Animal Sciences Events
Webinar Series: El Niño 2026 – Impacts of wildfire smoke impacts at the herd level and management opportunities
October 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Washington State University’s Department of Animal Sciences is hosting a free 5-part webinar series breaking down what the upcoming El Niño means for western dairy operations from weather patterns to your bottom line
📅 Session lineup (all at 11 am PST):
October 8th, 2026: “What is El Niño and what does it entail for temperature and precipitation? A field meteorologist’s perspective” – Josh Ward & Craig Oswald, AgWeatherNet
October 15th, 2026: “Forage production recommendations and factors to consider for upcoming El Niño” – Dr. Matt Yost, Utah State University
October 22nd, 2026: “Potential effects of El Niño on dairy cattle nutrient utilization and management” – Dr. Addison Carroll, WSU
October 29th, 2026: “Impacts of wildfire smoke impacts at the herd level and management opportunities” – Dr. Amy Skibiel, Idaho State University
November 12th, 2026: “Major economic dairy drivers and potential impacts of the El Niño on profitability” – Dr. Shannon Neibergs, WSU
Whether you attend one session or all five, you’ll walk away with practical strategies and considerations to prepare your herd and operation.