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SUMMARY:2020 Iowa State Dairy Association Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Presentations from the Meeting\n2021 Farm Economy Outlook\nJohn Newton\, American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist\nDr. Newton has been American Farm Bureau Federation’s Chief Economist since 2018. As Chief Economist\, Dr. Newton manages Farm Bureau’s five-person economics department and is responsible for AFBF’s economic policy analysis. In this role he advises Farm Bureau grassroots members\, state staff\, AFBF staff and AFBF leadership on the economic implications of agricultural policy issues and proposals to help advance the organization’s advocacy efforts. \n \nPandemic\, Prices and PPDs… What will 2021 Offer?\nMark Stephenson\, University of Wisconsin-Madison Director of Dairy Policy Analysis\nMark Stephenson is the Director of Dairy Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In this position\, Dr. Stephenson conducts and coordinates research and outreach activities related to the dairy industry. He is involved in applied research at the firm-level\, including milk assembly costs\, processing costs\, new processing technologies\, farm costs and price risk management. He is also active in sector-level performance including dairy policy\, spatial milk pricing\, international trade and milk price forecasting. Mark has a second title as Director of Wisconsin’s Center for Dairy Profitability. In this capacity\, he works with faculty and staff to coordinate a multi-disciplinary approach to dairy farm-level problem solving and planning. \n\n \nWashington\, DC Landscape\nPaul Bleiberg\, Senior Vice President of Government Relations at the National Milk Producers Federation\nPaul Bleiberg currently serves as Senior Vice President of Government Relations at NMPF. In this capacity\, he leads the organization’s advocacy efforts before Congress\, with a focus on farm bill policy\, taxation\, nutrition\, environment\, and immigration. Bleiberg also coordinates with the trade team and runs the NMPF PAC. Bleiberg joined NMPF as Senior Director\, Government Relations in January 2016. Prior to that\, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for former Rep. Reid Ribble (R-WI) during work on the 2014 Farm Bill and the 2015 Highway Bill which both included key dairy provisions. \n \nLocal Updates\n \n\nAGENDA\nDecember 4\, 2020\n9:00 – 10:00 AM\n2021 Farm Economy Outlook\nJohn Newton\, American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist\nDr. Newton has been American Farm Bureau Federation’s Chief Economist since 2018. As Chief Economist\, Dr. Newton manages Farm Bureau’s five-person economics department and is responsible for AFBF’s economic policy analysis. In this role he advises Farm Bureau grassroots members\, state staff\, AFBF staff and AFBF leadership on the economic implications of agricultural policy issues and proposals to help advance the organization’s advocacy efforts. \n10:00 – 11:00 AM\nPandemic\, Prices and PPDs… What will 2021 Offer?\nMark Stephenson\, University of Wisconsin-Madison Director of Dairy Policy Analysis\nMark Stephenson is the Director of Dairy Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In this position\, Dr. Stephenson conducts and coordinates research and outreach activities related to the dairy industry. He is involved in applied research at the firm-level\, including milk assembly costs\, processing costs\, new processing technologies\, farm costs and price risk management. He is also active in sector-level performance including dairy policy\, spatial milk pricing\, international trade and milk price forecasting. Mark has a second title as Director of Wisconsin’s Center for Dairy Profitability. In this capacity\, he works with faculty and staff to coordinate a multi-disciplinary approach to dairy farm-level problem solving and planning. \n11:00 – 11:30 AM\nWashington\, DC Landscape\nPaul Bleiberg\, Senior Vice President of Government Relations at the National Milk Producers Federation\nPaul Bleiberg currently serves as Senior Vice President of Government Relations at NMPF. In this capacity\, he leads the organization’s advocacy efforts before Congress\, with a focus on farm bill policy\, taxation\, nutrition\, environment\, and immigration. Bleiberg also coordinates with the trade team and runs the NMPF PAC. Bleiberg joined NMPF as Senior Director\, Government Relations in January 2016. Prior to that\, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for former Rep. Reid Ribble (R-WI) during work on the 2014 Farm Bill and the 2015 Highway Bill which both included key dairy provisions. \n11:30 – 11:45 AM\nIowa State University Extension Update \n11:45 AM – 12:00 PM\nMidwest Dairy Update\nJenna Finch\, Farmer Relations Manager \nRalph Keeling Award \n12:00 – 12:30 PM\nLunch \n12:30 PM\n\nAnnual Business Meeting (delegates required)\nCall to Order\nRoll Call\nMinutes\nFinancial Statement\nPresident’s Report\nExecutive Director report\nBy-laws update\nElections\n2020 Policy Statements\nOther Business\n\n3:00 PM\nMeeting Adjourn
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/2020-iowa-state-dairy-association-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
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SUMMARY:Central Plains Dairy Expo Bus Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation\, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and All American Co-op for a two-day bus trip to Central Plains Dairy Expo. \nCentral Plains Dairy Expo Bus Trip\nTuesday\, March 24 – Wednesday\, March 25 | Sioux Falls S.D.\nItinerary can be found online at http://iowadairycenter.com/farmers/cpde-bus-tour.php \nCost includes bus transportation\, hotel room and meals. \n\n$115 per person with four people per room\n$125 per person with three people per room\n$140 per person with two people per room\n$190 per person with one person per room\n\nTo save your spot on the trip\, Register by Friday\, March 13. Contact Mariah Busta at bustam@nicc.edu or (563) 534-9957\, ext. 8107.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/central-plains-dairy-expo-bus-trip/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Expo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
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SUMMARY:Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation in celebrating 20 years at the 2020 Annual Meeting on Thursday\, March 12\, starting at 10:30 a.m. at Iowa’s Dairy Center located just south of Calmar at 1527 Highway 150 South. \nThe keynote speaker for the event will be Dr. Mike Hutjens. He will speak on the changing dairy industry\, focusing on the U.S. and Midwest dairy industry and the impact of the 2019 forage and feed production year challenges related to weather. Hutjens is a professor of animal science at the University of Illinois in addition to being the editor of the National Dairy Database and Illinois Dairy Report. He has spoken at hundreds of meetings across the country and globally and writes feed columns for Hoard’s Dairyman\, Dairy Today\, Dairy Japan\, Western Canadian Dairy Magazine\, Wisconsin Agri-View and Dairy Herd Management. \nThe event will also include an update on Iowa’s Dairy Center and recognize past presidents of the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation. The annual meeting will begin after lunch and will feature by-law changes and election of board members. \nAll interested in the Dairy Foundation and event speakers are encouraged to attend. There is no cost to attend lunch will be provided. The event is made possible by generous support from community sponsors. \nFor complete meeting details\, visit our website at www.iowadairycenter.com. Please contact Mariah Busta\, Iowa’s Dairy Center Coordinator with questions at (563) 534-9957 or email at info@iowadairycenter.com.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/northeast-iowa-dairy-foundation-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Iowa’s Dairy Center\, 1527 Highway 150 South\, Calmar\, IA\, 52132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191213T150000
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SUMMARY:Midwest Dairy & Beef Day
DESCRIPTION:MIDWEST DAIRY DAY: ENHANCING VALUE FROM BREEDING TO FEEDING\nIowa State University Extension and Outreach\, the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation\, and Northeast Iowa Community College collaborate to offer the annual Midwest Dairy and Beef Day. This year’s event will discuss opportunities and challenges to adding value to dairy calves and dairy beef cross calves. Producers will also share their experiences from feeding to breeding during a panel discussion. Midwest Dairy and Beef Day is open to all beef producers\, dairy producers\, students and industry persons. \nDownload the flyer \nSCHEDULE\n10-10:15 a.m.\nSign In\, Iowa’s Dairy Center Lobby \n10:15-11 a.m. \nREALIZING THE VALUE OF HOLSTEIN STEERS\nDan Shaefer\, University of Wisconsin – Madison\, Animal Science Professor\nPerformance and cost of production of Holstein steers have become consistently predictable.\nThe consistency of Holstein progeny sired by beef breed bulls remains to be determined. \n11-11:30 a.m.\nBREEDING OBJECTIVES TO ADD VALUE TO BULL CALVES\nDenise Schwab\, Iowa State University Extension\, Beef Specialist\nNot all black bulls are created equal. Understand the beef bull selection data and find appropriate bulls for crossing on dairy cows. \n11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.\nElements of Developing an Implant Strategy\nDan Loy\, Ph.D. Iowa State University\, Director of Iowa Beef Center & Extension Beef Specialist\nGrowth promotant implants are important tools for efficient production of dairy beef steers. With long feeding periods the development of an implant strategy can be a daunting task. Dan Loy will break down the elements of developing an implant strategy. \n12:15-1:15 p.m.\nLunch \n1:15-2 p.m.\nGenomics: A Practical Teaching Tool\nDave Lawstuen\, Chair\, Iowa’s Dairy Center\, NICC Agriculture Faculty\nIowa’s Dairy Center utilizes genomic testing to determine which mothers of the next generation and which will be the next dairy steers. \n2-3 p.m.\nProducer Panel\nArea producers will share information and answer questions about their successful dairy beef operations\nanswering questions about their successful dairy steer programs.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/midwest-dairy-beef-day/
LOCATION:Iowa’s Dairy Center\, 1527 Highway 150 South\, Calmar\, IA\, 52132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191211T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191211T140000
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SUMMARY:Dairy Directions Series
DESCRIPTION:The Dairy Directions Seminars are scheduled for Tuesday\, December 10 in Sac County and Wednesday\, December 11 in Pocahontas County. Both programs will be held at the local county Extension office. “Dairymen in these areas will have the opportunity to have the most current researched-based dairy information presented at their local Extension office” says Northwest Iowa Extension Dairy Field Specialist Fred M. Hall. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. A free lunch is included and the program will adjourn at 2:00 p.m. \nTopics will include a discussion of how many replacement heifers are needed plus the importance of minimizing heat stress with NE Iowa Dairy Specialist Jenn Bentley; an update on the ISU dairy research herd at Ames with Miguel Rangel; and risk management strategies and the dairy market outlook with NW Iowa Extension Dairy Specialist Fred M. Hall. \nWhile there is no registration fee\, a call to the local County Extension office will reserve your seat and guarantee your free lunch. In Sac and surrounding counties the number is 712.662.7131; in Pocahontas and surrounding counties the number is 712.335.3103. The series is sponsored by Dairy Gross Magrin LLC. \nDairymen can contact Hall at 712.737.4230 for more information or with any dairy question.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/dairy-directions-series-2/
LOCATION:Pocahontas County Extension Office\, 305 North Main\, Pocahontas\, IA\, 50574\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
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SUMMARY:Dairy Directions Series
DESCRIPTION:The Dairy Directions Seminars are scheduled for Tuesday\, December 10 in Sac County and Wednesday\, December 11 in Pocahontas County. Both programs will be held at the local county Extension office. “Dairymen in these areas will have the opportunity to have the most current researched-based dairy information presented at their local Extension office” says Northwest Iowa Extension Dairy Field Specialist Fred M. Hall. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. A free lunch is included and the program will adjourn at 2:00 p.m. \nTopics will include a discussion of how many replacement heifers are needed plus the importance of minimizing heat stress with NE Iowa Dairy Specialist Jenn Bentley; an update on the ISU dairy research herd at Ames with Miguel Rangel; and risk management strategies and the dairy market outlook with NW Iowa Extension Dairy Specialist Fred M. Hall. \nWhile there is no registration fee\, a call to the local County Extension office will reserve your seat and guarantee your free lunch. In Sac and surrounding counties the number is 712.662.7131; in Pocahontas and surrounding counties the number is 712.335.3103. The series is sponsored by Dairy Gross Magrin LLC. \nDairymen can contact Hall at 712.737.4230 for more information or with any dairy question.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/dairy-directions-series/
LOCATION:Sac County Extension Office\, 620 Parke Ave\, Sac City\, IA\, 50583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T160000
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SUMMARY:2019 Iowa State Dairy Association Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the Iowa State Dairy Association Annual Meeting. Join us at the Quality Inn on December 4-5\, 2019. Registration is FREE for producer members and their employees. \n\n	\n		\n			\n							Register Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n					\n						Download Agenda\n					\n\n	\n\n\nCorey Geiger\, Managing Editor of the Hoard’s Dairyman will be our keynote speaker and will discuss genomics\, Beef on Dairy\, U.S. Dairy Exports\, China and much more. Corey has spoken in Canada\, China\, Mexico\, the United Arab Emirates\, Singapore and 19 U.S. states.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/2019-iowa-state-dairy-association-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Quality Inn & Suites Starlite Village Conference Center\, 2601 East 13th Street\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191203T140000
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CREATED:20191029T150441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T150522Z
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SUMMARY:Dairy Discussions: Making Genetic Decisions Profitable
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team will host its annual Dairy Discussions Seminar on Tuesday\, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ISU Extension and Outreach Sioux County office in Orange City. \nThis year’s focus is making genetic decisions profitable\, with discussions on crossbreeding\, pure-breeding\, genomics\, sexed semen and how to maximize profitability in the dairy industry. \nThe two key presentations include: \n\n“Dairy Crossbreds: Where is the profit at?” by Amy Hazel\, University of Minnesota\n“Application of Genomics and Sexed Semen to Maximize Profits” by Dr. James Koltes\, Iowa State University.\n\nThere will also be a producer panel which will focus on breeding decisions and profitability. Local panelists will include Eric Van Wyk\, Dykstra Dairy\, Maurice; Roger Stensland\, Stensland Bros. Dairy\, Larchwood; Darren Davelaar\, Country Edge Dairy\, Inwood; and Leroy Eggink\, Great Heritage Holsteins\, Sibley. \nThere is no fee to attend the program\, but registration is required. To register\, visit https://form.jotform.com/4Hregion1/dairy-discussions-2019 or call 712-737-4230. Deadline to register is Nov. 27. \nFor more information\, contact Fred Hall\, Northwest Iowa Dairy Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach\, at 712-737-4230 or fredhall@iastate.edu. \nDownload the flyer
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/dairy-discussions-making-genetic-decisions-profitable/
LOCATION:Sioux County Extension Services\, 400 N Central Ave # 700\, Orange City\, IA\, 51041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20191023T144232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T144232Z
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SUMMARY:Bovine Artificial Insemination Course
DESCRIPTION:This is a three-day\, intensive hands-on class for those who wish to artificially inseminate their own cattle or gain experience to work for others. The class will cover all aspects of bovine reproduction\, from anatomy and hormones to heat detection. Students have actual insemination practice on cattle at the Dairy Center. The minimum age requirement for this class is 16. Register online.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/bovine-artificial-insemination-course-2/
LOCATION:Iowa’s Dairy Center\, 1527 Highway 150 South\, Calmar\, IA\, 52132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20190819T202859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190819T202859Z
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SUMMARY:9th Annual National Institute of Animal Agriculture (NIAA) Antibiotic Symposium
DESCRIPTION:For the past eight years\, a national dialogue focused on the use of antibiotics in food animals and the science surrounding antimicrobial resistance has been hosted by NIAA. Antibiotic stewardship and responsible use of antibiotics continue to be a top priority for the animal agriculture industry. \nThis year’s 9th Annual Antibiotic Symposium from the National Institute for Animal Agriculture\, in collaboration with the Iowa State University-based National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education (NIAMRRE) in Ames\, Iowa\, will expand its focus to include not only scientific updates on antimicrobial resistance\, but how research\, technology and innovation continue to impact what we know\, and why communication of science facts to consumers has been less than effective. \nAs the public is bombarded with inaccurate statistics\, misreported study results and opinions which align more with agendas than hard science\, the Symposium will include an added feature of how to take that knowledge to the public in an effective and positive manner. \nDeveloped in partnership with the Iowa State University Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication\, this collaborative conversation will provide space to discuss and learn new communication strategies to shift consumer attitudes in the future. \nTomorrow’s responsible antibiotic use will be shaped by consistent\, effective communication of scientific collaboration\, and the commitment of the animal agriculture industry and its allies to progress\, best practices and transparency in ways that build public trust. \nJOIN US IN AMES\, IOWA OCTOBER 15-17\, 2019 \nRegistration Website: https://www.animalagriculture.org/2019-Antibiotic-Symposium
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/9th-annual-national-institute-of-animal-agriculture-niaa-antibiotic-symposium/
LOCATION:Iowa State Center (Scheman Building)\, 1805 Centre Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20190911T164553Z
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SUMMARY:Bus Trip to World Dairy Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation for the annual one-day bus trip to World Dairy Expo in Madison\, Wis.\, on Friday\, Oct. 4. \nFriday’s event highlights at World Dairy Expo include the International Guernsey Show\, International Red & White Show\, International Holstein Heifer Show\, forage seminars and virtual farm tours. Attendees will have ample time to watch the dairy cattle shows and visit with more than 800 exhibitors from around the world at the trade show. \nThis year\, an optional tour of the dairy facilities at University of Wisconsin-Madison has been added to the trip. Those interested will depart World Dairy Expo in the afternoon and tour the Dairy Cattle Center and enjoy ice cream at Babcock Hall. The Dairy Cattle Center is a teaching farm where cows are housed in a tie-stall barn and milked in a parlor. The farm is used for teaching purposes\, primarily for the short course program. \nDairy farmers\, industry members and any others interested are welcome to register for the trip. Cost to travel on the bus is $25 for lifetime members of the Dairy Foundation and $50 for non-members. The cost includes transportation\, breakfast\, admission into World Dairy Expo and supper. The bus will depart from Iowa’s Dairy Center south of Calmar at 6 a.m. on Friday morning and will return around 8:30 p.m. that evening. Pick-up locations also include Postville and Prairie du Chien\, Wis. Act fast\, the trip is limited to the first 35 who sign up. \nFor more information or how to register for the World Dairy Expo bus trip\, visit www.iowadairycenter.com or contact Mariah Schmitt at (563) 534-9957\, ext. 107\, or schmittma@nicc.edu. \nDownload the flyer
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/bus-trip-to-world-dairy-expo/
LOCATION:Iowa’s Dairy Center\, 1527 Highway 150 South\, Calmar\, IA\, 52132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Expo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190801T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20190725T173520Z
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SUMMARY:Planning For Profitability
DESCRIPTION:One-day program will focus on planning ahead while facing shrinking margins in production agriculture. \nDownload the flyer \nIowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach invites local farmers and agribusiness professionals to attend a free one-day Planning for Profitability workshop in either Rock Rapids or Decorah. \nPlanning for Profitability in a Changing Dairy Industry will focus on options to increase profitability when facing shrinking margins; risk management strategies and how they can benefit dairy operations; changes and requirements that ag lenders may be asking for when reviewing loan requests; and a review of the milk market. \nFred M. Hall\, Northwest Iowa dairy specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach\, shared that the program is designed for dairy managers\, but all those involved in production agriculture – livestock producers\, crop farmers and agribusiness professionals that serve them – are welcome to attend and will find many parts of the program educational and relevant to their enterprises.\n“In production agriculture\, almost all producers are facing\, or will face\, shrinking margins\,” Hall said. “Our dairy men and women are definitely facing it right now\, so the program is geared towards them; however\, many aspects of the presentations will be relevant to all agriculture industries.” \nPlanning for Profitability will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will be offered in two different locations to accommodate as many participants as possible. The program will be hosted at Pinter’s Gardens and Pumpkins located at 2475 State HWY 9\, Decorah\, on July 31; and the following day\, Aug. 1\, the same program will be offered at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids. \nKey presentations include: \n\nCash versus accrual accounting and how it will be affected by changes in the tax laws – presented by Tom Thaden\, Eric Hofland and Reggie Hostetler\, Agriculture Consultants from the Northwest Iowa Farm Business Association;\nUsing FINBIN and DHIA data to predict financial success on small-medium sized dairies – presented by Joleen Hadrich\, Extension Economist and Associate Professor of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota;\nThe value of a risk management strategy – presented by Cassie Monger\, Dairy Industry Specialist with Compeer Financial;\nDairy Market Outlook – presented by Fred M. Hall\, Northwest Iowa Dairy Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach.\nThe program will also feature a panel of local agricultural lenders who will discuss what they look for in the future of ag loans and financial decisions. In Decorah\, the panel will include Andy Ludeking\, Cresco Bank\, a Division of Decorah Bank & Trust Company; Reid P. Mahoney\, Freedom Bank; Cassie Monger\, Compeer Financial and Dan Kuboushek\, Citizens Savings Bank. In Rock Rapids\, the panel will consist of Brad Bruxvoort\, First State Bank Southwest; Chris Kayton\, Farm Credit Services of America; Dale Vanderberg\, Peoples Bank; and Troy Vander Stouwe\, Iowa State Bank.\n\nParticipants can select their preferred meeting date/location and register online at https://form.jotform.com/4Hregion1/planning-for-profitability\, or by calling 563-382-2949 to pre-register for the July 31 Decorah meeting; and 712-737-4230 for the Aug. 1 Rock Rapids meeting. \nThere is no fee to attend either session and lunch is provided; however\, pre-registration is required by July 26 to plan adequately for meals and materials. \nThe Planning for Profitability program is being hosted by ISU Extension and Outreach\, as part of I-29 Moo University. The I-29 Moo University is a network of Dairy Extension specialists from Iowa\, Nebraska\, Minnesota\, South Dakota and North Dakota\, who work to enhance a sustainable dairy community along the I-29 corridor. \nFor more information on this and other programs\, contact your local Extension Dairy Specialist. In Northwest Iowa\, contact Fred M. Hall at 712-737-4230 or fredhall@iastate.edu. In Northeast Iowa\, contact Jennifer Bentley at 563-382-2949 or jbentley@iastate.edu.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/planning-for-profitability-2/
LOCATION:Forster Community Center\, 404 Main St\, Rock Rapids\, IA\, 51246\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190731T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20190725T172959Z
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UID:754-1564563600-1564581600@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Planning For Profitability
DESCRIPTION:One-day program will focus on planning ahead while facing shrinking margins in production agriculture. \nDownload the flyer \nIowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach invites local farmers and agribusiness professionals to attend a free one-day Planning for Profitability workshop in either Rock Rapids or Decorah. \nPlanning for Profitability in a Changing Dairy Industry will focus on options to increase profitability when facing shrinking margins; risk management strategies and how they can benefit dairy operations; changes and requirements that ag lenders may be asking for when reviewing loan requests; and a review of the milk market. \nFred M. Hall\, Northwest Iowa dairy specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach\, shared that the program is designed for dairy managers\, but all those involved in production agriculture – livestock producers\, crop farmers and agribusiness professionals that serve them – are welcome to attend and will find many parts of the program educational and relevant to their enterprises.\n“In production agriculture\, almost all producers are facing\, or will face\, shrinking margins\,” Hall said. “Our dairy men and women are definitely facing it right now\, so the program is geared towards them; however\, many aspects of the presentations will be relevant to all agriculture industries.” \nPlanning for Profitability will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will be offered in two different locations to accommodate as many participants as possible. The program will be hosted at Pinter’s Gardens and Pumpkins located at 2475 State HWY 9\, Decorah\, on July 31; and the following day\, Aug. 1\, the same program will be offered at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids. \nKey presentations include: \n\nCash versus accrual accounting and how it will be affected by changes in the tax laws – presented by Tom Thaden\, Eric Hofland and Reggie Hostetler\, Agriculture Consultants from the Northwest Iowa Farm Business Association;\nUsing FINBIN and DHIA data to predict financial success on small-medium sized dairies – presented by Joleen Hadrich\, Extension Economist and Associate Professor of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota;\nThe value of a risk management strategy – presented by Cassie Monger\, Dairy Industry Specialist with Compeer Financial;\nDairy Market Outlook – presented by Fred M. Hall\, Northwest Iowa Dairy Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach.\nThe program will also feature a panel of local agricultural lenders who will discuss what they look for in the future of ag loans and financial decisions. In Decorah\, the panel will include Andy Ludeking\, Cresco Bank\, a Division of Decorah Bank & Trust Company; Reid P. Mahoney\, Freedom Bank; Cassie Monger\, Compeer Financial and Dan Kuboushek\, Citizens Savings Bank. In Rock Rapids\, the panel will consist of Brad Bruxvoort\, First State Bank Southwest; Chris Kayton\, Farm Credit Services of America; Dale Vanderberg\, Peoples Bank; and Troy Vander Stouwe\, Iowa State Bank.\n\nParticipants can select their preferred meeting date/location and register online at https://form.jotform.com/4Hregion1/planning-for-profitability\, or by calling 563-382-2949 to pre-register for the July 31 Decorah meeting; and 712-737-4230 for the Aug. 1 Rock Rapids meeting. \nThere is no fee to attend either session and lunch is provided; however\, pre-registration is required by July 26 to plan adequately for meals and materials. \nThe Planning for Profitability program is being hosted by ISU Extension and Outreach\, as part of I-29 Moo University. The I-29 Moo University is a network of Dairy Extension specialists from Iowa\, Nebraska\, Minnesota\, South Dakota and North Dakota\, who work to enhance a sustainable dairy community along the I-29 corridor. \nFor more information on this and other programs\, contact your local Extension Dairy Specialist. In Northwest Iowa\, contact Fred M. Hall at 712-737-4230 or fredhall@iastate.edu. In Northeast Iowa\, contact Jennifer Bentley at 563-382-2949 or jbentley@iastate.edu.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/planning-for-profitability/
LOCATION:Pinter’s Gardens and Pumpkins\, 2475 State Hwy. 9\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20190626T163520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T163520Z
UID:731-1564488000-1564491600@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Financial Impairment on the Farm Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach will host a Financial Impairment on the Farm webinar from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. on July 30. The webinar is free and open to all those involved in production agriculture\, specifically\, producers and agri-business personnel. \nThe program will focus on issues producers face during times of financial impairment with emphasis placed on mediation\, reorganization options and Chapter 12 Bankruptcy. \nDonald Swanson\, an attorney with Koley Jessen in Omaha\, and Kristine Tidgren\, Director for the Center of Ag Law and Taxation and an adjunct assistant professor at Iowa State University\, will facilitate the discussion. \n“Don Swanson has devoted his career to helping clients with financial impairment\, bankruptcy issues and mediation\, and Kristine Tidgren works with these issues every day\,” said Fred M. Hall\, Northwest Iowa Dairy Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “The program will be informational and answer questions for many local ag producers and businesses alike.” \nThere is no fee to participate in the webinar; however\, pre-registration is required. To register\, visit https://bit.ly/2KvTvoe. After registering\, information on accessing the webinar will be provided. \nThe webinar will also be archived for viewing at a later date. For more information on this and other programs\, contact Fred M. Hall at 712-737-4230 or fredhall@iastate.edu.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/financial-impairment-on-the-farm-webinar/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190728T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20190719T203829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190719T203829Z
UID:748-1563969600-1564351200@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Discover Dairy At The Round Barn
DESCRIPTION:Plymouth County Fair to Turn Round Barn into Dairy Destination \nThis county fair in northwest Iowa will offer hands-on\, goggles-on dairy experience for all ages. \nThe Plymouth County Fair will feature a variety of educational dairy and agricultural exhibits for this year’s fair\, which runs from July 24-28 in Le Mars. One of the highlights will be the Mobile Dairy Classroom\, a 40-foot mobile milking exhibit provided by the Southwest Dairy Farmers organization. Visitors will get to see exactly how milking is done\, using the mobile dairy parlor exhibit\, which also features a large-screen television\, to show realistic farm scenes and an educational slide show. \n“It really is an impactful program for youth\,” said Fred Hall\, dairy specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. \nHall said the fair staff and the staff at the ISU Extension and Outreach Plymouth County are making significant strides to highlight the dairy industry during this year’s fair. \n“Discover Dairy” is the theme for this year’s exhibits\, which include the Tonsfeldt Round Barn\, which will be decorated in a way that gives visitors the experience of stepping inside new carousal-style milking parlor installed at Perry Creek Dairy\, located west of Le Mars. \nLife-size photos will illustrate the modern way of milking\, from a parlor in which the carousel rotates. \nThe Plymouth County FFA is also organizing educational exhibits inside the barn\, explaining the importance of different dairy products\, how they’re processed and prepared\, and their nutritional value. \nThe fair will also feature a butter sculpture of the Tonsfeldt Round Barn\, created by Sarah Pratt\, known as “the butter lady\,” and the same artist who creates the butter cow at the Iowa State Fair. \nVisitors can also put on a pair of specially equipped goggles that give the participant a virtual tour of a local dairy farm\, including the milking parlor\, holding pens\, feed and more. The 3-D tour is provided by the Siouxland Ag in the Classroom\, and area FFA chapters. \nThe 3-D tour will be available Thursday through Sunday (July 25-28)\, beginning at 6 p.m. inside the round barn.\n“Since Le Mars is known as the ‘Ice Cream Capital of the World\,’ it seemed only appropriate to showcase the region’s dairy processors\, and dairy producers\,” said Jordan Sitzmann\, vice president for the Chamber of Commerce-Agriculture Division.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/discover-dairy-at-the-round-barn/
