JUNEAU, Wis. — Next week, The Dairy Signal™ from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will feature episodes to help dairy producers make the most of feed sources and technology while managing through today’s economic environment. The Tuesday episode will feature how to utilize alternative feedstuffs in dairy rations and Wednesday’s session will discuss strategies for managing through high milk prices and high input costs. On Thursday, take a deep dive into the research and potential for activity monitors in dairy operations.
More details here:
Tuesday, August 9
Alternative feedstuffs such as non-consumable food items are a hot topic as dairy producers look to make the most of potential ration ingredients while maintaining production, cow health and profitability. Learn how to incorporate these alternative feedstuffs into rations and understand how cattle can break these items down. Episode presenter will be:
- Dr. Gail Carpenter, Assistant Professor of Extension and Outreach, Dairy Production, Iowa State University
Wednesday, August 10
With seven months of 2022 behind us, hear about strategies to successfully navigate your dairy business through an environment of both high milk prices and high input costs, and look ahead at what may be in store for the rest of the year. Episode presenter will be:
- Will Babler, Principal, Atten Babler Commodities LLC
Thursday, August 11
Dive into research about the role that activity monitoring systems on dairy farms can play in predicting fertility as well as how these systems can be used to manage groups of cows based on their activity levels. The episode will also feature a discussion comparing estrus detection programs with timed A.I. programs. Episode presenter will be:
- Julio Giordano, Associate Professor-Dairy Cattle Biology and Management, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Animal Science, Cornell University
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.
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— PDPW