Training Sessions
Presenters and topics by week, with a brief description of each day's episode topic and featured presenter(s):
Week 130: Adding Value to Acres, Research Update & Negotiation: (watch now)
Tuesday, October 18
How can you make the most of every acre? What about that marginal ground and odd areas that dot your farm’s landscape? Tune in to hear how these problem areas can add value to an operation and to identify the available support and resources.
- Dallas Glazik, IL Senior Farm Bill Biologist, Pheasants Forever
- Scott Stipetich, Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist, Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quails Forever
Wednesday, October 19
New research is underway at the Dairy Innovation Hub. Learn about these new projects and get an update on work that will benefit dairy producers and the industry.
- Maria Woldt, Program Manager, Dairy Innovation Hub
Thursday, October 20
Improve your negotiation skills in this session focused on making confident decisions, turning negotiations into a conversation and more.
- Linda Swindling, Founder and CEO of professional-development organization JourneyOn
Week 129: Transition Cow, Weather Update and Market News: (watch now)
Tuesday, October 11
Understand the causes of dry-off inflammation and how the condition contributes to poor performance in the transition period.
- Dr. Lance Baumgard, PhD, Professor, Norman L. Jacobson Endowed Professor in Dairy Nutrition, Iowa State University
It is time to check in on the weather outlook for fall harvest and what to expect as we head into a new year. Eric Snodgrass will also review the most important weather stories of the year and how they have impacted dairy and ag markets.
- Eric Snodgrass, Principal Atmospheric Scientist for Nutrien Ag Solutions
Tune in for the bi-weekly market news update to learn about the key news and trends as we move into fall harvest and the fourth quarter of 2022.
- Dan Basse, President of AgResource Company
Week 128: Farm Safety, Cover Crops & Fiber Digestibility: (watch now)
Tuesday, October 4
Tune in for safety tips when opening manure pits or storage facilities, including working around methane and other gases. Also, hear about the upcoming Agricultural Rescue Training program from where it started to where it is today.
- Gerald Minor, Chief, Pittsville Fire Department
With fall harvest underway, learn about cover crops that can be used to scavenge for excess nitrogen, resulting in better water quality.
- Daniel Smith, Southwest Regional Agronomist, University of Wisconsin-Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program
- Dr. Jamie Patton, PhD, Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program
Learn about the relationship between particle size and digestibility of fiber. Understanding the potential interactions between physically effective fiber and undigested fiber can help formulate rations to optimize dry matter intake, milk and milk components and rumen dynamics.
- Dr. Rick Grant, President, William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute
Week 127: Management Tips, Graduate Research & Market News: (watch now)
Tuesday, September 27
What is limiting your dairy farm’s success? Learn about six areas that will help you scale up your dairy management skills and identify the current limitations to success. Episode presenters will be:
- Liz Griffith, Market Development and Human Resource Consultant, Encore Consultants
- Tim Schaefer, Certified Family Business Advisor, Certified Professional Business Coach, Encore Consultants
The September Rising Stars – Graduate Research Showcase will feature research conducted at the University of Florida. Graduate students will share their work on the impact of choline supplementation to in vitro embryos and the impact on calves, as well as choline supplementation at the time of conception. The Graduate Research Showcase is sponsored by Balchem. Episode presenters will be:
- Dr. Peter Hansen, PhD, Professor, University of Florida
- Lané Haimon, PhD student, University of Florida
- Masroor Sagheer, PhD student, University of Florida
As temperatures cool and we wrap up the third quarter of 2022, tune in to hear the latest news in dairy markets, trends and exports, as well as a look at what to expect in the final three months of the year. Episode presenter will be:
- Dan Basse, President, AgResource Company
Week 126: Parlor Management and Mastitis Prevention: (watch now)
Tuesday, September 20
Get back to basics on mastitis prevention and management by focusing on the bacteria that causes this disease, and the environmental conditions that allow them to thrive. Hear about ways to improve cow health and milk quality.
- Dr. Maria Jose Fuenzalida, PhD, GLP and Non-GLP Study Coordinator, Pathway Preclinical Services
Learn about the impact that milking parlor equipment and management have on animal wellbeing, including the amount of time cows should spend in the parlor and what happens if they are there too long. Also hear about potential solutions to parlor equipment challenges.
- Dr. Marcia Endres, PhD, Professor, Animal Science Department, and Director of Graduate Studies, University of Minnesota
- Dr. Doug Reinemann, Professor and Chair of Biological Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Tune in for a dairy producer panel on parlor management focused on key questions like parlor staffing, scheduling, systems and equipment and parlor design. Bring your questions for real-world insights on improving processes and animal wellbeing in the milking parlor.
