Posted: June 24, 2008 at 11:06 am
By News Editor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, is conducting a unique and interesting program, the Precision Feed Management Program. Helping N.Y. dairy farms implement cow feeding methods that will keep the state’s watersheds free of pollution and improve the quality of the farm’s milk is the goal of the program.
In Delaware County, New York the program is led by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County along with a multi-agency team that includes the Corps’ New York District, Delaware County, the New York City Watershed Agricultural Council and the Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District.
The program is showing dairy farms ways they can reduce the amount of phosphorous and nitrogen in their cow’s feed. Phosphorous and nitrogen can runoff into the water sources from cow excrement in the farm’s soil. So far the program has reduced phosphorous and nitrogen levels in the watersheds on
participating farms by over fifty percent.
To reduce phosphorous and nitrogen in the cow feed, the program is encouraging dairy farms to create better feed mixes for their dairy cows. The program is showing dairy farmers how to create more balanced blends that contain less phosphorous. One way they are doing this is by encouraging the farmers to purchase less commercial feed, which can be expensive, and grow more of their own home grown crop to feed their cows.
To grow their own feed, the program works with farms to adopt crop production methods that are beneficial to the farms in many ways, including no-till crop planting. This method eliminates the need to use gas guzzling machinery that requires expensive fuel. Doing less soil tillage also reduces soil erosion from the watershed. This is soil that may contain phosphorous and nitrogen.
“The real strength of the Precision Feed Management Program is that by working with farmers this closely we’re achieving quantified benefits for the environment and the farms - it’s a win-win situation.”
Posted: June 17, 2008 at 7:33 pm
By News Editor
The Midwest Dairy Association has been honored by the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) for its program, the People Behind the Product. The dairy checkoff funded program won first place in the national “Best of NAMA” awards program. The initiative won the category called “producer-funded, consumer-directed public relations programs.”
The contest attracts more than 1,200 entries in all categories. Winners are considered in national competition after first qualifying at a regional level. Midwest Dairy’s initiative was chosen from among seven national finalists for the recognition.
The video component of the program, a presentation called “Who Are We? The People Behind the Product” and featuring stories about five Midwest dairy farm families, was also honored by NAMA. It was one of eight national finalists in a separate category for audio/visual/electronic media.
It is the fourth award for the video, which in 2006 also won a Bronze Telly award for outstanding video and film, a MarCom award for outstanding achievement by marketing and communications professionals and a Platinum Best of Show Aurora award in an independent international film and video competition.
The People Behind the Product effort showcases dairy producers and their commitment to their animals, the environment and producing wholesome, nutritious milk. It reaches important influencers in the nutrition community and consumers who attend events and activities within Midwest Dairy’s nine-state region.
The community relations component, SpeakOut!, provides training and resources to dairy farmers who give presentations to community leaders. Since it began in December of 2006, more than 150 dairy farmers have become involved, and spoken to more than 6,500 community leaders about today’s dairy farm practices.
Posted: April 9, 2008 at 7:32 pm
By News Editor
The Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence invites all sales and service representatives who work closely with Pennsylvania dairy producers to their upcoming Dairy Advocacy and Resource Team (DART) meetings. This series of meetings will focus on an environmentally friendly new approach to lowering feed costs. The DART meeting are scheduled for April 17, 22-24, and 29-30 at various dairy processing facilities in the state
Pennsylvania’s dairy processing infrastructure will be showcased during the meetings, with each meeting held at one of six dairy processing facilities located across the state. Meeting participants will learn about opportunities for producers to transition their herd into lower-cost, free-stall housing set-ups.
“We are excited about this round of DART meetings, aiming for a better understanding of two on-farm management areas that can impact profitability; modernizing smaller scale farms and feeding efficient rations,” says John Frey, executive director of the Center for Dairy Excellence. “Touring several local dairy processing plants will add even more learning opportunities.”
Dr. David Kammel, from the University of Wisconsin, and Dan McFarland from Penn State Cooperative Extension, will lead discussions on dairy housing and low-cost solutions to increasing cow numbers.
The April DART meetings are scheduled for the following dates, times and locations.
