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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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 dairy, priorities for his herd, how he mates cows and what he is excited about with the August 2026 bull proofs. Episode breakdown: 1:20 – Rapid-fire questions 4:20 – Mast’s dairy and background 8:15 – Maintaining the dairy footprint 14:45 –…
Dr. Joe Armstrong, Zoetis Dairy Technical Services Veterinarian, joins the Progressive Dairy Podcast to discuss trends in calf wellness and the importance of a comprehensive approach to disease management. Armstrong shares the compounding cost of calfhood disease and a specific threat that calf care teams need to be on the lookout for, Mycoplasma bovis (M. Bovis) . M. bovis can create the perfect…
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 measuring the impact of the dairy checkoff. Speaking from the 2025 Joint Annual Meeting, Dr. Capps shares how checkoff investments across food service partnerships, fluid milk innovation, whole-fat dairy science and exports are delivering strong,…
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 from Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company for a discussion about the first steps a dairy farm should take, how to develop contingency plans, and tips to build proactive relationships with first responders that will save precious minutes…
Dr. Todd Bilby, Director of Dairy Technical Services at Merck Animal Health, and sales rep Josh Churchwell discuss the real cost of poor reproductive management on the dairy. They cover what makes ESTRUMATE® (cloprostenol injection) uniquely effective, how SenseHub® Dairy monitoring technology can combine with hormones for greater repro rates and why the Merck Animal Health partnership is so…
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 considerations for dairy producers and nutritionists looking to implement this feed source. We will compare the logistics of growing versus buying beans and address regional availability. The discussion also covers essential quality control steps for…
Success in today’s dairy industry requires aligning genetics, management, and market demands. In this episode, our industry partners share how they help producers integrate Simplot Animal Sciences’ SimVitro IVF embryos into daily operations to help producers drive consistency, adapt to changing markets and create long-term profitability across diverse regions and customer needs. This episode is…
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 they focus on, risk management strategies and how they build a great team culture while fine-tuning their own leadership skills. Here is an episode overview. [~2:10] The financial metrics that excellent dairy producers focus on [~5:50] The…
In this episode, Pablo Janowicz, global key account manager from Dairy Data Warehouse , explores how technology is helping transform the dairy industry through data and artificial intelligence (AI). We discuss the challenges of accessing farm data, the innovative technology that makes data collection simple and automated, and the rigorous quality processes required to ensure data is accurate,…
Join Progressive Dairy Podcast co-hosts Matti McBride and Kimmi Devaney, along with Progressive Dairy Editor Jenn Coyne, for a special commemorative episode celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Episode breakdown: 1:30 – How Progressive Dairy is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary 4:30 – Summary of special elements in the July 1 issue of…
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 industry stay ahead of change. From analyzing consumer behavior and market trends to forecasting what’s next, Gail explains how these insights are used to shape marketing, drive product innovation, and support global partnerships that grow…
Matthew Evangelo sits down with host Matti McBride in this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast to chat about milking Holsteins and Jerseys, mastitis management and vermiculture. Learn about Evangelo’s career in dairy, current management practices and future plans at Bar E Dairy and their commitment to sustainability. Episode breakdown: 1:00 – Rapid-fire questions 2:00 – Evangelo’s background…
