Why Dairy Farms Are Producing Beef Calves

About this episode

The episode discusses the trend of dairy farms producing beef calves and its financial implications.

Most dairy farms raise the famous Holstein or Jersey breed of cattle for strong milk production. So why are many of those dairy cows giving birth to calves that are Black Angus–a breed famed for top-notch beef? Lynne Wheeler, a partner at Acme, WA-area Coldstream Farms, joins Dillon with details on the growing “Beef on Dairy” phenomenon, and how it’s even helped keep many dairies afloat financially through seasons of low milk prices.

People in this episode

Host: Dillon

Guest: Lynne Wheeler

Topics covered

• dairy farming
• beef production
• agriculture economics
• sustainability
• livestock management

Keywords

• dairy farms
• beef on dairy
• Holstein
• Black Angus
• financial sustainability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coldstream Farms

Products: Holstein, Jersey, Black Angus

Places: Acme, WA

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