PDPW

Description

Developed by PDPW for dairy farmers, processors and other industry leaders, The Dairy Signal episodes will feature a variety of experts in dairy business and dairy economics - and other management topics. All episodes will live-stream from 12:00-1:00 PM CT each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. In addition, each live session will offer attendees the opportunity to engage in open Q&A and interact with the speakers. A video and audio podcast recording of each episode will be available for free on-demand access after each airing. 
   

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All sessions are recorded and available to watch on-demand. All Spanish translated presentations will be available once the translation is completed.

No registration fee is necessary, and all episodes are available by clicking the "Watch Now" button above. Follow along digitally in advance of and during the sessions by following @dairyPDPW and using #PDPWDairySignal on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
 
Our dairy industry and lives are changing daily and our need for accurate business information is vital. This new resource is designed to bring our dairy community together while providing resources to help navigate through challenging times.
 

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La Señal Lechera™, developed for our Spanish-speaking audience, will offer translated insights and resources on business, market, finance, and animal care and nutrition, which previously aired on The Dairy Signal. Translated and recorded by students from Viterbo University, content on La Señal Lechera will be available on-demand weekly.

Please share this information with your Spanish-speaking employees, in order to assist them in accessing the content on The Dairy Signal (aka La Señal Lechera):
 

Contact

For more information, contact PDPW at 800-947-7379, or email us at mail@pdpw.org.

Training Sessions

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Week 15: (watch now) 
Tuesday, July 14
Find out how meat processing plants have fared through the coronavirus pandemic, how they are adapting going forward, and what precautions have been taken for both food and worker safety. 
 

• Curt Larson, President and CEO of Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association
• Steve Van Lannen, President and Chief Operating Officer of American Foods Group.

 
Wednesday, July 15
There’s been some changes with the National Dairy FARM Program. Get the scoop on what these additions are and how they will impact your farm. 
 

• Emily Yeiser Stepp, Vice President of The National Dairy FARM Program, National Milk Producers Federation

 
Thursday, July 16
How does the Beef Checkoff impact dairy farmers?  Learn how beef and byproducts find their way into the export market while also taking a look at the structure of the beef checkoff program nationally. 
 

• Tammy Vaassen, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Beef Council

 

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Week 14: (watch now) 
Tuesday, July 7
Figure out what type of cover crops are ideal for your operation by zeroing in on your goals and how they will impact your overall business. 
 

• Matt Ruark, Associate Professor of Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

 
Wednesday, July 8
With 70 percent of all agricultural land use in the world deemed marginal and unsuitable for growing human foods, learn how livestock become “upcyclers”, utilizing this marginal land by producing some of the most nutritious food worldwide. 
 

• Dr. Frank Mitloehner, Ph.D., Professor and Air Quality Extension Specialist with the Department of Animal Science at University of California, Davis

 
Thursday, July 9
Learn how the dairy, crop, ethanol and meat markets are responding both domestically and globally and what’s going on in the export market. 
 

• Dan Basse, Economist and President of AgResource Compan

 

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Week 13: (watch now)
Tuesday, June 30
Hear about what’s happening around the country in cheese sale efforts and what strategies are being taken to promote Wisconsin dairy products.

• Rick Findlay, Vice President of Food Service and International for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
• Mike Edge, Marketing Director – Eastern Division for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

 
 
Wednesday, July 1
Pressure-test your business and zero in on manageable areas such as feed and labor to help navigate risk going forward. 
 

• Dr. David Kohl, Co-owner of Homestead Creamery in Wirtz, Va., and Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Finance and Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

 
 
Thursday, July 2
Learn the most practical and cost-effective ways to maximize cow comfort year-round, but specifically during the hottest days of the season.
 

• Dr. Nigel Cook, DVM, Professor in Food Animal Production Medicine at UW-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine; Chair of the Department of Medical Sciences
• Dr. Jennifer Van Os, PhD, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Animal Welfare at UW-Madison

 

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Week 12: (watch now)
Tuesday, June 23
Hear an update on the Wisconsin Farm Support Program, which is providing $50 million in direct aid payments to Wisconsin farmers who have experienced losses due to COVID-19 and what direct-to-business grants are available for assistance. 
 

