I-29 Moo University
Advocating for Agriculture
Successful collaboration since 2006
Advocating for Agriculture
Successful collaboration since 2006
The I-29 Moo University is Extension and Industry Personnel from North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska all working to grow the dairy industry via outreach education.

The June Beef on Dairy Dialogue webinar series will continue at noon CDT on Tuesday, June 16, featuring Kendall Swanson, professor of beef production systems in the Department of Animal Sciences at North Dakota State University, offering cattle producers an in-depth look at key physiological factors that affect calf performance and feed efficiency.
The webinar will examine the unique aspects of beef on dairy and dairy calves in finishing systems, with a focus on gastrointestinal tract development and the energetics of liver and gastrointestinal tissues as influenced by diet and physiological state.
Date: August 18
Location: University of Minnesota – West Central Research & Outreach Center (46352 MN-329, Morris, MN 56267 Morris, MN)
Time: 9:00 -9:30 a.m. registration
Program: 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This field day will include a combination of classroom and field demonstrations
Topics include:
· Interseeding alfalfa with other crops - Marisol Berti, North Dakota State University
· Show sorghum processors
· Grazing under Solar panels – Brad Heins, Sabrina Florentino, University of Minnesota
· Virtual Fencing – Brad Heins
· In season manure application on forages – Chryseis Modderman, University of Minnesota
· Discussion on cover crops = Shelby Gruss, Iowa State University
· Controlling alfalfa diseases - Deb Samac, USDA ARS
· Controlling alfalfa pests – Anthony Hanson, University of Minnesota
More information will be shared once it become available!

The 2026 I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar series continued on May 26 with Ron Mortensen from Dairy Gross Margins discussing information about new USDA/RMA livestock Insurance program that covers dairy cull cows and 2-week-old drop calves. This included examples of how to incorporate these products into your operation.
Dr. Warren Rusche of South Dakota State University Extension speaks about what's going on with carcass size in regards to beef on dairy crosses. This webinar was recorded on May 14, 2026.
The 2026 Beef On Dairy Dialogue webinar series kicked off on January 21, 2026 with a presentation by Chip Kemp on aligning your BXD goals with your beef sire selection. Kemp discussed creating genetics that put the best carcass in front of your buyer.
The 2026 I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar Series kicked off on January 12, 2026 focusing on milk markets with Dr. Leonard Polzin.
The I-29 Moo University and the Northern Plains Forage Association Forage Webinar Series continued on January 7, 2026 with a variety of forage topics including an overview of virtual fencing, winter grazing and a hay market outlook. Presenters this month included: Yijie Xiong, Nebraska Extension Specialist, Shelby Gruss, and Amber Friedrichsen.
I-29 Moo University is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
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