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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190312T090000
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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:20260417T201646
CREATED:20190123T164530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T164530Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190305T083000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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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/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190212T083000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190207T153000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190128T203000
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CREATED:20181210T170429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T170429Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
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/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190109T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20181221T215050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181221T215050Z
UID:517-1547033400-1547038800@www.iowadairy.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20181220T211356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T211356Z
UID:513-1545912000-1545915600@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Farm Bill Implications For Dairymen
DESCRIPTION:A discussion of changes dairymen should be aware of in the new farm bill will be led by Dr. Marin Bozic\, Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota beginning at noon on Thursday\, December 27. There is no fee\, but registration is required at: http://bit.ly/DMC-2019-FarmBill \nThe program will highlight and discuss the economic implications of five points: \n\nMargin Protection Program for Dairy Producers discontinued.\nDairy Margin Coverage program introduced.\nLow premiums and coverage levels up to $9.50. Discounts for consistent use.\nPartial rebate of net MPP premiums paid for 2015-2018 period.\nNo more restrictions on combining crop insurance and Title I programs (LGM and DMC\n\nThe will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. The program is sponsored by I-29 Moo University and Minnesota Milk
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/farm-bill-implications-for-dairymen/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181220T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20181207T201509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T223617Z
UID:485-1545303600-1545309000@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Improving Conversations with Your Lender
DESCRIPTION:The I-29 Moo University is hosting a webinar on Thursday\, December 20 that will focus on preparing the information that lenders will ask for. The “Improving Conversations With Your Lender” webinar will outline and explain the banking benchmarks and financial documents that lenders need to evaluate loans. The webinar is scheduled for 60 minutes beginning at 11 a.m. and will include time for questions at the end of the webinar. \nIn addition\, the program will focus on improving enterprise expense breakdowns and identify follow-up information that is available.\nSouth Dakota State University Extension Livestock Business Management Field Specialist Heather Gessner will present the information. She grew up on a diversified operation raising cattle and hogs\, as well as corn\, soybeans\, oats and alfalfa. Since joining SDSU Extension in 2001\, she has earned a national reputation providing farmers and ranchers with enterprise analysis\, budget spreadsheets\, marketing education\, as well as estate and transition planning\, education and assistance. \nThere is no fee\, but an on-line registration is required at: \nhttps://tinyurl.com/LenderConversationsI29MooU \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information to join the meeting. \nThe I-29 Moo University is a consortium of Extension Dairy Specialists from Iowa\, Minnesota\, Nebraska\, North Dakota and South Dakota. Now in its thirteenth year\, the consortium provides resources and education to enhance a sustainable dairy community along the I-29 corridor by focusing on: best management practices\, utilization of research-based expertise and resources\, and ag-vocating the benefits of a vibrant dairy community. For more information about this webinar or other I-29 Moo University programs contact your state Extension Dairy Specialist. In South Dakota\, contact Tracey Erickson\, SDSU Extension Dairy Field Specialist at 605.882.5140 or email Tracey.Erickson@sdstate.edu for more information.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/improving-conversations-with-your-lender/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181219T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20181210T172029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T172029Z
UID:498-1545219000-1545224400@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Western Iowa Dairy Alliance Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The December Meeting of Western Iowa Dairy Alliance will be held on Wednesday\, December 19th at 11:30 am.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/western-iowa-dairy-alliance-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Sioux County Extension Services\, 400 N Central Ave # 700\, Orange City\, IA\, 51041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181212T134500
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20180803T220935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181127T214059Z
UID:384-1544605200-1544622300@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:2018 Dairy Directions
