JUNEAU, Wis. — This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal from Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) will feature conversations to keep dairy teams, cows and finances healthy and productive. On Tuesday, tune in for ideas to deliver effective silage safety training; hear about the latest in mastitis control research on Wednesday. And we’re joined once again by economist Dan Basse as we wrap up the first quarter of 2023. Listen in for a review of the forces impacting markets and your farm.
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Tuesday, March 28
Silage season is one of the busiest and most dangerous time for dairy teams. Attendees at the 2023 PDPW Business Conference found the strategies unique and impactful approaches for saving lives. Now you can share it with your whole team. Episode presenter will be:
- Connie Kuber, Co-Owner, Connor Agriscience
Wednesday, March 29
Discuss the latest research on antibiotic use for mastitis control in dairy cows and take a closer look at opportunities for antibiotic-free alternatives to control mastitis during the dry period. This topic generated a lot of interest after being presented at the recent PDPW Business Conference, so we’re giving it exposure to a broader audience. Episode presenters will be:
- Dr. Hilario Mantovani, PhD, Assistant Professor, Animal & Dairy Sciences, UW-Madison
- Ana Julia Moreira, Research Intern, Animal & Dairy Sciences, UW-Madison
Thursday, March 30
How has the first quarter of 2023 compared to expectations and what’s ahead for the rest of the year? Tune in for a discussion on the market, weather and economic factors that will drive the dairy industry and impact your farm’s bottom line. Episode presenter will be:
- Dan Basse, President, AgResource Company
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. 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.
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