Christopher Clayton, Agricultural Runoff Section Chief, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, will provide an update on ch. NR 151, and how this administrative rule is part of the effort to address groundwater issues and protect drinking water and public health across Wisconsin. Chief Gerald Minor, Pittsville Fire Department, and Ronald Naab, Allenton Fire Department Assistant Training Officer, will discuss the need for farm rescue plans in partnership with local emergency responders.
Gary Sipiorski, independent business and financial consultant and Dr. Kevin Bernhardt, Professor of Agribusiness at UW-Platteville School of Agriculture and UW-Extension Farm Management Specialist, will join The Dairy Signal with financial tips for those just getting started in the dairy industry.
The Aug. 3 episode featured a panel discussion with Carrie Pollard, Co-owner, Pollard Dairy, Rockford, Ill. and Technical Services Manager, Pipestone Veterinary Services, Dekalb, Ill., Stacy Eberle, Owner, Dairy Operator/Manager, EbAcres Orchestrated Dreams, Monroe, Wis., and Geoff Gerrits, Chief Financial Officer, Breeze Dairy Group, LLC, Pine River, Wis., with insights on how to get the most from financial data. They shared specific metrics and approaches to financial management that allow them to make more informed decisions in their operations.
Paul Bleiberg, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, National Milk Producers Federation, returned to The Dairy Signal on Aug. 4 with an update on dairy-related issues being discussed in Washington, D.C., including infrastructure, farm labor, immigration and more.
Dan Basse, Economist and President of AgResource Company provided his bi-weekly update on Aug. 5 with insights on dairy and beef exports, impact of COVID Delta variant on markets, as well as information on dairy pricing, market and trade news, and a look at renewable biodiesel production capacity and potential impact on soy demand.
Each live session offers attendees the opportunity to engage in open Q&A with the speakers through the interactive platform.
Here is a look at the upcoming presenters and topics:
Tuesday, August 10
Topic: As part of the effort to address groundwater issues and protect drinking water and public health across Wisconsin, the Department of Natural Resources are working with key public and agriculture industry stakeholders, state agencies, the State Legislature, the governor, and the general public to update ch. NR 151. Get an overview of how this administrative rule will affect dairy producers. Episode presenter includes:
- Christopher Clayton, Agricultural Runoff Section Chief, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wednesday, August 11
Topic: Farm accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. Learn how local emergency responders and farmers can create a safer work area on the farm for employees and for responders. Episode presenters include:
- Chief Gerald Minor, Pittsville Fire Department
- Ronald Naab, Allenton Fire Department Assistant Training Officer
Thursday, August 12
Topic: Getting started in the dairy industry involves planning, whether it’s establishing goals or understanding financial tools. Learn some of the strategies young producers should consider when get started in the industry. Episode presenters include:
- Gary Sipiorski, independent business and financial consultant
- Dr. Kevin Bernhardt, Professor of Agribusiness at UW-Platteville School of Agriculture and UW-Extension Farm Management Specialist
All Dairy Signal episodes are available to the public at no cost, with current and past episodes accessible through www.pdpw.org. For more information, contact PDPW at 800-947-7379 or by emailing mail@pdpw.org. Follow along digitally in advance of and during the sessions by following @dairyPDPW and using #TheDairySignal on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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