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Progressive Dairy Podcast
The Progressive Dairy podcast is for U.S. dairy producers and their industry partners. Each helpful, informative episode serves as an on-the-go companion to the reliable, trustworthy information you find when reading Progressive Dairy magazine. New episodes are released every other week on Tuesdays.
Episodes
Progressive Dairy PodcastThe Calf "Fitbit" Changing How We Raise Dairy Calves (Sponsored Podcast)
Raising calves is hard, and good help is harder to find. Dr. Jeremy Schefers, Merck Animal Health DVM, explains how SenseHub®️ Dairy Youngstock monitoring is…
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Ad van Velde: Global Dairy Farmers and a look inside his dairy farm in the Netherlands
In this episode, join host Kimmi Devaney and Ad van Velde for a discussion about educational opportunities offered through Global Dairy Farmers, the technology…
Progressive Dairy PodcastFrom Brain Health to Shopping Carts: How Dairy Marketing Reaches Today's Families (Sponsored Podcast)
How does dairy checkoff turn nutrition science into consumer action? In this episode of the Your Dairy Checkoff Podcast, Scott Wallin sits down with Aris…
Progressive Dairy PodcastBreeding for Value: Capturing Profit Today and Premiums Tomorrow (Sponsored Podcast)
As dairy producers look to maximize profitability, every pregnancy needs a strategic lens. Join Jeremy Howard of Simplot Animal Sciences and Lauren Kimble of…
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Stacy Rethman finds her place on the family farm
Stacy Rethman joins guest host Audrey Schmitz in this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast to discuss how she returned to her family’s dairy, Rottinghaus…
Progressive Dairy PodcastFrom Ammonia Control to Calf Performance: Lessons from the Hutch (Sponsored Podcast)
Healthy calves begin with a healthy environment, and sometimes the most important challenges are found right at bedding level. In this episode, calf producer…
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Tara Hill and Emma Hill-Macmillan: A mother-daughter partnership in dairy
Tara Hill and Emma Hill-Macmillan join guest host Audrey Schmitz in this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast to chat about how dairywomen find balance…
Progressive Dairy PodcastManure management insights from Vaughan (Sponsored Podcast)
Rick Boyer is the dairy/agriculture account manager for Vaughan Company. Rick has been with Vaughan Company since 2012, where he started in the manure…
Progressive Dairy PodcastUnlocking innovation in dairy with the power of big data and artificial intelligence (Sponsored Podcast)
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…
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Cows, community and consumers: Producer Erica Hermonot
Join host Matti McBride as she chats with dairy producer Erica Hermonot in this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast. Learn about Hermonot’s dairy…
Progressive Dairy PodcastThe next chapter of dairy decision-making (Sponsored Podcast)
Every day, dairy producers balance countless decisions across people, cows and operations. As technology continues to evolve, the challenge isn't access to…
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Creating the modern dairy cow with producer Stephen Mast
Join host Matti McBride on this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast as she chats with California dairy producer Stephen Mast. Learn more about Mast’s…
Progressive Dairy PodcastThe cost of BRD caused by Mycoplasma bovis: Facts, solutions and strategies for producers (Sponsored Podcast)
Dr. Joe Armstrong, Zoetis Dairy Technical Services Veterinarian, joins the Progressive Dairy Podcast to discuss trends in calf wellness and the importance of a…
Progressive Dairy PodcastBehind the Numbers: The True Impact of the Dairy Checkoff (Sponsored Podcast)
In this episode of Your Dairy Checkoff Podcast, economist Dr. Oral Capps of Texas A&M University breaks down more than a decade of independent research…
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Before disaster strikes: How every dairy should prepare with Dan Rice
Is your dairy farm prepared for a fire, natural disaster or another type of emergency? Does your team know what to do? Join host Kimmi Devaney and Dan Rice…
Progressive Dairy PodcastWhat is the Real Cost of Poor Dairy Reproductive Management? (Sponsored Podcast)
Dr. Todd Bilby, Director of Dairy Technical Services at Merck Animal Health, and sales rep Josh Churchwell discuss the real cost of poor reproductive…
Progressive Dairy PodcastOvercoming the barriers of implementing high-oleic soybeans (Sponsored Podcast)
Incorporating high-oleic soybeans in your dairy ration is gaining interest. Join us as we talk with dairy consultant Dr. Lynn Davis about the key…
Progressive Dairy PodcastIncorporating Simplot Animal Sciences programs into daily operations and adapting to regional market demands (Sponsored Podcast)
Success in today’s dairy industry requires aligning genetics, management, and market demands. In this episode, our industry partners share how they help…
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Four management areas that differentiate excellent dairy producers from those that are average with Brad Guse
Join Brad Guse from BMO and host Kimmi Devaney for a discussion about what sets excellent dairy producers apart from the rest. Learn which financial metrics…