DESCRIPTION:Risk Management\, Margins and Profit: Targets for Dairy Producers \nPick your location – Registration is $15. \nAgenda\n9 am – Registration\n9:30 am – LGM\, DRP\, milk contracts and other risk management tools; Robert Tigner\, UNL\n10:30 am – Break\n11:00 am – Staying legal with immigrant labor; Brett Stanley\, Investigator\, DHS\n12 noon – Lunch\n12:30 pm – Benchmarks that help to identify profit making decisions; Fred M. Hall\, ISU Extension\n12:45 pm – Accural accounting – the key to keeping useful records; Mark Olsen\, ISU Extension\n1:30 pm – Dairy Market Outlook; Fred M. Hall\, ISU Extension\n1:45 pm – Evaluations and Adjourn
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/2018-dairy-directions-2/
LOCATION:Pocahontas County Extension Office\, 305 North Main\, Pocahontas\, IA\, 50574\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181211T134500
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20180803T220803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181127T214039Z
UID:381-1544518800-1544535900@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:2018 Dairy Directions
DESCRIPTION:Risk Management\, Margins and Profit: Targets for Dairy Producers \nPick your location – Registration is $15. \nAgenda\n9 am – Registration\n9:30 am – LGM\, DRP\, milk contracts and other risk management tools; Robert Tigner\, UNL\n10:30 am – Break\n11:00 am – Staying legal with immigrant labor; Brett Stanley\, Investigator\, DHS\n12 noon – Lunch\n12:30 pm – Benchmarks that help to identify profit making decisions; Fred M. Hall\, ISU Extension\n12:45 pm – Accural accounting – the key to keeping useful records; Mark Olsen\, ISU Extension\n1:30 pm – Dairy Market Outlook; Fred M. Hall\, ISU Extension\n1:45 pm – Evaluations and Adjourn
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/2018-dairy-directions/
LOCATION:Sac County Extension Office\, 620 Parke Ave\, Sac City\, IA\, 50583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20181010T182124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T150801Z
UID:431-1544022000-1544104800@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:ISDA Annual Meeting 2018
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Iowa State Dairy Association Annual Meeting will be held on December 5-6\, 2018 at the Quality Inn & Suites in Ames\, Iowa. \nRegistration Deadline\nNovember 30\, 2018 \nRegister Now \nWhen\nDecember 5th\, 2018: 3PM – 6PM\nDecember 6th\, 2018: 10AM – 2PM \nWhere\nQuality Inn & Suites Starlite Village Conference Center\n2601 East 13th Street\nAmes\, Iowa 50010 \nAgenda\nView Agenda
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/isda-annual-meeting-2018/
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:20181113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20180817T164021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T164021Z
UID:400-1542099600-1542294000@www.iowadairy.org
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 Iowa’s Dairy Center. The minimum age requirement for this class is 16. This class is hosted by Northeast Iowa Community College Business and Community Solutions and is taught by Select Sires. To register\, visit https://goo.gl/XMbNR9.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/bovine-artificial-insemination-course/
LOCATION:Iowa’s Dairy Center\, 1527 Highway 150 South\, Calmar\, IA\, 52132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20180731T193918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180731T193946Z
UID:376-1541062800-1541084400@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Siouxland Dairy Lenders Conference
DESCRIPTION:Educational programs designed for ag lenders\, consultants and farm manages in Siouxland focusing on market outlooks\, risk management\, farm bill updates\, and record keeping for dairy enterprises.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/siouxland-dairy-lenders-conference/
LOCATION:The Triple Box\, 4758 Ironwood Ave\, Orange City\, IA\, 51041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181024T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181024T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20181010T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T211139Z
UID:435-1540373400-1540391400@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Tri-State Ag Lender's Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The agenda this year again focuses on the marketing outlooks of dairy\, livestock\, and grains along with the issues of the farm bill\, farm stress\, and the Ag Decision Maker Tool. The seminar should once again provide fruitful discussion to issues of concern to agricultural lenders. The cost of the program is $100 per person\, which includes handouts\, refreshments\, and lunch. To register\, please mail the registration form with payment by October 14th. \nDownload Agenda and Registration Form
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/tri-state-ag-lenders-seminar/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel and Conference Center\, 3100 Dodge St\, Dubuque\, IA\, 52003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20181010T211054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T211054Z
UID:439-1540288800-1542209400@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Automatic Milking Systems Tours
DESCRIPTION:Automatic Milking Systems Tours Feature Precision Management \nAMES\, Iowa – The number of automatic milking systems used in dairy operations continues to increase with over five percent of farms now milking with robots. \nThe Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team will present a first-hand look at how fellow dairy farmers are managing automatic milking systems in new or retrofit facilities. Areas of focus will be facilities\, economics and overall management of automatic milking systems. \nNine dairy facilities in northeast and eastern Iowa will be visited as a part of the tour. Two sites will be visited each day on October 23\, November 5\, November 13\, and three sites on November 14. \nSee flyer for details of specific dates/times/locations.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/automatic-milking-systems-tours/
