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2015 Missouri Dairy Grazing Conference
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
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.
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2013 Dairy Grazing Conference
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
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
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2011 Dairy Grazing Conference
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
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.
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2009 Dairy Grazing Conference
Agenda and Proceedings
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
Silver Level
Bronze Level
Missouri Forage and Grassland Council/Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative
Missouri Dairy Growth Council
2006 Dairy Grazing Conference
July 6-8, 2006
Mt Vernon, Missouri
Agenda and Proceedings
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