LOCATION:Plymouth County Fairgrounds\, 500 4th Ave NE\, Le Mars\, IA\, 51031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190622T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20190508T200929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T200929Z
UID:691-1561192200-1561204800@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Iowa's Dairy Center Breakfast on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation in celebrating the 10th Annual Breakfast on the Farm! \nThe event will be held Saturday\, June 22\, 2019 from 8:30 am – Noon at Iowa’s Dairy Center located south of Calmar. We’ll be serving up a delicious breakfast of Dad’s Belgian Waffles and sausage complete with dairy products including butter and whipped cream\, yogurt\, cheese\, milk and of course\, ice cream! This event is sure to be our biggest and best one yet with lots of activities to keep you and your family busy all morning including: \n\nGuided tram tours of Iowa’s Dairy Center and NICC Beef Center\nHand milk a cow\n10th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt\nPetting Zoo\nStory Time with the Dairy Princess\nFarm themed yoga\nCow and tractor inflatables\nCorn pools\nRobotic milking demonstrations\nAgriculture education exhibits\nAnd more!\n\nBreakfast on the Farm will be held rain or shine. Donations are accepted the day of and parking is available on-site. For more information\, visit our website and Facebook event. See you there!
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/iowas-dairy-center-breakfast-on-the-farm/
LOCATION:Iowa’s Dairy Center\, 1527 Highway 150 South\, Calmar\, IA\, 52132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast on the Farm
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190615T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20190508T195910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T195910Z
UID:687-1560607200-1560621600@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Hilltop Dairy Days
DESCRIPTION:A family fun farm day! Milk a cow\, feed calves\, free food and ice cream. The whole farm is open with stations all around to educate about the dairy. We also have a kids scavenger hunt to engage them into learning more.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/hilltop-dairy-days/
LOCATION:Hilltop Dairy Inc.\, 3340 Spruce Ave\, Mt. Pleasant\, IA\, 52641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20190531T210225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T210225Z
UID:712-1559646000-1559653200@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Good Farm Neighbor Award // Kelly & Christy Cunningham
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dairy good time at our next Good Farm Neighbor Award! \n#JuneDairyMonth #UndeniablyDairy #IowaAg
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/good-farm-neighbor-award-kelly-christy-cunningham/
LOCATION:Milk Unlimited Dairy\, 59100 Memphis Road\, Atlantic\, IA\, 50022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Award Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20190418T132330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T132330Z
UID:650-1556870400-1556884800@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Davis Dairy Day
DESCRIPTION:What once started out as a local elementary classroom visiting the dairy farm\, it has grown to include nearly 500 students from area schools\, preschools\, and daycares. Students will have the opportunity to learn about different aspects of the agriculture industry. With the amount of growth\, the event has seen in recent years\, the event has relocated to the Humboldt County Fairgrounds.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/davis-dairy-day/
LOCATION:Humboldt County Fairgrounds\, 311 6th Avenue North\, Humboldt\, IA\, 50548\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190326T151500
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20190214T152309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T152309Z
UID:579-1553594400-1553613300@www.iowadairy.org
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
CATEGORIES:Expo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190326T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190328T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20190228T195324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190228T195526Z
UID:585-1553579100-1553797800@www.iowadairy.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20190103T205501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T205501Z
UID:523-1552381200-1552575600@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Artificial Insemination Course
DESCRIPTION:This is a three-day\, intensive hands-on class for those who wish to artificially inseminate their own cattle or gain experience to work for others. The class will cover all aspects of bovine reproduction\, from anatomy and hormones to heat detection. Students have actual insemination practice on cattle at Iowa’s Dairy Center. The minimum age requirement for this class is 16. The class is instructed by Prairie State/Select Sires. For more information and to register\, visit http://iowadairycenter.com/farmers/artificial-insemination-courses.php.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/artificial-insemination-course/
LOCATION:Iowa’s Dairy Center\, 1527 Highway 150 South\, Calmar\, IA\, 52132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190312T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190312T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20190123T164530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T164530Z
UID:562-1552379400-1552404600@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness Workshops