* April 17 from 12:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. at Galliker’s Dairy, 143 Donald Lane, Johnstown, Cambria County;
* April 22 from 12:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. at Yoder’s of New Holland, 14 South Tower Rd., New Holland , Lancaster County;
* April 23 from 12:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. at Middlebury Center Co-op., Route 287, Middlebury Center, Tioga County;
* April 24 from 12:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. at Land O’Lakes Carlisle, 405 Park Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County;
* April 29 from 12:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. at Sunbury Weis Dairy Plant , 100 South 2nd St.,
Sunbury, Northumberland County; and
* April 30 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Dairy Farmers of America, Rte. 18 and 208, New Wilmington, Lawrence County.
Posted: April 7, 2008 at 6:17 pm
By News Editor
College students from across the country and Canada gathered in Madison, Wis. this weekend to compete in the annual North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (NAIDC). First Place Platinum awards were given to teams from the University of Minnesota, Michigan State University, University of Illinois and Purdue University. The seventh annual NAIDC was hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and attracted a record number of 32 teams.
Each of the First Place Platinum team members received $200 scholarships.
The University of Minnesota’s team members included Amber Hazel, Evan Van Beusekom, Matthew Rosenfeld and Melisa Bauer. Marcia Endres coached the University of Minnesota team. Michigan State University’s team, coached by Marcus Hollman and Miriam Weber-Nielsen, included Andrew Reinker, Ashley Messing, Christine Hadley and Laura Zeldenrust. The University of Illinois’ team members included Elizabeth Johnson, John Mitchell, Matthew McCoy and Steven Fluty. Kate Cowles coached the team. Purdue University’s team, coached by Mike Schutz, included Brandon Miller, Craig Blough, Rob LaFollette and Steve Hein.
Second Place Platinum award winners, who received $100 scholarships, included: Iowa State University’s Doug Bjelland, Kate Phipps, Matt Jaschen and Tim Rauen, coached by Lee Kilmer. The Ohio State University team included Anton Henry, Eric Weitzel, Jesse Whinnery and Stephanie Metzger. Maurice Eastridge coached the team.
Kansas State University also earned a Second Place Platinum award; team members included Billy Brown, Darrel Rezac, Kristen Schulte and Michelle Sullivan, coached by Mike Brouk. Additionally, the North Dakota State University team earned a Second Place Platinum award. Team members were Christine Drake, Jayme Fiesel, Karissa Brobst and Kendra Hinnenkamp, with Dan Schimek serving as the coach.
Gold Awards (in random order) were presented to teams from Penn State University, Virginia Tech, University of Vermont, South Dakota State University, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, University of Guelph, California Polytechnic State University, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, University of Maine, University of Florida, Delaware Valley College, Cornell University, University of Idaho, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Louisiana State University.
Teams (in random order) from the University of Maryland-College Park, Washington State University, University of New Hampshire, California State University-Fresno, Southern University A&M, Alabama A&M University, Clemson University, North Carolina State University and University of Massachusetts received Silver Awards.
Posted: April 2, 2008 at 7:51 pm
By News Editor
Ag educators and advisers are an important part of the dairy industry. The People in Ag program gives them the trying they need be better at their chosen professions.
Today, ag educators and advisers need people skills to help their clients succeed. People in Ag is an innovative program created by Penn State and Cornell universities that teaches ag educators and advisers the management skills they need to help their clients tackle complex human resource issues. It is designed for consultants in all fields of agriculture.
People in Ag features an intensive seminar on Day 1 and a farm tour on Day 2. Follow-up web-based discussion sessions will keep participants engaged and learning. Seminar topics include: Training and development, immigration reform, conflict management, performance feedback, leadership, and job design. Instructors are: Dr. Richard Stup, human resource management consultant; Thomas Maloney, senior extension associate, Department of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University; and Jorge Estrada, president, Leadership Coaching International.
It will be offered at two sites in the Northeast: April 16-17, 2008, Ramada Inn and Conference Center, State College, Pa.; and April 23-24, 2008, Comfort Suites, Clinton Park, NY.
The program will be led by three experts in the field of human resource management who have provided training throughout the United States and internationally. They are Dr. Richard Stup, human resource management consultant; Thomas Maloney, senior extension associate, Department of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University; and Jorge Estrada, president, Leadership Coaching International. The program agenda includes sessions on employee training and development, immigration, conflict management, performance feedback, leadership, and job design.
