Herd Profitability, Feed Efficiency, Market News

Interactive webinars connect dairy farmers with leading experts

Next week, The Dairy Signal™ from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will feature the latest research and news to manage their dairy’s bottom line. The Tuesday episode will feature discussions on herd profitability and Wednesday’s session will discuss feed intake and efficiency. On Thursday, tune in for the bi-weekly dairy market news and analysis.

Tuesday, August 16

Dig into the characteristics that make dairy herds profitable. Go beyond cow numbers and identify key areas throughout the farming operation that make a difference in the bottom line. Episode presenter will be:

• Dr. Joleen Hadrich, PhD, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Applied Economics, University of Minnesota

Wednesday, August 17
Take a close look at feed intake and feed efficiency, focusing on how dairies can do more with less.  Learn how to measure feed intake and milk yield and put that information to work to benefit the operation. Episode presenters will be:

• Dr. Heather White, PhD, Associate Professor of Nutritional Physiology of the University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Dr. Kent Weigel, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences, UW-Madison

Thursday, August 11

Don’t miss the bi-weekly market update to gain valuable and timely insights on the news, weather, export and market trends that will impact your farm and the dairy industry now and in upcoming months. Episode presenter will be:

• Dan Basse, President of AgResource Company