Missouri Dairy grazing conferences

2015 Missouri Dairy Grazing Conference

2015 Missouri Dairy Grazing Conference
July 7-8, 2015
Springfield, Missouri

This conference was held in Springfield, Missouri. Farm tours were held to local pasture-based dairy operations on day one of the conference. Presentations were given by university faculty, industry and dairy producers on the latest information related to dairy grazing systems on day two.

Agenda and Proceedings

2015 Conference Agenda (PDF) 

Wednesday, July 8

Choosing the System that Works for You - Risks and Rewards (PDF)
Stacey Hamilton, University of Missouri Extension

Forage Energy and Digestibility (PDF)
David Combs, Professor of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin

Innovative Traits and New Technologies for Forage Plants (PDF)
Mike Trammell, Plant Breeder, The Noble Foundation

Breeding to Beef Bulls: Costs and Benefits (PDF)
Colten Green, Genex Cooperative, Inc.

Accelerated Heifer Feeding and Lactational Influence (PDF)
Scott Poock, Dairy Veterinarian, University of Missouri Extension

Missouri Novel Endophyte Fescue Trials
Sarah Kenyon, Regional Agronomy Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

Risks and Rewards of Synchronization (PDF)
Matt Lucy, Professor of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri

Missouri Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Program (PDF)
Duane Kaiser, Education Coordinator, Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship

Sponsors

Our thanks to all of our sponsors for their valuable support of this conference.

Gold Level

Silver Level

2013 Dairy Grazing Conference

2013 Dairy Grazing Conference
October 23-25, 2013
Springfield, Missouri

This conference was held at the Springfield Expo Center at the University Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Missouri. Presentations were given by university faculty, industry and dairy producers on the latest information related to dairy grazing systems. Farm tours were held to local pasture-based dairy operations both during and after the conference.

Agenda and Proceedings

2013 Conference Agenda (PDF) 

Wednesday, October 23

Are We Still Headed in the Right Direction with Grazing (PDF)
Joel McNair, Editor/Publisher, Graze Magazine

Creating Consistent Systems — Think Systems

Pasture (PDF)
Stacey Hamilton, State Dairy Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

Cows (PDF)
Ted Probert, State Dairy Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

Finding Your Breakeven (PDF)
Joe Horner, Economist, University of Missouri Extension

Practical Risk Mitigation Strategies (PDF)
Craig Zydenbos, Brian Peterson, & Eric Neill, Dairy Producers, Missouri

Novel Endophyte Fescue Trials (PDF)
Sarah Kenyon, Agronomy Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

Residual Feed Intake vs. Production vs. DMI (PDF)
Stacey Hamilton, State Dairy Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

Reproductive Trials (PDF)
Scott Poock, Dairy Veterinarian, University of Missouri Extension

NZ and US Genetics — Our Experience to Date (PDF)
Ted Probert, State Dairy Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

Thursday, October 24

Economics of Synchronization (PDF)
Richard Wallace, Senior Dairy Veterinarian, Zoetis

Maximizing Grazing Days — Model (PDF)
Stacey Hamilton, State Dairy Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

Feeding the Right Level of Concentrate (PDF)
Tony Rickard, State Dairy Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

Tips & Tricks for Seasonal Use of Compost Pack Barns (PDF)
Jeff Bewley, Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky

Using Partial TMR's with Grazing—Experiences across the US (PDF)
Mike Lamborn, DFA Grazing

Controlling Contagious Mastitis (PDF)
John Middleton, Associate Professor, University of Missouri

Planning and Economics of Pasture Irrigation (PDF)
Water Source Development for Forage Irrigation Systems
Forage Crop Irrigation Systems and Economics
Forage Irrigation System Cost Analyzer (XLSX)
Joseph Zulovich, Agricultural Engineer, and Ryan Milhollin, Economist, University of Missouri Extension

Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Program (PDF)
Joe Tomandl, Program Director

Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) Rainfall Index Insurance (PDF)
Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) Rainfall Index Insurance in Missouri — Guidesheet
Ray Massey, Professor and Economist, University of Missouri Extension

Ammoniating Tube Wrapped Baleage (PDF)
Peter Gaul, Dairy Producer, Benton, Missouri

Heifer Development — From Birth to Calving (PDF)
Scott Poock, Dairy Veterinarian, University of Missouri Extension

Sponsors

Our thanks to all of our sponsors for their valuable support of this conference.

Gold Level

Silver Level

2011 Dairy Grazing Conference

2011 Dairy Grazing Conference
July 6-8, 2011
Springfield, Missouri

This conference was held at the Springfield Expo Center at the University Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Missouri. Presentations were given by university faculty, industry and dairy producers on the latest information related to dairy grazing systems. Farm tours were held to local pasture-based dairy operations both during and after the conference.