Posted: March 7, 2008 at 6:21 pm
By News Editor
The annual Western Dairy Challenge contest was held in Visalia, Calif. on February 28-March 1st. After a long competition, the first Platinum team was: Becky Wellnitz, Cal Poly; Craig Niemann, South Dakota State University; Trent Van Leuven, University of Idaho; and Andres Deanda, California State University-Fresno.
Fifty-four students from seven universities were in attendance to compete in this educational event. Students represented Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, California State University-Fresno, Texas A&M University, Washington State University, University of Idaho, South Dakota State University and Utah State University.
Students were assigned to one of 11 aggregate teams and provided with financial information and management data on a local dairy, Rancho Teresita. There, they had the opportunity to observe the dairy operation and ask owners Cornell and Case Kasbergen questions.
Each team analyzed the entire dairy operation, including the milking area, cow performance, feeding protocols, along with other dairy practices, and came up with a report on Friday afternoon. On Saturday morning they presented their recommendations to an expert panel of industry judges – discussing the strengths of the operation and opportunities for improvement.
The second Platinum team was composed of Peter Beck, South Dakota State University; Kassie Romero, California State University-Fresno; Carrie Crane, Cal Poly; Oscar Sanchez, Washington State University; and Shay McDonald, Texas A&M University.
The third Platinum team was composed of the following students: Andrew Nicholson, University of Idaho; Jordan VanGrouw, Cal Poly; Stephanie Durfee, Utah State University; Matt Strickland, California State University-Fresno; and Amie Aguiar, Cal Poly.
Posted: January 29, 2008 at 7:47 pm
By News Editor
A new group, the Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium (SGPDC) will offer their first Advanced Large Herd Management Program, an opportunity for 25 to 30 students to receive unique educational experiences and employment opportunities. Hurry! Applications for the 2008 summer program are due on February 1, 2008!
Courses are taught in the middle of the third largest milk shed in the U.S., and credits are applicable to the student’s program at their home university. Course credits depend on the student’s university. Problem solving and state-of-the-art hands-on training in laboratory situations are integrated with industry field trips to complement interactive lectures and discussions.
The series of courses can be combined with a number of majors at the student’s home institution: Animal Science, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Development, Food Science, Veterinary Science, Agricultures Economics, Marketing, Biology and others. Students completing the program receive a Certificate in Dairy Management. Internet courses will also be developed to provide courses that might not be available on all campuses in addition to the summer training program.
Classroom instruction will take place at the Clovis Community College in Clovis, New Mexico. Within a 20-mile radius, there are 25 herds averaging over 2,200 milking cows. These herds represent all types of housing and milking facilities. Herds are extensively used to enhance the learning experience by demonstrating to students actual techniques and practices that were learned in the classroom. Internships and on-the-job training opportunities are provided for students. The internships will fit into the academic timetable for each participating university and will complement the summer’s academic courses. Internships are permitted after completing a summer session.
Courses are coordinated by faculty from the participating universities. The course for the first year will include Herd Financial and Management Evaluation, Dairy Cattle Nutrition, and Facility Management and Animal Well Being. Faculty are recognized national experts and include Drs. Mike Hutjens, Mark McGuire, Lance Baumgard, Dennis Armstrong, John Smith, Robert Hagevoort, Kas Ingawa and Danny Klinefelter.
Consortium members are Abilene Christian University, University of Arizona, New Mexico State University, Oklahoma State University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, West Texas A&M University, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab, and USDA Agricultural Research Service. In addition industry support is being provided by trade organizations such as Dairy Producers of New Mexico, Texas Association of Dairymen, Dairy Max and Southwest Dairy Museum.
Posted: January 22, 2008 at 6:30 pm
By News Editor
The Wisconsin Dairy Business Association (DBA) is hosting their third annual Expansion Symposium at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. on January 30 & 31, 2008.
Help grow Wisconsin’s dairy industry. It’s a simple goal, a goal that benefits us all … and DBA is leading the charge! The 3rd Annual Expansion Symposium is a one-stop shop for producers serious about growing their dairies. DBA, the foremost organization experienced in dairy expansions, is eager to present this two-day event focused on the future of our state’s dairy industry.
More than 350 attendees will leave this event fully informed with an arsenal of information on how to ensure that their dairies are progressive and profitable. Fee includes registration, conference materials, breaks and dinner. Hotel accommodations are not included in the conference fee.
