DairyTalk 199: From One Iowa Farm to a Genetic Powerhouse - die GenoSource-Dynastie - by Helmut Demmelhuber

This episode tells the story of GenoSource - not as a sudden
success, but as the result of six decades of unwavering
conviction. It begins in 1962 with Iowa dairy farmer Joe Simon,
who believed that investing in the best genetics would always
outperform saving money on the cheapest option. That philosophy
eventually grew into GenoSource, a partnership of eight families
milking 4,000 cows at elite production levels. Even after a
devastating storm in 2020, the group chose long-term rebuilding
over short-term fixes. This is a story about discipline, shared
values, and why consistency - not shortcuts - builds enduring
success in dairy farming. With comments on a "The
Bullvine"-article (December 30th, 2025) by Andrew Hunt:
https://www.thebullvine.com