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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 PodcastIntelligent Tech on the Dairy: From Data to Results (Sponsored Podcast)
Would you use an intelligent system to help you make sense of farm data and apply it to improve efficiency? Or maybe you already are! In this episode we take a…
Progressive Dairy PodcastBest of 2023
In this episode, hear what articles and podcast episodes stood out to Editors Kimmi Devaney, Walt Cooley, Jenn Coyne, Matti McBride and Dave Natzke in 2023…
Progressive Dairy PodcastFeed additives: The difference between a good herd and a great one? (Sponsored Podcast)
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, Dr. Devan Paulus Compart, Technical Services Manager with Papillon Agricultural Company, shares her 5-step…
Progressive Dairy PodcastEconomics of a Low Cull Rate with Dr. Andrew Bohnhoff (Sponsored Podcast)
Dr. Andrew Bohnhoff is the Director of Forage and Nutrition for Prairie Estates Genetics. Today he returns to discuss and define cull rate, an ever-important…
Progressive Dairy PodcastAnimal Ag Alliance: What’s new with animal rights activism?
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Kimmi Devaney chats with Abby Kornegay and Casey Kinler from the Animal Agriculture Alliance about…
Progressive Dairy PodcastThe missing part of the insights equation – Evine van Riemsdijk, Nedap (Sponsored Podcast)
Dairy farmers rely on accurate data to make timely decisions. Instead of standing knee-deep in meaningless numbers, farmers now have the context needed to act…
Progressive Dairy PodcastDairy Data: How to Look Critically at Your Profitability with Dr. Andrew Bohnhoff (Sponsored Podcast)
Dr. Andrew Bohnhoff is the Director of Forage and Nutrition for Prairie Estates Genetics. Today he discusses the complexity of determining profitability and…
Progressive Dairy PodcastUpdates to DCHA Gold Standards with Jason Anderson and Pam Selz-Pralle
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Jenn Coyne visits with Jason Anderson and Pam Selz-Pralle regarding the recently updated Dairy Calf and…
Progressive Dairy PodcastFeed efficiency: the metric that matters (Sponsored Podcast)
If you're not focusing on feed efficiency, you're leaving money on the table. Zinpro® dairy team members Dr. Jeff Weyers and Roger Olson join the podcast to…
Progressive Dairy PodcastStarch Digestibility for Optimizing IOFC with Dr. Andrew Bohnhoff (Sponsored Podcast)
Dr. Andrew Bohnhoff is the Director of Forage and Nutrition for Prairie Estates Genetics. During his lifetime of involvement with the dairy industry, he has…
Progressive Dairy PodcastTips to stay energized during busy seasons
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Kimmi Devaney visits with Kennedy Youngren and Emily Schaapman about how to stay energized during busy…
Progressive Dairy PodcastRaising high-quality dairy-beef crossbred calves (Sponsored Podcast)
Raising dairy-beef crossbred calves is a value-added production strategy that is here to stay, and dairy producers have a tremendous opportunity to influence…
Progressive Dairy Podcast5 dairy producers explain what agritourism looks like on their operations
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Kimmi Devaney visits with five dairy producers representing a variety of herd sizes and geographic…
Progressive Dairy PodcastHow will the latest breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence impact the dairy industry (Sponsored Podcast)
ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence systems have taken the world by storm, generating debates on the potential benefits and threats of wider AI…
Progressive Dairy PodcastMatthew Byl: Second-generation dairyman carrying on his family’s American dream
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Jenn Coyne visits with Matthew Byl of Dutch Cowboy Dairy in Utah. Byl is a second-generation dairy…
Progressive Dairy PodcastDo the Dietary Guidelines Help or Hurt Dairy? You May Be Surprised. (Sponsored Podcast)
Listen in with our dairy farmer hosts, New York’s Audrey Donahoe and Georgia’s Jennifer Glover, as they talk with registered dietitians Katie Brown, Senior…
Progressive Dairy PodcastMax Shenkenberg and Aubrey Schlimgen: Perspectives from young adults working on dairy farms
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, guest host and Progressive Dairy editorial intern Michelle Stangler visits with two young adults who work on…
Progressive Dairy PodcastImportance of mineral supplementation for dairy heifers (Sponsored Podcast)
the future of the lactating herd, but they determine your long-term profitability. That’s why providing them with adequate and consistent vitamin and trace…
Progressive Dairy PodcastSee Stress Differently (Sponsored Podcast)
Did you know? … there are more than 30 different stressors that can affect the health and performance of dairy cows. Knowing how these stressors work and how…
Progressive Dairy PodcastStephanie Nash: Moving the dairy from California to Tennessee, on-farm processing and reaching consumers
In this episode, meet Tennessee dairy producer and dairy advocate Stephanie Nash. The Nash family moved their dairy from California to Tennessee in the last 10…