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20181005T145710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T145710Z
UID:422-1540130400-1540141200@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Halloween Walk
DESCRIPTION:Family-friendly fun and games that focus on strengthening your body in exercise and nutrition. Learn about nutrition for bones\, avoiding drugs and alcohol\, dental health\, avoiding the flu and great move around the East Lake Park. \nGet the Flyer
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/healthy-halloween-walk/
LOCATION:East Lake Park\, 1722 Lexington Ave\, Mt Pleasant\, IA\, 52641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181005T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20180830T143514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180830T143514Z
UID:412-1538719200-1538771400@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:World Dairy Expo Bus Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation for the annual one-day bus trip to World Dairy Expo in Madison\, Wis.\, on Friday\, Oct. 5. \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 over 800 exhibitors from around the world at the trade show. \nDairy farmers\, industry members and any others interested are welcome to sign up 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 55 who sign up. \nFor more information or how to register for the World Dairy Expo bus trip\, visit http://iowadairycenter.com/farmers/world-dairy-expo-bus-trip.php or contact Mariah Schmitt at (563) 534-9957\, ext. 107\, or schmittma@nicc.edu.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/world-dairy-expo-bus-trip/
LOCATION:Alliant Energy Center\, 1919 Alliant Energy Way\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Expo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180914T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20180816T165744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T165744Z
UID:396-1536915600-1536948000@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Dairy Day
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Dairy Day at the Clay County Fair is hosted in conjunction with the Clay County Fair Dairy Shows and the AgCiting Program put on by ISU Extension & Outreach- Clay County with over 180 students learning about the dairy industry.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/iowa-dairy-day/
LOCATION:Clay County Fair\, 800 W 18th St\, Spencer\, IA\, 51301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20180824T170434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180824T170434Z
UID:405-1536051600-1536242400@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Precision Agriculture & Animal Science Days
DESCRIPTION:Iowa State University Extension & Outreach is set to host their annual Precision Ag and Animal Science Days September 4-6 at the Research Farm near Sutherland\, Iowa. This is a great chance for high school students to learn about precision agriculture technologies and the dairy and beef industry identifying potential career opportunities that each agriculture industry provides to Northwest Iowa.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/precision-agriculture-animal-science-days/
LOCATION:Northwest Iowa Research Farm\, 6320 500th Street\, Sutherland\, IA\, 51058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180828T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20180718T204036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T212151Z
UID:328-1535446800-1535470200@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Northwest Iowa Corn Silage Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Clinic To Help NW Iowa Livestock Producers Improve Corn Silage Quality\nNorthwest Iowa beef and dairy producers depend on quality corn silage to build profitable rations. To help them accomplish this\, the Iowa Beef Center and Iowa Extension Dairy Team are hosting the NW IA Corn Silage Clinic on August 28 at the Northwest Iowa Research and Demonstration Farm in Sutherland. \n“The NW Iowa Corn Silage Clinic will feature top experts from the upper Midwest with the most current information on topics that affect corn silage and earlage quality and economics\,” notes ISU Extension Dairy Field Specialist Fred M. Hall. Presentations will begin promptly at 9 am and will break at 12 noon for lunch. The program will adjourn by 3:30. Each expert will be available to answer questions. \nTopics and speakers include: \n\nAgronomic practices impacting corn silage digestion- Dr. Fred Owens\, feedlot nutrition specialist.\nSilage and kernel processing equipment- Aaron Ostrander\, John Deere silage specialist.\nSilage additives and inoculants- Dr. Scott Dennis\, Pioneer.\nEvaluating corn silage and earlage: What’s typical\, Dr. Dan Loy\, ISU Beef Center director.\nQuality corn silage going in and coming out\, Dr. Hugo Ramirez\, ISU dairy specialist.\nPricing corn silage\, Dr. William Edwards\, retired ISU ag economist.\nIn addition\, there will be two concurrent session featuring feeding corn products to the beef animal with Owens and feeding corn products to the dairy cow with Ramirez.\n\nProducers will also be able to walk through corn silage variety plots and talk with seed company technicians. “In addition\, there is a trade show which will allow producers to compare equipment and products used in putting up quality silage\,” says ISU Extension Beef Field Specialist Beth Doran. \nRegistration is $25\, with payment at the door. Pre-registration is required by August 22 for the meal count and can be made by calling the Sioux County Extension office at 712.737.4230. \nFor more information\, contact Iowa State University Extension Program Field Specialists Beth Doran or Fred M. Hall. Both can be reached at 712.737.4230 in the Sioux County Extension office.
