PDPW Talks Food Banks & Risk Management

Starting today, three new episodes of PDPW’s The Dairy Signal will air. A seasonal update on supplies and needs at food banks will be brought to audiences in today’s episode. Wednesday will provide strategies for risk management for the upcoming year and the Thursday edition of The Dairy Signal will feature a market and industry news update.

Tuesday, Dec. 7
Hear a status report from the food-bank network regarding supplies of dairy products and other food items for the holiday season. Presenter Sam Schwoeppe, senior account manager for Feeding America, will share ways to support local food pantries now and throughout the entire year.

Wednesday, Dec. 8
Tune in for Will Babler, principal at Atten Babler Commodities, on strategies and watchouts for risk management in the coming year and gain an understanding of forward-contracting opportunities and risks with various commodities.

Thursday, Dec. 9
Gain insights with Dan Basse, economist and president of AgResource Company, on the latest news and analysis of agricultural markets and trends that are sure to impact dairy producers and the ag industry in this bi-weekly update.

The episodes air live from 12-1 p.m. each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Live sessions offer attendees the opportunity to engage in open Q&A with the speakers; recorded sessions are available later in the day.

All Dairy Signal episodes are accessible through www.pdpw.org