Progressive Dairy PodcastIntegrating HerdFlex beef embryos into your beef on dairy program (Sponsored Podcast)
Beef on dairy has been in the news over the past few years as dairy farmers search for ways to add value to their businesses. In today’s episode Brady Hicks…
Progressive Dairy PodcastLee Holtmeier: Building a family-oriented employee culture with low turnover
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Kimmi Devaney visits with Kansas dairy producer Lee Holtmeier from Linn Willow Creek Dairy about their…
Progressive Dairy PodcastIncrease workflow efficiency and time management with sample based pregnancy testing (Sponsored Podcast)
Learn from Steve Maddox, owner of Maddox Dairy, and Dr. Greg Goodell, owner of The Dairy Authority, as they discuss the workflow and efficiency benefits of…
Progressive Dairy PodcastJosh Mendenhall: Inventor of a caffeinated chocolate milk
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Jenn Coyne visits with Josh Mendenhall, founder and chief brand officer of Spylt. The product is a…
Progressive Dairy PodcastRaising healthy and productive dairy heifers (Sponsored Podcast)
Heifers are one of the most valuable assets for a dairy operation. They are the future of the milking herd and ultimately determine the profitability and…
Progressive Dairy PodcastMaking the most of silage season: silage protection solutions with Silostop Agri (Sponsored Podcast)
Hear from Chris Wacek-Driver, independent consultant for Forage Innovations, LLC, about the importance of using an oxygen barrier film to reduce silage losses…
Progressive Dairy PodcastResources for new dairy farmers and those transitioning into management
In this episode, host Kimmi Devaney visits with Charlie Gardner and Emily Barge from the Center for Dairy Excellence in Pennsylvania about their new resources…
Progressive Dairy PodcastEnhancing Dairy Production and Animal Welfare: A Deep Dive into ClariFly® Larvicide's Fly Control Abilities (Sponsored Podcast)
In this episode, the experts from Central Life Sciences discuss ClariFly® Larvicide and the importance of fly control on dairy operations including biosecurity…
Progressive Dairy PodcastAlice Crothers: How YDLI shaped her industry involvement
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Jenn Coyne visits with Alice Crothers of Long Green Farms in Maryland. Crothers is a member of the…
Progressive Dairy PodcastStu Rymph, Ph.D. from Purina discusses strategies for reducing heat stress to keep your cows cool and comfortable this season (Sponsored Podcast)
As temperatures begin to rise, dairy producers know their cows are susceptible to heat stress. Even in relatively cool regions, heat stress can negatively…
Progressive Dairy PodcastBuilding a standout niche market brand
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Kimmi Devaney visits with Sara Talcott and Felice Thorpe about how to build a standout brand, when to…
Progressive Dairy PodcastExploring the Importance of Fly Control for Dairy Operations with ClariFly® Larvicide (Sponsored Podcast)
In this episode, the experts from Central Life Sciences discuss ClariFly® Larvicide and the importance of fly control on dairy operations including biosecurity…
Progressive Dairy PodcastBrent and Nancy Wilson: MSU’s 2023 Dairy Farm of the Year
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Jenn Coyne visits with Brent and Nancy Wilson of Wilson Centennial Farms in Michigan. The couple and…
Progressive Dairy PodcastRichie Mayo: Sustainability and technology
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Kimmi Devaney talks with California dairy farmer Richie Mayo, who is the chief financial officer (CFO)…
Progressive Dairy PodcastForget how to mark them “open” with GENEX HerdMonitor® (Sponsored Podcast)
Should you make that next level investment in technology? Listen to learn firsthand, how McCormick Dairy LLC went from “knowing we needed a change” to “the…
Progressive Dairy PodcastMike Haddad and Suzanne Vold: Dairy’s plan for sustainability
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Jenn Coyne visits with Mike Haddad, the former chair of the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, as well as…
Progressive Dairy PodcastIntroducing the 2023 Nexus Innovation Award winners
In this episode, we will introduce you to, and celebrate, the 2023 Nexus Innovation Award winners. They were recently recognized at Professional Dairy…
Progressive Dairy PodcastYour Dairy Checkoff Podcast - Farmer Stories and Perspectives on Dairy Promotion (Episode 9) (Sponsored Podcast)
Do you wonder about the impact of your dairy checkoff investment? Join farmer hosts in conversations about how local and national checkoff works together to…
Progressive Dairy Podcast2023 state of the dairy industry discussion with Dave Natzke and Kimmi Devaney
In this episode, editors Kimmi Devaney and Dave Natzke discuss the trends and insights they learned from talking with more than 100 dairy producers and…
Progressive Dairy PodcastHelping calves reach their health and production goals – Taylor Wolfe, DBC Ag Products (Sponsored Podcast)
Calves are the future of our herd. Health and performance play a significant role in calf growth and development. And, ultimately, how well they start paying…
