In this episode, join host Kimmi Devaney and Dr. Wade Robey for a conversation about mycotoxins, strategies to mitigate mycotoxin issues and more. Robey is the president of Amlan International and vice president of agriculture at Oil-Dri Corporation of America, where he leads Amlan’s animal health business and oversees Oil-Dri’s R&D and Agriculture Products Division. Here is the episode breakdown: [~0:45] About Robey’s background [~1:40] Mycotoxins: What they are and the impact they have on ...
Oct 22, 2024•28 min•Season 6Ep. 43
Dairy farmers are reaping the benefits of current high prices for dairy-beef crossbred calves thanks to historically lower cattle replacements and strong beef demand. Opportunities for beef-on-dairy strategies remain strong, especially beef embryo-based programs. Feeders and packers seek uniformity between animals and efficient growth. They are willing to reward dairies for these efforts, at least while the national beef herd rebuilds following years of drought, wildfires, and economic hardships...
Oct 10, 2024•29 min•Season 6Ep. 42
In this episode, Native Microbials is joined by three customers — Mal Machado, Jason Nunes, and Gerrit Roeloffs — to discuss the importance of rumen health and their experiences with bird flu. The conversation addresses what we currently know about the virus, and how improved cow health can help mitigate its impact on milking herds. This episode is sponsored by Native Microbials. Native Microbials specializes in understanding the microbial environment in the rumen of dairy cows, and manufacturin...
Oct 03, 2024•32 min•Season 6Ep. 41
What bottlenecks prevent calves from reaching their genetic potential? How can data help you identify trends and make informed calf health and management decisions? What tools can make it easier? Join Wayne Worden, farm performance consultant with VAS and Dr. Mike Nagorske, director of veterinary technical services and research with SCCL, as they share practical tips and real-world examples of how to level up your calf care using actionable data. In his role at VAS, Wayne works closely with 300 ...
Sep 26, 2024•31 min•Season 6Ep. 40
Discussing cow comfort, genetics, succession planning and social media presence, brother and sister Tyler and Mackenzie Reynolds join host Matti McBride on this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast . Learn how a new barn has resulted in increased production, how three siblings returned to the western New York dairy, the impact genetics has had on Reyncrest Farm’s herd and the opportunities that come with showcasing dairy farming on social media. Here is the episode breakdown: :45 – About Rey...
Sep 24, 2024•23 min•Season 6Ep. 39
In 2024, how can producers work through industry pressures and still hit their production goals? In this Progressive Dairy sponsorcast, Merck Animal Health Customer Success Specialist, Sarah Anderson, and Territory Manager, Jeannie Bishop, discuss: Finding answers to the skilled labor shortage Using data quickly and efficiently Combining solutions to get the most from your resources This episode is sponsored by Merck Animal Health. With identification, monitoring and biopharma products fully int...
Sep 12, 2024•13 min•Season 6Ep. 38
In this episode, join host Kimmi Devaney as she visits with Dr. Geof Smith, who is the managing dairy technical services veterinarian at Zoetis, about longevity and how to get calves off to the best start possible. Here is the episode breakdown: [~0:30] About Smith’s background in the dairy industry working with calves [~1:15] His overall thoughts about longevity and why it matters for dairy producers [~3:00] The impact on the dairy’s bottom line [~5:45] The effect the increased interest in beef...
Sep 10, 2024•29 min•Season 6Ep. 37
Final preparations are underway for World Dairy Expo 2024. Laura Herschleb, General Manager, joins podcast host, Lisa Behnke, to share what you can expect if you attend, and how you can join virtually, if unable to make the trek to Madison, Wisconsin. Learn what's new at this year's show and how Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu (HPAI) is being addressed when the world's dairy industry meets, October 1 - 4, 2024. For more information, or to purchase discounted tickets in advance, visit www.worlddairye...
Sep 05, 2024•18 min•Season 6Ep. 36
Dr. Sara Place of Colorado State University joins host Matti McBride in this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast . An associate professor of feedlot systems and researcher with CSU’s AgNext, Place has been working with enteric emissions in cattle for the past decade. Learn about CSU’s feed additive calculator tool, how the beef and dairy industries are approaching the sustainability conversation and if the cattle industries can really have zero emissions by 2050 in this episode. Here is the...
Aug 27, 2024•25 min•Season 6Ep. 35
In this episode, Dr. Emily Meccage, senior manager of research and development at Forage Genetics International and Dave Ribeiro, a California dairy farmer, discuss Dave’s experience with growing and feeding alfalfa on his dairy farm and what HarvXtra alfalfa offers dairy producers. This episode is sponsored by Forage Genetics International. For more than 30 years, FGI has led the alfalfa industry by breeding, developing and producing premier alfalfa seed and technologies that have advanced farm...
