Iowa dairy producers will have the opportunity to hear Iowa State University Extension Specialists share information on emerging dairy industry issues at the 2010 ISU Extension Dairy Days scheduled at seven eastern Iowa locations between January 18 and February 4.
The ISU Extension Dairy Team conducts this workshop each winter to help producers make herd management decisions based on the latest research. This year producers will learn about current issues in pasteurizing milk for calves from Jennifer Bentley, ISU Extension Dairy Specialist. Angie Rieck-Hinz, ISU Extension agronomist, will discuss manure stewardship and current manure regulations and Dr. Larry Tranel will answer the question, “Am I Making a Profit?”
After lunch, Dr. Lee Kilmer will talk about cutting feed costs without cutting profits. Dr. Leo Timms will address heifer and cow pregnancy issues and Dale Thoreson will address current feed and forage quality issues, especially concerns with mycotoxins.
Dairy Days will be offered at seven locations this year: Jan. 18 in Elma, Jan. 19 in Calmar, Jan. 20 in Waverly, Feb. 1 in Bloomfield, Feb. 2 in Kalona, Feb. 3 in Holy Cross and Feb. 4 in Ryan. Registration starts at 9:30 am and the program will conclude by 3 pm. Details about each date are available from your county ISU Extension office.
A $10 registration fee covers a noon meal and proceedings costs. Vouchers may be available from local ag-service providers or veterinarians. Pre-registration is requested by the Friday before each event to reserve a meal. Call youth county ISU Extension office or register online at www.tinyurl.com/dairydays.
Producers may also take advantage of free shaker box analysis of feed by bringing a ziploc bag of TMR, silage or grain samples (approx. one quart) for particle size analysis.
For more information contact your local county ISU Extension office or Dr. Leo Timms at 515-294-4522.