Posted: December 3, 2007 at 5:45 pm
By News Editor
More DFA news from the National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) held jointly with the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board and the United Dairy Industry Association. The cooperative sent 22 young members to the meeting to learn about media training, dairy promotion and exports, farm succession planning, dairy legislation and other national dairy issues.
The young cooperative members were challenged to serve as ambassadors for the dairy industry through the media. They participated in hands-on training and faced real-life situations to respond to on camera. In a related session, the YCs were encouraged to spend an hour per week doing something to promote the dairy industry.
They learned about national dairy legislative issues like the 2007 Farm Bill and immigration reform. Other key topics included: record milk prices and the economics behind them, dairy nutrition for children and teens, rising U.S. dairy exports and consumer demand for dairy products.
DFA members attending NMPF’s annual meeting and YC conference were:
Larry and Amy Bailey, Fort Ann, N.Y.
Mark and April Dotterer, Rittman, Ohio
Henry and Chrissy Gaby, Greeneville, Tenn.
John and Tracey Huss, Woodville, Ohio
Dawn Idsinga, Portales, N.M.
William McIntosh, Brighton, Colo.
Paul and Teresa Morgan, Circleville, Utah
Myles and Lori Payne, Taylorsville, N.C.
Tom and Mary Portner, Sleepy Eye, Minn.
Tom and Tammi Serr, Newport, Neb.
Jeff and Tammy Styczynski, Pulaski, Wis.
Randy and Kristi Tapia, Miles, Texas
Posted: October 19, 2007 at 5:08 pm
By News Editor
Sounds like the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association conference will have something for everyone. The 8th Annual DBA Business Conference, “Transforming the Dairy Industry,” will be held November 28 – 29, 2007 in Madison, Wis. at the Marriott West. Visit DBA’s website for full conference details, more information about DBA or to register for the conference, visit
Highlights include a presentation from Dr. Terry Etherton, Department of Dairy and Animal Sciences Chair at Penn State University, about rbST-free milk labeling and how false and misleading information on product labels impacts consumers and producers. Trent Loos, a popular radio broadcaster and well-known agriculture advocate, returns to the conference this year to present the environmental impact of DHMO.
DBA will hear from DATCP Siting Coordinator, Mike Murray, about the challenges, but also all of the successes of siting legislation and David Jelinski, also from DATCP, will present some of the lessons learned by local government and producers. Attendees will receive an immigration update from Jose Olivieri of Michael, Best & Friedrich and a political update from Bill McCoshen of Capitol Consultants, Inc.
Dennis Frame, co-director of Wisconsin’s Discovery Farms, will moderate a panel discussion exploring the NE Wisconsin Karst Task Force Report. Panelists include Maureen Muldoon, from UW Oshkosh; Fred Madison, from UW Discovery Farms and Kenn Buelow, a DBA dairy producer. Panelists will speak to the specifics of the hydrology, geology and manure recommendations cited in this report.
David Crass of Michael, Best and Friedrich will provide a candid overview that will address the Midwest Environmental Advocates’ (MEA) agenda and their unrealized role in helping to mobilize the dairy industry against radical activists, such as themselves. David Crass will also facilitate a presentation by Jeffrey Voltz of WDNR about DBA’s Green Tier Advancement Project.
Posted: October 4, 2007 at 5:38 pm
By News Editor
There’s a new website out there that is attempting to deal with this country’s critical shortage of large animal veterinarians. The site includes resources for veterinary medicine colleges, state associations, allied partners and the agricultural industry.
Today, only about 17 percent of veterinarians work in food supply, which includes private and public practice veterinarians involved in the entire food chain from farm to fork.
Research forecasts a shortfall of four percent to five percent per year in the ranks of food supply veterinarians.
We are at a crossroads. Americans are demanding, now more than ever, healthy and wholesome food, and there aren’t enough veterinarians on the front lines helping to make sure their expectations are met.
Many entities are working to spread the news that food supply veterinary medicine is at a critical juncture and deserves national attention. They are sharing information, building coalitions, lobbying for legislation and trying to recruit more students into the food supply field.
