DairyVoice Podcast

In this episode series The Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott talks with Morgan McMillan from Kingsway Farm and Steven Velthuis from Velthuis Farms about Showbox Sires new bull release Victory 744HO00207.

They discuss the pedigree of this incredible bull and why they are confident Victory will do well. They talk about how the bull will be used at Kingsway and what females would cross well with it.

In this episode of DairyVoice, host Mike Opperman talks with Corey Geiger, dairy economist with Co-Bank. They discuss the state of the dairy markets, tariffs, China, and what to look for going forward.

In episode 10 of the New England Holstein Association Podcast, Betsy Bullard talks with Keith Kimball of United Sires. Keith has New England roots, growing up in Massachusetts and runs a successful operation in New York. They talk about United Sires, his part as one of the 11 breeder members in the organization, and how United Sires is benefiting dairy operations.

In this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films and Connor Agriscience talks with John Ellsworth of Success Strategies about finances and farm strategies in quarter 1 of this year. John suggests that this might be a good year to focus on efficiency when making any expansions and the importance of communicating with employees. This may be a good time to focus on lowering debt levels too. This podcast is packed with very real-world thoughts and advice and is a great listen.

In this episode of the Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires talk with Ethan McMillan of Kingsway Farms about their latest release VENMO 744HO17769. In the podcast they discuss VENMO, why this bull was brought in to the Showbox lineup and the bulls family.

Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett with Showbox Sires announce a new partnership in New Zealand. Worldwide Sires/Worldwide Sires New Zealand and Lawwal Holsteins are excited about the showbox sires product line and have created an innovative approach to selling the Showbox Sires product in New Zealand. In this Evolution of the Great Cow podcast, they touch on the cows Showbox owns, some of the sires in the line up, and the new partnership.

In this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films and Connor Agriscience talks with Sally Cummins. Sally is Vice President of Nutritional Affairs for Dairy Management, Inc.

They discuss the importance of milk in Infant and baby nutrition and focus on the first 1000 days of life. Sally explains why the first 1000 days are important to brain health and what DMI is doing to promote this to parents and the dairy industry.

In this episode of DairyVoice in the series Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires talks with Don and David Chalack of Wendon Holsteins in Alberta, Canada. Wendon Holsteins is a 2X Master Breeder Herd (1995 & 2008) and is a family run operation located 15 minutes southeast of Innisfail, Alberta. They have a prestigious herd featuring 65 milking Holsteins. And, David Chalack is a Canadian Agricultural Hall of Famer (2011). Tim discusses their focus on the breed, advice for young persons coming in to the industry, and who their mentors were. 

In this episode of the New England Holstein Association’d podcast, Betsy Bullard talks with Bonnie Burr. They discuss the Eastern States Exposition… The Big E, which will be September 12 - 18, 2025 this year. Bonnie explains how she became connected with holstein activities, the history of the exposition, and the work that goes on behind the scenes for the event. The exposition is about community and is deeply embedded in the industry and their discussion sheds light on what it takes to provide a top show.

In this episode of DairyVoice, host Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires has a lively discussion with Lindsey Worden, the new CEO of Holstein Association. They talk about Lindsey’s upbringing, mentors, life in the business and her plans for the future of the organization.