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SUMMARY:Central Plains Dairy Expo Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation\, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Western Iowa Dairy Alliance for a three-day bus trip to Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls\, S.D.\, March 26-28. This trip offers dairy farmers\, students and industry members an opportunity to visit the expo along with industry stops and dairies of varying size\, management and technology. Tour stops include: \n\nTrans Ova Genetics: Providing industry-leading reproductive technologies and expertise\, Trans Ova works closely with clients to understand breeding goals and help advance and extend superior genetics.\nStensland Family Farms Creamery: A family-owned 200-cow dairy and creamery that produces freshly bottled milk\, ice cream\, aged cheese and cheese curds.\nCentral Plains Dairy Expo: The biggest all-dairy trade show between Madison and Tulare that includes a free welcome reception\, concert and trade show with 300 exhibitors from all over the United States.\nGehl Manufacturing: Located on 34 acres\, the 260\,000-square-foot Madison site is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility equipped with laser cutters and robotic welders.\nRock Bottom Dairy: First generation dairy farmers purchased an older 100-cow dairy and expanded their farm to 1\,800 Jersey cows.\nGreat Heritage Holsteins: A 50-cow registered Holstein dairy that has bred over 100 Excellent cows and has exhibited cattle at the district\, state and national level.\n\nCost is based on the number of people her hotel room. \n\n$219* for four people per hotel room\n$239* for three people per hotel room\n$269* for two people per hotel room\n$369* for one person per hotel room\n\nA $100 non-refundable deposit is due March 8 to hold your spot.\n*Prices are variable based on number of participants. Prices will not exceed the cost listed. Remaining balance will be due at the start of the trip. \nThe bus will depart from Iowa’s Dairy Center in Calmar at 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday\, March 26\, and return on Thursday\, March 28\, at approximately 6:30 pm. Pick up locations along Highway 18 can be arranged. A more detailed itinerary\, cost information and registration form can be found below. Registrations are due on Friday\, March 8. \nFor more information and to register\, contact Mariah Schmitt\, Dairy Center Coordinator\, at (563) 534-9957\, ext. 107\, or schmittma@nicc.edu. \nSponsors of this dairy tour include Diamond V\, Iowa State Dairy Association\, Phileo Lesaffre Animal Care\, Perspective Insurance and Zoetis. \nDownload the Registration Form
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/central-plains-dairy-expo-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Iowa’s Dairy Center\, 1527 Highway 150 South\, Calmar\, IA\, 52132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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SUMMARY:Dairy Beef Short Course
DESCRIPTION:Topics for the 2019 Dairy Beef Short Course will focus on how dairy beef bull calves should be viewed as more than a by-product of the industry. As dairy and beef producers continue to experience economic struggles\, increasing the value of bull calves can add value for dairymen\, feeders and processors. The short course is scheduled for Tuesday\, March 26 in rooms 1 and 2 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls\, South Dakota. It is in conjunction with the Central Plains Dairy Expo. \nThe program agenda includes: \n\n“Realizing Full Value in Holstein Steers”\, Dr. Daniel Schaefer\, University of Wisconsin-Madison\n“Considerations for Choosing Beef Genetics To Use In Dairy Herds”\, Warren Rusche\, SDSU\n“Dairy Cattle Impact on Beef Supply and Marketing Opportunities”\, Dr. Brenda Boetel\, University of Wisconsin\n“Enhancing the Value of Your Dairy Beef Bull Calf to Meet Health Concerns”\, Russ Daly\, DVM\, SDSU\n\nIn addition\, a special feature will be a roundtable discussion “Building a Carcass for the Future”. The panel includes: \n\nJerry Wulf\, Wulf Cattle\, Morris MN\nKent Pruismann\, Rock River Feeders\, Sioux Center\, IA\nErik Loe\, Nutritional Consultant for Midwest PMS\, Sioux Center\, IA\nDuane Broek\, Select Sires Representative\, Watertown\, SD\n\nThe program will begin promptly at 10 am and will conclude at 3:15 pm.\nWhile parking and entry to the dairy Expo is free\, there is a $20 registration fee to attend the Dairy Beef Short Course. The fee includes educational materials\, refreshments and lunch. The deadline for registrations are March 20th. Registrations can be made on-line at: https://tinyurl.com/dairybeefshortcourse
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/dairy-beef-short-course/
LOCATION:Denny Sanford PREMIER Center\, 1201 N. West Avenue\, Sioux Falls\, SD\, 57104\, United States
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