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DairyVoice Podcast — 219 episodes

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Dairy Producer Steve Harnish on using herd data to support management decisions

2

John Ellsworth Gives His Quarter 1 2026 Update On The Dairy Industry

3

Betsy Bullard speaks with Keenan Thygesen of Farmstead Genetics

4

Tim Abbott talks with well-known fitters Joan Seidel, Rory Timlin, and Brent Sayles

5

Showbox Sires Releases Bull Enrich-P 744H018394

6

New England Holstein Association Podcast: Betsy Bullard Talks With Members of the Junior Program

7

The Importance of Dairy Farm Preparation for Weather Risks

8

Matt Fox & Patty Larkin of ACS: Putting Field and Crop Data at the Farmer’s Fingertips

9

Showbox Sires Introduces their New Bull REASON RC

10

Brittany Moorse Talks About the Midwest Dairy DEAL Program

11

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull Alonzo Red

12

Tim Abbott: Interview About His Ongoing Cancer Battle With Dr. Dennis Sanders

13

Showbox Sires Releases Their Latest Bull Siri 744HO18214

14

New England Holstein Association Betsy Bullard, Beth Kennett and Beth Hodge Talk About The Big E

15

Tim Abbott Talks With Marco Quaini of Castelverde Holstein in Italy

16

Tim Abbott Interviews Clark Woodmansee, winner of The 83rd Klussendorf Award

17

John Ellsworth’s Report On The Dairy Industry In Q4 & Looking Toward 2026

18

Kate Ziehm Talks with the Jody Neal Family About The Vortex System

19

Wendy Hushon On A Wellness Program To Help Our Farmers

20

Showbox Sires Releases Bull FANWELL RC 744HO18071

21

Dr. Chris Cifelli of DMI on Whole Milk Research

22

Tim Abbott talks with Meino Annema about her role at Holstein International

23

Dr. Acetoze and Dr. Lammers of ADM on Nexulin

24

Dr. Robert Fourdraine of DRMS Talks About The New game-changing Fresh Cow Index

25

Lucas Fuess of Rabobank on the Global Dairy Top 20 Report

26

Showbox Sires Releases a new Bull - Kings Ransom Donatelo

27

Showbox Sires Introduces ‘the next biggest thing in red and whites’ DAX RED 744HO17932

28

New England Holstein Association Podcast, featuring Ashley Randle, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

29

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull Slugger 744HO17931

30

Just in time for WDE, John Ellsworth Gives A Quarter 3 Analysis of Dairy Finance This Year

31

Mark Crave Talks About Their Family Business, How They Started, And Where They Are Going Next

32

Greg Palas of DRMS Explains For Producers How To Better Use Their Data

33

Dr. Mario Riboni from Diamond V on Managing Heat Stress

34

Showbox Sires Releases the bull HiJack. A polled red factor bull from the DOC family

35

Lydell Martin Talks About the Benefits of the A.N. Martin SoyRoaster system

36

Showbox Sires Introduces Their Latest Bull Cobra

37

Jodie Myers of Diamond V With Tips and Information on This Year’s Forage Efforts

38

Connie and Ron Kuber with Donnie Rollin Talk About Harvest and Preparing Silage This Year

39

Chris Urban of DMI discusses why dairy is perfectly poised at this moment as a health and wellness solution

40

John Ellsworth Gives A Financial Update for The Dairy Industry in 2025’s Quarter 2

41

Dr. David Kolb of Acepsis Discusses an Often Overlooked Nutrient for Cows - Water

42

Bart Elder With Vermeer On Tips And Processes To Get Started In Hay And Forage Season

43

Jen Grubb of MilkPEP talks about their initiative to attract targeted consumers to dairy

44

Evan Platte of Merck and Mike Blesy of Leatherbrook Holsteins Talk About Sorting Gates

45

Exclusive Interview Between Tim Abbott and Jan Bierma fro Holstein International

46

Showbox Sires Introduces New Bull Victory

47

Mike Opperman Talks With Corey Geiger of Co-Bank on the Dairy Economy

48

New England Holstein Association Featuring Keith Kimball of United Sires

49

John Ellsworth of Success Strategies On Farm Finances in Quarter 1

50

Showbox Sires Introduces Bull To Their Lineup: VENMO

51

Showbox Sires Announce a New Program in New Zealand

52

Sally Cummins of DMI on the First 1000 Days Initiative

53

Tim Abbott Talks With Don and David Chalack of Alberta, Canada

54

New England Holstein Association With Bonnie Burr on the Big E

55

Tim Abbott Talks With Holstein Association’s New CEO Lindsey Worden

56

Showbox Sires Releases Bull Shake It-ET

57

Part 2: Tom Eaton & Darren Usinowicz Who Discuss Cover Cropping

58

The 2024 crop year and impact it’s had on the northeast dairy farm

59

Tim Kurt of Dairy Management Inc. talks sustainability with host Connie Kuber.