Progressive Dairy PodcastThe hidden challenges behind dairy data and artificial intelligence (Sponsored Podcast)
In this episode, Pablo Janowicz, global key account manager from Dairy Data Warehouse, explores how technology is helping transform the dairy industry through…
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America 250: Raise a glass of milk to dairy’s past, present and future
Join Progressive Dairy Podcast co-hosts Matti McBride and Kimmi Devaney, along with Progressive Dairy Editor Jenn Coyne, for a special commemorative episode…
Progressive Dairy PodcastThe Dairy Industry Isn't Guessing – How Checkoff Uses Data to Build Demand (Sponsored Podcast)
DMI’s Gail Legaspi-Gaull, Group EVP of Strategic Insights and Planning, joins DMI’s Scott Wallin to break down how strategic intelligence is helping the dairy…
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Matthew Evangelo talks mastitis management at Bar E Dairy
Matthew Evangelo sits down with host Matti McBride in this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast to chat about milking Holsteins and Jerseys, mastitis…
Progressive Dairy PodcastChanging the Rules of Pre-Fresh Dairy Cows (Sponsored Podcast)
In this episode, Dr. Blaine Ellison, owner of Applied Biotechnologies Inc. details the uses of a new product QFA. When used during the pre-fresh period and in…
Progressive Dairy PodcastPerformance By Design: Science-driven solutions for today’s calf raisers (Sponsored Podcast)
In this sponsorcast, IFF Animal Nutrition & Health highlights its science‑driven approach to helping calves start strong and perform predictably. Drawing on…
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What it takes to raise great heifers and build a winning team culture with Jason Shamburg and Nic Schoenberger
Join host Kimmi Devaney as she chats with Jason Shamburg and Nic Schoenberger, founders and managing partners of Kansas Dairy Development (KDD), about raising…
Progressive Dairy PodcastDairy cow nutrition strategies in the era of supply chain disruptions (Sponsored Podcast)
Rising costs are reshaping dairy nutrition strategies as milk fat levels continue to increase across US herds. This episode examines how supply chain pressures…
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Creating pregnancies in the heat with Ben Dickman
Ben Dickman of Dickman and Sons Dairy joins host Matti McBride in this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast to discuss how he creates pregnancies in 110°F…
Progressive Dairy PodcastIntegrated Fly Control: Practical Solutions for Producers (Sponsored Podcast)
Join Kenley Zuga and Gene Spellman from Central Life Sciences as they highlight how feed-through fly control can help livestock producers manage fly…
Progressive Dairy PodcastHow a Dairy Producer Uses Herd Data to Make Daily Decisions (Sponsored Podcast)
On this Progressive Dairy Podcast, Matt Hendel shares how herd data supports day-to-day decision-making on his dairy operation. From cow-side decisions to…
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Introducing the 2026 Nexus Innovation Award winners
This episode introduces you to the 2026 Nexus Innovation Award winners, recently recognized at the Professional Dairy Producers Business Conference. We're…
Progressive Dairy PodcastSilage: What we do matters (Sponsored Podcast)
Making good silage is an art and utilizing technologies can help us improve the process to deliver consistent feed to our animals. This episode is sponsored by…
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Digesters, genetics and why they started up the dairy again with George Dick from Dicklands Farm and Dicklands Biogas
Join host Kimmi Devaney and dairyman George Dick from Dicklands Farm and Dicklands Biogas in Chilliwack, British Columbia, for a conversation about building…
Progressive Dairy PodcastRecent Research from Simplot Animal Sciences and Texas Tech University Helps to Maximize Beef-on-Dairy Calf Value (Sponsored Podcast)
Join us to explore how targeted beef-on-dairy breeding decisions can address key dairy farm challenges, including calf value optimization and breeding…
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Feeding colostrum with Michael Steele
Feeding colostrum is arguably one of the most important processes on a dairy. Michael Steele of the University of Guelph joins host Matti McBride in this…
Progressive Dairy PodcastProtecting your dairy amid rising insurance costs (Sponsored Podcast)
With tight margins and volatile milk prices, rising insurance costs add a frustrating layer of complexity to your daily operation. In this episode, we sit down…
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Optimizing energy and productivity during busy seasons with Leslie Bonci
Sleep and healthy habits are often the first to be deprioritized during busy seasons on the farm. Join registered dietitian and sports dietitian Leslie Bonci…
Progressive Dairy PodcastControlling What You Can: Feed, Forage and Efficiency in a Tough Milk Market (Sponsored Podcast)
Welcome to this episode of the Progressive Dairy sponsorcast. Today we’re diving into a timely challenge facing dairy producers right now, managing feed costs…
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Ryan Dennis: Dairy dads, disappearing farms and the story he didn't tell
Columnist Ryan Dennis has been writing for Progressive Dairy for many years. In addition, he’s also a published author. His most recent book is titled Barn…
Progressive Dairy PodcastFarm Safety Essentials: Safety training and audits with Joe Buschor from Agri-Services Agency (Sponsored Podcast)