These Web pages are part of that effort, and they complement the many ongoing efforts currently under way to increase the number of food supply veterinarians around the country, particularly in rural areas. The links below will guide you to valuable information about the food supply veterinary shortage, what’s being done to address it, and tools that you and your organization can use to meet one of society’s greatest needs - a safe and healthy food supply.
Posted: October 4, 2007 at 10:35 am
By Chuck Zimmerman
This morning at World Dairy Expo a producer-led coalition of dairy groups and companies announced the National Dairy Animal Well-Being Initiative. They’re proposing dairy animal well-being guidelines and principles.
One of the groups participating in the effort is the National Milk Producers Federation. I spoke with their Senior Vice President of Communications, Chris Galen (not pictured) about what his organization is doing and specifically about this new animal well-being initiative. He says that it would be naive to think that the animal rights activists (whackos would be my term to describe them) will ignore dairy since they’ve been so much on the attack of poultry and pork. The initiative effort he says puts the dairy industry on the offense in addressing the concerns that these well funded groups have on consumers.
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Posted: October 3, 2007 at 4:41 pm
By News Editor
There’s a new online resource available for the dairy industry. DAIReXNET is a national, extension-driven web resource designed to meet the educational and decision-making needs of dairy producers, allied industry partners, extension educators and consumers. Check it out!
DAIReXNET Goals:
To provide relevant, cutting-edge information and learning opportunities that are science-based and peer-reviewed.
To develop educational materials and learning opportunities that address the needs of all segments of the dairy industry.
To create collaboration among dairy industry professionals resulting in a resource that provides valuable and valued educational materials benefiting the user.
To be a resource that responds promptly to requests for new information from the dairy industry and to changes in the industry.
Key DAIReXNET Resources:
Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) and user-submitted queries on various aspects of dairy cattle production.
Ask the Expert–Users ask dairy professionals questions when answers are not available in the FAQ’s or resource material.
Current in-depth, peer-reviewed articles covering various topics in dairy production.
State and regional dairy newsletters, the latest news releases and highlighted news stories from across the country.
Longer term, DAIReXNET will also provide spreadsheets, calculators, decision-making tools and online learning modules.
Posted: September 27, 2007 at 10:31 am
By News Editor
Dairy professionals will learn how to help their producers manage higher 2007 profits and threats to the tools on which they rely at October’s Dairy and Advocacy and Resource Team, or DART, meetings hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence. DART meetings provide sales and service representatives with up-to-the-minute information to help the producers they work with regularly make timely decisions to improve farm efficiency and increase their bottom lines.
The resource meetings will focus on “best practice recommendations” for allocating 2007 profits. Increased profits from higher milk prices provide a unique challenge to farmers who would like to reinvest these new profits.
The schedule for the October DART meetings in Pennsylvania is:
– Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 2-5 p.m. at AgChoice Farm Credit, 4504 West Branch Highway, Lewisburg
– Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 7:30-11:30 a.m. at AgChoice Farm Credit, 109 Farm Credit Drive, Chambersburg
– Thursday, Oct. 11, from 2-5 p.m. at Lancaster Farm and Home Center, Aracadia Road, Lancaster
– Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 2-5 p.m. at Edgewood Restaurant, 565 Elmira Street, Troy
– Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the Meadville Extension Office, 13444 Dunham Road, Meadville
– Thursday, Oct. 18, from 1-4 p.m. at the Arena Restaurant off I-76 in Bedford
The meetings qualify for continuing education credits from the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists and in veterinary medicine. For more information, click on the “DART” logo at www.centerfordairyexcellence.org. Make reservations with Cerrita Reed at c-creed@state.pa.us or 717-346-0849.
Posted: May 1, 2007 at 7:14 pm
By News Editor
The 2007 National Dairy Leaders Conference in Stevenson, Washington was a huge success! The conference, hosted by National Milk Producers Federation, hosted almost 200 industry leaders.
The three-day conference focused on many of the high-profile issues affecting the dairy industry today, including the development of the next Farm Bill, organic marketing trends, animal biotechnology, cheese industry economics, and the push for renewable farm-based energy sources.
Steve Krikava of Land O’Lakes moderated a session on what various agricultural groups are seeking in the 2007 Farm Bill. Mary Kay Thatcher spoke about the American Farm Bureau Federation’s approach to this year’s farm bill.
