PDPW:  Dairy Policy Update, Methane Reduction and Farm Safety

Experts on trending topics offer dairy professionals opportunities to learn

Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature timely updates for dairy producers’ finances, marketing, animals and teams. On Tuesday, hear the latest in dairy policy and markets; tune in on Wednesday for a discussion on methane-reducing feed additives. The Thursday episode will feature tips and insights for keeping kids of all ages safe on the farm this summer.

Tuesday, May 20

Tune in for an update on what is happening in the realm of dairy markets and policy and what dairy producers should be thinking about and watching for during these volatile times. Presenter will be:

• Leonard Polzin, Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach Specialist, UW-Extension

Wednesday, May 21

Methane reduction is a hot topic in today’s dairy industry. Hear the latest news and research around methane-reducing feed additives. Episode presented by:

• Joanne Knapp, PhD, PAS, Innovator and President, Fox Hollow Consulting LLC

Thursday, May 22

With the school year ending, children of all ages will be spending more time on the farm. Join a conversation about safety concerns for young people working on farms and the potential distractions that could lead children into unsafe situations. Presenter will be:

• Melissa Ploeckelman, Outreach Specialist, National Farm Medicine Center at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute

Episodes of The Dairy Signal® are accredited through Dairy AdvanCE® (DACE), enabling dairy producers, industry professionals and students to earn continuing education units for watching either the live or recorded version. Dairy AdvanCE is an online continuing education management tool for dairy farmers and other professionals that simplifies finding, tracking and managing continuing education units (CEUs). To learn more, visit www.DairyAdvance.org.

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, Wednesday 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 broadcasted sessions at www.pdpw.org.

For more information, contact PDP at 800-947-7379 or send an email to mail@pdpw.org. Join the conversation digitally by following us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

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.