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2020 PDPW Managers Academy

November 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

PDPW executive-level program, held Jan. 14-16, 2020, in Corpus Christi, Texas Now more than ever, the management skills, global and local market awareness, flexibility and mental acuteness are more critical than ever for [Read More …]

Save the Date for 2020 PDPW Managers Academy

November 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

PDPW Executive-Level Program, Held Jan. 14-16, 2020, in Corpus Christi, Texa Now more than ever, the management skills, global and local market awareness, flexibility and mental acuteness are more critical than ever for dairy farmers [Read More …]

Final Call for 2019 PDPW Mentor Program Student Applications

November 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Application Deadline, Nov. 17, 2019 In Wisconsin, the dairy industry has over 1.3 million cows on nearly 8,000 dairy farms, with each dairy cow generating over $38,000 in local economic activity, annually. With such rapid [Read More …]

PDPW Cybersecurity webinar: Keep your sensitive business data secure

November 5, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

TOMORROW Wednesday November 6, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT The amount of data shared in cyberspace is mind-boggling. Milking systems track production, components and SCC; pedometers lend insight into lameness, health and estrus cycles; [Read More …]

Manage both Finances and Cows

November 1, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Operating a successful dairy in today’s unpredictable dairy business environment requires not only top-notch management of animals and employees, but also a solid understanding of financial management. The PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy® seriesis the [Read More …]

2019-20 PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy

November 1, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Join the 2019-20 PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy training series this fall and winter, held at PDPW Headquarters in Juneau, Wis. The multi-level, multi-session financial development program is designed to provide dairy farmers, veterinarians, nutritionists, [Read More …]

Financial Development Helps Dairy Farmers Succeed PDPW

October 30, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

2019-20 Financial Literacy for Dairy Series Debuts Nov. 2019 in Juneau, Wis The PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy® Series is presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW). The 2019-20 Series will bring together dairy farmers, veterinarians, [Read More …]

Cybersecurity Management is Focus PDPW World Class Webinar

October 30, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Farmers Glean Insights to Protect Sensitive Employee and Farm Data, Nov. 6 Webinar There is a growing need to protect sensitive data in our information-rich dairy businesses, including employee information, herd performance metrics, financial records, [Read More …]

Cyber attack risks for dairies

October 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The amount of data shared in cyberspace is mind-boggling. Milking systems track production, components and SCC; pedometers lend insight into lameness, health and estrus cycles; feed-tracking apps monitor feed inventory, dry matter and ration changes. [Read More …]

PDPW Dairy Insights Summit, Dec. 5, 2019

October 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Multi-stakeholder event to feature experts on zoonotic diseases, environment, blockchain The past few years have seen a whirlwind of economic, trade, and regulatory policy issues that have impacted international markets and producers in the dairy [Read More …]

PDPW Calf Care Connection Workshops

October 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Three sessions of a one-day workshop to be held Nov. 19, 20 and 21 Raising healthy, high performing calves requires not only preventing illness and injury, but also providing outlets for healthy calf behaviors. Leading [Read More …]

Apps. for PDPW Mentor Program due Nov. 17

October 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

College students matched with dairy producers to provide real-world experiences College students considering a career in the dairy industry or dairy production are encouraged to apply for the 2019 PDPW Mentor Program, brought to you [Read More …]

Optimize your dairy herd management

October 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

It’s Next week! 2019 Herdsperson Workshop Designed for you: herd managers, nutritionists and veterinarians Register Now Your Conference Presenters: Dr. Laura Hernandez, PhD Associate Professor of Dairy Science at UW-Madison Dr. Mike Hutjens, PhD [Read More …]

Save the Date for PDPW, Dairy Insights Summit Dec. 5, 2019

October 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Multi-Stakeholder Event to Feature Experts on Zoonotic Diseases, Environment, Blockchain and More The past few years have seen a whirlwind of economic, trade, and regulatory policy issues that have impacted international markets and producers in [Read More …]

PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy

October 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Level 1, 2 and 3 classes offered in 2019-20 series Operating a successful dairy in today’s unpredictable dairy business environment requires not only top-notch management of animals and employees, but also a solid understanding of [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers to Focus on Feed Management

October 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

PDPW Hosts Dairy Tours This Week, Thur., Oct. 24 from Fond du Lac, Wis With the challenges of a wet spring, summer and now fall, the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will showcase two dairy farms [Read More …]

Management skills needed on today’s farms

October 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 1

Operating a successful dairy in today’s unpredictable dairy business environment requires not only top-notch management of animals and employees, but also a solid understanding of financial management. The PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy® series is [Read More …]

Feed Management Dairy Tours October 26th

October 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Are you wondering how to blend the best possible ration after a tough growing season? Do you know your cost of production? See how two Wisconsin dairies manage their feed storage and environmental [Read More …]

PDPW Herdsperson Conferences Oct. 30 & 31

October 16, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Managing feed inventories, transition cow and herd management strategies Presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), a daylong workshop keying in on some of the more challenging topics in managing dairy herds such as feed inventory, [Read More …]