Aug 22, 2024•21 min•Season 6Ep. 34
What sets SenseHub Dairy monitoring apart from other monitoring systems? It’s reliable data that leads to needle-moving insights. It’s intuitive reports that simplify tasks and identify problems sooner. It’s time-saving cow location tools. And it’s fully integrated with M-Power, the new full-solution approach to dairy from Merck Animal Health. Now, producers and veterinarians can use M-Power solutions to eliminate guesswork, solve specific problems and operate at peak efficiency. Learn more abou...
Aug 15, 2024•13 min•Season 6Ep. 33
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast , Dr. Mark Kinsel joins host Kimmi Devaney to discuss how to optimize the data available on the farm when making management decisions. Kinsel is the CEO of Agricultural Information Management Inc. and is also a veterinarian who has worked in many different areas throughout his career. Here is the episode breakdown: [~1:10] About Kinsel’s agricultural and professional background with data and information management, veterinary management, emergency...
Aug 13, 2024•35 min•Season 6Ep. 32
Justin Graham of Brooksco Dairy joins Matti McBride on this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast , chatting about milk quality. Learn about Graham’s role as staff veterinarian at southern Georgia’s Brooksco Dairy; milk quality protocols, including Brooksco’s sand reclamation program; challenges and changes in milk quality over the years; and his role as a member of the National Mastitis Council’s board of directors. Here is the episode breakdown: Get to know Graham About Brooksco Dairy and G...
Jul 30, 2024•23 min•Season 6Ep. 31
Biosecurity should be a top priority for dairy producers to keep their herds healthy. By implementing strict biosecurity measures, producers can prevent the spread of disease among their cattle and workers. Investing in these protocols is not just a matter of farm management but a commitment to animal welfare, public health and the long-term viability of animal agriculture. Today, we are joined by Dr. Tom Earleywine, director of nutritional services for Purina Animal Nutrition, who will dive dee...
Jul 25, 2024•15 min•Season 6Ep. 30
In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Bewley from Holstein Association USA visits with host Kimmi Devaney about the opportunities and limitations of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in the dairy industry. Here’s a breakdown of the episode: [~0:55] About Bewley’s background [~1:30] What is AI and machine learning? [~4:00] Current uses in the dairy industry [~6:15] AI’s role in on-farm automation [~6:40] Utilizing AI to look at old data in new ways [~10:05] Tips for managing information overload [~14...
Jul 16, 2024•26 min•Season 6Ep. 29
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast , Dr. Ken Griswold, the Lead Ruminant Technical Manger @Selko, will talk with us about the importance of Ramping Up Your Herd Health. With today’s feed prices and an extremely volatile market, keeping your animals in top notch health is key. As a PhD, and also a father of two daughters who grew up showing dairy cows, Dr. Griswold knows first-hand, just how important it is to protect herd health at all costs. Listen in as we chat with Ken one-on-on...
Jul 15, 2024•19 min•Season 6Ep. 28
On this Progressive Dairy Podcast , Matt Kauffman, Great Lakes Regional Sales Manager at Papillon Agricultural Company, chats with Clayton Stoffel, Technical Services Manager at Papillon, about getting the most from amino acid blends. They examine the importance of quality control, ration diversity and targeting amino acids, plus how all of this impacts IOFC. Episode Highlights: The deficiencies of commodity proteins (~1:43) The importance of quality control (~7:33) The benefits of targeting ami...
Jul 11, 2024•19 min•Season 6Ep. 27
From improving soil properties to being a powerhouse ingredient in feed rations, alfalfa has a lot to offer dairy producers. Emily Meccage, Ph.D., senior manager of research and development with Forage Genetics International, joins the discussion to share about the many opportunities for dairy farmers to capitalize on growing, harvesting and feeding alfalfa. This episode is sponsored by Forage Genetics International . For more than 30 years, FGI has led the alfalfa industry by breeding, developi...
Jul 08, 2024•22 min•Season 6Ep. 26
In this episode, Lucas Fuess from Rabobank joins host Kimmi Devaney to chat about economic conditions, the factors affecting them and key insights from recent Rabobank reports related to milk production, on-farm margins and more. Here's a breakdown of the episode: [~1:10] About Rabobank and what their dairy team does []~2:05] What dairy producers can expect to see with milk prices and dairy markets for the remainder of 2024 [~4:45] Factors affecting these economic conditions [~7:00] Impact on da...
Jul 02, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 25
In this session with Virtus, Western Sales Manager, Renee Smith shares the impact that feeding adequate levels of essential fatty acids have on embryo development and retention. Listen in to learn how feeding EPA/DHA for greater reproductive efficiency is working in breeding heifers, in IVF programs, and in lactating herds as well. This episode is sponsored by Virtus Nutrition. At Virtus Nutrition our mission is to help you feed a better balance of fatty acids to improve reproduction, health, an...
