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New Webinar Series Focusing on the Beef-On-Dairy Industry

I-29 Moo University Presents a New Webinar Series Focusing on the Beef-On-Dairy Industry

The I-29 Moo University is extending its service to the Beef-on-Dairy industry by moving beyond a single annual Dairy Beef Short Course to now offering the Beef-On-Dairy Dialogue webinar series. The webinars will focus on current topics and new research supporting calf growers and feedlot operators.

“With the growing dairy numbers along the I-29 corridor, beef on dairy feeders are an important part of most dairy’s financial statements,” said Fred M. Hall, Iowa State University extension dairy specialist, “As the beef cow herd has shrunk, those calves are filling feedlots across the country.”

The inaugural webinar will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. CT on Wednesday, May 21, and feature Sarah Erickson, TELUS agriculture data advisor.

Erickson will discuss hoof health and lameness in feedlots feeding dairy crossbred steers. Webinar attendees will learn about the clinical signs, epidemiology, treatment and prevention strategies for digital dermatitis, toe tip necrosis syndrome, and foot rot in feedlot cattle.

There is no fee to attend, but you must register at least one hour before the webinar.

Vaccine for avian influenza in dairy cattle recording availa

The I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar Series continued Thursday, May 8, 2025 from focusing on an avian influenza vaccine development with Dr. Alan Young.

Dr. Young founded VST/Medgene Labs to assist in the translation of early stage technologies to the marketplace and to develop new vaccine and diagnostic tools for human and veterinary medicine. He will discuss how Medgene’s platform is being applied towards a vaccine for Avian Influenza in dairy cattle.

Immune response & immunity to H5N1

The I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar Series continued Wednesday, Feb. 26, with Dr. Kaitlyn Sarlo Davila discussing the results of several studies to define the kinetics of protective immunity in cattle infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Dr. Kaitlyn Sarlo Davila is an animal scientist researching mastitis at the USDA ARS National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa. She has also been researching the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in dairy cattle.

METRITIS IN DAIRY COWS

In this webinar, Dr. Barragan will cover the latest discoveries on uterine infection diagnosis and preventative and treatment strategies. He will provide applied concepts that fit farm logistics and discuss best recommendations to manage these diseases in different farm settings (e.g., conventional versus organic). This webinar was recorded on November 19, 2024.

CONFORMATION MATTERS

The I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar Series continued on October 17 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CDT, with Dr. Jeffrey Bewley discussing how conformation relates to Holstein milk production and lifespan.

2024 FORAGE FIELD DAY ONLINE RECAP

A collaboration of the I-29 Moo University (including Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota Extension

specialists), plus the Northern Plains Forage Association developed the Forage Field Day and brought together

experts, producers, and industry professionals to provide panel discussions and presentations on forage-related

topics. The virtual field day was held on August 6.

ADVANCES IN COLOSTRUM MANAGEMENT FOR DAIRY FARMS

In this webinar, Dr. Sandra Godden will review the basic tenants of a successful colostrum management program, as well as recent advancements. This webinar was recorded on August 22, 2024.

FOCUS ON BIOSECURITY GUIDANCE FOR DAIRY OPERATIONS

Dr. Molly Lee and Dr. Delaine Quaresma of the Center for Food Security and Public Health (CFSPH) at Iowa State University will describe the guidance and resources available for planning and implementing daily and enhanced biosecurity practices on dairy operations. Special emphasis will be placed on measures to prevent the introduction and/or spread of two diseases of current concern in the dairy industry – highly pathogenic avian influenza and foot and mouth disease. This webinar was recorded on July 25, 2024.

Focus on dairy facility design in a changing climate

In this webinar, Nesli Akdeniz, assistant professor and extension specialist in Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will discuss how increasing temperatures and extreme weather events affect the design and ventilation of dairy buildings. She will also cover ventilation techniques that enhance airflow rates and considerations for energy efficiency and reducing ventilation-related greenhouse gas emissions. This webinar was recorded on June 13, 2024.

