The Latest in Repro Protocols, Dairy Policy and Seed Selection

Episodes offer timely information on important topics for dairy farmers

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal™ from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will provide the latest news and research for dairy producers to manage their herd, business and crops. Reproduction protocols and programs take center stage Tuesday, and an update on national dairy policy will be highlighted Wednesday. On Thursday, producers will hear top tips to plan for the 2023 corn-growing season. Zinpro Corporation is the sponsor of all episodes of The Dairy Signal during November.

Here are more details:

Tuesday, November 1

Effective reproductive programs are a must for dairy farms to be successful. Tune in for the latest research and recommendations for reproductive protocols and procedures. Episode presenter will be:

• Dr. Paul Fricke, PhD, Dairy Reproduction Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Wednesday, November 2
Staying on top of policy and regulatory developments can be challenging; today’s update from National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) leaders will share news regarding the FARM Animal Care Program and more. Join in live for a chance to ask questions directly. Episode presenters will be:

• Emily Yeiser Stepp, Vice President, The National Dairy FARM Program, NMPF
• Miquela Hanselman, Manager, Regulatory Affairs, NMPF  

Thursday, November 3

Planning begins now for the 2023 growing season; plan to join this discussion of how to select the right seed corn for your farm and fields. The conversation will consider disease tolerance, yield potential and consistency, soil type and more. Episode presenter will be:

• Chad Staudinger, Regional Sales Manager, Dairyland Seed Co., Inc.

The Dairy Signal™ is a weekly series of free educational episodes offering insights and resources for fellow dairy farmers and other food-system professionals across the value chain. Developed by dairy farmers and members of the Professional Dairy Producers® Board of Directors, the 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

Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) 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.