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 Founding Partner King Hickman, DVM, to question what’s routine, respect what’s been built, and identify opportunities others overlook. Each of these consultants approach operations a little differently - through data, day-to-day execution, and modern systems - but they share one thing in common: they’re not satisfied with “good enough.” Learn more about GPS: ⁠https://gpsdairy.com/Explore The Barn: https://www.gpsdairybarn.com/home

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.Learn more about GPS: https://gpsdairy.com/Add a GPS advisor to your team: ⁠https://gpsdairy.com/contact-us⁠

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.Join the GPS email list: https://gpsdairy.com/contact-us/join-our-email-listAdd a GPS advisor to your team: https://gpsdairy.com/contact-usThis episode of the GPS DairyCAST is proudly sponsored by Adisseo, global leader in nutritional solutions and the provider of Smartamine® M, the best-in-class rumen-protected methionine product for ruminants.

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/feedfitThis episode of the GPS DairyCAST is proudly sponsored by Elanco Animal Health. Elanco provides customized solutions for dairy producers to yield healthy youngstock and productive cows, to control flies and pests, and to advance sustainability and improve management efficiency.

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.Learn more about GPS Dairy Consulting: https://www.gpsdairy.com/

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 today’s progressive dairies. Learn more at agrigrowthsolutions.com. 

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.Learn more about joining the GPS Dairy Consulting team: https://gpsdairy.com/join-our-team

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/

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 road ahead. In this episode, you can enjoy:- Expert guests Steve Bodart and Gabriella Houdek of AgriGrowth Solutions- Questions from the Listener Mailbag and our Live Audience!- A hilarious blooper reel from the entire special series filming- and of course, King and Paul's usual banter.So grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s get ahead of the herd- together. This GPS DairyCAST special series is proudly sponsored by Alltech.

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:- Expert guest Jorge Delgado of Alltech- A Moo-stery Guest visit in the studio- Questions from the Listener Mailbag- and of course, King and Paul's usual banter.So grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s get ahead of the herd- together. This GPS DairyCAST special series is proudly sponsored by Alltech.*Our hosts want to hear from you for our LIVE episode recording during the 2026 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum! Submit a question for the Listener Mailbag and join the conversation on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of dairy. From serious questions to the slightly ridiculous - we want them all! Drop your question for King and Paul below and tune in to see if it makes the cut in our listener Mailbag segment: https://forms.office.com/r/jqgGFQbQzc