Crossbreeding for improved health and profitability

Dr. Brad Heins, Professor of Dairy Management at the University of Minnesota's West Central Research Center, lead a discussion about 3-breed rotational crossbreeding systems to improve profitability of dairy farms focusing on production, feed intake, health treatments, and profitability of 3-breed crossbreds compared to Holsteins for commercial dairy production.

Heins conducts his research at the University of Minnesota’s West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris, Minn.

This webinar was recorded on May 9, 2024.

Fly control with Dr. Phillip Jardon

Discussion will cover the four main flies that are considered pests on dairies – house flies, stable flies, horn flies, and face flies. Dr. Jardon graduated from the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine. He completed his Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine (MPVM) and Dairy Production Medicine Residency at UC-Davis. This webinar was recorded on April 17, 2024.

Impact Of Starter Starch Content On Pre-weaning Performance Of Beef On Dairy Cross Calves

Taylor Klipp is finishing up her Master of Animal Science at Iowa State under the direction of Dr. Gail Carpenter, with research focusing on Beef on Dairy calves. Klipp’s research will show while starch is a driver for weight gain and rumen development, how calves can be managed with high-concentrate diets fed over an extended period to manage the risk of acidosis and liver abscesses later in life. This presentation was recorded on March 5, 2024.

Let’s Review What We Know About Heat Stress In Dairy Calves

Dr. Jimena Laporta joined the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences at UW-Madison in fall 2020 as an Assistant Professor in lactation physiology. She presented on February 21, 2024 which prenatal and postnatal stressors contribute to the programming of offspring’s future potential.

INFLATION: HOW IT EFFECTS YOUR BOTTOM LINE?

This webinar, recorded on January 24, 2024, will feature a discussion on how inflation effects your dairy’s bottom line with Dr. Chad Hart. Dr. Chad Hart is an Ag Economics professor at Iowa State University. He served as the U.S. Policy and Insurance Analyst with the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) and a Scientist with CARD.

DO OLD GENETICS HOLD THE FUTURE FOR MASTITIS SUSCEPTIBILITY

This webinar, recorded on December 19, 2023, features a discussion on mastitis resistance from older genetics.

The speaker, Dr. Kaitlyn Sarlo Davila, is an animal scientist researching mastitis at the USDA ARS National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa. Her research focuses on understanding the role of genetics in mastitis susceptibility.

“KEEPORBEEF” DECISION AID

This webinar, recorded on October 31, 2023, features “KeepOrBeef,” a new app from Dairy Records Management Systems (DRMS).

Greg Palas, manager of DRMS support services at Iowa State University, will lead a discussion and demonstration of how the program can be accessed and used by dairy producers.

EVALUATION OF FODDER PRODUCTION SYSTEMS FOR DAIRY FARMS

This webinar, recorded on September 19, 2023 features Brad Heins, Professor of Organic Dairy Management at the University of Minnesota's West Central Research Center in Morris, Minnesota. Currently, Dr. Heins conducts his research at the University of Minnesota’s West Central Research and Outreach Center. The Center has a 130-head herd in a certified organic system, and a 160-head herd in a conventional grazing system.

PRODUCER DAIRY MARGINS WEBINAR

The webinar will feature Dr. Gonzalo Ferreira, associate professor in the School of Animal Sciences (former Department of Dairy Science), Virginia Tech. Dr. Ferreira will note that indications show that margins are not promising in the near future and that close attention to financial management is as critical now as it was during previous periods. It was recorded on July 20, 2023.

PROGRESSIVE MILK PRICING REFORM INSIGHTS

This webinar focuses on milk pricing reform insights and other federal policy updates. The program will be presented by Lucas Sjostrom and Karen Gefvert from Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative. It was recorded on June 22, 2023.

