Progressive Dairy Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Doug Waterman from Virtus Nutrition explains how management and nutritional strategies influence uterine involution and overall reproductive success in dairy cows. He discusses key factors like inflammation control, calving management, and omega-3 supplementation to improve cow health and future productivity. With today’s high value on herd replacements and beef-on-dairy calve...

In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast , Gail Carpenter, who is an assistant professor and state dairy specialist at Iowa State University, and host Kimmi Devaney discuss a variety of topics ranging from dairy nutrition, reproduction, silage management and advice for dairy youth. Visit the Iowa State Extension Dairy Team website for resources. Here is an episode overview: [~0:55] Meet Ga...

CEO Jim VanderGiessen, Jr. shares how cooling milk became a career and how dairy farmers are using PROChillers to instantly cool milk and heat water to 180°F. This episode is sponsored by Pro Refrigeration .

DMI’s Anne Marie Splitstone, EVP for Growth Platforms and Partnerships, and Silvia Robles, VP for Growth Platforms and Partnerships, speak with DMI’s Scott Wallin about the evolution of fluid milk innovation since 2015, emphasizing consumer insights and industry partnerships. They highlight the role of the Dairy Foods Research Center Network , which includes 150 R&D experts, in driving innovat...

In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast , host Walt Cooley is joined by Jacob Twohey of Twohey Dairy.  Like 95% of farms in Olmsted County where they dairy, their farm is family-owned, and Jacob represents the next generation taking over the operation. They milk 260 cows and have transitioned to robotic milking. Jacob explains the single deciding factor behind what brand of milking robots...

Introducing the Real Producer Exchange – a new, interactive experience where we go live, face-to-face with producers who are tackling the same challenges you face every day. It's your chance to get real answers from real producers and walk away with actionable insights you can use immediately. Get a taste of what makes these exchanges so powerful with highlights from our debut episode, plus a prev...

From calf to cull cow, probiotics and enzymes have a measurable impact on the dairy farm. This episode is sponsored by Chr. Hansen. Novonesis is leading the era of biosolutions. By leveraging the power of microbiology with science, we transform the way the world produces, consumes and lives. In more than 30 industries around the world, our biosolutions are already creating value for thousands of c...

In this episode, entomologist and forage research agronomist Dr. Erika Rodbell breaks down the hidden power of alfalfa. From pest control and nitrogen fixation to flexible harvest timing and improved forage quality, learn how alfalfa delivers agronomic and nutritional advantages that can boost your bottom line. This episode is sponsored by HarvXtra. Every operation has different goals and prioriti...

In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast , host Matti McBride is joined by Tara Felix, associate professor and beef extension specialist at Penn State University. Felix has been feeding dairy steers and beef-on-dairy animals for over 10 years and brings her knowledge and expertise in the field to this episode. Learn about new research being done with beef-on-dairy animals, Felix’s opinion...

Join Jason Mast, Casey Mikus, and Josh Tooley as they recap the 2025 growing season, chat all things harvest, and dive into the DEKALB® Silage breeding process. Learn how DEKALB breeds genetics to be Silage Proven with high quality and tonnage potential. DEKALB® Silage Proven products are bred to meet high-quality forage standards of nutritional value per ton, milk per acre and percentage starch....

In this episode, Samanta R. Fensterseifer, DVM, MSc, Ruminant Staff Research Scientist at United Animal Health, shares how United Animal Health is tackling complex dairy herd health issues through cutting-edge pathogen surveillance and probiotic development. She explains how United’s proprietary microbial platform, PathKinex, helps producers better understand the role of coinfections in herd healt...

In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast , learn about the dairy provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Economist Danny Munch joins host Kimmi Devaney to discuss the farm bill programs included in the bill, the increased estate tax exemption and what’s on the horizon for a skinny farm bill later this year. Sign up for the AFBF Market Intel...

In this sponsorcast, Tera Baker, North American Marketing Manager at Nedap, sits down with Roxie Muller, Head of Innovation, to introduce SmartSight Locomotion — a new computer vision tool designed to take control of your herd’s hoof health management. SmartSight gives dairy producers real-time, objective insights into cow movement, allowing for earlier intervention, reduced stress, and more anima...