There were two separate farm tours during this year’s NDLC. One group traveled to Pacific coast and visited Tillamook County Creamery and the Martin’s Dairy farm. The other group went east to Sunnyside Washington, where they visited the Darigold cheese facility, the Dan & George DeRuyter farm, as well as a local winery.
William Jorgenson, Michael Marsh and Dr. Brian Perkins participated in the renewable energy panel discussion. The panel explored how farmers all over the country farmers are looking for new ways to produce and conserve energy. NMPF’s Rob Byrne moderated a session on animal identification. The panel featured Dr. David Morris with USDA to give the perspective of the federal government.
Posted: January 23, 2007 at 6:19 pm
By News Editor
Wisconsin producers, get ready for the second annual Dairy Business Association Expansion Symposium, January 31-February 1, 2007 in Green Bay. Hosted by the Dairy Business Association of Wisconsin, the symposium, “Expand to Compete,” will draw hundreds of producers from around the state. And if the packed schedule isn’t enough, attendees will have the opportunity to take a personal tour of Lambeau Field!
The schedule includes presentations on the mega cheese industry from Donald DeJong, CEO of AgriVision Farm Management, Rich Scheuerman, President and CEO of Alto Dairy and Dean Sommer from the Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research will focus on Wisconsin’s current cheese industry; 2007 milk pricing forecast from Mary Keough Ledman of Keough Ledman Associates. Improving your profit while losing basis from dairy producer Jim Ostrom of MilkSource; revolutionizing free stall barns from John Smith, PhD, from Kansas State University and a Central Sands Update from Gordon Jones DVM, owner of Central Sands Dairy. Two producer panels will share their knowledge about Single Site vs. Multi-Site Dairies and candid and truthful remarks about their on-site digesters. For more information or to register for the DBA Expansion Symposium, contact Michelle Oskey at 920-759-9543.
Posted: November 20, 2006 at 7:27 pm
By News Editor
Get ready for an action packed event, January 14-17, IDFA’S Dairy Forum in Orlando, Florida.
The Dairy Forum will highlight a variety of legislative, business and marketing issues currently facing the dairy industry. Producers, processors, cooperative leaders and suppliers will meet to discuss hot topics, such as immigration, federal spending, the 2007 farm bill, the organic and natural phenomenon and trends in energy sustainability — to name just a few. Click here for more information and to register.
This event also features tennis and golf tournaments, a spouse tour and special IDFA discounts for participants who want to visit Walt Disney World attractions.
Posted: March 3, 2006 at 1:14 pm
By Andy Vance
How well do you know your nutrition program? Are you squeezing every drop of potential production out of your milking string? I just read an article discussing how your profitability will suffer if you either over or under estimate forage requirements for your herd. With that in mind, you might consider making plans to join me in Fort Wayne later this Spring.
Purdue, Michigan State, and The Ohio State University invite you to the 15th Annual Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Universities are joined by experts from a whole host of University and industry areas of expertise. The Conference, held April 25 & 26, will feature discussions on nutrition and animal health, ration formulation and forages, and nutrition and the environment. The overall theme of the conference, “New Developments in Dairy Nutrition and Feeding Systems,” will be extremely relevent because of the impact of dairy farms and dairy nutrition on the environment and the public perception of agriculture.
Some specific session topics include feeding corn disteller grains and the maximum inclusion rate, recent research on energy intake and reproduction, digestibility of fat supplements, in-vivo digestibility of forages, and starch digestibility of corn and corn silage. Speakers will hail from Cornell, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Illinois, Elanco, USDA, Utah State, South Dakota State, K-State, Penn State, and Virginia Tech.
Registration is $130, and is due by April 7th.
Posted: January 5, 2006 at 5:15 pm
By Chuck Zimmerman
The University of Illinois is offering an online series of training modules as part of their Dairy Certificate Program. The next one kicks off at the end of this month. You can find out more here.
The Dairy Certificate Program in Dairy Science includes a series of structured courses delivered by the Internet using an interactive course delivery system and supplemented by CDROM modules.
AnSc 423: Advanced Dairy Nutrition
Time: Mondays, 7:00-8:00 pm (CST)
Starts: January 23, 2006
Ends: April 10, 2006
AnSc 499: Milk Secretion, Mastitis, and Quality
Time: Tuedays, 7:00-8:00 pm (CST)
Starts: January 31, 2006
Ends: April 18, 2006
Registration