To view: https://youtu.be/ym8UGHq0KPU

FLY MANAGEMENT

Focus on using data to make decisions for fly management around your dairy cattle. This webinar was presented by Dr. Trout Fryxell, a Medical and Veterinary Entomologist at the University of Tennessee, on May 18, 2023.

To view: https://youtu.be/oUZgC_OtfdY

HOW TO BRING SKILLED PROFESSIONALS TO YOUR FARM USING VISAS

The I-29 Moo University 2023 Dairy Webinar Series continued Thursday, April 13 with a focus on how to bring skilled professionals to your farm using the visa programs.

The program was presented by Miguel Rangel, DVM.

To view: https://youtu.be/4mnMneM5h6M

DRY-OFF CAN BE MORE THAN JUST DRY COW THERAPY

The I-29 Moo University 2023 Dairy Webinar Series continued Thursday, March 9 with a focus on new research for the complete management of the dairy cow at dry-off. The program was presented by Dr. Luciano Caixeta.

To view: https://youtu.be/bdYyGkpa6Yc

CALF CARE AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

The CCQA program was formed by a collaboration of multiple sectors within the cattle industry to provide best management guidelines to calf raiser. Learn how you can incorporate this educational certification tool in to your operation through areas like calf health, animal handling & stockmanship, transportation and emergency preparedness. The program will be presented by Beverly Hampton Phifer and Dr. Julia Herman. It was recorded February 6, 2023.

To view: https://youtu.be/w3z4N1gOYg8

Growing high quality forage under stress conditions

For our January 20, 2023 webinar, Leah Ten Napel will discuss important points to remember when growing crops for high quality silage under stressful conditions for dairy production including cutting height, inoculants, species, varieties and planting dates plus moisture at harvest.

To view: https://youtu.be/jOQRtz6veNs

Long Term Dairy Supply and Demand Trends

Our November 10 webinar focused on Long Term Dairy Supply and Demand Trends with Betty Berning. Berning will help producers learn about how dairy supply and demand are shifting globally and what that means for U.S. dairy.

To view: https://youtu.be/2oXtHlofMK4

How Inflation Reduction Act Impacts Farmers

Our October 13, 2022 webinar features Mike Zahrt, leader of Foster-Swift Law Group agri-business sub-practice group that has reviewed the Inflation Reduction Act and has identified areas that producers need to be aware of.

To view: https://youtu.be/eIDbMUK6jT8

Energetics and Economics of Feed By-Products for Dairy Cows

Our July 14, 2022 webinar features Dr. Paul Kononoff from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as he reviews by-product feed options for dairy producers.

To view: https://youtu.be/bC66ZsWYjks

Is Robotic Milking Right for You? 6-15-22

A robotic milking system is an expensive investment. Is it the right decision for your dairy? Your long-term goals and management style are two factors to consider.

Tune in with Jim Salfer from the University of Minnesota to learn if investing in a robotic milking system will help you achieve your goals and discover key management skills needed for success.

To view: https://youtu.be/AlMKf-g80nM

May 4, 2022-Make Your Best Alfalfa Ever in 2022

Join this webinar with CROPLAN Alfalfa and Forage Specialist Jeff Jackson as he discusses alfalfa harvest timing and decisions that can be challenging and are based on feed quality needs and some environmental impacts.

To view: https://youtu.be/iVpUMf9BJdI

April 26, 2022-Strategies for Selective Dry Off Treatments

Join Dr. Royster, as she explains algorithm-guided and culture-guided selected dry cow treatments webinar, when to consider them and when not to. To view Erin's slideshow presentation, click here.

To view: https://youtu.be/AgYveKkpjYo

April 21, 2022-Federal Milk Marketing Order Reform: What Lies Ahead?

Join this webinar with Dr. Marin Bozic, who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Bozic's research program covers dairy markets and policy and livestock risk management.