Get a grip on ag economics

October 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

THIS WEEK: Thursday, October 17, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT Your presenter: Dr. David Kohl Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech Dr. Kohl is agriculture’s leading economist. With many millions of miles’ worth of [Read More …]

Wisconsin Dairy tour Oct. 24

October 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

PDPW to host tours at Second Look Holsteins, LLC and Vir-Clar Farms Blending a ration for top production is an ongoing challenge for dairy producers; a difficult growing season this year makes it an even-more [Read More …]

Managing Feed Inventories, Transition Cow Management and Herd-Management Strategies Highlight Workshop for Herd Managers, Nutritionists and Veterinarians

October 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

PDPW Herdsperson Conference Scheduled for Oct. 30 and 31, 2019 Presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), a daylong workshop keying in on some of the more challenging topics in managing dairy herds such as feed [Read More …]

Dairy Tours to Focus on Feed Management, Storage and Tracking Systems

October 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

PDPW to Host Tours at Second Look Holsteins, LLC and Vir-Clar Farms on Oct. 24 Blending a ration for top production is an ongoing challenge for dairy producers; a difficult growing season this year makes [Read More …]

PDPW Webinar to Offer Insight on Getting a Grip on Ag Economics

October 10, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

PDPW World Class Webinar, Thursday, Oct. 17, Features Dr. David Kohl Sharing Ideas on Continuing to Move Your Business Forward The dairy environment requires focus on core values, discipline in the fundamentals of business, and [Read More …]

Get a grip on ag economics

September 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Thursday, October 17, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT The talk and tweets of global leaders have been making news headlines and influencing the economic landscape of American agriculture. More than ever, this business [Read More …]

Develop Plan Now to Get the Most of 2019 Corn Silage Harvest

September 10, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Dr. John Goeser will present PDPW World Class Webinar This Week, Wed., Sept. 11 Mother Nature has thrown many challenges at dairy farmers during the 2019 growing season. From winter-killed alfalfa to late planted corn [Read More …]

Challenging corn harvest season – Optimize the 2019 crop year

September 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

NEXT WEEK Wednesday, September 11, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT Finish strong with smart Strategies Mother Nature has been taking us for a ride this year. Many farmers experienced winter-killed alfalfa followed by [Read More …]

Ice Cream, Farm Tours and Conversation on Tap for 2019 ACE Twilight Meetings

August 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Join farmers, community leaders and neighbors to discuss issues important to rural communities Wisconsin Towns Association, Wisconsin Counties Association and Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will host a week of ACE On-the-Farm Twilight Meetings at four [Read More …]

Bold, tenacious leaders needed in dairy industry

July 26, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

PDPW Dairy Managers Institute™ a three-day intensive leadership development To provide new and experienced managers – including farm owners, herdspersons, managers and other agribusiness professionals – with the tools and leadership skills needed to succeed [Read More …]

Bold, Tenacious Leaders Needed in Dairy Industry

July 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

PDPW Dairy Managers Institute™ a three-day intensive leadership development including farm owners, herdspersons, managers and other agribusiness professionals – with the tools and leadership skills needed to succeed in today’s dairy industry is the goal [Read More …]

2020 PDPW Managers Academy

Save the Date for 2020 PDPW Managers Academy

Final Call for 2019 PDPW Mentor Program Student Applications

PDPW Cybersecurity webinar: Keep your sensitive business data secure

Manage both Finances and Cows

2019-20 PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy

Financial Development Helps Dairy Farmers Succeed PDPW

Cybersecurity Management is Focus PDPW World Class Webinar

Cyber attack risks for dairies

PDPW Dairy Insights Summit, Dec. 5, 2019

PDPW Calf Care Connection Workshops

Apps. for PDPW Mentor Program due Nov. 17

Optimize your dairy herd management

Save the Date for PDPW, Dairy Insights Summit Dec. 5, 2019

PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy

Dairy Farmers to Focus on Feed Management

Management skills needed on today’s farms

Feed Management Dairy Tours October 26th

PDPW Herdsperson Conferences Oct. 30 & 31

Get a grip on ag economics

Wisconsin Dairy tour Oct. 24

Managing Feed Inventories, Transition Cow Management and Herd-Management Strategies Highlight Workshop for Herd Managers, Nutritionists and Veterinarians

Dairy Tours to Focus on Feed Management, Storage and Tracking Systems

PDPW Webinar to Offer Insight on Getting a Grip on Ag Economics

Get a grip on ag economics

Develop Plan Now to Get the Most of 2019 Corn Silage Harvest

Challenging corn harvest season – Optimize the 2019 crop year

Ice Cream, Farm Tours and Conversation on Tap for 2019 ACE Twilight Meetings

Bold, tenacious leaders needed in dairy industry

Bold, Tenacious Leaders Needed in Dairy Industry

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage