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Latest research unveiled during expo seminars World Dairy Expo the place to nd the latest dairy technology, cutting-edge genetics and the latest research. Industry experts from coast-to-coast will be on hand to present research and management practices for this year’s Expo Seminar series. Eight free seminars will cover a variety of management topics including: consumer questions, three times feeding calves, genomics, new monitoring technology, robots, new employee training, value of manure and value-added products. Continuing education credits can be earned by members of the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS) and the American Association of State Veterinary Boards – RACE Program* (RACE). Additionally, all seminars will be available for viewing after they are presented at worlddairyexpo.com. Seminars will be showcased each day, Tuesday through Saturday, in the Mendota 2 meeting room, in the Exhibition Hall. Badgerland Financial, Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, DeKalb, GEA Farm Technologies, Inc., Jung and Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Products Co. are sponsors of this year's seminars. A brief synopsis of each Expo Seminar can be found on worlddairyexpo.com under the “Seminars & Tours” tab. • Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1 p.m. “How to Handle Difcult Questions from Consumers and Make a Difference for Dairy.” Stan Erwine, Vice President of Producer Communications, Dairy Management Inc. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1) • Wednesday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m. “Impact of Feeding Calves Three Times a Day versus Twice a Day”. Dr. Donald C. Sockett, Epidemiologist/Microbiologist, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Sponsored by: Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Products Co. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1) • Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1 p.m. “Why We Are Genomic Testing.” Dr. Bennet Cassell, Moderator, Virginia Tech; Matthew Nuckols, Eastview Farm; Greg Andersen, Seagull Bay Dairy; Robert Bignami, Brentwood Farms. Sponsored by: Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1) • Thursday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m. “New Monitoring Technologies May Help Manage Cow Reproduction and Health." Dr. Jeffrey Bewley, Associate Extension Professor, University of Kentucky. Sponsored by: DeKalb. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1) • Thursday, Oct. 2, 1 p.m. “Milking with Robots: How is it Done? Part II” Dr. Marcia Endres, Professor, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. Sponsored by: GEA Farm Technologies, Inc. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1) • Friday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. “Dairy Farm Employee Management: Getting the New Employee Off to a Good Start." Dr. Melissa O’Rourke, Farm & Agribusiness Management Specialist, Iowa State University. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1) • Friday, Oct. 3, 1 p.m. “The Nutrient Value of Manure: What’s It Really Worth?” Dr. Brad Joern, Professor, Purdue University. Sponsored by: Jung. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1) • Saturday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m. “Exploring Value-Added Dairy Opportunities." Sarah Cornelisse, Senior Extension Associate, Penn State University. Sponsored by: Badgerland Financial. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1) *This program was reviewed and approved by AAVSB RACE program for continuing education. Please contact the AAVSB RACE program at race@aavsb. org if you have any comments/concerns regarding this programs validity or relevance to the veterinary profession. AAVSB RACE provider World Dairy Expo # 395.
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Mark Linzmeier, Certied Public Accountant, will be presenting three seminars on Oct. 3 at the World Dairy Expo. Seminars are open to the public and will take place in the Monona Room of the Exhibition Hall. • 1:15 - 12:00, "Key Factors to Calculate and Project a Dairy Farm's True Cost of Production or Breakeven." Linzmeier will discuss the key factors that should be taken into account when calculating your dairy's cost of production. He uses his industry experience to identify items that have both short and long term impacts on a dairy's cost of production and presents it in a straight forward easy to understand manner. This presentation is geared to provide specic insight for dairy producers of all sizes. • 12:30 - 1:15, "How Using Accurate Projections Can Impact Your Future Results More than Relying on Reviewing Past Results." Linzmeier will discuss the difference between relying on past nancial results and more accurate projection methods when making business decisions. He will incorporate commodity price volatility factors into the discussion and provide a key "list" of items for all dairy producers to consider. This presentation will cover issues that affect all sizes of dairy operations, as well as various outsourced, or internally performed activities. • 1:45 - 2:30, "Enhancing Your Dairy Farm's Business Decision Making Process." Linzmeier will "step outside the box" to identify signicant items and issues to consider when making key business decisions. Linzmeier will use his own personal dairy farming and business management experience to lead the discussion which is intended to combine operational and nancial items to provide dairy producers with a "hands on" approach to evaluating their decision making process. This session is intended to provide insight with an emphasis on overall protability and equity gain for dairy producers in their decision making process.
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The National Dairy Shrine (NDS) and Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) are pleased to announce that $6,500 in scholarships have been awarded to college students in dairy product development, milk marketing or related elds. One $1,500 scholarship and six $1,000 scholarships were awarded. The NDS/DMI scholarships encourage students to pursue careers in dairy products or milk marketing. Award recipients include: • Robert Sexton, University of Minnesota (Agricultural and Food Business Management). Robert is a member of the Gopher Dairy Club and the Farm House Fraternity. He is heavily involved in the National Agri-Marketing Association, 4-H and FFA. One of his greatest learning experiences was an internship at the butter production plant of AMPI in New Ulm, Minnesota. Where he was allowed to be involved in product development, packaging and market development. Robert’s future plans include working in the dairy processing industry. • Christine Reitsma, University of Minnesota (Applied Economics and Agricultural Education – Leadership & Communication). Christine is a member of the Gopher Dairy Club, Applied Economics Student Organization, Agriculture Education Club and Beta of Clovia. Christine served as the 59th Princess Kay of the Milky Way. Her professional goal is to work in a marketing job with an agricultural organization. • Maggie Jennissen, University of Minnesota (Applied Economics and Psychology). Maggie is involved with the Gopher Dairy Club, National Agri-Marketing Association, 4-H and FFA. She recently served as an intern for the Minnesota Milk Producers Association and operates a Twitter account for the University dairy economics department. She has an interest in continuing her career in dairy marketing. • Hillary Hall, Ohio State University (Food Science and Technology). Hillary is a member of the Food Science Club and the Collegiate Young Farmers (CYF). Currently serving as Secretary for the CYF. She was also very active in 4-H, FFA and held numerous leadership roles in her school. She will be interning this summer at Land O Lakes in a product development area. Hillary hopes to continue with a career in dairy product development and marketing. • Emily Plapp, Kansas State University. (Food Science). Emily has been a member of the Food Science Club, Bakery Science Club, Collegiate 4-H, KSU Dairy Science Club and Alpha Zeta. Last summer’s internship with Crest Foods Inc. fueled her continued interest in the dairy product industry. Emily would like to become a Food Scientist and work in dairy product innovation. • Sarah Kappel, Colorado State University. (Animal Science – Pre Vet). Sarah serves as an Agricultural Ambassador for Colorado State and belongs to the Pre Vet Club. She has spent 3 years interning with the Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company doing work on the dairy and helping in cheese making. This allowed her to see the entire dairy industry from milking to selling products to the consumer. Sarah plans to be a large animal veterinarian and continue to educate the public about dairy products. The annual National Dairy Shrine Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, October 2 in Madison, Wis. For more information about the individuals being recognized by National Dairy Shrine or tickets for the Awards Banquet, contact the NDS Ofce at info@dairyshrine.org.
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