September 28th, 2011 by Courtney Beck
Darwin Kuhlers, Forage Specialist
The NutriDense Silage team and dairy industry enthusiasts are preparing for the 2011 World Dairy Expo, which runs from Oct. 4 through Oct. 8 in Madison, Wis. Representatives from BASF Plant Science will be on hand throughout the week at the NutriDense Silage booth, Arena 450.
If you’re in the area, stop by our booth and register to win four 50-yardline tickets to the Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings game, held at Lambeau Field on Nov. 14, 2011. Also on hand in our booth are vouchers for a free grilled cheese sandwich and milkshake lunch, redeemable at the always-popular University of Wisconsin at Madison’s Badger Dairy Club cheese stand.
I also invite you to attend a seminar conducted by Dr. Normand St-Pierre, animal sciences professor at The Ohio State University. He’ll be speaking on Friday, Oct. 7 at 11:00 a.m. on “Managing Your Margins: Practical Ways to Reduce Feed Costs and Increase Milk Price.” Attendees are eligible for continuing education credits: ARPAS (1) or RACE (1).
I look forward to seeing you in Madison!
Tags: Badger Dairy Club, Dairy, Dr. Normand St-Pierre, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, NutriDense Silage, The Ohio State University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, World Dairy Expo
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September 6th, 2011 by Anna Agnew
If you are a dairy producer, industry professional or just interested in agriculture, you may want to check out these top industry events taking place in September.
Click on the link for more information about each event.
Academy of Dairy Veterinary Consultants Fall Meeting
When: Sept. 9-10
Where: Hampton Inn & Suites in Boise, Idaho
Cow Management Workshop
When: Sept. 13-14
Where: Marshfield Agricultural Research Station in Marshfield, Wis. and Arlington Agricultural Research Station in Arlington, Wis.
International Dairy Show
When: Sept. 19-21
Where: Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga.
72nd Minnesota Nutrition Conference
When: Sept. 20-21
Where: Holiday Inn in Owatonna, Minn.
49th Annual Farm Science Review
When: Sept. 20-22
Where: Molly Caren Agriculture Center in London, Ohio
44th Annual Conference of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners and 3rd International Symposium on Mastitis and Milk Quality
When: Sept. 22-24
Where: America’s Center in St. Louis, Mo.
Tags: cow management, Dairy, dairy industry, Dairy Producers, dairy veterinarian, events, International Dairy Show, mastitis, milk quality, Nutrition
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August 3rd, 2011 by Anna Agnew
If you are a dairy producer, industry professional or just interested in agriculture, you may be interested in these top industry events taking place in August.
Click on the link for more information about each event.
Empire Farm Days
When: Aug. 9-11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Rodman Lott & Sons Farm in Seneca Falls, N.Y.
Stop by the T.A. Seeds booth (#1036) to learn more about NutriDense®!
Center for Dairy Excellence Open House
When: Aug. 11, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Walk-Le Holsteins in Thomasville, Pa.
Dairy Reproduction Summit
When: Aug. 13, 7:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Where: Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hotel in Milwaukee, Wis.
Ag Progress Days
When: Aug. 16-18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs in Furnace, Pa.
Online Dairy Courses in Advanced Nutrition and Advanced Reproductive Management
When: Classes run from August 29 through November 14
Where: University of Illinois, Online
Tags: Ag Progress Days, Center for Dairy Excellence, dairy industry, Dairy Reproduction Summit, Empire Farm Days, events, T.A. Seeds, University of Illinois
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July 12th, 2011 by Anna Agnew
The annual Farm Technology Days promotes technologies in agriculture and related industries and agencies, leadership development, business and education. This huge event will take place July 12-14, 2011 at Seehafer Acres Inc. in Marshfield, Wis.
University of Wisconsin Extension staff will be there with educational displays and presentations showcasing the innovative and distinctive features used at Seehafer Acres. They will cover:
- Keeping the Cow Herd Comfortable and Productive
- Improving the Value of the Farm Woodlot
- Farming Safely on the Urban Fringe
- Strategies, Techniques and Tools for Managed Grazing
- Renewable Farmstead Energy Options
Here are a few additional things you can expect at Farm Technology Days:
- Field Demos
- Ride & Drive
- Farm Operation Tour
- Heritage Equipment Display
- Family Farm Adventure
- Live Auction
- Raffle Tickets
- Annual Tractor Pull
One big draw to this event is Tent City, home to over 600 commercial and educational exhibitors that will display and sell the latest in farm technology, including new equipment and facility inputs. Dairy, livestock, agronomic, crop and horticulture services and products will be abundant.
Check out the show’s official brochure to get all of the details!