How can IVF embryos be used by dairy and beef producers to meet the changing market dynamics? Listen to this episode to find out. This episode is sponsored by Simplot Animal Sciences. SimVitro® HerdBuilder ™ embryos are commercial IVF inputs with flexible, tiered-pricing options to supply a range of beef and dairy producers with select genetic traits for highly marketable cattle.

In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast , host Kimmi Devaney chats with Elaine Froese about how farm families can build a strong foundation for farm transition. Froese has more than 30 years of experience helping farm families through this process and has written articles in almost every issue of Progressive Dairy – Canada for the past 14 years.  Read Froese’s articles in Progressive Dair...

What is Targeted Reproductive Management (TRM)? And why should producers care about this new approach to dairy reproduction? Listen in to this Progressive Dairy sponsorcast as a team of reproductive health experts and enthusiasts evaluate new TRM best practices, how dairies can find better repro rates and more. Episode Highlights The latest reproductive research findings Prostaglandin product comp...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and big data are revolutionizing industries—so why is dairy only now catching up? In this episode, we explore: Why the dairy value chain is embracing AI now How DDW is using data to support smarter, more sustainable dairy operations The journey from raw farm data to actionable AI insights Don’t miss this conversation on the future of dairy tech! This episode is sponsor...

In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast , join Brook Duer from the Penn State Ag Law Center and host Kimmi Devaney for a conversation about how to be proactive and protect your workforce amid ICE raids, I-9 audits and other immigration concerns. Most of this information is also applicable to multiple other scenarios where unauthorized people come to the farm. Reach out to Duer through the...

Dairy One has partnered with iYOTAH to help farmers bring together data from across their farms with a new technology tool. In this podcast episode, Kari Spaan, CEO of iYOTAH, and Matt Newman, Director of Dairy One's Integrated Farming Solutions group, discuss this new software and how it's making an impact on dairies. From cool features to real-life applications, Blue Board is a tool worth invest...

Join host Matti McBride as she chats with Lee Erickson, dairy technical specialist with Zinpro, about hoof health management in the summer months. Learn which metrics to monitor to ensure cows are comfortable, how to design barns to avoid lameness and what to look for during weekly locomotion scoring evaluations. Topics covered: How cow comfort and hoof health go hand in hand Effective methods of...

On dairy farms, pathogens are inevitable. On this Progressive Dairy Podcast , Papillon team members Matt Kaufmann and Kathryn Etteldorf chat about caring for calves in the face of pathogen problems. You’ll hear them discuss the impact of pathogens on calf health, management solutions, what tools are available for producers to keep calves on a productive track and what matters most to Kathryn on fa...

Dustin Jonasson, Commodity Consultant at Total Farm Marketing, joins the podcast to discuss essential resources every dairy farmer should track to make informed decisions in today’s volatile market. He provides insights into critical reports, such as the Daily Spot Trade, Global Dairy Trade Auction, and USDA Milk Production Report, and how these resources can help dairy farmers stay ahead of marke...

In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast , Brad Guse from BMO joins host Kimmi Devaney to discuss the metrics dairy producers should be watching right now, why risk management and contingency plans are vital, how to build a good relationship with your ag lender, and the recent BMO report about eight key economic and market trends that are significantly impacting U.S. farmers right now. Her...

Today we're joined by Renee Smith, Western Sales Manager at Virtus Nutrition, a manufacturer of calcium salts of fatty acids, to discuss benchmarking for fertility, the top KPIs that every dairy should watch. This episode is sponsored by Virtus Nutrition .

Many producers recognize herd monitoring for its heat detection capabilities, but producers can do so much more than they may realize with this technology. In this Progressive Dairy sponsorcast, listen in as Merck Animal Health Customer Success Specialist Sarah Anderson and Merck Animal Health Senior Application Specialist Evan Platte discuss the many herd health and cost-saving benefits these nov...