Coaching Conversations, Prescribed Fires and Market News

PDP presents opportunities for dairy professionals to learn from experts on trending topics

Spring is in the air and this week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature timely topics for dairy producers to interact with key experts. Michael Hoffman presents a “Coaching Corner” discussion on adding consequences to coaching conversations on Tuesday. Learn about options and benefits of prescribed fire on Wednesday, and the regular market news update with Ben Buckner returns on Thursday.

Tuesday, April 1

Michael Hoffman returns with a “Coaching Corner” episode focused on adding weight to coaching conversations by introducing, communicating and carrying through with consequences. Episode presenter will be:

• Michael Hoffman, President, Igniting Performance

Wednesday, April 2

Tune in to learn how a prescribed fire can benefit the farm landscape, including where to use it, how to apply it and the resources that are available to farmers and landowners. This episode will be presented by:

• Britta Petersen, Senior Farm Bill Biologist, Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever
• Jake Pulfer, Prescribed Fire Coordinator, Pheasants Forever, Inc.

Thursday, April 3

As we kick off the second quarter of 2025, warmer temperatures and planting season are on everyone’s mind. Hear about the latest in agriculture and dairy markets and the news and trends driving them. The episode will be presented by:

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

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