at the ADGA National Show.

Send us Fan MailThis week Danielle and Jon are joined by Dr. Fauna Smith of Wingwood Farm. Fauna is not only a veterinarian but she is also the committee chair of ADGA's Genetic Advancement committee. She graciously joined your hosts to talk about DNA testing, Genetic testing and everything in between. Wingwood Farm | Facebook

Send us Fan MailTo finish out Dairy Goat Awareness Week, Danielle and Jon go over Jon's wife Tierney's list of things you'll need for shows that are multiple days. Whether it's a two day show or week long show, this list will have you covered. Pink boxers cost how much?!!

Send us Fan MailNational Dairy Goat Awareness Week continues! Have you ever wondered how some herds get their names? Every herd has its story, and every name is different than the next. Find out from some past guests on how they got their herd names.

Send us Fan MailDay 3 of Dairy Goat Awareness Week is focused on Youth in the Dairy Goat World. Our guest Alicia Bohren is the ADGA Youth Representative this year and is telling some fun stories in her time as a youth in ADGA and also what she's learned along the way and what the ADGA youth programs have to offer!

Send us Fan MailDay 2 of Dairy Goat Awareness Week continues with Ringside's 100th episode! Jon and Danielle asked the community to submit questions to be answered and boy did the community bring some fun questions and some doozies too! Thank you everyone for being a part of this awesome community. Nothing but love from us!www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailDanielle and Jon sit down with Sandra Coffman co-owner of Split Creek Farm to talk about AGvocacy. Why is it important to educate the public about agriculture and farming? Find out how Sandra bridges the gap of agriculture to the public this week!Split Creek Farm Grade A Goat Dairy owned by Jessica Bell and Sandra Coffman in Anderson, South CarolinaSplit Creek Farm | Facebook

Send us Fan MailGet ready for Dairy Goat Awareness Week starting Monday!!!

Send us Fan MailWith Showmanship competitions on the horizon, we bring back Dr. Kirt Schnipke of Ober-Boerd Dairy Goats to discuss ways to propel yourself to the front of the class. The doctor is in and we're ready to learn about becoming a master showman!index (oberboerd.com)RINGSIDE NATIONALS PRE-ORDER — Ringside: An American Dairy Goat PodcastJT3-9.pdf (adga.org)

Send us Fan MailThis week, Jon and Danielle review their kidding seasons. Things learned, successes, failures and everything in between. Tune in this week and find out what the next couple weeks will look like for the show!

Send us Fan MailThe ADGA National Show is right around the corner! It's time for a discussion on how to prepare your animals, yourself, and everything in between! Who better than Trinity Malmanis of Goat San Dairy Goats? Trinity has many National Show accolades under her belt including National Champions, class winner etc. If you plan to attend a national show with your animals, you won't want to miss this episode.Welcome Home - Goat-San (goatsan.com)Goat-San Dairy Goats | FacebookADGA National Show - The Premier Dairy Goat Show

Send us Fan MailThis week Jon and Danielle cover some ADGA news, BUT the real Hot Button issues are discussed in the topic of this episode. Ugly bucks vs. pretty bucks, using over height bucks, pulling animals from a show after they earn a dry leg or finish permanent championship. It gets a little heated or controversial on this episode. Just know, everyone is entitled to have their own opinions on any topic, these just happen to be some of ours.Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast Postal Ballot Summary 2022 - American Dairy Goat Association - ADGAForms - ADGA National ShowStore — Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us Fan MailHow do you choose which doe kids or buck kids should be retained each year? Danielle and Jon discuss that very topic and you might be surprised by their answers!Ringside: An American Dairy Goat PodcastStore — Ringside: An American Dairy Goat PodcastRingside Podcast (@ringsidepodcast) TikTok | Watch Ringside Podcast's Newest TikTok VideosRingside: Dairy Goat Podcast (@ringside_goat_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos

Send us Fan MailThis week Danielle and Jon want to talk about the ADGA Judges Pre- Training Conferences, Training Conferences. Who better than the Co-Chairs of the committee Anna Thompson Hadjik and Emily Thompson? They're also joined by Ashley Scheel as she is coordinating the conference in Wisconsin through the Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association. The event takes place June 17-19 follow the links for more information. Tune in as this panel of knowledge reveal what goes into a judges' conference. Do you think you've got what it takes? WDGA Special Judges Pre-Training Conference & Training Conference 2022 | FacebookWisconsin Dairy Goat Association (wdga.org)Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association | FacebookADGA-Guidebook-2022-online-version.pdf

Send us Fan MailWe travel to Australia this week, ok not really but Danielle and Jon sit down with Kylie Hopkins and Alex Berry who call Australia home. Alex and Kylie have significantly improved their own herds by utilizing genetic from the US by importing semen and embryos. Find out on this episode the process they take and how it's helping shape herds in Australia. Down udder farms & Banfield park Dairy goats | FacebookDairy goats, milk soap, pork (@datadoo_anglo_nubians) • Instagram photos and videos

