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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.

  1. Is Calf Monitoring Technology Worth the Investment? (Sponsored Podcast)

    5 DAYS AGO

    Is Calf Monitoring Technology Worth the Investment? (Sponsored Podcast)

    What would you do to protect the most vulnerable group on the farm? For Iowa dairy producer James Vander Waal, the answer was found in a first-of-its-kind technology. In this Progressive Dairy sponsorcast, listen in as Merck Animal Health Customer Success Specialist Sarah Anderson and Vander Waal discuss why he committed to SenseHub Dairy Youngstock monitoring, what the results have been and what he’d say to other dairy producers about youngstock monitoring. Episode highlights include: Labor benefitsChanges in calf healthUnexpected monitoring benefits This episode is sponsored by Merck Animal Health. With identification, monitoring and biopharma products fully integrated in one portfolio, Merck Animal Health offers the only true full-solution approach in the dairy industry. Which means you get the tools you need to eliminate guesswork, solve specific problems, let cows be cows and put more milk in the tank. It’s the way you want to work, working better than ever before. Learn more about this unique approach to dairy at M-Power-Dairy.com.

    11 min

  2. 19 NOV

    FMMO modernization: USDA’s final decision and the impact it could have on milk prices

    In this two-part episode, hear from Dana Coale – deputy administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Dairy Programs at the USDA – about the five areas of milk pricing included in the USDA’s Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) final decision, and learn about the referendum process. Later in the episode, Alex Gambonini joins host Kimmi Devaney to discuss the impact these proposed amendments may have on milk prices. Dairy producers and cooperatives will have until Dec. 31, 2024, to cast their ballots. Here is an overview of the episode: [~0:55] Coale’s role at the USDA and during the FMMO hearing process[~2:30] An overview of the FMMO modernization process[~7:50] What stood out the most to Coale during the hearing[~12:15] Differences between the recommended decision and final decision[~15:05] Proposed amendments to milk composition factors[~16:30] Proposed amendments to surveyed commodity products[~16:55] Proposed amendments to make allowances[~17:50] Proposed amendments to Class I differentials[~18:50] Proposed amendments to Class I mover/base Class I skim milk price[~19:45] Timeline for the referendum process[~24:55] What happens if the majority of producers in an FMMO vote do not vote to approve the order as amended[~27:45] How producers will know if their cooperative plans to block vote on their behalf or if they will vote individually[~29:10] An overview of the three webinars the USDA is holding in November to answer producer questions[~35:55] About Gambonini’s dairy background and her role at HighGround Dairy[~37:50] HighGround Dairy’s process for analyzing the potential impacts of the proposed amendments[~38:45] Projected impact: Milk composition factors[~41:10] Projected impact: Surveyed commodity products[~42:35] Projected impact: Make allowances[~45:35] Projected impact: Class I mover/base Class I skim milk price[~46:50] Projected impact: Class I differentials[~48:15] Where different regions could see different impacts[~50:35] Benefits to the dairy industry if proposed amendments are approved[~53:00] Challenges associated with the proposed amendments[~54:30] Key points dairy producers should know Read more about the final decision on the hearing website. Questions regarding the final decision can be sent to the USDA via email. Email the HighGround Dairy team.

    58 min
  3. You select, Nedap sorts – Steven Pavelski, Nedap (Sponsored Podcast)

    14 NOV

    You select, Nedap sorts – Steven Pavelski, Nedap (Sponsored Podcast)

    In this episode, Steve Pavelski, Nedap large herd specialist, discusses the value of new cow sorting technology in simplifying herd management and helping farmers save time and labor. He explains how Nedap’s new SmartSort sort gate system integrates RFID technology to automate sorting to streamline tasks like health checks and breeding. Doing so allows farms to efficiently sort cows without disrupting daily operations, ultimately improving both cow comfort and operational efficiency. Here’s the episode breakdown: 0:11 – Welcome Steve Pavelski and host Tera Baker1:57 – Steve Pavelski’s background and journey to working with Nedap.3:56 – Why Pavelski is excited about dairy technology & its potential for improving farm efficiency.5:06 – How SmartSort technology can streamline daily tasks on the farm.7:32 – Discussion on labor efficiency and how technology reduces manual efforts.10:17 – Real-world examples of how farms are benefiting from new sorting technology.12:30 – Key factors farmers should consider when adopting new tech solutions.14:06 – What the future holds for automation in dairy farms. This episode is sponsored by Nedap. Nedap develops technology for life. Technology that helps people be more successful and happier in their professional lives. For Nedap this means helping professional dairy producers run a profitable, sustainable and enjoyable business. The solutions Nedap creates enable users to automate everyday tasks and make informed decisions based on individual animal identification and data. Nedap empowers livestock producers to respond to the growing global demand for animal protein in a way that is profitable and aligned with rising standards for animal welfare, sustainability, transparency and the safety and quality of food. Learn more at https://nedap-livestockmanagement.com/solutions/nedap-farmcontrol/smartsort/

