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The I-29 Moo University and the Northern Plains Forage Association have joined forces to continue the 2024 Forage Webinar Series with a fast-paced evening program that was recorded on December 10, 2024. The program featured six presenters with only ten-to-twenty-minutes to outline the most important bullet points of their topics concerning forage production. Presenters are nationally recognized leaders on their topics.
The program “What does this season’s corn silage look like?” features a presentation by Neal Wininger, Feed and Forage Consultant with Dairyland Labs, Arcadia, Wisc. Wininger will discuss what the lab analysis from this year's corn silage samples are telling him about the quality of the crop and what producers can anticipate about how it will convert into milk in the tank. This webinar was recorded on December 3, 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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)
Labor or Robots, It’s Not An Either Or Question by Larry Tranel from Iowa State University
Melissa O’Rourke on Starting the Interview Conversation by Melissa O'Rourke from Iowa State University
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.
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.
In this webinar, Tina Kohlman, UW-Madison Extension Fond du Lac County, discusses system and health management of calf facilities.
In this webinar, Brian Dougherty, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, discusses updating and remodeling old barns for functionality.
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.
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