Tags: crops, Dairy, LiveStock, technology, University of Wisconsin
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June 29th, 2011 by Courtney Beck
If you are a dairy producer or industry professional interested in the latest grazing systems information, you don’t want to miss the Missouri Dairy Grazing Conference this year.
The three-day event will provide anyone involved in pasture-based dairy operations with great opportunities to learn from experienced speakers, see successful operations on local pasture-based farm tours, and talk to professionals at the trade show. Approximately 300 people attend the conference annually, hailing from 26 states and four countries.
Conference sessions will include:
- Globalization of the Dairy Industry and Where Grazing Dairies Fit In
- Pasture Intake – What Can You Expect
- Hybrid Systems – How to Bring Grass Into Your High Production System
- Milk Quality on Pasture‐Based Dairy Systems
- Key Drivers of Profitability on Pasture‐Based Dairies
- Planning Forage/Agronomy Systems
To see all of the session topics, farm tour locations, the list of speakers and detailed hotel and registration information, check out the Missouri Dairy Grazing Conference website.
Tags: dairy forage, Dairy Producers, grazing, Missouri, Missouri Dairy Grazing Conference
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June 2nd, 2011 by Courtney Beck
Don’t miss the 4-State Dairy Nutrition and Management conference this year – a collaboration of extension professionals from Iowa State University, University of Illinois, University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin.
This year, the conference will be held at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
Each year, the conference provides dairy industry professionals with the latest developments and research. This year’s lineup includes sessions on:
- Immune Development of the Ruminant Neonate
- Feeding High Forage Rations – What Have We Learned?
- Evaluating and Improving Starch Digestibility for Lactating Dairy Cows
- Pushing the Limits on Milk Production
- Precision Feeding: Field to Fork
Speakers include Dr. Mike Hutjens, Dr. Larry Chase, Dr. Pat Hoffman and Dr. Ken Nordlund among others.
For more information, check out the Wisconsin Agri-Services Association’s website or click here to get the registration form, itinerary and hotel information on a PDF.
Tags: dairy forage, dairy industry, Dr. Larry Chase, Dr. Mike Hutjens, Iowa State University, Milk Production, University of Illinois, University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin
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May 3rd, 2011 by Courtney Beck
The Minnesota Dairy Health Conference is taking place in Bloomington, Minn. May 17-19, and will be an information-filled continuing education conference for dairy veterinarians, industry professionals and producers.
Veterinary Population Medicine and its dairy faculty offer a program of nationally renowned speakers in two tracks to present the latest developments in:
- Dairy production science
- Health
- Herd management
- Food quality
Full conference details, including registration information, can be found here.
Tags: Dairy, food quality, herd management, Minnesota Dairy Health Conference
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April 1st, 2011 by Courtney Beck
Join 300 calf and heifer growers, producers, veterinarians, academics, and dairy industry representatives at the annual Dairy Calf and Heifer Conference running April 5-6 in Lake Geneva, Wis.
Through speakers and panel discussions, the annual DCHA conference provides the latest information, research, and technology regarding calf and heifer raising.
Find more information on the conference and registration at the event website.
Tags: Dairy, Dairy Calf and Heifer Conference, dairy industry, dairy nutrition
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March 14th, 2011 by Courtney Beck
Tomorrow is National Ag Day, and last week we shared with you the symbolism of National Ag Day as well as some of the celebratory events that will take place in our nation’s capital.
Can’t make it to Washington? Here are some things you can do to support National Ag Day from wherever you are:
- Update your Facebook status to tell your friends and families why you’re proud of agriculture.
- Tweet using the hashtag #agday to commune virtually with ag folks worldwide.
- Host a local Ag Day celebration with your colleagues.
- Reach out to your Senators and Representatives, and thank them for supporting agriculture.
What are you doing to spread the word about National Ag Day?
Tags: AgDay.org, National Ag Day, National Ag Week
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March 11th, 2011 by Courtney Beck
Here at BASF Plant Science, we are always looking for ways to celebrate agriculture and all those involved in the industry. We are extremely excited about the 38th annual National Ag Day, coming up next Wednesday. Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America join together to recognize the contributions of agriculture.
So what is National Ag Day all about? According to the Agriculture Council of America (ACA), the National Ag Day program encourages every American to:
- Understand how food, fiber and renewable resource products are produced;
- Value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy;
- Appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products; and
- Acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food, fiber and renewable resource industries.
There are multiple events that will take in place in Washington, D.C. during the week, including coffee with the Secretary, a mix-and-mingle luncheon and the National Celebration of Agriculture Dinner.
Do you have National Ag Day plans? Share them! Let us know what you are doing to promote agriculture.
Tags: AgDay.org, Agriculture Council of America, National Ag Day, National Ag Week
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