Training Sessions
Presenters and topics by week, with a brief description of each day's episode topic and featured presenter(s):
Week 263: New Risk Management Tools, Market Update: (watch now)
Tuesday, August 5
The USDA's Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program has added new coverage options for dairy producers, specifically for beef-on-dairy crossbred calves and cull dairy cows. Learn about these new options to insure animals against price declines, providing a valuable risk management tool. Presenter will be:
- Will Babler, Principal, Pinion Risk Management LLC & Atten Babler Risk Management LLC
Thursday, August 7
Tune in for an interactive discussion of the latest news and analysis on dairy and agricultural markets, news, exports and trends. Presenter will be:
- Ben Buckner, Chief Grains and Dairy Analyst, AgResource Company
Week 262: Tile Drainage Systems, Compassion Fatigue: (watch now)
Tuesday, July 29
Tune in for an interactive conversation about the latest research and strategies for tile drainage in conservation systems. Presenters will be:
- Laura Paletta, Agriculture Water Quality Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Extension
- Izze McNamee, Agriculture Water Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension
Thursday, July 31
Compassion fatigue can have serious impacts on physical and mental health. Learn how to recognize signs in yourself and others, how to prevent and manage the condition. Presenter will be:
- Monica McConkey, Rural Mental Health Counselor, Eyes on the Horizon Consulting
Week 261: Voluntary Milking, Market Update: (watch now)
Tuesday, July 22
Unlock the potential of automated milking systems with strategies to boost voluntary cow participation. In this episode, we’ll explore the roles of nutrition, housing and behavior in maximizing efficiency. Presenter will be:
- Dr. Trevor DeVries, Ph.D., Professor and Canada Research Chair, Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph
Tune in for the latest news, trends and insights on agricultural and dairy markets that will impact the industry and your business. Presenter will be:
- Ben Buckner, Chief Grains and Dairy Analyst, AgResource Company
Week 260: Salmonella Dublin, Balancing Priorities : (watch now)
Tuesday, July 15
Hear the latest on Salmonella Dublin, including prevention, disease transmission, managing outbreaks, vaccination protocols, clinical signs and more. Presenters will be:
- Dr. Melissa Cantor, Assistant Professor, Precision Dairy Science, Pennsylvania State University
- Dr. Erika Ganda, DVM, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Food Animal Microbiomes, Department of Animal Science, Pennsylvania State University
Thursday, July 17
Every day, women in dairy juggle the needs of their family, business, personal wellbeing and everything in between. Hear real stories and top tips from three high-performing women on managing competing priorities without losing yourself — or your sanity — in the process. Panelists will be:
- Sandy Larson, Owner and Dairy Producer, Larson Acres, Inc, Evansville, Wis.
- Heather Moore, Owner, Moore Family Farms, Moore Family Farms Creamery, Moore Local and Rockdale Locker, Maquoketa, Iowa
- Suzanne Vold, Dairy Producer, Dorrich Dairy, Glenwood, Minn.
Week 259: Heifer Raising Strategies and Market Update: (watch now)
Tuesday, July 8
Join an interactive conversation about strategies to improve heifer reproductive performance with a focus on how dairy producers can reduce heifer-rearing costs. Presenter will be:
- JP Martins, DVM, MS, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Sciences School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Thursday, July 10
What is ahead in dairy and agricultural markets for the second half of 2025? Tune in for the latest updates in the export, weather, market and consumer trends that will impact the industry and your bottom line. Presenter will be:
- Ben Buckner, Chief Grains and Dairy Analyst, AgResource Company
Week 258: Conservation Program Options and Market Update: (watch now)
Tuesday, June 24
There are a variety of programs and resources for producers to access when adopting conservation programs on their farms but knowing which is the right fit for one’s acres and operation can be a challenge. Tuesday’s presenter will share tips and strategies to navigate farm bill programs and how to best research non-government funding options. Presenter will be:
- Scott Stipetich, Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist, Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever
Thursday, June 26
As we near the half-way point of 2025, join in for the latest news in agriculture and dairy markets as well as the trends that will be impacting the dairy industry for the growing season and beyond. Presenter will be:
- Ben Buckner, Chief Grains and Dairy Analyst, AgResource Company
Week 257: Fire Safety, Heat-Stress Management: (watch now)
Tuesday, June 17
Staying well-rehearsed on emergency measures doesn’t always make the priority list for dairy producers and their team members. In many cases, though, the devastation brought on by fire damage can be prevented. The key is to ensure emergency gear is available and properly maintained and that all workers understand what steps to take in case of emergency. Long-time fire chief Gerald Minor will walk through fire drills and critical safety measures to protect your team, animals, buildings and equipment. Presenter will be:
- Gerald Minor, Chief, Pittsville Fire Department
Thursday, June 19
Before summer temperatures rise, what are the steps necessary to ensure all animals will be able to keep cool and healthy in their environment? Learn how various management strategies can be implemented to manage heat stress in non-lactating groups of animals. Presenter will be:
- Dr. Jimena Laporta, Associate Professor of Lactation Physiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Week 256: Cropping Strategies, Market News Update: (watch now)
Tuesday, June 10
What’s the status of the 2025 growing season? The answer depends on where you live, of course. Dr. Goeser will offer advice for early-season adjustments to boost plant health and yield as needed. He’ll also discuss hay quality and tips to ensure consistency throughout the season. Presenter will be:
- Dr. John Goeser, Dairy Nutrition + Management Consultant, Progressive Dairy Solutions
Thursday, June 12
As we near the halfway point of 2025, tune in for a discussion of the market, export and weather news that will drive dairy and agricultural markets this summer and for the rest of the year. Presenter will be:
- Ben Buckner, Chief Grains and Dairy Analyst at AgResource Company
Week 255: Carbon Markets, Returns on Ag Tech: (watch now)
Tuesday, June 3
For those wanting to demystify the delve into carbon markets and its corresponding opportunities and jargon, join in the conversation with Patrick Wood as he breaks down the complexities of carbon markets and highlights practical opportunities to enhance producers’ bottom line. Presenter will be:
Thursday, June 5
Ag technology promises big returns, but how can producers make it work for their operation? Hear proven strategies to identify the best technology investments and maximize productivity and profits. Presenter will be:
- Dr. Brady Brewer, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University
Week 254: Mental Health, Phosphorus Research and Market Update: (watch now)
Tuesday, May 27
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s the perfect time to learn how agricultural professionals can reduce stress to combat mental health issues and how combining a healthy diet with plenty of rest plays a role in overall mental health. Presenter will be:
• Amy Myrdal Miller, MS, RDN, FAND, Founder and President, Farmer’s Daughter Consulting
Wednesday, May 28
Hear about the work that University of Wisconsin-Extension Ag Water Quality Team is doing to survey the prevalence of phosphorus stratification in no-till systems while they focus on mitigating the risk of dissolved-phosphorus loss to surface water. Episode presented by:
• Sheri Schwert, Ag Water Quality Outreach Specialist, UW-Extension
Thursday, May 29
Join in for a timely up-to-the-minute analysis of the agricultural markets and trends that will impact dairy producers and the ag industry this growing season and beyond. Presenter will be:
• Ben Buckner, Chief Grains and Dairy Analyst, AgResource Company