To view: https://youtu.be/C3zAFpHPcrc

January 5, 2022-Feeding Higher Forages for More Profit

Join Dr. Gail Carpenter as she discusses how to increase forage content of rations and increase margins for dairy producers with the Feeding Higher Forages for More Profit webinar. She will cover increasing solids, maintaining animal health and achieving peak production levels in this era of increasing feed costs.

To view: https://youtu.be/Erhu3XavIUE

August 20, 2021-Pricing Corn Silage Webinar

Presenter Ryan Sterry will help corn growers and dairy/livestock producers discover how to negotiate a fair price when buying or selling corn silage. Ryan Sterry is an Extension Educator at the University of Wisconsin focusing on dairy, livestock and farm management.

To view: https://z.umn.edu/pricingcornsilage

March 26, 2021-Fly Control Webinar

Dr. Roger Moon, retired from the University of Minnesota discusses the different kinds of flies that can bother your cows, workers and neighbors. Stable flies bite, cause cows to bunch, reduce milk production, breed mainly in soiled cow and calf bedding, and pretty much stay on the premise. House flies breed in wetter manure, annoy people, and spread off premise to bother neighbors. Routine premise sprays and fogs can keep numbers of both kinds low in confined spaces, but targeted source reduction through debris management outdoors is a more sustainable approach. Listen to Dr. Moon discuss these issues and ask him questions. View at https://mediaspace.umn.edu/media/t/1_9zgnkive?st=12&ed=3469

November 4, 2020-Farm Programs Webinar

Farm Programs During COVID19: Making Government Programs Work For You

This webinar was presented by Megan Roberts. Megan Roberts is a University of Minnesota Extension educator in ag business management. This presentation discussed what we do and don't know about how this new crop of government programs as we approach the end of 2020, including PPP forgiveness application changes, tax considerations, and the upcoming December 11 CFAP 2 deadline.

August 25, 2020-Dairy Market Outlook

The US and Global Dairy Market Outlook

Rabobank’s global dairy strategist Mary Ledman and Vice President of Dairy Research Ben Laine discuss their outlook on the global and US dairy markets

February 20, 2020-Changing Climate in Agriculture Webinar

Dealing with a Changing Climate in Agriculture by Dennis Todey from the Climate Hub

“Eye on Employees” series are now available at: (hosted by Iowa State University)

February 19, 2020-Labor or Robots Webinar

Labor or Robots, It’s Not An Either Or Question by Larry Tranel from Iowa State University

February 12, 2020-Starting the Interview Conversation Webinar

Melissa O’Rourke on Starting the Interview Conversation by Melissa O'Rourke from Iowa State University

July 30, 2019-Financial Impairment on the Farm

Financial Impairment on the Farm

In this webinar Don Swanson and Kristine Tidgren address practical financial, tax, and bankruptcy issues impacting producers facing financial distress.

May 17, 2019-A Review of Dairy Revenue Protection

A Review of Dairy Revenue Protection Program and Dairy Margin Coverage webinar

Part 1: Presented by Dr. Marin Bozic, Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota.

Part 2: Presented by Cassie Monger, a dairy specialist at Compeer Financial, and Josh Newton, a crop insurance team leader with Compeer Financial.

March 22, 2019- Raising Dairy Replacements

Raising Dairy Replacements: Individual Versus Automatic Feeding Systems & Health Management for Pre-Weaned Calves

In this webinar, Tina Kohlman, UW-Madison Extension Fond du Lac County, discusses system and health management of calf facilities.

March 22, 2019-Giving that Old Barn a Second Career

In this webinar, Brian Dougherty, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, discusses updating and remodeling old barns for functionality.

March 22, 2019-Beef Feeding Budget Tools and Benchmarks

Beef Feeding Budget Tools and Benchmarks

by Bill Halfman, UW-Madison Extension Monroe County

December 27, 2018-Farm Bill and Dairy Implications

In this webinar, Marin Bozic, Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota and Associate Director of the Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center discusses dairy-related Farm Bill information.