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: FREE Interactive Workshop about Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness: What to expect and How to prepare\nAUDIENCE: Cattle\, pig\, sheep and goat producers\, Extension personnel\, Veterinarians\nHOSTED BY: Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Center for Food Security and Public Health\, Iowa State University\nTIME: 8:30 am-3:30 pm\nWHERE: Five Regional Meetings (FREE lunch provided)\n• February 7\, Washington\n• February 12\, Ames\n• February 26\, Nashua\n• March 5\, Sioux Center\n• March 12\, Carroll \nTOPICS:\n• What to expect if Foot and Mouth Disease or African Swine Fever is found in the U.S.\n• How long movement could stop and the requirements to move animals once movement restarts.\n• How to protect their animals from diseases.\n• Daily health monitoring strategies in an outbreak. \nDownload the Flyer
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/foreign-animal-disease-preparedness-workshops-5/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190305T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190305T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20190123T164437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T164437Z
UID:560-1551774600-1551799800@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness Workshops
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: FREE Interactive Workshop about Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness: What to expect and How to prepare\nAUDIENCE: Cattle\, pig\, sheep and goat producers\, Extension personnel\, Veterinarians\nHOSTED BY: Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Center for Food Security and Public Health\, Iowa State University\nTIME: 8:30 am-3:30 pm\nWHERE: Five Regional Meetings (FREE lunch provided)\n• February 7\, Washington\n• February 12\, Ames\n• February 26\, Nashua\n• March 5\, Sioux Center\n• March 12\, Carroll \nTOPICS:\n• What to expect if Foot and Mouth Disease or African Swine Fever is found in the U.S.\n• How long movement could stop and the requirements to move animals once movement restarts.\n• How to protect their animals from diseases.\n• Daily health monitoring strategies in an outbreak. \nDownload the Flyer
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/foreign-animal-disease-preparedness-workshops-4/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190226T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20190123T164332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T164332Z
UID:558-1551169800-1551195000@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness Workshops
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: FREE Interactive Workshop about Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness: What to expect and How to prepare\nAUDIENCE: Cattle\, pig\, sheep and goat producers\, Extension personnel\, Veterinarians\nHOSTED BY: Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Center for Food Security and Public Health\, Iowa State University\nTIME: 8:30 am-3:30 pm\nWHERE: Five Regional Meetings (FREE lunch provided)\n• February 7\, Washington\n• February 12\, Ames\n• February 26\, Nashua\n• March 5\, Sioux Center\n• March 12\, Carroll \nTOPICS:\n• What to expect if Foot and Mouth Disease or African Swine Fever is found in the U.S.\n• How long movement could stop and the requirements to move animals once movement restarts.\n• How to protect their animals from diseases.\n• Daily health monitoring strategies in an outbreak. \nDownload the Flyer
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/foreign-animal-disease-preparedness-workshops-3/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190212T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20190123T164238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T164238Z
UID:556-1549960200-1549985400@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness Workshops
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: FREE Interactive Workshop about Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness: What to expect and How to prepare\nAUDIENCE: Cattle\, pig\, sheep and goat producers\, Extension personnel\, Veterinarians\nHOSTED BY: Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Center for Food Security and Public Health\, Iowa State University\nTIME: 8:30 am-3:30 pm\nWHERE: Five Regional Meetings (FREE lunch provided)\n• February 7\, Washington\n• February 12\, Ames\n• February 26\, Nashua\n• March 5\, Sioux Center\n• March 12\, Carroll \nTOPICS:\n• What to expect if Foot and Mouth Disease or African Swine Fever is found in the U.S.\n• How long movement could stop and the requirements to move animals once movement restarts.\n• How to protect their animals from diseases.\n• Daily health monitoring strategies in an outbreak. \nDownload the Flyer
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/foreign-animal-disease-preparedness-workshops-2/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20190123T164053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T164053Z
UID:551-1549528200-1549553400@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness Workshops
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: FREE Interactive Workshop about Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness: What to expect and How to prepare\nAUDIENCE: Cattle\, pig\, sheep and goat producers\, Extension personnel\, Veterinarians\nHOSTED BY: Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Center for Food Security and Public Health\, Iowa State University\nTIME: 8:30 am-3:30 pm\nWHERE: Five Regional Meetings (FREE lunch provided)\n• February 7\, Washington\n• February 12\, Ames\n• February 26\, Nashua\n• March 5\, Sioux Center\n• March 12\, Carroll \nTOPICS:\n• What to expect if Foot and Mouth Disease or African Swine Fever is found in the U.S.\n• How long movement could stop and the requirements to move animals once movement restarts.\n• How to protect their animals from diseases.\n• Daily health monitoring strategies in an outbreak. \nDownload the Flyer
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/foreign-animal-disease-preparedness-workshops/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20181210T170429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T170429Z
UID:492-1548698400-1548707400@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Western Iowa Dairy Alliance Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Western Iowa Dairy Alliance is hosting their Annual Meeting on January 28th at the Triple Box Event Center beginning at 6 pm. Sarina Sharp\, a market analyst for the Daily Dairy Report\, will be our guest speaker for the evening. For more information please contact Executive Director Scott Schroeder.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/western-iowa-dairy-alliance-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:The Triple Box\, 4758 Ironwood Ave\, Orange City\, IA\, 51041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013105
CREATED:20181210T171213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T171518Z