• Randy Romanski, Secretary Designee of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
• John Lucey, Professor of Food Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Director of the Center for Dairy Research

 
Wednesday, June 24
Producers will hear a research update from all three universities involved in the Dairy Innovation Hub.
 

• Dr. Heather White, Assistant Professor of Dairy Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Dr. Tera L. Montgomery, Associate Professor of Dairy and Animal Science in the UW-Platteville School of Agriculture and Animal Science Program Coordinator
• Dr. Steve Kelm, Professor of Dairy Science at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

 
Thursday, June 25
Learn how the dairy, crop, ethanol and meat markets are responding both domestically and globally. :
 

• Dan Basse, Economist and President of AgResource Company, a domestic and international agricultural research firm

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Week 11: (watch now)
Tuesday, June 16
Hear an update from Washington. Find out what we have to look forward to in agriculture and what policies are being discussed that will impact our industry.
 

• Dr. Mark Stephenson of UW-Madison Director of Dairy Policy Analysis and Director of Wisconsin's Center for Dairy Profitability
• Jim Mulhern, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) 

 
Wednesday, June 17
A COVID-19 outbreak on a farm could be catastrophic by jeopardizing the health of the team members and getting essential product to market. Learn about OSHA and CDC interim guidelines for Agricultural Workers and Employers to keep essential workers safe. 
 

• Mary Bauer, Compliance Assistance Specialist, of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Eau Claire Area
• Dr. Casper Bendixsen, Director, National Farm Medicine Center

 
 
Thursday, June 18
Experts will talk about how and what kind of impact the COVID-19 situation has had on different sectors of the food industry, specifically restaurants and grocery stores and what the future holds when it comes to vulnerability and opportunity. 
 

• Brandon Scholz, President and CEO of the Wisconsin Grocers Association
• Susan Quam, Executive Vice President of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association

 

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Week 10: (watch now)
Tuesday, June 9
New information and progress on the sign-up period for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and other supportive resources available to help farmers succeed. 
 

• Sandy Chalmers, State Executive Director for the USDA Wisconsin Farm Service Agency (FSA)
• Beth Mueller, FSA County Executive Director serving Marathon, Lincoln, Langlade, Oneida, Forest, Florence, & Vilas counties

 
Wednesday, June 10
Producers will learn what they need to do to capture state dollars now being offered to the agriculture industry and what the sign-up deadline is. They will also hear an update on the movement of dairy products into food banks and the growing partnership with The Hunger Task Force. 
 

• Chad Vincent, CEO of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
• Randy Romanski, Secretary Designee of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

 
Thursday, June 11
Learn how the weather is impacting harvesting conditions and what future weather patterns will bring and how the dairy and crop markets are responding both domestically and globally. 
 

• Eric Snodgrass, principal atmospheric scientist for Nutrien Ag Solutions
• Dan Basse, Economist and President of AgResource Company, a domestic and international agricultural research firm

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Week 9: (watch now)
Tuesday, June 2
What details do you need to provide to your lender and what do producers need to know about the banking world.
 

• Sam Miller, Managing Director, Head of Agriculture, BMO Harris Bank
• Steve Schwoerer, Senior Dairy Lending Specialist, Compeer Financial

 
Wednesday, June 3
Learn how consumer buying habits have shifted during these unchartered times and what future trends could look like.
 

• Charlie Arnot, CEO of The Center for Food Integrity and President of Look East

 
Thursday, June 4
Hear how the COVID-19 situation has impacted the environment and how the industry is responding.  
 

• Dr. Frank Mitloehner, Ph.D., Professor and Air Quality Extension Specialist with the Department of Animal Science at University of California, Davis

 

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Week 8: (watch now)
Tuesday, May 26
Take a look at dairy producer scenarios and how these scenarios can maximize net profit. 
 

• Victor Cabrera, Ph.D., Professor and Extension Specialist in Dairy Management, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Tim Swenson, Senior Business Consultant, Compeer Financial

 
Wednesday, May 27
Learn what Dairy Management, Inc. is doing to increase demand for dairy product consumption.
 

• Barbara O’Brien, President of Dairy Management, Inc.

 
Thursday, May 28
Tune in for the latest economic trends, the ongoing global impact and how re-opening some parts of our industry is affecting the overall economy. 
 

• Dan Basse, Economist and President of AgResource Company, a domestic and international agricultural research firm

 

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Week 7: (watch now)
Tuesday, May 19
Hear an update from Washington and what kind of direct assistance is coming to rural America. 
 

