Dairy signal - cultured dairy, feed hacks, work-life balance

By Blake Jackson

This week, The Dairy Signal from Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) brings you a smorgasbord of topics to keep your farm thriving! From the latest in cultured dairy research to feed consistency strategies and work-life balance tips, there's something for everyone. 

• Tuesday, Jan. 9: Dive into the cutting-edge world of cultured dairy and beverages with Dr. Daniel Wilbanks, Dairy Applications Specialist at the Center for Dairy Research. Learn about their exciting research and how it's shaping the future of dairy products. 
• Wednesday, Jan. 10: Feeling the pinch of inconsistent feedstuffs? Dr. Gail Carpenter, Assistant Professor of Teaching in Dairy Production at Iowa State University, is here to help! Discover practical strategies for maintaining feed quality and preventing bottlenecks even when supplies are tight. 
• Thursday, Jan. 11: Farming is a passion, but don't forget to nurture your own well-being! Join an interactive discussion with Monica McConkey, Rural Mental Health Counselor, on finding balance between farm life and other fulfilling activities. This episode is especially relevant for active producers and those transitioning to new roles. 

Earn CEUs with The Dairy Signal! 

All episodes are accredited through Dairy AdvanCE®, allowing you to earn continuing education units (CEUs) for watching. Simply complete a brief online quiz after each episode, live or recorded, to earn up to 0.5 CEUs per session. Dairy AdvanCE® makes managing your CEUs a breeze, offering a free subscription for farmers and students and a one-time $75 fee for allied industry professionals. To learn more, visit www.DairyAdvance.org.  

Catch The Dairy Signal Every Week! 

Join the conversation and boost your farm knowledge with The Dairy Signal, airing live from 12:00-1:00 PM CT every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or just starting out, this series delivers valuable insights and resources to help your dairy operation flourish. 

Live sessions offer attendees the opportunity to engage in open Q&A with the speakers; recorded sessions are available shortly after episodes are aired. Access all previously broadcast sessions at www.pdpw.org.  

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

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