60

New England Holstein Association's Betsy Bullard Talks With Tim Abbott and Kathleen O’keefe on The Changing Nature of Event Coverage.

61

Robin Smith of Agri-Service Agency on health insurance for your farm

62

Showbox Sires Releases Bull Haveitall Sidekick IMAGE-ET

63

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull Maples Miraculous Red

64

Tim Abbott, Joel Hastings, and Dave Rama Pay Tribute to Legend Horace Backus

65

Showbox Sires announcs the release of their new bull ASHER-RED

66

Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires with Robert (Bob) Fitzsimmons

67

Dr. Donald Sockett and Dr. Tom Earleywine on Colostrum Feeding Practices

68

Tim Abbott Talks With Canada’s Ian Crosbie of Benbie Holsteins and Auctioneer John Copithorne

69

Tara Bohnert of Datamars Livestock on New Technologies for Dairy

70

Showbox Sires Releases a New Bull 744HO17425 Hellion-ET

71

Geri Berdak talks about The Dairy Alliance and how they help the industry

72

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull 744HO17421 Lacteur

73

Dr. Julia Reyes-Hamann Talks About Calf immune system and Calf Lung Health

74

New England Holstein Podcast Featuring Nick Randle of Zoetis

75

Tana Dennis of Cargill Talks About Oxidative Stress in Calves

76

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull JUDGE

77

New England Holstein Association Podcast Featuring Jacob Schaefer

78

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull JINX

79

Steven McDonald of Agpro Talks About Heat Stress and What to Look For

80

Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires Visits Tatarka’s Mow Ten Vue Holsteins

81

Mike Opperman and Dr. Joel Pankowski discuss building resiliency in the herd

82

Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires Announces The Releases KINGME P

83

Joel Hastings and Mike Opperman Talk About the National Dairy Shrine and Their 75th Anniversary

84

Natalie and Matt Sneller of Conant Acres in Canton, Maine discuss their operation

85

Judy Moody and Dr. David Cook Talk About Data Tracking and Use on the Farm

86

Dan Meihak and Tami Tollenaar Talk about Lely Robotics and the Future

87

Abbott & Duckett of Showbox Sires Release Hazard PP

88

Brandt Kreuscher and Erica Tessmann Discuss Merck’s New Technology That Revolutionizes Calf Care

89

Tim Abbott & Mike Duckett Discuss the New Showbox Sires Release Heritage P

90

Tim Abbott talks with James & Steph Doherty of Firstlook Genetics in the UK

91

New England Holstein Podcast: Betsy Bullard talks with Greg Norris

92

Connie Kuber & Dr. Joe Harner talk about heat abatement

93

Connie Kuber Talks With Midwest Dairy’s New CEO Corey Scott

94

Cheryl Mohn & Dana Casto Talk About Udder Tech Celebrating Its 30th Year

95

Tim Abbott Talks With Olympic Athlete Elle Purrier St. Pierre About Her Career Running And Dairy Life

96

Betsy Bullard & Nicole Schwab on New England Holstein Youth

97

Part 2: Eric Dorr of Stillwater Animal Technologies Continues Discussion on Silage Prep

98

Part 1: Eric Dorr of Stillwater Animal Technologies on all thing silage - process, problems, and saving money

99

Raising high quality beef/dairy cross calves

100

Special Edition DairyVoice Podcast Featuring Jamie Jonker of NMPF on Recent Avian Flu in Cows

101

New England Holstein Marketing Over the Years

102

Tim Abbott talks with Arjun Singh of Lawwal Holsteins in New Zealand on their upcoming sale April 19

103

John Ellsworth Talks about Dairy in 2023 and Where to Focus Your Business Going Forward

104

Mary Ellen Charter, Larry Lightfoote and Benja Sanchez Talk About Mastitis Management

105

Betsy Bullard Hosts The Inaugural New England Holstein Association Podcast

106

The Evolution of the Great Cow Series With Tim Abbott & Brian Leslie on The Three Pillars to Success

107

Gabriela Acetoze and Brian Lammers of ADM on transition cow challenges, how to face them and how Nexulin works.

