From calf to cull cow, probiotics and enzymes have a measurable impact on the dairy farm.

In this episode, entomologist and forage research agronomist Dr. Erika Rodbell breaks down the hidden power of alfalfa. From pest control and nitrogen fixation to flexible harvest timing and improved forage quality, learn how alfalfa delivers agronomic and nutritional advantages that can boost your bottom line.

In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Matti McBride is joined by Tara Felix, associate professor and beef extension specialist at Penn State University. Felix has been feeding dairy steers and beef-on-dairy animals for over 10 years and brings her knowledge and expertise in the field to this episode.

Join Jason Mast, Casey Mikus and Josh Tooley as they recap the 2025 growing season, chat all things harvest and dive into the DEKALB Silage breeding process. Learn how DEKALB breeds genetics to be Silage Proven with high quality and tonnage potential.

In this episode, Samanta R. Fensterseifer, DVM, MSc, Ruminant Staff Research Scientist at United Animal Health, shares how United Animal Health is tackling complex dairy herd health issues through cutting-edge pathogen surveillance and probiotic development.

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. 

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.

How can IVF embryos be used by dairy and beef producers to meet the changing market dynamics? Listen to this episode to find out.

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. 

AI and big data are revolutionizing industries – so why is dairy only now catching up?