By Blake Jackson
This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal, presented by Professional Dairy Producers (PDP), will deliver timely insights to help dairy producers strengthen on-farm decisions and improve profitability. The upcoming sessions will focus on calf health research and current market conditions as the spring season approaches.
On Tuesday, March 24, the program will highlight new findings on colostrum management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The session will explore how different processing methods, particularly freezing, affect colostrum quality and its impact on calf health.
Attendees will gain a better understanding of how these practices influence immune development, disease prevention, and overall animal well-being. The discussion will be led by Dr. Lautaro Rostoll-Cangiano, assistant professor of bovine immunology in the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences.
Later in the week, on Thursday, March 26, Ben Buckner, chief grains and dairy analyst with AgResource Company, will provide a detailed market update. His presentation will cover key factors shaping the agricultural economy, including commodity markets, weather patterns, export trends, and other industry developments as producers prepare for the 2026 planting season.
All episodes of The Dairy Signal are accredited through Dairy AdvanCE (DACE), allowing participants to earn continuing education units (CEUs). This platform helps dairy professionals efficiently manage and track their educational progress.
The series airs live every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CT, featuring interactive Q&A sessions. Recordings are made available shortly after each broadcast at www.pdpw.org.
For more information, contact 800-947-7379 or email at mail@pdpw.org.
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