• Jim Mulhern, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) 

 
Wednesday, May 20
Discover how the global economy is impacting the agriculture industry today and gain insight on how the future may look down the road.
 

• Mary Ledman, Global Sector Strategist for Dairy in the RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness Group

 
Thursday, May 21
Hear updates on the CARES Act and possible details on how to tap into federal funds and learn of existing programs available. 
 

• Sandy Chalmers, State Executive Director for the USDA Wisconsin Farm Service Agency
• Tom Brandt, Farm Loan Chief, USDA Wisconsin Farm Service Agency

 

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Week 6: (watch now)
Tuesday, May 12
The state of the dairy industry and how federal funds could be distributed in Wisconsin. 

• Tony Evers, Governor of Wisconsin
• Randy Romanski, Interim Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

 
 
Wednesday, May 13
Hear the latest market updates, how consumers are reacting, and find practical steps to make the right decisions for your operation, including cow-feeding strategies. 
 

• Dr. Luiz Ferraretto, Assistant Professor and Ruminant Nutrition Extension Specialist, UW-Madison
• Dr. David Kohl, Co-owner of Homestead Creamery in Wirtz, Va., and Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Finance and Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

 
 
Thursday, May 14
Tune in for the latest economic trends, the ongoing global impact and what to expect later down the road.
 

• Dan Basse, Economist and President of AgResource Company, a domestic and international agricultural research firm

 

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Week 5: (watch now)  

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Week 4: (watch now) The state of the dairy industry.
 

• Tony Evers, Governor of Wisconsin
• Randy Romanski, Interim Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

    Market forecast and financial stability and business management through uncertainty.
 

• Liz Griffith, Market Development and Human Resource Consultant for Encore Consultants
• Dr. David Kohl, Co-owner of Homestead Creamery in Wirtz, Va., and Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Finance and Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

  Market stability and dairy outlook.

• Dan Basse, Economist and President of AgResource Company, a domestic and international agricultural research firm

 

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Week 3: (watch now)
  Learn up-to-date market insight and cow-side implications of various business changes.
 

• Dr. Mark Stephenson of UW-Madison Director of Dairy Policy Analysis and Director of Wisconsin's Center for Dairy Profitability
• Dr. Heather White, Assistant Professor of Dairy Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Hear the market forecast and proposed marketing plans to assist dairy producers and processors.
 

• Jim Mulhern, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) 
• Dr. David Kohl, Co-owner of Homestead Creamery in Wirtz, Va., and Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Finance and Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Thursday, April 23
Cover market stability and outlook, and gain insights on cow-feeding strategies.
 

• Dan Basse, Economist and President of AgResource Company, a domestic and international agricultural research firm
• Dr. Luiz Ferraretto, Assistant Professor, Livestock Nutrition, University of Florida

 

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Week 2: (watch now)

Thursday, April 16
Farmers will get an inside look at one of the critical factors outside our control – the weather and take a look at feeding strategies.
 

• Eric Snodgrass, principal atmospheric scientist for Nutrien Ag Solutions
• Dr. David Kohl, Co-owner of Homestead Creamery in Wirtz, Va., and Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Finance and Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

 

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Week 1: (watch now)

Presenters will address what’s happening in the marketplace, how long farmers can expect current situations to last, and what the dairy sector can do right now to mitigate the impacts.  

• Dr. Mark Stephenson of UW-Madison Director of Dairy Policy Analysis and Director of Wisconsin's Center for Dairy Profitability
• Chad Vincent, CEO of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

  Addressing economic strategies head-on, dairy farmers can use the real-time insights to manage their businesses, maximize their viability and stay nimble during these times. Presenters will also address new tools as they become available. 
 

• Dr. David Kohl, Co-owner of Homestead Creamery in Wirtz, Va., and Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Finance and Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
• Jason Karszes, Senior Extension Associate with Cornell University and the PRO-DAIRY program

Thursday, April 9
Farmers will hear up-to-date market analysis, practical tips and strategies for making decisions in an uncertain, chaotic environment; plus, a look at what the new world may look like after this pandemic subsides.  

• Dan Basse, Economist and President of AgResource Company, a domestic and international agricultural research firm
• Jay Joy, founder of Milk Money LLC

Testimonials

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