    16 min
  4. Good Gut Health Creates Resilient Calves (Sponsored Podcast)

    7 NOV

    Good Gut Health Creates Resilient Calves (Sponsored Podcast)

    Raising resilient calves begins with high-quality nutrition in early life. Focusing on gut health and microbiome development creates a solid foundation for future productivity. Calves that receive proper early-life nutrition are better equipped to face disease challenges and grow into optimal cows that deliver strong performance throughout their lives. Dr. Jill Soderstrom, milk replacer solutions specialist for Purina Animal Nutrition, joins us today to share why maintaining a healthy gut and microbiome in calves is vital for the growth, health and performance of your herd. This episode is sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition.

    17 min

  5. 6 NOV

    Hoof care with Jamie Sullivan

    In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, Jamie Sullivan of Rippleview Hoof Care joins host Matti McBride to discuss hoof care. Learn how Sullivan got his start in hoof trimming, his take on misconceptions surrounding lameness, tips for detecting lameness, the importance of a designated trim area and more. Here is the episode breakdown: 1:00 – Get to know Jamie Sullivan2:40 – Sullivan’s take on lameness misconceptions5:15 – The importance of recordkeeping of hoof treatments7:30 – Communicating with other members of the dairy team8:40 – Footbath design and efficacy10:40 – Hoof care priorities11:50 – Training employees to recognize signs of lameness13:00 – The importance of establishing a trim area15:20 – Designing a trim area16:45 – Tips for a successful trim day19:00 – Creating goals for hoof care20:00 – Rapid-fire questions

    23 min
  6. Can functional additive impact be measured? (Sponsored Podcast)

    31 OCT

    Can functional additive impact be measured? (Sponsored Podcast)

    How can dairy producers and nutritionists know if their prebiotics or probiotics are worth the investment? In this episode, Papillon Agricultural Company team members Matt Kauffman and Dr. Devan Paulus Compart discuss:  How we know if functional additives are working What specific goals producers and nutritionists can set How complimentary on-farm sampling can help you get the most from your additives This episode is sponsored by Papillon Agricultural Company. Papillon Agricultural Company develops and produces premium nutritional products for consultants, feed suppliers and producers nationwide. We commit to progressive research and a rigorous quality control program to deliver consistent, high-quality ingredients designed to maximize feed efficiency at the farm level. Our product portfolio includes prebiotics and probiotics, amino acid blends and specialty solutions.

    17 min
  7. Maximizing reproductive efficiency: See how one dairy producer is combining technology and hormones for greater results (Sponsored Podcast)

    24 OCT

    Maximizing reproductive efficiency: See how one dairy producer is combining technology and hormones for greater results (Sponsored Podcast)

    How can dairies take repro rates to the next level? In this Progressive Dairy sponsorcast, dairy producer Luis Davalos and Merck Animal Health Dairy Marketing Manager Austin Snook discuss: Ways to catch more heatsHow monitoring and Ovsynch protocols can complement each otherHolistic herd management This episode is sponsored by Merck Animal Health. With identification, monitoring and biopharma products fully integrated in one portfolio, Merck Animal Health offers the only true full-solution approach in the dairy industry. Which means you get the tools you need to eliminate guesswork, solve specific problems, let cows be cows and put more milk in the tank. It’s the way you want to work, working better than ever before. Learn more about this unique approach to dairy at M-Power-Dairy.com.

    10 min

  8. 22 OCT

    Wade Robey: Mitigating mycotoxin issues on dairy farms

    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 the dairy industry[~2:50] The financial impact mycotoxins can have on a dairy operation[~4:05] Initial signs that a farm may be dealing with mycotoxin issues[~6:00] The impact on milk production, reproduction, calves and animal health[~8:10] Seasonality of mycotoxins[~10:25] Strategies to prevent or minimize mycotoxin issues[~14:50] Questions livestock producers often ask about mycotoxins[~17:20] What to look for when considering products to address mycotoxin issues[~21:30] Rapid-fire questions

    28 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Progressive Dairy editors
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    221
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    © 2022 Progressive Dairy Podcast
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