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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 PodcastLarge Farm Roundtable with Lely (Sponsored Podcast)
Hear how large-herd producers scaled with Lely automation at a roundtable that was held live at Miltrim Farms in Athens, Wisconsin. Listen to three large-herd…
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Dairy farm profitability with Brad Guse
Brad Guse from BMO returns to the Progressive Dairy Podcast to discuss various financial topics ranging from the key aspects of a risk management plan to…
Progressive Dairy PodcastWhole Milk’s Comeback: What Checkoff-Led Science Reveals (Sponsored Podcast)
Discover the latest milk fat research on whole milk and dairy foods. DMI’s Dr. Chris Cifelli, Senior Vice President of Nutrition Research at National Dairy…
Progressive Dairy PodcastBeef-on-Dairy: Current Market Trends and Insights (Sponsored Podcast)
Join Jeremy Howard, Senior Sales and Marketing Manager at Simplot Animal Sciences, and Lauren Kimble, Manager of the Select Sires ProfitSOURCE program as the…
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Maureen Lemos: Connecting with consumers through farm tours, children’s books and a milk drive
Tune into this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast to hear from California dairy farmer Maureen Lemos as she chats with host Kimmi Devaney about her…
Progressive Dairy PodcastTake control of your dairy’s biggest expense – Char Handschke and Melissa Freitas, VAS (Sponsored Podcast)
Feed is the single largest expense on any dairy, and how it's managed can make or break both cow performance and your bottom line. In this episode of the…
Progressive Dairy PodcastCarbon Footprint Neutralizer (Sponsored Podcast)
Posilac® has impact on carbon footprint reduction. This episode is sponsored by Union Agener. About Union Agener: The plant was acquired in October 2018 by…
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Stress management and setting rural youth up for success with Michele Payn
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Kimmi Devaney and Michele Payn discuss how parents, 4-H leaders and other adults can set a good example…
Progressive Dairy PodcastDairy feed additives: How to hit precise targets in gut health (Sponsored Podcast)
Are dairy producers getting everything they can from their prebiotic and probiotic feed additives? The historical approach might be letting valuable…
Progressive Dairy PodcastManagement and Nutrition Interventions to Improve Uterine Involution (Sponsored Podcast)
In this episode, Dr. Doug Waterman from Virtus Nutrition explains how management and nutritional strategies influence uterine involution and overall…
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Gail Carpenter: You can’t outfeed bad management
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…
Progressive Dairy PodcastInstant Milk Cooling with PROChiller Systems (Sponsored Podcast)
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…
Progressive Dairy PodcastThe Future of Milk: Innovation and Consumer Trends Reshaping Consumption (Sponsored Podcast)
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…
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Robotic milking with dairyman Jacob Twohey
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…
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Bonus episode: What is the Real Producer Exchange?
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…
Progressive Dairy PodcastUnderstanding Probiotics and Their Role in Dairy Production (Sponsored Podcast)
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…
Progressive Dairy PodcastFrom pest breaker to milk maker: The power of alfalfa (Sponsored Podcast)
In this episode, entomologist and forage research agronomist Dr. Erika Rodbell breaks down the hidden power of alfalfa. From pest control and nitrogen fixation…
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Beef-on-dairy research with Tara Felix
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…
Progressive Dairy PodcastDEKALB® Corn: What Does it Mean to be Silage Proven? (Sponsored Podcast)
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…
Progressive Dairy PodcastPathogens, Probiotics, and Prevention: A Data-Driven Approach to Dairy Health (Sponsored Podcast)
In this episode, Samanta R. Fensterseifer, DVM, MSc, Ruminant Staff Research Scientist at United Animal Health, shares how United Animal Health is tackling…
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One Big Beautiful Bill and what it means for dairy with Danny Munch
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, learn about the dairy provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. American Farm Bureau Federation…
Progressive Dairy PodcastTurning Cow Movement into Management Power with Nedap SmartSight (Sponsored Podcast)
In this sponsorcast, Tera Baker, North American Marketing Manager at Nedap, sits down with Roxie Muller, Head of Innovation, to introduce SmartSight Locomotion…
Progressive Dairy PodcastUsing embryos to rebuild the beef herd and address changing dairy market dynamics (Sponsored Podcast)
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…
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Building a strong foundation for farm transition with Elaine Froese
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…
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…
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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How to proactively prepare and protect your workforce amid ICE raids, I-9 audits and other immigration concerns with Brook Duer
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…
Progressive Dairy PodcastBuilding Better Farm Data Management: A Look at Dairy One and iYOTAH's New Software (Sponsored Podcast)
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…
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Managing hoof health in the heat with Lee Erickson
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…
Progressive Dairy PodcastThe Pathogen Problem: Protecting the Future of the Farm (Sponsored Podcast)
On dairy farms, pathogens are inevitable. On this Progressive Dairy Podcast, Papillon team members Matt Kaufmann and Kathryn Etteldorf chat about caring for…
Progressive Dairy PodcastDecoding Dairy Data: Must-Know Resources for Informed Decision-Making (Sponsored Podcast)
Dustin Jonasson, Commodity Consultant at Total Farm Marketing, joins the podcast to discuss essential resources every dairy farmer should track to make…
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Brad Guse: Financial metrics to watch and building trust with your ag lender
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…
Progressive Dairy PodcastBenchmarking for Fertility: 3 Reproductive KPIs Every Dairy Should Watch (Sponsored Podcast)
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…
Progressive Dairy PodcastMore than Repro – Using Dairy Herd Monitoring to Maximize Time and Resources (Sponsored Podcast)
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…