108

Darcie Sullivan of Dairy One on milk quality and why testing is so important

109

Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires Introduce Heath

110

Dr. Kelly Reed of Diamond V Talks About Calf Health and Immunity

111

Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett talk about Showbox Sires latest addition - Hendrix

112

Matt Dodd with Diamond V on Productive Life and why the first 60 days are critical

113

Dr. Dale Woerner answers questions on dairy beef animals

114

Tim Abbott talks with Chris Hill, Marty Matlock and ,Eric Olstad on the upcoming Music City Celebration Sale

115

Joel Hastings, Dave Rama and Tim Abbott Discuss The Horace Backus Memorabilia Sale

116

Dr. Geof Smith & Dr. Matthew Boyle from Zoetis talk about calf care

117

Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires introduces their new bull Flash

118

Krysta Harden of USDEC on the recent mission to Mexico and IDF’s upcoming World Dairy Summit

119

Niall Kiely, COO of AgrosMilk talks about their data collection system for processors

120

100th DairyVoice Podcast! Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett host a discussion on World Dairy Expo

121

Connie Kuber speaks with Elisa Tavilli of Ozolea, who are providing a new product for intra-mammary use

122

Thomas Matthews of Dairy One talks about technology on the dairy farm

123

Tony Hall of Lallemand on heat stress, why it matters and ways to help cows stay a little cooler

124

Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires interviews David Thorbahn, President & CEO of Select Sires.

125

Tim Abbott Talks With Paul Larmer of Semex About The Evolution Of The Great Cow

126

How dairy producers can take advantage of solar energy

127

John Ellsworth & dairy farmer Paul Danbom of Hilmar, California on labor, diversification, and management techniques

128

The Evolution Of The Great Cow Part 1 With Tim Abbott

129

An in-depth discussion on technology and its impact on dairy labor efficiency

130

Dr. Renato Schmidt of Lallemand Animal Nutrition on Innoculants

131

Ground-Breaking News from Tim Abbott, Mike Duckett, Brad Sayles & Jeff Ziegler announcing a new organization: Showbox Sires

132

Josh Hushon and Dr. Kate Cowles of Cargill Animal Nutrition Talk Sustainability

133

Amanda Mitcheltree of Dairy One on Feeding Program Challenges

134

Molly Pelzer of Midwest Dairy on the Midwest Dairy Annual Report

135

Geoff Vanden Heuvel on the water situation in California

136

Joel Hastings interviews Lucas Fuess & Ryan Findlay from Rabo AgriFinance

137

Hannah Thompson-Weeman, Animal Agriculture Alliance, on animal activism and making a plan

138

Barb O’Brien talks about her first year as CEO of DMI and looking forward to 2023

139

Helen Korzek of GPS Dairy Consulting on communication and cultural understanding on the dairy farm

140

Dr. Sara Kvidera of Elanco AH on immune activation in dairy

141

Dr. Anna Berge, a Swedish veterinarian based in Belgium, on the bombshell preliminary finding of a bovine coronavirus study in Europe

142

Bill Earley and Tamilee Nennich Adolph of ADM on Sustainability for Dairy Farmers

143

Trent Dado Nutritionist with GPS Dairy Consulting on Formulating Rations

144

Megan Mouw on the Dairy Challenge, how it works and benefits youth

145

Dr. Mario Vailati Riboni of Diamond V on maintaining a healthy herd

146

James Munn of Black River Valley Natural talks new opportunities for dairy

147

Connie Kuber talks with Dr. Hugo Ramirez and Ron Kuber with a focus on silage harvest

148

Laura Daniels of the Dairy Girl Network talks about the organization and how it is helping women in dairy

149

Connie Kuber Discusses Mental Health on the Farm With Monica Kramer McConkey & Amanda Borkowski

150

Rebekah Baker of UNFI on Expanding their American Artisans Cheese and Specialty Program

151

Tim Abbott talks about the recent historic and record breaking sale of "S-S-I's Doc"

152

Ashlie Johnson, Brooke HR talks about important issues to consider for your dairy business

153

Dr. Courtney Daigle on cow comfort, new research with dogs, and dairy cow heat stress

154

David Gremmels of Rogue Creamery talks about his unique approach to business and marketing

155

Eve Pollet of Dairy Management Inc. on new opportunities for dairy food ingredients

156

Fabian Bernal on DeLaval’s unique approach to sustainability, Food safety and animal welfare

157

Dr. Robert Hagevoort on the recent High Plains Dairy Conference in Amarillo

158

Krysta Harden of USDEC talks notable highs of 2021, sustainability issues, and the long-range future of U.S. dairy exports

159

Dr. Zong Liu on cow manure and game-changing projects to raise its value and use

160

Dr. Doug Hammon of Zoetis on Considerations for BRD Therapy in Heifer Calves

161

Austin Allred of Royal Dairy talks about innovative technology to bio-filter system

162

Tom Gillette who achieved success with two breeds - registered Holsteins and Ayrshires

163

Eve Pollet of DMI on how dairy can meet the needs of consumers in the future

164

Brian Robbins of North Harbor Dairy on high quality forage.

165

Katie Martin DiGangi on keeping it simple - top production, high fertility and low incidence of health problems.

166

Brian Barlass of Barlass Jerseys talks about his family's dairy tradition in southern Wisconsin.