Agenda and Proceedings

2011 Conference Agenda (PDF)

Optimizing Intake Through Management—What to Expect (PDF)
Stacey Hamilton, State Dairy Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

Hybrid Systems—How to Bring in Pasture into your High Production System (PDF)
Tony Rickard, Dairy Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

Environmental Issues on Pasture—Based Dairies (PDF)
Jeff Browning, P.E, Great River Engineering, Inc. and Troy Chockley, Environmental Engineer, USDA-NRCS

Quality Milk on Pasture—Based Dairy Farms (PDF)
Scott Poock, Dairy Veterinarian, University of Missouri Extension

Managing Dairy Heifers Profitably in a Pasture System (PDF)
Denis Turner, Commercial Heifer Grower, Hartville, Missouri

Using the Grazing Wedge (PDF)
Charles Fletcher, Dairy Producer, Purdy, Missouri

Managing Grass—Based Dairies in Hot Climates (PDF)
Beryl Landis, Pineland Dairy, Waynesboro, Georgia

Mob Grazing vs. Tight Grazing vs. Low Utilization (PDF)
Karen Hoffman, Animal Scientist, USDA-NRCS, New York

The Outlook for Federal Dairy Policy, Is a Major Change Coming (PDF)
Scott Brown, Associate Director, FAPRI, University of Missouri

Planning Forage Systems (PDF)
Rob Kallenbach, State Forage Specialist, University of Missouri Extension and Dennis Hancock, State Forage Specialist, University of Georgia Extension

Low Stress Dairy Handling Systems (PDF)
Paul Rapnicki, Clinical Professor, University of Minnesota

Key Drivers of Profitability on Pasture-Based Dairies (PDF)
Economics of Minimalist Fescue Belt Pasture-Based Dairies (PDF)
Joe Horner, Dairy Economist, University of Missouri Extension

Closing Remarks (PDF)
Randy Mooney, Missouri Dairy Producer and Chairman of DFA's Board of Directors

Sponsors

Our thanks to all of our sponsors for their valuable support of this conference.

Gold Level

Silver Level

Bronze Level

2009 Dairy Grazing Conference

2009 Dairy Grazing Conference
July 8-10, 2009
Joplin, Missouri

Agenda and Proceedings

Conference Agenda (PDF)

Speaker Biography (PDF)

Redesigning our Dairy Industry (PDF)
Randy Mooney, Dairy Producer, Chairman of National Milk Producers Federation, and First Vice Chairman of DFA's Board of Directors, Rogersville, Missouri

Keys to the Most Profitable U.S. Dairy Grazing Operations (PDF)
Jason Karszes, Farm Management Specialist, Cornell University, New York

Efficiency by Design - Layout, Facilities, Labor (PDF)
Charles Fletcher, Dairy Producer, Purdy, Missouri

Developing Systems for Monitoring and Managing (PDF)
Peter Gaul, Dairy Producer, Dexter, Missouri

Grazing Across the World (PDF)
Michael Murphy, Dairy Producer, Ireland

Supplements - How Low Can You Go? (PDF)
John Roche, Principal Scientist of Animal Science, DairyNZ, New Zealand

Impact of Importing Feed on the System - Management Implications (PDF)
Stacey Hamilton, Dairy Specialist, University of Missouri Extension and Producer Panel: Dale Carter, Missouri; Jeff Hayes, Missouri; and Kevin van der Poel, Missouri

Impact of Importing Feed on the Farm Nutrient Balance
John Lory, Environmental Nutrient Management Specialist, Commercial Ag Program, University of Missouri Extension

Application of DNA Technology in Dairy Farming (PDF)
Richard Spelman, LIC, New Zealand

Tools for Managing Pasture (PDF)
John Roche, Principal Scientist of Animal Science, DairyNZ, New Zealand

Systems Impact on Health Issues (PDF)
Tessa Marshall, Clinical Teaching Professor, Vet Medicine, University of Missouri Scott Poock, Dairy Veterinarian, Commercial Ag Program, University of Missouri Extension

Dairy Career Paths- Powerpoint (PDF)
Dairy Career Path- paper (PDF)
Joe Horner, Dairy Economist, Commercial Ag Program, University of Missouri Extension and Producer Panel: Jeff Hayes, Missouri and Larry Tranel, Iowa

How to Economically Use Fertilizer in Pasture-Based Dairy Systems (PDF)
Rob Kallenbach, Forage Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

Grassland Dairying: Controllable and Uncontrollable Factors (PDF)
Ken Bartlett, LIC, New Zealand

Sponsors

Our thanks to all of our sponsors for their valuable support of this conference.

Gold Level

University of Missouri Extension

Dairy Farmers of America

Silver Level

FCS Financial

Fort Dodge Animal Health

Bronze Level

Missouri Forage and Grassland Council/Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative

Missouri Dairy Growth Council

Missouri Dairy Association

Missouri Soybean Association

Missouri Corn Growers Association

2006 Dairy Grazing Conference

2006 Dairy Grazing Conference
July 6-8, 2006
Mt Vernon, Missouri

Agenda and Proceedings

Conference Agenda (PDF)

Trends in the Dairy Industry- presentation (PDF)

Trends in the U.S. Dairy Industry- paper (PDF)
Joe Horner, Dairy Economist, Commerical Ag Program, University of Missouri Extension

Why has Pasture-Based Dairying Developed in Missouri (PDF)
Charles Fletcher, Dairy Producer, Missouri

Opportunities in Pasture-Based Dairying in Missouri (PDF)
Stacey Hamilton, Dairy Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

Pasture-Based Dairies-A Systems Approach (PDF)
John Roche, DairyNZ, New Zealand

Systems Approach to Dairy Grazing (PDF)
Kevin van der Poel, Dairy Producer, Missouri

Forage Systems for Dairy Grazing (PDF)
Rob Kallenbach, University of Missouri Extension

Design and Operation of the Milking Platform (PDF)
Bernie VanDalfsen, Dairy Producer, Missouri

Perfect Grazing Cow (PDF)
Michael Murphy, Dairy Producer, Ireland

Genetic Results from the Strain Trials (PDF)
John Roche, DairyNZ, New Zealand

Dairy Nutrition for the Pasture-Based Cow- presentation (PDF)
Feeding the Grazing Dairy Cow- paper (PDF)
Tony Rickard, Dairy Specialist, University of Missouri Extension