Calf Raising Strategies, & Dairy Market Update

Producers can connect with leading experts in interactive webinars.

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide insights and strategies for dairy producers as they look ahead to the rest of 2026. The Tuesday episode will feature small changes that matter in raising calves and Ben Buckner returns for a regular market update on Thursday.

 

Tuesday, July 7

Tap into the knowledge of experienced calf managers as they discuss practical, cost-effective improvements in raising calves that can boost performance without breaking the bank, including seasonal adjustments in colostrum management, TMR audits, lung ultrasounds and more. Presenters will be:

• Jim Van Patter, Dairy Manager, Nehls Bros
• Sherry Arnold, Co-Owner, Busse’s Barron Acres

Thursday, July 9

As we start the second half of 2026, tune in for the latest news and analysis of agricultural markets and insights on the trends that will impact your farm, the dairy industry and agriculture. Presenter will be:

• Ben Buckner, Chief Grains and Dairy Analyst, AgResource Company

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The Dairy Signal is a weekly series of educational episodes offering practical insights and resources for dairy farmers and food-system professionals across the value chain. Episodes air live from 12:00-1:00 PM CT each Tuesday and Thursday. Live sessions offer attendees the opportunity to engage in open Q&A with the speakers; recorded sessions are available shortly after episodes are aired. Access all previously broadcast sessions at www.pdpw.org.

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Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) is the nation’s largest dairy producer-led organization of its kind, focusing on producer professionalism, stakeholder engagement and unified outreach to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed.