In this episode, join host Kimmi Devaney and Ad van Velde for a discussion about educational opportunities offered through Global Dairy Farmers, the technology he uses on his dairy farm in the Netherlands and a look at the dairy industry around the world.

Episode overview:

• [~1:05] About van Velde’s dairy farm in the Netherlands
• [~5:30] On-farm technology
• [~6:45] Generating electricity on the farm
• [~7:40] Other on-farm innovations he is excited about
• [~10:15] Van Velde’s approach to sustainability
• [~12:15] About the dairy industry in the Netherlands
• [~14:35] Preparing the next generation to manage the farm in the future
• [~16:45] Global Dairy Farmers
• [~19:00] The Congress and other educational opportunities for members of Global Dairy Farmers
• [~23:50] The value of learning about the dairy industry in other countries
• [~24:30] The most memorable parts of van Velde’s Global Dairy Farmers presidency so far
• [~27:00] A look at the dairy industry around the globe

How does dairy checkoff turn nutrition science into consumer action?

In this episode of the Your Dairy Checkoff Podcast, Scott Wallin sits down with Aris Georgiadis to discuss the consumer marketing strategies helping build trust and grow dairy sales. From the First 1,000 Days initiative and partnerships with trusted parenting resources to retail programs like We Are Family and the Dairy Does More platform, learn how dairy checkoff is connecting with today's consumers through science, storytelling and data-driven marketing.

Learn more about how your checkoff is working to build sales and trust at DairyCheckoff.com.

Host & Guest

Host: Scott Wallin, Vice President of Farmer Communications & Media Relations, Dairy Management Inc.

Guest: Aris Georgiadis, Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications, Dairy Management Inc.

This episode is sponsored by Dairy Management Inc.

As dairy producers look to maximize profitability, every pregnancy needs a strategic lens. Join Jeremy Howard of Simplot Animal Sciences and Lauren Kimble of Select Sires as they discuss strategic breeding, beef-on-dairy opportunities, the growing value of uniform, consistent genetics to help producers capture value today and prepare for tomorrow's market demands.

Learn more about SimVitro® Cattle Embryos

This episode is sponsored by Simplot Animal Sciences.

Stacy Rethman joins guest host Audrey Schmitz in this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast to discuss how she returned to her family’s dairy, Rottinghaus Holstein Farm in Seneca, Kansas. After teaching middle school science, she now helps manage their herd while educating consumers about dairy farming through outreach and social media.

Episode breakdown:

• 0:40 – Rethman’s connection to farming
• 4:00 – Journey from teaching to dairying
• 8:00 – Similarities between teaching and dairying
• 10:00 – Returning to the farm full time
• 12:40 – Difficult seasons
• 15:20 – Steepest learning curve
• 16:50 – Finding balance between farming and family
• 18:45 – Advice for other young women
• 20:40 – Sharing farm life on social media

Healthy calves begin with a healthy environment, and sometimes the most important challenges are found right at bedding level. In this episode, calf producer and researcher Dr. Dave Casper discusses what led him to investigate ammonia in calf hutches and the results of his research evaluating SurpHace® (sodium bisulfate) as an environmental management tool. He shares what the study revealed about ammonia concentrations and calf growth, and observations surrounding fly pressure. A great listen for producers looking for proactive ways to create a healthier calf environment.

Episode highlights:

01:34 – Why Study Ammonia in Calf Hutches?

Dave explains what first made him question ammonia levels in outdoor calf hutches.

03:44 – Reducing Ammonia with SurpHace

The study showed lower ammonia levels, along with observations of reduced fly pressure.

05:23 – Improving Calf Growth

Calves gained more than a tenth of a pound per day, resulting in about eight pounds of additional gain.

06:03 – Evaluating Ammonia at Calf Level

Dave explains why producers should assess air quality where the calf actually rests.

07:07 – What’s Next for SurpHace Research?

Ongoing work is evaluating whether once-weekly applications can provide effective ammonia control.

This episode is sponsored by Jones-Hamilton.

Tara Hill and Emma Hill-Macmillan join guest host Audrey Schmitz in this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast to chat about how dairywomen find balance between the farm and caring for their families. Learn how they work side by side on Charles Hill and Son Dairy in Central Onslow, Nova Scotia, and have a shared work ethic and passion for agriculture to advance their family farm.

Episode breakdown:

• 0:45 – Connection to dairy farming
• 4:45 – Finding balance between farming and family
• 6:50 – Difficult seasons and moments it felt worth it
• 10:00 – Differences in farming between generations
• 13:25 – Working relationship between mother and daughter
• 16:55 – Leadership strengths women bring to the dairy industry

Rick Boyer is the dairy/agriculture account manager for Vaughan Company.

Rick has been with Vaughan Company since 2012, where he started in the manure department, and his expertise is manure.

He has had a hand in most dairy and ag applications offering suggestions and solutions, from large commercial operations to small farms.

This episode is sponsored by Vaughan Company.

Visit the Vaughan Company website

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 now
• How DDW is using data to support smarter, more sustainable dairy operations
• The 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.