How a Dairy Producer Uses Herd Data to Make Daily Decisions (Sponsored Podcast)

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Matt Hendel discusses how herd data supports daily decision-making on his dairy operation.

On this Progressive Dairy Podcast , Matt Hendel shares how herd data supports day-to-day decision-making on his dairy operation. From cow-side decisions to long-term herd management, this conversation highlights how disciplined, accurate data helps keep herd information organized, manage complexity, and support informed decisions with confidence. Drawing from years of experience using Dart—the proven herd management system built on standardized data—Matt discusses how herd management tools support daily workflows, connect data across technologies, and adapt as his operation has grown. This episode is sponsored by DRMS. DRMS is a trusted provider of dairy information and decision tools. As a non-profit with deep ties to NC State and Iowa State universities, we’ve spent over 65 years serving the dairy industry—delivering research-backed software, standardized data, and exceptional customer support. Our dedicated team works alongside producers and consultants to ensure they get the training, tools, and insights they need. We turn complex herd data into clear, actionable insights that help producers and consultants make informed decisions, every day—through solutions built in…

People in this episode

Host: Progressive Dairy editors

Guest: Matt Hendel

Topics covered

• herd data
• dairy management
• decision making
• data analysis
• technology in agriculture

Keywords

• dairy operation
• herd management
• data tools
• decision support
• agriculture technology

Sponsors

DRMS

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NC State, Iowa State

Products: Dart

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