Progressive Dairy Podcast

In this episode, Fredric Ridenour talks with Scott Oler, Jennifer Weber and Daniel Horton of Afimilk about how milk analyzer technology is helping some dairies manage component measurement to increase milk check revenue and how the data is being used to make informed decisions on rations, herd health and more. Here is the episode breakdown: Value of technology in component measurementHow milk analyzer technology worksFinding a costly feeding error: A Case StudyAnalyzing milk to manage healthWhat component measurement can tell us about a ration This episode is sponsored by Afimilk.

On this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Kimmi Devaney visits with Peggy Coffeen in her last episode as a member of the Progressive Dairy team about the most memorable moments, guests and other highlights from co-hosting the podcast over the past three years.

In this episode, the experts from Central Life Sciences discuss ClariFly® Larvicide and the importance of fly control on dairy operations including the importance of a complete IPM program (3:10); identifying flies and their threats (4:59) and an explanation of how a larvicide controls flies (8:14). We then hear from Cameron Dakin (12:00), a third-generation dairy farmer who speaks to benefits he’s experienced while using ClariFly® Larvicide over the past several years. This episode is sponsored by Central Life Sciences.

On this Progressive Dairy podcast, Peggy Coffeen catches up with Dr. Marissa Hake, a veterinarian who has embraced transparency and authenticity to build an Instagram following of more than 55,000 people. Learn how her lifelong ambition to be a vet, combined with her creative side, have forged the path for her mission to bridge the farm-to-consumer relationship. Season 4, Episode 15 Here is a breakdown of the episode: ·     Becoming the “Calf Vet” [~1:30] ·     The pivot point when her social media platform started to take off [~9:30] ·     The biggest challenges ahead for animal agriculture [~16:00] ·     How becoming a mom to two little farmers has influenced her person [~24:00] ·     Rapid-fire questions [~28:30] Follow Dr. Marissa Hake here: www.drhakecalfvet.com www.instagram.com/calfvet_ www.facebook.com/calfvet www.blacklabelfarms2020.com Are you a subscriber? Keep up with our Progressive Dairy podcast episodes to gain insights from what is happening in the industry to new and evolving management techniques for your operation. Just like our magazine, we’ll cover a multitude of topics including human resources, business management, facilities, repro and genetics, feed and nutrition, calf and heifer raising, dry and transition cows, herd health, hoof health, milk quality, animal welfare and manure handling. Subscribe now to be notified of new releases.    Click here to find past issues and quick links to subscribe on your favorite platform.

In this episode, the experts from Central Life Sciences discuss Starbar® products and the dangers of cockroaches on your agricultural operation. This includes the signs and impacts of cockroach infestations, infestation sites, and the importance of a complete IPM program. In addition, learn about Alluvium™ Cockroach Gel Bait and additional Starbar® products for your operation. This episode is sponsored by Starbar® Products.

On this episode of the Progressive Dairy podcast, host Peggy Coffeen sits down with Jessica Pralle-Trimner of Miltrim Farms, Inc., in Athens, Wisconsin, to dig into the data she uses daily to manage 1,800 cows milked in a 30-box robot barn. Here is a breakdown of the episode: A snapsnot of Miltrim Farms [1:58] Rotary parlor versus robotics: Why they chose robotics [3:33] The biggest challenges of a new way of dairying [6:53] How Miltrim Farms added 1,200 cows with no additional full-time employees [10:33] Why “compliance is key” but “data is power” [16:03] Precision feeding [19:35] Managing milk quality [22:10] Managing cow health without touching cows [23:40] Rapid-fire questions [27:40] Read more about Miltrim Farms, Inc. in this Progressive Dairy article.