Progressive Dairy PodcastIntroducing the first-ever Dairy Farm Tech poster
This episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast includes a recap of the recent ground-breaking work that Editor Walt Cooley has done. He has collaborated with…
Progressive Dairy PodcastJustin Malone: Creating a market for organic milk products
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Jenn Coyne visits with Justin Malone of Minnesota. Malone is an organic dairy producer who helped…
Progressive Dairy PodcastResources to resolve tense situations and difficult conversations
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Kimmi Devaney is joined by Jenna Muller and Mary Campbell from the California Ag Mediation Program to…
Progressive Dairy PodcastEvan Barton: First-generation dairy farmer and taking advantage of opportunities the industry presents
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Jenn Coyne visits with Evan Barton of South Fork Dairy Farm in Newark, Ohio. Barton is a…
Progressive Dairy PodcastDerrick Josi: New facilities, social media, writing a book
In this episode, host Kimmi Devaney talks with Derrick Josi, who is an Oregon dairy farmer and author that has built an online presence of 800,000 followers on…
Progressive Dairy PodcastYour Dairy Checkoff Podcast – Farmer Stories and Perspectives on Dairy Promotion (Sponsored Podcast)
Do you wonder about the impact of your dairy checkoff investment? Join farmer hosts in conversations about how local and national checkoff works together to…
Progressive Dairy PodcastBest of 2022
In this episode, Progressive Dairy Podcast co-hosts Kimmi Devaney, Walt Cooley and Jenn Coyne discuss some of their favorite articles and podcast guests from…
Progressive Dairy PodcastCreating the farm of the future – Rudy Ebbekink, Nedap (Sponsored Podcast)
The future of dairy farming is already here. In this episode, Rudy Ebbekink, marketing and communications manager for Nedap, discusses what technology is on…
Progressive Dairy PodcastU.S. Dairy Education & Training Consortium: Preparing the next generation of dairy students
In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Robert Hagevoort from New Mexico State University and Dr. Mike Tomaszewski from Texas A&M about the U.S. Dairy Education…
Progressive Dairy PodcastDr. Alfonso Lago: Feeding Native, Rumen Microbes Improved Milk Yield, Solids, and Feed Efficiency (Sponsored Podcast)
Dr. Alfonso Lago, President and Chief Science Officer at the contract research organization, DairyExperts (Tulare, CA), summarizes the results of a trial he…
Progressive Dairy PodcastJake Peissig: A proactive approach to management results in improved cow health and milk quality.
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Jenn Coyne visits with Jake Peissig of JTP Farms. Peissig and his lean workforce strive for superior…
Progressive Dairy PodcastAnimal Health (With Someone Smarter Than Us) | The Dairy Dive (Sponsored Podcast)
On this episode of The Dairy Dive we’re joined by someone smarter than us, much smarter. Sara Kvidera, of Elanco, joins the show as we dive deep into the world…
Progressive Dairy PodcastAndy “Caygeon” Junkin: Succession planning and working better with family
Editor Walt Cooley visits with Progressive Dairy contributor Andy “Caygeon” Junkin during World Dairy Expo about working with family and succession planning…
Progressive Dairy PodcastMake timely management decisions with accurate milk yield data – Matt Heisner, Nedap (Sponsored Podcast)
Dairy farmers rely on data to make timely management decisions to optimize individual cow, herd, employee and farm success. In this episode, Matt Heisner…
Progressive Dairy PodcastMichele Payn: How stress impacts your farm and what you can do about it
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Kimmi Devaney visits with author and well-known speaker Michele Payn about stress – what it is, how it…
Progressive Dairy PodcastDairyman Mack Drees: Biting off technology, one big chunk at a time
In this episode, you’ll hear from Wisconsin dairy farmer Mack Drees of Drees Dairy Farm. Mack is the “cow guy” on his family dairy. When he came home from…
Progressive Dairy PodcastDavon Cook: Advisory boards and peer groups take farm management to the next level
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Kimmi Devaney talks with Davon Cook about how peer groups and advisory boards can improve your farm by…
Progressive Dairy PodcastHealth Care and Dairy Data – Taliah Danzinger, VAS (Sponsored Podcast)
What do health care and dairy have in common? Both are using data and technological advancements to provide better care. In this episode, Taliah Danzinger, VAS…
Progressive Dairy PodcastJack Mallonee: Managing an automated milking system on a pasture-based dairy and opportunities available for young people in dairy
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy podcast, host Kimmi Devaney talks with fourth-generation Washington dairy farmer Jack Mallonee about managing an…
Progressive Dairy PodcastChoosing the right robotic milking system in today’s dairy market – Matt Roberts, GEA (Sponsored Podcast)
More and more dairy farmers are thinking about switching to robotic milking as new technology provides better options to manage labor, production and milk…