This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide strategies and resources for dairy feed production. Tune in on Tuesday for a discussion on spring pasture inventory and developing grazing plans. The Thursday episode will review strategies for corn silage production.
Tuesday, April 28
A spring pasture inventory is key to making the most of grazing season. Learn how to take a forage inventory, then use that information to decide when to start grazing and manage pastures through the spring flush. Presenter will be:
- Michael Geissinger, grazing and nutrient management outreach specialist, UW-Extension
Thursday, April 30
Take a fresh look at one of your largest input costs: feed. In this discussion originally presented at 2026 PDP Business Conference, explore strategies to optimize seed selection, agronomic decisions and other key inputs for corn silage production. Grain practical insights to improve silage quality, support cow performance and get more value from every dollar spent on feed. Presenters will be:
- Dr. John Goeser, PhD, dairy nutrition and management consultant, Progressive Dairy Solutions
- Dr. Luiz Ferraretto, PhD, associate professor and ruminant nutrition extension specialist, UW-Madison
April episodes of The Dairy Signal are sponsored by DLF. Success starts with the seed. That’s why farmers trust DLF, the world’s forage seed leader. Backed by cutting-edge research, DLF delivers high-yielding forage products with the traits you need to drive profit on your farm. Ask your retailer about high-performance alfalfa brands like Forage First, 5 Series and Alforex Seeds. Learn more at lacrosseseed.com.
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