Progressive Dairy Podcast

In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, learn about the dairy provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Economist Danny Munch joins host Kimmi Devaney to discuss the farm bill programs included in the bill, the increased estate tax exemption and what’s on the horizon for a skinny farm bill later this year. Sign up for the AFBF Market Intel newsletter here.  Here's an episode overview: [~1:10] General overview of the One Big Beautiful Bill [~3:55] Dairy provisions: Dairy Margin Coverage [~6:20] Dairy provisions: funding for the USDA to conduct mandatory dairy processing cost surveys every two years to provide better data for future make allowance decisions[~9:15] Dairy provisions: Funding for conservation programs[~10:45] Dairy provisions: Funding for animal health programs to prevent, control and eradicate animal diseases[~11:50] Dairy provisions: Disaster assistance[~13:30] Dairy provisions: New trade promotion funding [~15:20] Dairy provisions: Makes the Section 199A tax deduction permanent 1099A[~16:05] Increased estate tax exemption that is now permanent[~16:20] Tax policy changes that dairy producers should know about[~18:30] What is the economic impact of this bill for dairy producers? (Immediate and long-term impact)[~21:00] Other information dairy producers should know about this bill[~26:00] What to expect with continued farm bill discussions this fall[~28:30] Other dairy-related legislation [~30:25] Tips for dairy producers interested in getting involved in policy[~32:20] Farm Bureau resources[~37:00] Rapid-fire questions

In this sponsorcast, Tera Baker, North American Marketing Manager at Nedap, sits down with Roxie Muller, Head of Innovation, to introduce SmartSight Locomotion — a new computer vision tool designed to take control of your herd’s hoof health management. SmartSight gives dairy producers real-time, objective insights into cow movement, allowing for earlier intervention, reduced stress, and more animal-centric decision-making. Learn how this technology is already making an impact on farms in the U.S. and Ireland, and why it could be a game-changer for dairies of all sizes. Brought to you by Nedap — creating technology for life on the farm. Learn how Nedap SmartSight gives you more control over hoof health. Visit nedap.com/smartsight Show Notes / Time Markers 00:40 – Introduction02:10 – Meet Roxie Muller, Head of Innovation at Nedap03:40 – What SmartSight does and why it matters for producers07:40 – The role of AI and computer vision in dairy care12:40 – Market availability: U.S., Ireland, and early adopters16:10 – Making protocols more animal-centric21:40 – Hardware overview and how SmartSight integrates on-farm27:40 – Real-world insights: Trim lists, recovery profiles, data feedback30:40 – Final thoughts: embracing change and technology on the farm This episode is sponsored by Nedap. Nedap creates technology for life — solutions that help people become more successful and happier in their professional lives. Nedap Livestock helps farmers optimize the performance and well-being of individual cows while minimizing workload and resource use. By delivering precise, smart solutions, Nedap improves life on the farm for both people and animals, helping reduce the environmental footprint of dairies around the world.

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 Simplot Animal Sciences. SimVitro® HerdBuilder™ embryos are commercial IVF inputs with flexible, tiered-pricing options to supply a range of beef and dairy producers with select genetic traits for highly marketable cattle.

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 transition. Froese has more than 30 years of experience helping farm families through this process and has written articles in almost every issue of Progressive Dairy – Canada for the past 14 years.  Read Froese’s articles in Progressive Dairy and visit her website. Episode overview: [~1:10] About Froese’s background and her inspiration for helping farm families with transition planning[~3:00] When should farm families start discussion farm transition?[~4:05] Tips to help farm families communicate better[~7:15] Other essential skills for building a strong foundation for farm transition[~10:55] Tips to better communicate expectations[~13:55] The first step in the farm transition process[~16:40] Understanding conflict styles[~21:20] What role do nonfarm heirs have in the farm transition conversation?[~24:20] How to approach “fair versus equal”[~31:00] Tips to get everyone to the table to discuss farm transition[~34:45] Considerations when selecting a driver to coordinate the farm transition conversation[~38:30] How farm families can better navigate through difficult emotions before and/or during transition conversations[~43:50] Nonrelated transition[~48:30] The top pitfall Froese sees when working with farm families[~49:15] Top three tips for farm transition[~53:15] Rapid-fire questions

What is Targeted Reproductive Management (TRM)? And why should producers care about this new approach to dairy reproduction? Listen in to this Progressive Dairy sponsorcast as a team of reproductive health experts and enthusiasts evaluate new TRM best practices, how dairies can find better repro rates and more. Episode Highlights The latest reproductive research findingsProstaglandin product comparisonsTRM cost-benefit analysis Episode Guests Dr. Bilby, Merck Animal Health Director of Dairy Technical ServicesAustin Snook, Merck Animal Health U.S. Dairy Marketing ManagerDr. Ricardo Chebel, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Professor 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.

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 chain is embracing AI nowHow DDW is using data to support smarter, more sustainable dairy operationsThe journey from raw farm data to actionable AI insights Don’t miss this conversation on the future of dairy tech! This episode is sponsored by Dairy Data Warehouse.  At Dairy Data Warehouse (DDW), we unlock the full potential of data on dairy farms across the globe to enable the industry to harness big data and AI for sustainable and more profitable farming. DDW collects farm data from the herd management software and other sources on farm. We ensure high data quality by cleaning and transforming it into a unified, comparable set for AI driven strategic decision-making, benchmarking and insights. Our solutions support key stakeholders in nutrition, genetics, animal health, cow monitoring, and milking equipment. Let’s connect to explore how data can drive your business forward.

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 proactive and protect your workforce amid ICE raids, I-9 audits and other immigration concerns. Most of this information is also applicable to multiple other scenarios where unauthorized people come to the farm. Reach out to Duer through the Penn State Ag Law Center website. A Guide for Employers: What to Do if Immigration Comes to Your Workplace (National Immigration Law Center) Episode overview: [~1:10] Duer’s background[~4:15] What does an ICE raid look like on a farm?[~8:45] Duer’s priority areas for farms[~19:00] How to keep employees calm [~25:00] Training and drills for these situations[~32:30] Tips to develop contingency plans[~38:05] Signage[~43:10] Warrants vs. administrative search warrants[~49:10] Detainment with a warrant[~54:40] Rapid-fire questions

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 Spaan, CEO of iYOTAH, and Matt Newman, Director of Dairy One's Integrated Farming Solutions group, discuss this new software and how it's making an impact on dairies. From cool features to real-life applications, Blue Board is a tool worth investing in! This episode is sponsored by Dairy One.

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 metrics to monitor to ensure cows are comfortable, how to design barns to avoid lameness and what to look for during weekly locomotion scoring evaluations. Topics covered: How cow comfort and hoof health go hand in handEffective methods of cooling to implement during hot monthsImportance of hoof health evaluation frequency

On dairy farms, pathogens are inevitable. On this Progressive Dairy Podcast, Papillon team members Matt Kaufmann and Kathryn Etteldorf chat about caring for calves in the face of pathogen problems. You’ll hear them discuss the impact of pathogens on calf health, management solutions, what tools are available for producers to keep calves on a productive track and what matters most to Kathryn on farm. Episode Highlights: Calf care costs (:50)The impact of the Stress Response Cascade (2:45)How to handle the pathogen problem (5:30)The Papillon Calf Checkup (8:35) Episode Guests: Matt Kaufmann, Great Lakes Regional Sales Manager at Papillon Agricultural CompanyKathryn Etteldorf, Youngstock Sales Specialist at Papillon Agricultural Company 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, bypass proteins and specialty solutions.