Jun 21, 2024•16 min•Season 6Ep. 24
The first Canadian Progressive Dairy Podcast guest hails from Prince Edward Island and has made her mark on the dairy industry as a first-generation dairy farmer. Host Matti McBride chats with Suz Brouwer about her dream of owning a dairy, her work to acquire one and the lessons learned along the way. Here is the episode breakdown: 0:45 – Get to know Eastview Dairy 2:42 – What sparked Brouwer’s interest in dairy farming 4:05 – The journey to Eastview Dairy 7:50 – Handling negative feedback when ...
Jun 18, 2024•25 min•Season 6Ep. 23
Listed on Forbes 30 Under 30, dairy farmer, dog mom and businesswoman Hayley Painter joins host Matti McBride to tell the story of Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt. Learn about Painter’s youth on an organic dairy farm in rural Pennsylvania, where the idea to diversify the family business came from and how Hayley continues working alongside her family. Here is the episode breakdown: 0:30 – Growing up on a dairy farm in rural Pennsylvania 3:00 – The idea of producing direct-to-consumer good...
Jun 05, 2024•26 min•Season 6Ep. 22
What is M-Power ? It’s Allflex identification products, SenseHub® Dairy monitoring and comprehensive animal health solutions all available through Merck Animal Health to give you greater control over herd performance than ever before. Learn more about this unique, full-solution approach to dairy and what it means for you and your dairy from Erica Tessmann, Marketing Manager for Dairy Monitoring Technology, and Austin Snook, Dairy Marketing Manager, at Merck Animal Health. This episode is sponsor...
May 23, 2024•16 min•Season 6Ep. 21
In this episode, we will introduce you to the 2024 Nexus Innovation Award winners. They were recently recognized at Professional Dairy Producers Business Conference. One of the award winners uses computer vision to enable just-in-time movement of cows that are about to calve, another makes cow waterers smarter, cleaner and less prone to disseminate diseases, one brings cutting-edge in-plant microbe technology for corn silage to the dairy industry, one primes cows’ immune system and binds pathoge...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 20
In this episode, Steven Pavelski, large herd application expert for Nedap, reinforces the value of herd monitoring technology and describes how it saves farmers time, labor and costs. Pavelski shares how Nedap CowControl reveals behavior abnormalities, signs of heat and real-time location to get the right cow in front of the right person at the right time. Steven Pavelski, large herd application expert for Nedap Email: [email protected] Here’s the episode breakdown: 0:40 – Welcome, Steve...
May 16, 2024•27 min•Season 6Ep. 19
Robots or a rotary parlor? As this question continues to be debated nationwide, Progressive Dairy Podcast host Matti McBride sits down with Torie Little of TDSG and Stephanie Schroeder of Boumatic to identify key points that dairy producers need to understand when investing in an automated milking system. Listen to learn about attributes of successful transitions, questions asked during the process and how certain management styles fit different technologies. Here is the episode breakdown: 2:00 ...
May 08, 2024•36 min•Season 6Ep. 18
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast , Dr. Mark Kinsel joins host Kimmi Devaney for a discussion about biosecurity. With recent reports of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy herds across multiple states, this is a timely topic that is on the minds of many dairy producers right now. As a veterinarian, Kinsel shares how to put together a biosecurity plan, how to manage animals on multiple sites to protect herd health, considerations for fairs and shows, and other key ins...
Apr 23, 2024•48 min•Season 6Ep. 17
In this episode, host Kimmi Devaney is joined by Kevin Korbel and Jamieson Lindquist, who together own an ice cream business called Udder Buddies in Minnesota. Learn about how and why they started this business and how they use it to promote agriculture and help other dairy farmers. Connect with them on social media (@udderbuddies) and via email ( [email protected] ). Here is the episode breakdown: [~0:50] About Udder Buddies and what inspired Korbel and Lindquist to start this venture [~3:...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 16
At Virtus Nutrition our mission is to help you feed a better balance of fatty acids to improve reproduction, health, and profitability. In the early 2000’s, we invented the process to deliver EPA/DHA in a form that dairy cows can utilize. Since then, we’ve developed several products, including Strata and EnerG-3, that give customers flexibility in how to deliver these essential fatty acids to their cows. Lost pregnancies are costly at every stage of pregnancy, and EPA/DHA is the pregnancy nutrie...
Mar 28, 2024•12 min•Season 6Ep. 15
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast , host Kimmi Devaney visits with West Virginia dairy producer Joe Shockey about opportunities to revitalize the dairy industry in Appalachia. West Virginia was one of the visible bright spots during our 2024 State of Dairy interviews with producers and industry leaders. Hear from Shockey about new dairy processing and other efforts to rebuild the state’s dairy industry. Here’s a breakdown of the episode: [~1:00] About Shockey and his dairy farm in...
Mar 26, 2024•25 min•Season 6Ep. 14