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Milk quality and more with Justine Britten
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, learn from National Mastitis Council president and director of Udder Health Systems Justine Britten as she…
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Introducing the 2025 Nexus Innovation Award winners
In this episode, we will introduce you to the 2025 Nexus Innovation Award winners. They were recently recognized at Professional Dairy Producers Business…
Progressive Dairy PodcastThe Future of Milk: Innovation and Consumer Trends Reshaping Consumption (Sponsored Podcast)
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…
Progressive Dairy PodcastProactive gut health: The best investment for today and the future – Taylor Wolfe, DBC Ag Products (Sponsored Podcast)
Raising healthy calves isn’t just about helping them survive their first weeks—it’s about setting them up for lifetime productivity. One of the biggest factors…
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Amanda Freund: Shark Tank, manure management and diversifying revenue streams
Connecticut dairy producer Amanda Freund recently took the national stage to promote her product Cow Pots (and in turn, the dairy industry) during a televised…
Progressive Dairy PodcastThe Shift to Feed Efficiency-Based Herd Management: A Profit & Loss Statement on Every Cow (Sponsored Podcast)
Afimilk recently released the first product to accurately identify individual cow dry matter intake and calculate the feed efficiency of each animal. Product…
Progressive Dairy PodcastThe influence of embryo quality on embryo transfer success (Sponsored Podcast)
Dairy farmers have several options when designing and implementing beef-on-dairy programs. One approach is breeding dairy cows to beef sires, producing…
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A new type of AI: How to use artificial intelligence on your dairy with Shari van de Pol
There’s a new type of AI in town, and one you might not be as familiar with. Shari van de Pol, CEO of Cattleytics, joins host Matti McBride to explain how and…
Progressive Dairy PodcastFuture-Proofing Your Dairy Farm: How AI and Proactive Planning Offer a More Strategic Approach to Milk Marketing (Sponsored Podcast)
Brad Peterson, VP of Sales at Total Farm Marketing, discusses how AI-powered tools and proactive strategies are transforming dairy marketing and risk…
Progressive Dairy PodcastManaging through the marathon of heat stress season (Sponsored Podcast)
On this Progressive Dairy Podcast, Matt Dodd, DVM, a Ruminant Field Technical Specialist with Diamond V, shares strategies to support the herd throughout the…
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Gregg Doud: NMPF, dairy policy and what’s new in Washington D.C.
Tune into this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast to learn about dairy policy, what is new in Washington D.C. and how it is affecting dairy right now…
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Calf barn ventilation with Ryan Leiterman
Join host Matti McBride as she chats with Ryan Leiterman, director of technical services at Crystal Creek Natural, about calf barn ventilation. Learn the…
Progressive Dairy PodcastProbiotics and Dairy Cow Health – Ensuring a Stable, Productive Herd (Sponsored Podcast)
This podcast explores the role of probiotics in maintaining the health and productivity of dairy cows and calves. It highlights how specific probiotic strains…
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Bob Milligan: Effectively transitioning into a supervisor role
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, learn how to set your star employees up for success as they transition into a supervisor role. Dr. Bob…
Progressive Dairy PodcastHow Dairy Is Critical For Kids In The First 1000 Days (Sponsored Podcast)
DMI’s Megan Maisano and Aris Georgiadis speak with DMI’s Scott Wallin about how the checkoff is sharing dairy’s impact on children with the “First 1000 Days”…
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Employee training with Michelle Schack
Veterinarian Michelle Schack joins host Matti McBride on this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast to discuss the importance of employee training and…
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Jen Roberts: Mental health challenges for veterinarians and producers and how to optimize your well-being
Mental health among veterinarians has been a hot topic in the industry for several years. In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, Dr. Jen Roberts…
Progressive Dairy PodcastHow dairies are using HerdFlex embryos (Sponsored Podcast)
HerdFlex beef embryos are great tool for dairies that are taking advantage of the beef on dairy trend. Embryos offer more than obtaining calves with a higher…
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Colostrum management, winter calf care and benefits of pair housing calves with Bethany Dado-Senn
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, Bethany Dado-Senn of Vita Plus joins host Matti McBride to discuss calf care. Learn from Dado-Senn as she…
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Best of 2024: Top articles, podcast episodes, dairy news stories of the year
Join Progressive Dairy Podcast co-hosts Kimmi Devaney, Walt Cooley and Matti McBride – along with special guest David Cooper, who is the managing editor of…
Progressive Dairy PodcastHarvesting Success: The Power of HarvXtra® Alfalfa (Sponsored Podcast)
Join Wisconsin dairy farmer Dan Scheps and agronomist Parker Heise as they discuss the benefits of HarvXtra® Alfalfa. From improved forage quality and harvest…
Progressive Dairy PodcastThe importance of strategic trace mineral supplementation on udder health and milk quality (Sponsored Podcast)
USDA reports indicate that the incidence rate of mastitis has increased from 13% in 1996 to 25% in 2014. Considering the average case of clinical mastitis in…
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Dwayne Faber: Keeping employees motivated and engaged when managing dairies from afar
Join host Kimmi Devaney as she chats with Oregon dairy producer and Progressive Dairy columnist Dwayne Faber about moving the dairies to another state, how he…
Progressive Dairy PodcastDr. Todd Bilby Discusses: Where can Producers Find Extra Points of Preg Rates? (Sponsored Podcast)
It’s the big question. And the one Dr. Todd Bilby is asked most often. What can a dairy do to boost repro efficiency? In this Progressive Dairy sponsorcast…
Progressive Dairy PodcastIs There A Dairy Renaissance Coming? YES! (Sponsored Podcast)
Join Barb O’Brien, CEO of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), and Marilyn Hershey, a Pennsylvania dairy farmer and Chair of DMI, as they explore the exciting “dairy…
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Investing in a methane digester with Jeremy Moyer
Fifth-generation dairy farmer from Amelia Court House, Virginia, Jeremy Moyer joins host Matti McBride on this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast. Learn…