Events
Events
Planning For Profitability
Forster Community Center 404 Main St, Rock Rapids, IA, United StatesIowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach invites local farmers and agribusiness professionals to attend a free one-day Planning for Profitability workshop in either Rock Rapids or Decorah.
Bus Trip to World Dairy Expo
Iowa's Dairy Center 1527 Highway 150 South, Calmar, IA, United StatesJoin the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation for the annual one-day bus trip to World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., on Friday, Oct. 4. Friday’s event highlights at World Dairy Expo include the International Guernsey Show, International Red & White Show, International Holstein Heifer Show, forage seminars and virtual farm tours. Attendees will have ample time…
9th Annual National Institute of Animal Agriculture (NIAA) Antibiotic Symposium
Iowa State Center (Scheman Building) 1805 Centre Drive, Ames, IA, United StatesFor the past eight years, a national dialogue focused on the use of antibiotics in food animals and the science surrounding antimicrobial resistance has been hosted by NIAA. Antibiotic stewardship and responsible use of antibiotics continue to be a top priority for the animal agriculture industry.
Bovine Artificial Insemination Course
Iowa's Dairy Center 1527 Highway 150 South, Calmar, IA, United StatesThis is a three-day, intensive hands-on class for those who wish to artificially inseminate their own cattle or gain experience to work for others. The class will cover all aspects of bovine reproduction, from anatomy and hormones to heat detection. Students have actual insemination practice on cattle at the Dairy Center.
Dairy Discussions: Making Genetic Decisions Profitable
Sioux County Extension Services 400 N Central Ave # 700, Orange City, IA, United StatesThe Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team will host its annual Dairy Discussions Seminar on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ISU Extension and Outreach Sioux County office in Orange City.
2019 Iowa State Dairy Association Annual Meeting
Quality Inn & Suites Starlite Village Conference Center 2601 East 13th Street, Ames, IA, United StatesRegistration is now open for the Iowa State Dairy Association Annual Meeting. Join us at the Quality Inn on December 4-5, 2019. Registration is FREE for producer members and their employees.
Dairy Directions Series
Sac County Extension Office 620 Parke Ave, Sac City, IA, United StatesTopics will include a discussion of how many replacement heifers are needed plus the importance of minimizing heat stress with NE Iowa Dairy Specialist Jenn Bentley; an update on the ISU dairy research herd at Ames with Miguel Rangel; and risk management strategies and the dairy market outlook with NW Iowa Extension Dairy Specialist Fred M. Hall.
Dairy Directions Series
Pocahontas County Extension Office 305 North Main, Pocahontas, IA, United StatesTopics will include a discussion of how many replacement heifers are needed plus the importance of minimizing heat stress with NE Iowa Dairy Specialist Jenn Bentley; an update on the ISU dairy research herd at Ames with Miguel Rangel; and risk management strategies and the dairy market outlook with NW Iowa Extension Dairy Specialist Fred M. Hall.
Midwest Dairy & Beef Day
Iowa's Dairy Center 1527 Highway 150 South, Calmar, IA, United StatesThis year’s event will discuss opportunities and challenges to adding value to dairy calves and dairy beef cross calves. Producers will also share their experiences from feeding to breeding during a panel discussion. Midwest Dairy and Beef Day is open to all beef producers, dairy producers, students and industry persons.
Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation Annual Meeting
Iowa's Dairy Center 1527 Highway 150 South, Calmar, IA, United StatesJoin the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation in celebrating 20 years at the 2020 Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 12, starting at 10:30 a.m. at Iowa’s Dairy Center located just south of Calmar at 1527 Highway 150 South. The keynote speaker for the event will be Dr. Mike Hutjens. He will speak on the changing dairy…