- Rick Roden, Part Owner, Roden Echo Valley, LLC
- Zoey Nelson, COO of Brooks Farm 1855, LLC
Week 125: Dairy Profitability, Exports and Market News: (watch now)
Tuesday, September 13
As we move into fall, it isn’t too early to think about setting your dairy up for success in the next calendar year. Understand factors and management steps that will impact dairy profitability for the remainder of 2022 and plan ahead for a profitable 2023.
- Gary Sipiorski, independent business and financial consultant
- Dr. Kevin Bernhardt, Professor of Agribusiness at University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Agriculture and Farm Management Specialist with UW-Extension and Center for Dairy Profitability
Exports are key to the strength of U.S. dairy markets. Tune in to hear about work that the Wisconsin Export Council is doing, including target opportunities, successes and bottlenecks, as well as new development with the United Kingdom to receive shipments of Wisconsin dairy products.
- Randy Romanski, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
- Chad Vincent, CEO of Dairy Famers of Wisconsin
Hear the latest in dairy market news and trends and take a look ahead at what is in store for the last three months of 2022 in the bi-weekly market update.
- Dan Basse, President of AgResource Company
Week 124: Manure Storage, Digital Dermatitis, Dairy Protein: (watch now)
Tuesday, September 6
Managing and maintaining manure storage is key to preventing manure spills and other issues. Learn about key management practices to avoid spills and what steps you should take if a spill does occur.
- Kevin Erb, Director of the Conservation Professional Training Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension
Digital dermatitis is common, highly contagious and can have significant impact on cow health and lameness. Tune in to understand digital dermatitis, including what triggers it, how it appears on the farm and best management practices to manage it in individual cows and across your herd.
- Dr. Dörte Döpfer, DVM, PhD, Professor, Food Animal Production Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine at UW-Madison
Take a deep dive into the value of dairy protein, glycomacropeptide (GMP), in curbing hunger and building bone density in this overview of research conducted through the Dairy Innovation Hub.
- Dr. Denise Ney, Professor of Nutritional Sciences, UW-Madison
Week 123: Employee Development, Research Showcase & Market News: (watch now)
Tuesday, August 30
A strong, growing business starts with people who are constantly growing and developing their skills. Tune in for strategies on starting employee development programs at your dairy, and how to build relationships and systems that will benefit both your teams and your business.
- Jay Joy, Chief Executive Officer, Milk Money, LLC
Sponsored by Balchem, this month’s Rising Stars – Graduate Research Showcase features the latest research from Washington State University that evaluated the impact of rBST injections given to prepubertal dairy heifers on mammary gland development and lactation performance.
- Dr. Marcos Inácio Marcondes, Assistant Professor, Dairy Cattle Nutrition, Washington State University
- Giulia Berzoini C. Leite, master’s student, Washington State University
- Ícaro Castro, master’s student, Washington State University
As harvest season nears, join in the bi-weekly market update to hear how the latest news, weather, export and market happenings could impact the dairy industry and your farm.
- Dan Basse, President of AgResource Company
Week 122: Alfalfa Management, Cybersecurity & Calf Diseases: (watch now)
Tuesday, August 23
Tune in to learn about the conditions that cause alfalfa winterkill and hear management techniques to reduce or prevent winterkill and preserve feed quality.
- Dr. Don Miller, Ph.D., Director of Product Development, Alforex Seeds
Wednesday, August 24
Cyber-attacks continue to be in the news and impact organizations and businesses of all sizes. Learn how to protect your business and personal data on networks and wi-fi. In addition, hear what steps you should take if you suspect your information has been compromised.
- Jeremy Cherny, Founder and President, Tobin Solutions
Thursday, August 25
A disease outbreak in your calf barn can be both costly and overwhelming. Hear about the diagnostic tools and signs to watch for to determine if an illness is a single occurrence or the start of an outbreak, and what steps producers should take to manage a breakout.
- Dr. Keith Poulsen, PhD, Director, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL), University of Wisconsin
Week 121: Herd Profitability, Feed Efficiency & Market Update: (watch now)
Tuesday, August 16
Dig into the characteristics that make dairy herds profitable. Go beyond cow numbers and identify key areas throughout the farming operation that make a difference in the bottom line.
- Dr. Joleen Hadrich, PhD, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Applied Economics, University of Minnesota
Wednesday, August 17
Take a close look at feed intake and feed efficiency, focusing on how dairies can do more with less. Learn how to measure feed intake and milk yield and put that information to work to benefit the operation.
- Dr. Heather White, PhD, Associate Professor of Nutritional Physiology of the University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Dr. Kent Weigel, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences, UW-Madison
Thursday, August 18
Don’t miss the bi-weekly market update to gain valuable and timely insights on the news, weather, export and market trends that will impact your farm and the dairy industry now and in upcoming months.
- Dan Basse, President of AgResource Company