In this Progressive Dairy Podcast episode, Kimmi Devaney talks with Tim Haynes and Kerry Estes, who are the two Indiana dairy farmers that recently handed the famous bottle of milk to the winning driver of the 2022 Indianapolis 500. Milk has long been the drink of choice for winners of this race and has been called the “coolest trophy in sports”. In this episode, we learn how this tradition started and hear about Tim and Kerry’s experiences representing dairy on this international stage at the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Here is a breakdown of the episode: Meet Tim and Kerry (~0:37)How did the tradition of milk at the Indy 500 begin (~2:28)What milk options do drivers have and how do Tim/Kerry know which milk to hand the winning driver? (~3:22)As the rookie milkman, what was this experience like for you, Kerry? (~4:25)What was this experience like for you, Tim, as the veteran milkman this year? (~6:00)How were you selected for this coveted role? (~7:53)What were your responsibilities on race day and leading up to it? (~8:50)Who did Kerry hand the milk to? (~9:44)What were the moments like leading up to handing the milk to the winning driver of the Indy 500 along with his team owner and chief mechanic? (~10:00)How does it feel to be the two dairy farmers representing dairy on this international stage? (14:50)What’s next for Kerry and Tim? (~17:35)Rapid fire questions (~18:50)

In this episode, you’ll get to know Progressive Dairy’s newest editor and podcast co-host, Kimmi Devaney. Kimmi comes to Progressive Dairy with a rich history in the dairy industry, which began on her grandparents’ farm in Washington.  During this interview, she tells listeners more about her career in public relations, the dairy programs that most impacted her personally and professionally, and why this new role is literally her dream come true. Progressive Publishing is also hiring a new editor and podcast host to join the team. Learn more from editors Peggy Coffeen and Kimmi Devaney about what this role entails, which skillsets would be most beneficial, and why this is such a great opportunity. Interested applicants can view the job posting here: https://www.progressivepublish.com/careers  Episode 16 – 06/07/22  Here is a breakdown of the episode: When did you first fall in love with dairy? [~1:45] What are some of your fondest memories of your grandparents’ farm? [~2:45] Give us the highlight reel of your career so far. [~4:15] What motivates you to pursue these roles and serve the dairy industry in this way? [~9:00] How does it feel to be an editor and podcast host at Progressive Dairy? [~10:40] What will you be doing in your new role? [~12:30] Rapid-fire questions [~13:20] We are hiring a new dairy editor and podcast host. Learn more about what that role entails, its qualification, and why someone with this skill set should apply. [~15:55]  Contact Editor Kimmi Devaney: kimmi@progressivepublish.com Dairy editor and podcast host job announcement: https://www.progressivepublish.com/careers  Are you a subscriber? Keep up with our Progressive Dairy podcast episodes to gain insights from what is happening in the industry to new and evolving management techniques for your operation. Just like our magazine, we’ll cover a multitude of topics including human resources, business management, facilities, repro and genetics, feed and nutrition, calf and heifer raising, dry and transition cows, herd health, hoof health, milk quality, animal welfare, and manure handling. Subscribe now to be notified of new releases.  Click here to find past issues and quick links to subscribe on your favorite platform.

In this episode, Editor Walt Cooley interviews two guests, Kurt Wierda of Plymouth Dairy in Le Mars, Iowa, and Tom Oelberg, formerly with Diamond V and an adviser on Kurt’s management team. Tom recently retired from Diamond V and is best known in the industry as the “grandfather of the TMR audit.” And Kurt’s dairy was one of the first dairies to do a TMR audit and has completed several since the program started in 2008. Overall, more than 12,000 such audits have been done on dairies around the world. Kurt and Tom discuss what they’ve learned about managing feed teams and mixing feed. Kurt also describes his feeding setup and discusses how he is attempting to tackle the volatility of 2022.

In this episode, the experts from Central Life Sciences discuss ClariFly® Larvicide and the importance of fly control on dairy operations including the importance of a complete IPM program (3:10); identifying flies and their threats (4:59) and an explanation of how a larvicide controls flies (8:14). We then hear from Cameron Dakin (12:00), a third-generation dairy farmer who speaks to benefits he’s experienced while using ClariFly® Larvicide over the past several years. This episode is sponsored by Central Life Sciences.