Send us Fan MailJon and Danielle are back and there's been a lot going on on their individual farms since the last time you heard about them. Join the dynamic duo as they also talk about the ins and outs of milk testing. How to sign up, what all those crazy codes mean and everything in between. www.dairygoatpodcast.comwww.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan MailWe all know this guest and if you don't, you'll wish that you do. Dan Laney is a judge for the ADGA and has judged on the National level. He has bred many successful dairy goats and has taken on his very own passion project with Worldwide Goat Project Nepal. Tune in as Jon and Danielle have the pleasure to hear Dan's story about how he got into dairy goats and how his project is changing lives across the globe!Worldwide Goat Project Nepal — KALIMANDUAmazon.com: Nepal / USA Goat Project : Clothing, Shoes & JewelryWorldwide Goat Project Nepal (caprinesupply.com)

Send us Fan MailOn this episode, Danielle and Jon sit down with Marissa Ames, Editorial Director for Ogden Publications and Editor of Goat Journal. Listen in as Marissa weighs in on certain topics regarding the magazine and talks about her beloved San Clemente goats!Goat Journal Magazine - Backyard Goats (iamcountryside.com)(3) Goat Journal | FacebookGoat Journal (@goatjournal) • Instagram photos and videos

Send us Fan MailDanielle and Jon had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Emily DiMichele this week. Emily is the manager of the Winning Streak Nigerians and Alpines herd in Florida. Listen in as this young lady flexes her knowledge about everything goats and how she and Donna Lavery (Owner of Winning Streak Nigerians and Alpines) breed some of the most consistent and lovely Nigerians in the country! (1) Winning Streak Nigerians and Alpines | Facebook(1) Winning Streak Miniatures | Facebook

Send us Fan MailIt's the time of year when everyone is buying goats and trying to find a way to get them home! Danielle and Jon are joined by Ben Tarr of Tarr Valley Farm Transportation where he explains how the transportation business works and how he gets the job done with A+ service! Tarr Valley Farm Transportation | FacebookPostal Ballot Summary 2022 - American Dairy Goat Association - ADGA

Send us Fan MailThis week Danielle and Jon are joined by Grace Toy of Hops N Lops Farm. Changes were made to the scorecard so they decide to break it down for everyone. Jon starts kidding season today so we discuss some hard kiddings and fun stories of the past. Danielle and Jon announce their podcast website while recording for Grace to see! Check it out at www.dairygoatpodcast.com Ringside: An American Dairy Goat PodcastNational Show Schedule - ADGA National ShowADGA Shows Scorecard - American Dairy Goat Association - ADGA

Send us Fan MailThis week Danielle and Jon welcome Mark Baden of Olentangy Alpines. Mark discusses his "40 trifecta" the measurements of the mammary system regarding Linear Appraisal scores that create the ideal udder. Thank you Mark Baden for coming on to the show. Listeners won't want to miss this episode.

Send us Fan MailWith kidding season already occurring for some and right around the corner for others, Danielle and Jon share their tips to make kidding season more bearable. Hint, it may involve wine.

Send us Fan MailThis week Jon and Danielle are joined by Stephanie Millberg Rovey of Grande Ronde Dairy. Find out how Stephanie got her commercial dairy going and her successes at the 2021 ADGA National Show!

Send us Fan MailDanielle and Jon are like flava flav circa flava of love this week by giving their insight on each breed, pros and cons. Find out if their opinions align with yours. This week is also the first episode with Nate's Feed Bag segment. you won't want to miss it!

Send us Fan MailOn this episode, Jon and Danielle take the podcast to the vet with Dr. Katie Jackson DVM. Dr. Katie is a large animal vet who specializes in small ruminants. Dr. Katie breeds Oberhasli and Experimental goats and is a licensed ADGA judge! We ask Dr. Katie some questions regarding health, worming, and feeding of goats. You won't want to miss this episode!

Send us Fan MailThis week Jon is joined by his new co-host. They discuss ADGA news and events. Listen in as the new co-host is introduced to you the listener and find out about their background in dairy goats!

Send us Fan MailThis week's topic may come as a shock, but sometimes the best decisions are the ones that are the toughest

Send us Fan MailThis week Jon is joined by his wife Tierney Kain to discuss their anticipations for 2022. Join them as they discuss ADGA news, quarantine, coming up kidding season and show season!

Send us Fan MailThe guys have gotten quite a few questions about how to take your herd to the next level in the show ring. Nate and Jon discuss how they've been able to make decisions that resulted in success in the show ring.

Send us Fan MailThis week the guys reach into the feed bag and answer a tough question. They also talk about lessons they have learned from past kidding seasons, good and bad.

Send us Fan MailDo you have a goat person you need to buy a special present for? Need idea's for your own wish list? The guys have you covered as they dream up some present idea's for that special dairy goat enthusiast in your life.

Send us Fan MailDaNelle Wolford of the youtube channel Weed Em & Reap attended her first ADGA Convention this year! DaNelle took full advantage of convention taking multiple classes and workshops to expand her education of dairy goats! Tune in on this one! DaNelle is always a pleasure to have on! We have linked DaNelle's blog about convention and the class notes here in the description!

Send us Fan Mailthis week the guys reach into the feed bag to answer a hot button question. Breeding season is still going on in some herds and Jon and Nate are no different. It can be frustrating, tune in as the guys weigh in on the wind being taken out of their sails due to an extended breeding season.