167

Dr. Matt Iager, DVM on genetics, Dairy Shrine and growing up with Registered Holsteins at the Maple Lawn Farm.

168

Chuck Worden: A unique career as a dairyman

169

Alex Peterson talks with Joel Hastings on his pasture-based, cross-bred herd - Turning the table on Joel at the end of this extended interview!

170

David Rama on strategies in the face of a changing industry

171

Lloyd Holterman & Bill Peck talk about breeding profitable cattle.

172

Nevin Lemos of Waterford, California talks about getting stared in the dairy business

173

Kent Buttars of Butter-Dell Holsteins in Utah on what he sees ahead in the industry.

174

Mike Santos, an inside look at breeding and feeding programs

175

Tim Abbott - A Career in Dairy Genetics

176

Scott Pralle and Pam Selz-Pralle on management keys for the dairy herd

177

Ricky Hall and Elizabeth Olson Hall of Fairmont Farm in Vermont

178

John & Denise Dickinson of Ideal Dairy Farms talk about their business and the future

179

Bill Itle and Carissa Itle Westrick discuss their farm and processing plant

180

New York Dairy Farmer Natasha Sutherland

181

Jon Greenwood of Greenwood Dairy on feed, soil, water, farming in New York, and getting involved

182

Brett Barlass of Yosemite Jersey Dairy talks about breeding and managing this 1800-cow registered herd.

183

Herd Manager and partner Luke Hopkins and Veterinarian Dr. Richard Wallace of Zoetis Discuss cow health and wellbeing.

184

Maine dairy farmer Jenni Tilton-Flood on talking with consumers and life on the farm

185

Mike Opperman and Dr Dennis Funk discuss the National Dairy Shrine

186

Dr. Kenneth Kalscheur on canola meal, which seems to be an almost perfect protein source to meet the needs of lactating cows.

187

John Ellsworth talks about dairy production efficiencies and consideration of risk management

188

John Hanselman and dairyman Randy Jordan on anaerobic digesters to handle both manure and food waste.

189

Dairy farmer Alex Peterson and Tom Gallagher, DMI's CEO, talk about dairy's future

190

Ryan Matheron of Hilmar Holsteins talks Consistent breeding and careful attention to the details.

191

Jeff King of Kings Ransom Farm on breeding and managing his family’s business in these challenging times

192

David Jones of California on the benefits and challenges of installing robotic milkers

193

Brittany Olson of Barron County, Wisconsin on the need for a fair pricing system

194

Steve Maddox of California discusses his innovative management and diversified farming operations

195

Tom Kestell challenge's "status quo" thinking in dairy

196

Amanda Freund of Freund’s Family Farm talks about the dairy operation and their unique approach to the business.

197

Marilyn Hershey from Ar-Joy Farms in Pennsylvania on her life, farm, and the future

198

Commodity Marketing to Consumer Marketing is a Big Shift for Smaller Dairy Farms

199

Noted Dairy Economist Dr. Mark Stephenson Discusses The Big Negative PPDs

200

Fred Schonenberg of VentureFuel on the COVID-19 pandemic changes in dairy business, along with other food markets.

201

Nate Donnay and James Carr of INTL FCStone explain that volatility will be king in dairy this year

202

Breeding the right kind of cow is key to dairy profitability

203

Dr. Mike Lormore on herd management with lower production

204

Miel Hostens of University of Utrecht in Holland talks about data analytics and dairy herds in the future.

205

Dr. Richard Stup of Cornell University discusses dairy farmers managing coronavirus

206

Dave Kurzawski of INTL FCStone Talks About Coronavirus and the Impact on the Global Dairy Economy

207

Michael Boccadoro Discusses the California Dairy Sustainability Summit

208

Ben Laine of Rabobank says 2020 shaping up to be a good year

209

Dr. Mark Stephenson of the University of Wisconsin-Madison predicts $20 milk in 2020.

210

CEO Aidan Connolly of Cainthus discusses the future and importance of technology in dairy

211

Don Bennink of North Florida Holsteins talks about AI, cattle breeding, dairy cooperatives, and what it takes to succeed in business.

212

Scott Ruby of World Wide Sires takes the people skills he learned in business and applied them to his dairy operation.

213

The Judicious Use of Antibiotics - A Growing Concern

214

Former USDA Secretary of Agriculture and head of the U.S. Dairy Export Council Tom Vilsack speaks about the state of U.S. exports

215

Wisconsin Dairyman Pete Kappelman on Dairy's Need for Change

216

Tom Gallagher of DMI speaks about animal rights activist activity, the strength of U.S. dairy, lab-created dairy proteins, and the “2030 Plan”.

217

PFAS and the dairy farm - What you need to know.

218

Dr. Michael Hutjens discusses the unusual weather and implications for dairy feed quality, feeding and harvesting.

219

Ten Traits for Resilient, High Performing Dairies