Training Sessions
Presenters and topics by week, with a brief description of each day's episode topic and featured presenter(s):
Week 267: Pasture Management, Market Update: (watch now)
Tuesday, September 2
Tune in for an interactive discussion about managing pastures before winter weather arrives, including whether fall is the right time for spraying weeds, fertilizing, mowing and more. Presenter will be:
- Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension
Thursday, September 4
Don’t miss the bi-weekly update with timely insights on exports, weather, markets and other news impacting commodity and dairy markets. Presenter will be:
- Ben Buckner, Chief Grains and Dairy Analyst, AgResource Company
Week 266: Reproductive Research, AI Risks : (watch now)
Tuesday, August 26
Don’t miss this session with new research results on optimizing breeding times. Researchers assessed the optimal timing of insemination relative to increased activity using an activity monitoring system or after a synchronized ovulation. Presenter will be:
- Dr. Paul Fricke, PhD, Professor and Extension Specialist – Dairy Cattle Reproduction, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Thursday, August 28
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are evolving quickly and offer a number of potential benefits. Tune in to learn how these tools can be used in your farm business without exposing your farm to unnecessary risk. Presenter will be:
- Bill Oemichen, JD, Professor of Practice Law and Local Government Law Educator, UW-Madison Extension
Week 265: FARM 2025 and Market News : (watch now)
Tuesday, August 19
Learn about the FARM program in 2025, including updates and what is coming next. The conversation will also explore how producers can take the next step with the Environmental Stewardship component of the program. Presenters will be:
- Meggan Hain, DVM, Chief Veterinary Officer, National Milk Producers Federation
- Sage Saffran, Manager, Sustainability Initiatives, National Milk Producers Federation
Thursday, August 21
With summer winding down, tune in for a discussion of industry and market news that will impact the dairy industry and your operation. Presenter will be:
- Ben Buckner, Chief Grains and Dairy Analyst, AgResource Company
Week 264: Beneficial Insects & Returning Responsibility : (watch now)
Tuesday, August 12
Join an interactive conversation about research and best practices for using integrated pest management and conservation cropping systems to promote beneficial insects. Presenter will be:
- Dane Elmquist, Ph.D., Conservation Cropping Outreach Specialist (Statewide), UW- Madison Extension
Thursday, August 14
Learn how to avoid taking on work that isn’t yours, set clear boundaries, and hand responsibilities back to the people who should own them. Presenter will be:
- Linda Swindling, Founder & CEO, JourneyOn
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