UID:494-1547458200-1547821800@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:I-29 Moo University Winter Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Register Today for I-29 Moo University Winter Workshop Series \nSDSU Extension encourages dairy producers to register today for the I-29 Moo University Winter Workshop series\, Barn Benchmarks\, to be held in five locations throughout the region beginning January 14\, 2019. \n“This workshop series will highlight a number of experts who will focus on topics that will help dairy producers achieve success in 2019\,” explained Tracey Erickson\, SDSU Extension Dairy Field Specialist who is the program co-chair\, along with Kim Clark\, UNL Extension Dairy Educator. \nThe workshops will be held in partnership with the Minnesota Milk’s Dairy Management Workshops and the Minnesota Midwest Dairy District 3\, 4\,& 18 meetings and the South Dakota District 1 & 2 Annual Meetings and the S.D. Dairy Producers’ Annual Meetings. The five meeting locations are as follows: \n\nPerham\, Minn.: January 14\, 2019 located at The Cactus (43521 Fort Thunder Road); held in partnership with Minnesota Milk’s Dairy Management Workshops and Midwest Dairy’s District 3 & 4 meetings.\nBrookings\, S.D.: January 15\, 2019 located at the Swiftel Center (824 32nd Ave.); held in partnership with the South Dakota Dairy Producers and South Dakota’s District 1 & 2 annual meetings.\nPipestone\, Minn.: January 16\, 2019 located at Pipestone Veterinary Services (1300 U.S. 75); in partnership with Minnesota Milk’s Dairy Management Workshops and Midwest Dairy’s District 18 meeting. It will be held in facilities sponsored by Pipestone Veterinary Services.\nOrange City\, Iowa: January 17\, 2019 held at Sioux County Extension Office (400 Central Ave. NW).\nWayne\, Neb.: January 18\, 2019 held at Wayne State College\, Student Center Niobrara Room (E 14th Street).\n\nCan’t make one of the workshop in-person? Join us on Friday\, January 18th via Zoom. Use the Zoom link to join the workshop. https://tinyurl.com/I-29WinterWorkshop \nRegistration details\nRegistration fees are waved due to generous sponsorships\, however pre-registration is requested by January 10 to allow for meal counts and materials. To register\, visit https://I-29winterworkshop.eventbrite.com or request a registration form from Erickson at Tracey.Erickson@sdstate.edu. \nWorkshop speakers\nKevin Janni is a professor and Extension engineer in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering at the University of Minnesota. He joined the department faculty in 1980. He works closely with both the Dairy and Poultry Extension teams. He has written extensively on ventilation\, air quality\, heat stress\, odors\, biofilters and biosecurity associated with animal agriculture. He teaches an air quality and pollution control engineering course. \nKim Clark is a Dairy Extension Educator at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She joined Extension in 2015 and began the dairy extension program in Nebraska. Kim works closely with dairy producers across Nebraska. Her focus is on calf health and nutrition and animal welfare. Kim is a Dairy FARM evaluator and PAACO Dairy Stewardship certified. \nJim Salfer is a Regional Extension Educator with University of Minnesota Extension. Salfer has served in his present position for 22 years. He has been involved on farm research projects studying robotic milking systems and automatic calf feeders. The focus of his education program has been to help farmers and other industry professionals understand the major factors driving dairy farm profitability. \nAgenda\nThe workshop agenda below will be the same at all locations.\n9:30 a.m. – Registration & Refreshments\, visit sponsors\n10 a.m. – Ventilation Benchmarks for Lactating Cows\, led by Kevin Janni\, University of Minnesota\n10:30 a.m. – Ventilation Impacts on the cows & employees roundtable discussion\, led by I-29 Moo University faculty\n11 a.m. – Bedding & Stall Benchmarks\, led by Kim Clark\, University of Nebraska-Lincoln\n11:30 a.m. – Bedding & Stall Benchmarks Impacts on the cows & employees roundtable discussion\, led by I-29 Moo University faculty\nNoon – Lunch provided by event sponsors | Midwest Dairy & Dairy Association updates select locations\n1:15 p.m. – Barn & Pen Design Benchmarks\, led by Jim Salfer\, University of Minnesota\n1:45 p.m. – Barn & Pen Design Impacts on the cows & employees roundtable discussion led by I-29 Moo University faculty\n2:15 p.m. – Hot Wash & Wrap-up\n2:30 p.m. – SDDP Annual meeting (Brookings\, SD only) \nEvent sponsors\nEvent sponsors include: Gold Level: Agropur\, NovaMeal\, Sealpro\, Automated Dairy Specialists\, LLC; Silver Level: Phibro\, Arm & Hammer\, Central Plains Dairy Foundation\, Cottonseed\, LLC\, Elanco\, SoyBest\, Agri-King\, MultiMin; Bronze Level: Stray Voltage Consulting\, Western Iowa Dairy Alliance\, POET Nutrition\, American Agco Trading Company\, Automated Waste Systems\, Nebraska State Dairy Association\, Alforex Seeds\, AminoPlus Ag Processing\, Inc.\, Kroese & Kroese\, CPA\, Trans-Ova Genetics\, South Dakota Dairy Producers\, Iowa State Dairy Association\, Minnesota Milk\, Gorter’s Clay & Dairy Equipment of Minnesota\, Inc.\, Phileo Lesafre Animal Care\, Quality Liquid Feeds\, Franken Custom Cutting\, DCC Waterbeds\, ISO.\, Zinpro Performance Minerals\, ProAg Engineering\, Inc.\, & Calf Star -Calf Feeding Solutions. \nTo learn more\, contact co-chairs Tracey Erickson at 602-882-5140 or Tracey.Erickson@sdstate.edu or Kim Clark\, Nebraska Dairy Extension Educator at 402-472-6065 or kimclark@unl.edu. \nSDSU Extension Contact:\nTracey Erickson\, SDSU Extension Dairy Field Specialist\nTracey.Erickson@sdstate.edu\nhttp://igrow.org/about/authors/tracey-erickson
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/i-29-moo-university-winter-workshop-series/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190109T113000
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SUMMARY:Dairy Farmer Profitability Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Please join WIDA for producer exclusive moderated discussion. The goal of this meeting is for producers to share and learn from other WIDA Dairy farmers about how to survive and fine tune your operations to sustain better cash flow. The discussions will be moderated by Dave Vander Kooi\, owner of Ocheda Dairy in Worthington\, MN. There will not be any presentations just good discussion. \nWe ask dairy farmers to bring ideas that you would like to share how you have cut costs in your operation or ideas of how you have become more efficient. The Meeting is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/dairy-farmer-profitability-discussion/
LOCATION:Pizza Ranch – Sheldon\, 104 North Runger Avenue\, Sheldon\, IA\, 51201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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