On this Progressive Dairy Podcast, Matt Kauffman, Great Lakes regional sales manager at Papillon Agricultural Company, chats with Clayton Stoffel, technical services manager at Papillon, about getting the most from amino acid blends. They examine the importance of quality control, ration diversity and targeting amino acids, plus how all of this impacts IOFC.

Effective probiotics cost pennies per day and provide significant benefits throughout the entire life cycle of an animal.

Efficiency is key to making the milking system as profitable as possible. Parlor turns can greatly impact milk collected per stall, and milkabilty measures of individual cows, like milking speed and milking duration, will impact how quickly cows make their way through the parlor.

How does your dairy push feed and manure? Do you rely on a skid loader and an employee? Pushing these responsibilities to automation can save labor, fuel, and equipment wear and tear.

More than 1,700 dairy scientists and industry professionals from across North America and around the globe representing 42 countries convened in West Palm Beach for the 2024 American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) annual meeting.

RNG opportunities on farms are becoming more cost-effective, with improved technology and affordability, much like the evolution of color TVs. For those considering RNG, many third-party resources, including attorneys, CPAs, lenders and others experienced in the process, can help evaluate what makes sense for your operation.

From improving soil properties to being a powerhouse ingredient in feed rations, alfalfa has a lot to offer dairy producers. Emily Meccage, Ph.D., senior manager of research and development with Forage Genetics International, joins the discussion to share about the many opportunities for dairy farmers to capitalize on growing, harvesting and feeding alfalfa.