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DairyVoice Podcast — 226 episodes

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Host Tim Abbott talks with Bonnie Ayars, Brian Kelly, and Madison Dyment on judging

2

Showbox Sires Releases Their Latest Bull Royal Red 644HO18212

3

Tyler Dickerhoof on how we lead, build relationships, and show up in Life

4

New England Holstein Association Podcast With Guests Emily Syme and Justine Allyn of Farm Credit East

5

Katie England from DRMS talks about new HerdHQ tools - RapidReports and BovineBio

6

Showbox Sires Newest Release Bull 744HO18211 Mr Hulu Dagger-ET

7

Dr. Todd Bilby of Merck Talks About Targeted Reproductive Management (TRM)

8

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

9

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

10

Betsy Bullard speaks with Keenan Thygesen of Farmstead Genetics

11

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

12

Showbox Sires Releases Bull Enrich-P 744H018394

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

14

The Importance of Dairy Farm Preparation for Weather Risks

15

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

16

Showbox Sires Introduces their New Bull REASON RC

17

Brittany Moorse Talks About the Midwest Dairy DEAL Program

18

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull Alonzo Red

19

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

20

Showbox Sires Releases Their Latest Bull Siri 744HO18214

21

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

22

Tim Abbott Talks With Marco Quaini of Castelverde Holstein in Italy

23

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

24

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

25

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

26

Wendy Hushon On A Wellness Program To Help Our Farmers

27

Showbox Sires Releases Bull FANWELL RC 744HO18071

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Dr. Chris Cifelli of DMI on Whole Milk Research

29

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

30

Dr. Acetoze and Dr. Lammers of ADM on Nexulin

31

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

32

Lucas Fuess of Rabobank on the Global Dairy Top 20 Report

33

Showbox Sires Releases a new Bull - Kings Ransom Donatelo

34

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

35

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

36

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull Slugger 744HO17931

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

38

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

39

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

40

Dr. Mario Riboni from Diamond V on Managing Heat Stress

41

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

42

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

43

Showbox Sires Introduces Their Latest Bull Cobra

44

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

45

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

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

47

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

48

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

49

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

50

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

51

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

52

Exclusive Interview Between Tim Abbott and Jan Bierma fro Holstein International

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Showbox Sires Introduces New Bull Victory

54

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

55

New England Holstein Association Featuring Keith Kimball of United Sires

56

John Ellsworth of Success Strategies On Farm Finances in Quarter 1

57

Showbox Sires Introduces Bull To Their Lineup: VENMO

58

Showbox Sires Announce a New Program in New Zealand

59

Sally Cummins of DMI on the First 1000 Days Initiative

60

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

61

New England Holstein Association With Bonnie Burr on the Big E

62

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

63

Showbox Sires Releases Bull Shake It-ET

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

65

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

66

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

67

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

68

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

69

Showbox Sires Releases Bull Haveitall Sidekick IMAGE-ET

70

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull Maples Miraculous Red

71

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

72

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

73

Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires with Robert (Bob) Fitzsimmons

74

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

75

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

76

Tara Bohnert of Datamars Livestock on New Technologies for Dairy

77

Showbox Sires Releases a New Bull 744HO17425 Hellion-ET

78

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

79

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull 744HO17421 Lacteur

80

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

81

New England Holstein Podcast Featuring Nick Randle of Zoetis

82

Tana Dennis of Cargill Talks About Oxidative Stress in Calves

83

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull JUDGE

84

New England Holstein Association Podcast Featuring Jacob Schaefer

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Showbox Sires Releases New Bull JINX

86

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

87

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

88

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

89

Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires Announces The Releases KINGME P

90

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

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

Abbott & Duckett of Showbox Sires Release Hazard PP

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

New England Holstein Podcast: Betsy Bullard talks with Greg Norris

99

Connie Kuber & Dr. Joe Harner talk about heat abatement

100

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

101

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

102

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

103

Betsy Bullard & Nicole Schwab on New England Holstein Youth

104

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

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

106

Raising high quality beef/dairy cross calves

107

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

108

New England Holstein Marketing Over the Years

109

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

110

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

111

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

112

Betsy Bullard Hosts The Inaugural New England Holstein Association Podcast

113

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

114

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

115

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

116

Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires Introduce Heath

117

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

118

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

119

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

120

Dr. Dale Woerner answers questions on dairy beef animals

121

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

122

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

123

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

124

Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires introduces their new bull Flash

125

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

126

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

127

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

128

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

129

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

130

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

131

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

132

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

133

How dairy producers can take advantage of solar energy

134

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

135

The Evolution Of The Great Cow Part 1 With Tim Abbott

136

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

137

Dr. Renato Schmidt of Lallemand Animal Nutrition on Innoculants

138

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

139

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

140

Amanda Mitcheltree of Dairy One on Feeding Program Challenges

141

Molly Pelzer of Midwest Dairy on the Midwest Dairy Annual Report

142

Geoff Vanden Heuvel on the water situation in California

143

Joel Hastings interviews Lucas Fuess & Ryan Findlay from Rabo AgriFinance

144

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

145

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

146

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

147

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

148

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

149

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

150

Trent Dado Nutritionist with GPS Dairy Consulting on Formulating Rations

151

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

152

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

153

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

154

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

155

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

156

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

157

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

158

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

159

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

160

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

161

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

162

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

163

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

164

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

165

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

166

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

167

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

168

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

169

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

170

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

171

Brian Robbins of North Harbor Dairy on high quality forage.

172

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

173

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

174

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

175

Chuck Worden: A unique career as a dairyman

176

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!

177

David Rama on strategies in the face of a changing industry

178

Lloyd Holterman & Bill Peck talk about breeding profitable cattle.

179

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

180

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

181

Mike Santos, an inside look at breeding and feeding programs

182

Tim Abbott - A Career in Dairy Genetics

183

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

184

Ricky Hall and Elizabeth Olson Hall of Fairmont Farm in Vermont

185

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

186

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

187

New York Dairy Farmer Natasha Sutherland

188

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

189

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

190

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

191

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

192

Mike Opperman and Dr Dennis Funk discuss the National Dairy Shrine

193

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

194

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

195

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

196

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

197

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

198

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

199

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

200

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

201

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

202

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

203

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

204

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

205

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

206

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

207

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

208

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

209

Breeding the right kind of cow is key to dairy profitability

210

Dr. Mike Lormore on herd management with lower production

211

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

212

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

213

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

214

Michael Boccadoro Discusses the California Dairy Sustainability Summit

215

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

216

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

217

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

218

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

219

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

220

The Judicious Use of Antibiotics - A Growing Concern

221

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

222

Wisconsin Dairyman Pete Kappelman on Dairy's Need for Change

223

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

224

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

225

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

226

Ten Traits for Resilient, High Performing Dairies