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/northwest-iowa-corn-silage-clinic/
LOCATION:Northwest Iowa Research Farm\, 6320 500th Street\, Sutherland\, IA\, 51058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clinic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180808T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180811T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20180803T222019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T222314Z
UID:387-1533704400-1534024800@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Iowa State Fair Dairy Cattle Show
DESCRIPTION:Schedule\nWednesday\, August 8\n5:00 a.m. – Parlor opens for first official milking\n9:00 a.m. – All Dairy Cattle must be in\n9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. – Open and 4-H/FFA entries checked \nThursday\, August 9\n8:00 a.m. – Holstein Show\n8:30 a.m. – Ayrshire Show and Milking Shorthorn Show\n11:45 a.m. – All Breed Novice Show Noon Resume shows with Junior Two Year Old Class\n7:30 p.m. – Open Show Exhibitors’ Meeting – Media Center Robert Massee Sportsmanship Award Presentation \nFriday\, August 10\n8:30 a.m. – Brown Swiss Show\, Guernsey Show and Jersey Show\n11:45 a.m. – Kiddie Kattle Kapers Noon Resume shows with the Junior Two Year Old Class\n6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. – Open Class Non Champion Exhibitors Released (cattle released according to zones assigned by Superintendent) \nSaturday\, August 11\n7:30 a.m. – 4-H/FFA All Breed Dairy Cattle Show\n2:45 p.m. – Supreme Champion Selection\n5:00 p.m. – All Dairy Cattle Released (cattle released according to zones assigned by Superintendent)
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/iowa-state-fair-dairy-cattle-show/
LOCATION:Iowa State Fairgrounds\, 3000 E Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50317\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180803T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180803T161500
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20180718T211158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T212158Z
UID:332-1533288600-1533312900@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:I29 Moo University Summer Tour
DESCRIPTION:“Treat Me Right” – Summer Management Tour\nTwo top producers will share their cattle handling strategies in their systems during the 2018 Summer I-29 Moo University Dairy Tour on August 3.  Topics will include euthanasia\, low-stress handling\, non-ambulatory animal handling\, biosecurity planning and newborn calf care. \nAgenda: \n9:30/9:45 – Registration & load bus at Friendly’s Fuel Stop\, 47159 Co. Hwy 114\, Baltic\, SD\, Exit 94 \n10:00 – Arrive at Boadwine Dairy\, Baltic\, SD \n12:15 – Lunch and then leave Boadwine Dairy \n1:30 – Arrive at Crosswinds Jersey’s\, Elkton\, SD \n3:30 – Leave Crosswind Jersey’s \n4:15 – Return to Friendly’s Fuel Stop \nRegistration is $25.  Groups of three or more from the same operation receive 30% discount.  Deadline is Friday\, July 27.  More info\, in Iowa call 712.737.4230 \nRegister on-line at www.igrow/edu/livestock/dairy
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/i29-moo-university-summer-tour/
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180623T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T201646
CREATED:20180602T155237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T211251Z
UID:158-1529742600-1529755200@www.iowadairy.org
SUMMARY:Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation 9th Annual Breakfast on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation for the 9th annual Breakfast on the Farm Saturday\, June 23\, 2018 from 8:30a.m.- noon at Iowa’s Dairy Center\, Calmar\, Iowa. We’ll serve up a great wholesome breakfast and provide guided tram tours of the nationally-recognized Dairy Center. The kids will enjoy the chance to pet calves\, plus families can visit several educational exhibits\, milk a cow and see robots milk cows. Come join us and see how Iowa’s Dairy Center is growing! \nThis year we will be serving up Dad’s Belgian Waffles\, sausage and of course delicious dairy products such as milk\, cheese\, yogurt and ice cream produced and processed right here in Northeast Iowa. Donations are accepted the day of and parking is available on-site. \nRelated Resources\nGreat Turnout for Breakfast on the Farm
URL:https://www.iowadairy.org/event/northeast-iowa-dairy-foundation-9th-annual-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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