Professional Dairy Producers

As the fall harvest wraps up, it’s the perfect time to evaluate your fields for soil erosion. Join Amber Radatz and Laura Paletta from University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Agriculture Water Quality Program on The Dairy Signal as they share practical tips for reducing soil loss through waterway design and other solutions. Watch the episode on-demand: https://lnkd.in/gF-m7uJ4

"Brian's passion for cattle ensures that each cow is cared for with utmost attention to detail, contributing to the overall health and success of Blue Royal Dairy." - Taylor, 2024 PDP Mentor Program participant Taylor joined members of Blue Royal Dairy in Reedsville, Wis, to learn more about their day-to-day operations and what makes the dairy successful. Learn more about PDP's Mentor Program at pdpw.org/mentor-program Thank you Alliant Energy and Dairy's Foundation for supporting the success and growth of the Mentor Program.

“Financial Literacy does a great job of helping people better understand the importance of farm financials and their impact. The program gave me a new perspective on how to evaluate what’s happening on the farm.” Chase Mitchell, Walmoore Holsteins, Inc, Kennett Square, PA Join us for this year's Financial Literacy for Dairy training series >>> https://lnkd.in/g7BYx9yW

Looking to improve soil health and reduce your farm’s carbon numbers? On The Dairy Signal, Courtney Titus and Grace Moeller from Eocene Environmental Group discuss best practices like cover crops, no-till farming, and the impact of improved dairy equipment, such as lighting. Discover actionable strategies for your farm: https://lnkd.in/gQ6MBs_P

Get the latest updates on weather, market trends and exports affecting the dairy and ag sectors. Ben B., Chief Grains and Dairy Analyst at AgResource Company, joined The Dairy Signal to share what’s in store for the remainder of 2024 and a look ahead to 2025. Catch the episode on-demand: https://lnkd.in/gS-t4P8S

Cut through the noise of carbon and sustainability talk—join us for a Carbon, Crops + Cows one-day workshop. As a dairy farmer, you will take a deep dive into the tools and resources available to track carbon footprint, such as Your Farm-Your Footprint, and what opportunities are available to producers who know and understand their sustainability numbers. Workshops Near You! 📍 Tuesday, Nov. 12 – MILTRIM FARMS, INC., Athens, WI 📍 Wednesday, Nov. 13 – GreenStone Farm Credit Services, Little Chute, WI 📍 Thursday, Nov. 14 – Arlington Ag Research Station, Arlington, WI Register now: https://lnkd.in/gVeyPxSC

Being a dairy farmer means more than just caring for cows and crops. You're a business leader making crucial decisions every day. From financial management to long-term growth, every choice you make impacts the success of your operation. Make sure you are ready to make the right decisions: https://lnkd.in/gEUZfuGR

Create your blueprint for long-term her success and profitability at this year's PDP Herdsperson Conference! Secure your spot for next week's program at https://lnkd.in/gvRxdHc9

Herd longevity directly impacts a farm’s profitability. On The Dairy Signal, Dr. Mike Vandehaar from Michigan State University dives into the best practices for feeding and managing cows to extend their productive lifespan. Tune in on-demand: https://lnkd.in/gcXteSxp

We’re excited to bring back our popular “Count On Us” program, designed to build partnerships to improve financial reporting and comprehension of each dairy operation's profitability. PDP is proud to partner with the following lenders, financial institutions and consultants who are willing to provide partial scholarships to dairy producers participating in the Financial Literacy for Dairy program: 🤝 AgCountry Farm Credit Services 🤝 Bank of Brodhead 🤝 BMO 🤝 BouMatic 🤝 Bremer Bank 🤝 Citizens State Bank of Loyal 🤝 Compeer Financial 🤝 Dairy Business Consulting Inc 🤝 Farmers & Merchants Union Bank 🤝 GreenStone Farm Credit Services 🤝 Lake Ridge Bank 🤝 Nicolet National Bank 🤝 Rabo AgriFinance As a Financial Literacy for Dairy participant, you will pay the training program fee to PDP upon registration. Then you will consult with a "Count On Us" partner to determine a scholarship amount. Learn more about this unique opportunity at https://ow.ly/m2Qn50TMQmS