On-farm accidents are costly, and farm injuries can happen during everyday tasks. In this episode, host Mike Opperman talks with Joe Buschor about what to…
Progressive Dairy PodcastWhole Milk’s Comeback: What Checkoff-Led Science Reveals (Sponsored Podcast)
DMI’s Dr. Chris Cifelli, Senior Vice President of Nutrition Research at National Dairy Council, speaks with DMI’s Scott Wallin about how the checkoff is…
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Using herd management software with producer Steve Harnish
In this digital age, how are dairy producers making numbers work for them? Host Matti McBride chats with Pennsylvania dairy farmer Steve Harnish in this…
Progressive Dairy PodcastAdvancing Fresh Cow Monitoring to Improve Transition Cow Outcomes (Sponsored Podcast)
On this Progressive Dairy Podcast, Jade Lomax leads a conversation on a research-backed approach to evaluating transition cow performance using data from over…
Progressive Dairy PodcastThe Missing Piece in Transition Cow Nutrition (Sponsored Podcast)
Today we’re talking about one of the most important — and most challenging — windows in the dairy cow’s year: the transition period. Joining us is Dr. Dana…
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The marathon of genetics with John Cole
John Cole breaks down indexes and how to effectively use them in your herd on this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast. Cole serves as the Council on…
Progressive Dairy PodcastBuilding Safer Farms: A Conversation with Ashley Nadeau from Agri‑Services Agency (Sponsored Podcast)
In this episode, host Mike Opperman sits down with Ashley Nadeau, senior loss control consultant at Agri‑Services Agency, to chat about the big risk areas on a…
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Nick Vande Weerd: Pleasant Dutch Dairy
Nick Vande Weerd runs Pleasant Dutch Dairy in South Dakota and serves as vice chair for AgriBank. Progressive Dairy Editor Walt Cooley caught up with him after…
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Anton Borst: Halarda Farms
Join host Matti McBride as she chats with Anton Borst, owner of Halarda Farms in Elm Creek, Manitoba. Learn about the dairy, current succession plans, why…
Progressive Dairy PodcastAmino Acids, Reproduction and Beef Calves: Feeding for Two Revenue Streams (Sponsored Podcast)
Reproductive success is now central to both milk and beef calf revenue in progressive dairy herds. The episode explores how methionine, lysine, and histidine…
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Paul Windemuller: Solar energy, artificial intelligence and managing data
Michigan dairy producer Paul Windemuller joins host Kimmi Devaney to chat about how his family economically started their dairy farm in 2013, the evolution…
Progressive Dairy PodcastBuilding the Connection Between Quality Milk and Forage Analysis (Sponsored Podcast)
In this Progressive Dairy Podcast, guests from Dairy One discuss how forage testing can impact overall milk quality in herds. Speakers Dan Button, Mike Reuter…
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Best of 2025
Join Progressive Dairy Podcast co-hosts Kimmi Devaney, Walt Cooley and Matti McBride as they highlight some of their favorite articles and podcast episodes…
Progressive Dairy PodcastThe Dairy Difference: Advocating for Better School Meals With Smart Swaps (Sponsored Podcast)
DMI’s Katie Bambacht, Vice President of Nutrition Affairs at the National Dairy Council, speaks with DMI’s Scott Wallin about how the checkoff is working…
Progressive Dairy PodcastInside the Milking Point: Expert Insights on Liner Selection, Mastitis Prevention and Optimal Milking Performance (Sponsored Podcast)
David Kerr, milkrite | InterPuls (MI) Regional Sales Manager, shares insights on Impulse Air liner technology, proper milking equipment setup, mastitis…
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Jim Van Patter: Decades of experience dairying around the world
Jim Van Patter has managed large dairy herds from Wisconsin to Turkey to Australia to Mississippi and back again. He's now the dairy manager at Nehls Brothers…
Progressive Dairy PodcastThe Modern Dairy Cow: Rapid Genetic Change and Its Impact on Amino Acid Nutrition (Sponsored Podcast)
Genetic advances in Holstein cows are reshaping milk composition, demanding more precise nutritional strategies. This episode highlights how the CNCPS v7.0…
Progressive Dairy PodcastTargeted Reproductive Management – Explained (Sponsored Podcast)
What is Targeted Reproductive Management (TRM)? And why should producers care about this new approach to dairy reproduction? Listen in to this Progressive…
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Community outreach, ice cream production and selling directly to consumers with Lolly Lesher
Pennsylvania dairywoman Lolly Lesher from Way-Har Farms joins host Kimmi Devaney on this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast to discuss on-farm…
Progressive Dairy PodcastMaking Health Insurance Simple: What You Need to Know to Choose the Right Coverage with Confidence (Sponsored Podcast)
As a dairy farmer, understanding health insurance options is key to protecting your family, employees, and business. This session explores current market…
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Dave Saunders: Getting ready for the global financial reset
This episode's guest is Dave Saunders. Dave has spent years in business development and ag technology — many might remember his work helping create My Dairy…