2005 Midwest Dairy Expo

The 2005 Midwest Dairy Expo was the 33rd annual year for this program, which is one of the largest dairy educational events in the state. The UM Extension Service holds the event in partnership with Minnesota Milk Producers Association and the Professional Dairy Heifer Growers Association. Dairy producers and professionals are all welcome at this popular event!

2005 Date and Location

Tuesday, December 6th - Wednesday, December 7th St. Cloud Civic Center, MN

Program Agenda

Complete 2005 Dairy Expo Proceedings (1.6 M, pdf)
Tuesday, December 6th
8:30 am	Trains, Planes and Automobiles Dr. David Kohl This presentation will be based upon Dr. Kohl’s research, travel and front-line view as he visions the global agricultural landscape including his hard-hitting viewpoint of consumer trends, global competiveness, farm structure, age wave, biotechnology, and all the issues that planners wrestle with.
10:15	Good to Great in Agriculture: Vision 2010 Dr. David Kohl Whether you’re a producer, agrilender, or agribusiness, understanding what makes a good business great is critical. Based upon extensive research of 400 commercial farms and agribusinesses, this presentation will examine the management proficiencies that elevate performance in farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. Yes, strategic planning pays; adopting technology, having a transition plan, knowing and understanding cost and the bottom line all have been found to provide the financial edge. The presentation will provide a take-away scorecard that participants can take home, analyze and execute.
1:15	The Business Coach Dr. David Kohl In this presentation, Dr. Kohl will take his past experiences as a collegiate basketball coach and apply them to transitioning and trouble-shooting the business. He will discuss the dynamics of what it takes to bring the younger generation back in and gracefully exit the older generation. Included will be the pitfalls of transition management and why it is becoming a bigger issue. The role of profits, communication, and growth management is sure to energize an audience ranging from 8 to 80 years of age! A transition management scorecard for execution of the strategy will be a take-away. Making Decisions Under Fire Lonnie Greener with Brad Burklund Lonnie Greener, dairy producer from Foley, faced a major decision when a fire destroyed ½ his tie stall in the fall of 2003. . After pondering all his options Lonnie decided to stay in the dairy industry. He built a new free stall barn, used existing manure storage and put a used parlor in the remainder of his tie stall barn. Learn about what Lonnie did and how he made decisions during that difficult time. These Feet are Made for Walking: Factors Affecting Lameness Prevalence in Minnesota dairy herds Dr. Marcia Endres, University of Minnesota Lameness is one of the most costly disorders in dairy herds. Why are so many cows lame – is it stall design, rations, sorting, overcrowding? Come learn what the factors are affecting lameness in Minnesota herds housed in free stall barns. Enthusiasm: A Recipe for Life Janie Jasin (Women in Jeans) Janie promises words, music, interactive fun and some real stress busters to take home in the pocket of your jeans. We will experience the fun, the tears, and inspiration to “Get On With It” and “To Make A Difference.” Quality Heifer Management, PDHGA Session Pat Hoffman, University of Wisconsin Learn about new cutting edge nutritional feeding strategies to decrease feed costs and prevent over conditioning of replacement heifers.
2:45	The Business Coach David Kohl Repeat of the 1:15 p.m. session. Public Relations Tools for Today's Dairy Farm Moderated by Donna Moening Making a great impression in your community isn’t just for new dairies; public relations is an essential tool for every dairy farmer. Learn simple and effective strategies as fellow producers explain what they do to build great relationships locally. Keeping Your Feed Program on Track Jim Linn, University of MN Learn the key nutrition and feed management strategies that optimize productivity while keeping cows health. Jim is sure to provide some ideas that will improve you feeding program. Part II: Enthusiasm: A Recipe for Life (Women in Jeans) Healthy Vaccinations, PDHGA Session Scott Nordstrom, Intervet We all have heard about the possible adverse effects of endotoxins in gram negative vaccines on cattle health. The management and timing of these vaccines can have a very detrimental effect on cattle if given incorrectly. Learn how to correctly position gram negative vaccines to avoid the adverse effect of these vaccine and benefit from their inclusion in a properly administered vaccine program.
Wednesday, December 7th
8:30	How Dairy Farmers are Changing Milk in Schools Rick Naczi Discover how dairy producers across the nation, through the dairy promotion checkoff, have begun to change how schools think about milk, nationally and here at home. Learn what that means to every dairy producer, and how you can provide leadership on this issue and others. A breakout session at 11 a.m. will continue on this topic.
11:00	Manure Management Dennis Frame, Discovery Farm Manager Environmental regulations, lawsuits, nuisance complaints about odor and manure management are becoming more of any issue on dairies of all sizes. Learn how to manage your manure to reduce the potential for losses to surface and groundwater. Dennis will discuss data coming for seven Wisconsin farms that are cooperating in a study designed to identify how management and weather affect nutrient losses. Milk in Schools: Finding Your Voice Moderators: Sherry Newell & Mary Mueller, Midwest Dairy Association The dairy checkoff introduces a resource kit to help you approach your own school about its nutrition policies. Producers will share their involvement in impacting not only schools, but other policies at the local level. Working with Latino Employees Shaun Judge Duvall, Language & Culture Services Shaun has worked extensively with family labor and Latinos on dairies. She will help participants understand Latino Culture and practical ways to help your employees become a key to your business success. White Rabbit Opportunities, PDHGA Session Pat Hoffman What is the true cost of raising heifers? Pat will discuss ideas you have never thought of to decrease your heifer raising costs. Raising Healthy Calves, PDGHA Session Ron Scherbring, Custom heifer raiser from SE MN Ron will discuss his hands-on experience of managing wet calves and address health and management protocols that are critical for healthy calves.

2005 Dairy Expo 5-Star Sponsors

Dairy Expo 4-Star Sponsors

• Advanced Comfort Technology
• Midwest Dairy Association (MDA)
• Minnesota Soybean
• Rudolph's, Inc.