Dairy Days to Feature Profitable Practices
by ISU Extension and Outreach
December 20, 2019

By Jennifer Bentley and Larry Tranel—Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Dairy Days will give dairy farmers from across eastern Iowa chances to meet with ISU Extension and Outreach professionals about best practices for managing their operations.

Iowa dairy producers will have the opportunity to learn about emerging dairy industry issues during the 2020 Dairy Days events hosted by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach. The program is scheduled at five eastern Iowa locations between January 20th and February 6th.

“Producers have seen low milk prices in the last few years, causing added farm stress. Our goal is to help producers make sound herd management decisions that are backed by current and relevant information,” said Jennifer Bentley, dairy specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “We host these workshops for farmers to network, share ideas, and take back management tips to help improve profit margins.”

Topics will include ventilation options for free stall barns, dealing with farm stress, dairy market outlook, stress, and metabolic responses on dairy cows, and group calf housing and its effects on calf behavior.

“This daylong program offers producers an opportunity to hear up-to-date information. They can also talk with our speakers for answers to their specific situations,” Bentley said.

Dairy Days Dates and Locations:

• January 20th – Windy Tree Café, 101 East Main St., Riceville.
• January 21st – Iowa’s Dairy Center, 1527 Highway 150 South, Calmar.
• January 23rd – Civic Center, 200 1st St. NE, Waverly.
• February 4th – Chamber of Commerce, 514 B. Avenue, Kalona.
• February 6th – Neumann’s Bar and Grill, 927 Main St., Holy Cross.

Registration starts at 9:30 am and the program will conclude by 2:30 pm. A $15 registration fee covers the noon meal and costs. Pre-registration is requested by the Friday before each event to reserve a meal. Online registration is available. Vouchers for the event may be available at local agri-service providers or veterinarian’s office.

For more information, contact the ISU Extension and Outreach county office, or Bentley at (563)-382-2949. Larry Tranel, dairy specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach, can be reached at (563)-583-6496.

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