Testimonial
A Partnership Built on Progress: How Adisseo and Hyde Park Holsteins Are Shaping the Future of Dairy
In the rolling countryside of Zumbro Falls, Minnesota, Hyde Park Holsteins stands as a testament to what’s possible when tradition, innovation, and partnership align. For KevinSeiwert, the third-generation owner of the farm, growth has always been the goal—measured not just in herd size or output, but in consistency, sustainability, and legacy.
From its modest roots—60 cows and a straw-bedded tie-stall barn—Hyde Park Holsteins has grown to house 750 milking cows and a vision that reaches beyond the horizon. “Our goal is to get better every day,” Kevin says. “And to do that, we need the right people and the right tools.”
The Beginning of a Trusted Partnership
In 2007, Kevin was introduced to amino acid balancing through Smartamine® M, a rumen-protected methionine product from Adisseo. At the time, he was skeptical. “You don’t want to spend extra per cow per day unless you know it works,” he recalls. “So we set up a statistical analysis with the University of Minnesota—and within a week, we saw a significant bump in fat and protein.”
The results were more than promising—they were transformational. “We were blown away,” Kevin says. “It gave us a measurable, profitable response. And we’ve stayed with it ever since.”
The Gold Standard in Dairy Nutrition
David Atwell, a dairy nutritionist with Adisseo, has spent over two decades helping farms like Kevin’s achieve those kinds of results. With Smartamine M, he says, “You get a product that’s been tested, researched, and refined to deliver exactly where the cow needs it—protected in the rumen, and released in the small intestine.”
Backed by years of collaborative research with institutions like Cornell, the University of Wisconsin, and INRAE in France, Smartamine M is widely recognized as the gold standard in protected amino acids. “Each batch is tested before it ever leaves France,” David explains. “That quality control gives producers like Kevin the consistency they need.”
A Shared Philosophy of Continuous Improvement
What sets the partnership apart isn’t just the product—it’s the shared mindset. “One thing I admire about Kevin,” David says, “is that when something’s not working, the first place he looks is in the mirror. He’s constantly asking, ‘How do we get the next five pounds of milk?’”
This drive toward continuous improvement led to a host of management changes on the farm, from switching to sand bedding to expanding feed storage for better quality. “We’re always evaluating new technology,” Kevin says. “But it has to be proven, profitable, and good for the cows.”
Smartamine M checked all those boxes. And today, Hyde Park Holsteins is regularly shipping over eight pounds of milk solids—a benchmark that puts them in the upper echelon of dairy producers nationwide.
More Than Milk
For Kevin, the partnership with Adisseo isn’t just about performance—it’s about people. “What keeps me up at night isn’t the cows or the feed—it’s the people,” he says. “Our team, our family, our community. They’re everything.”
Adisseo shares that outlook. “We don’t just sell products,” David says. “We bring value beyond the bucket—consultative support, modeling expertise, and a commitment to doing what’s right for the farm, not just for us.”
Securing the Future
Looking ahead, Kevin is confident the choices he’s made today will benefit the next generation. “We’ve made decisions that give our boys the chance to come back and farm. The opportunity is there now because we made smart choices early on.”
And Smartamine M? “It’s still in the ration,” Kevin says. “Even when prices go up or down, we keep it in. Because it works—and cows don’t like change.”
Interested in Bringing These Results to Your Farm?
Whether you’re looking to improve component yields, boost herd health, or take a more precise approach to nutrition, Adisseo is here to help. Smartamine® M is a proven, research-backed solution trusted by producers across the country.
Get in touch with an Adisseo team member today to learn how Smartamine M can work in your dairy
