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NMPF formulates new strategic assessment for CWT program
In the 15 years since the Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) program was founded by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) as a self-help tool for dairy farmers, it has undergone significant evolutionary shifts to ensure its maximum effectiveness and return on investment, NMPF president Jim Mulhern noted in his most recent monthly column wherein he provided an update on changes being made to address the current state of the industry.

Mulhern explained that CWT initially supported both dairy herd retirements and product exports, but since 2010, the program's exclusive focus has been on growing exports. CWT has specifically targeted products containing a significant amount of milkfat -- such as American-style cheeses and butter -- since the value of fat is a dominant factor in farmers' milk checks, he said.

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Researcher follows dairy cow carbon footprint from barn to field
University of Wisconsin-Madison dairy scientist Michel Wattiaux sometimes approaches his research like a cop at a traffic stop, using a breath analyzer to check cows for problematic products of fermentation.

Last spring, Wattiaux began using a specialized device to measure the methane being exhaled or belched by a group of Holsteins and Jerseys. It was the first step in an ongoing study by dairy scientists, engineers and agronomists to see how a cow's breed and forage consumption affect the greenhouse gases (GHGs) generated by her gut and her manure, according to an announcement from the university.

GHGs, which collect in the atmosphere and trap the sun's radiation, are a big issue for the dairy industry. Methane is a concern because it's particularly potent, trapping about 30 times as much radiation as carbon dioxide does. A cow generates a lot of methane in her rumen, where microbes are fermenting up to 200 lb. of plant material. Also worrisome is nitrous oxide, another potent GHG that is emitted from manure during storage and after it's spread in the field, the university said.

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China's trade escalation offers hope for resolution
It was assumed that U.S. agricultural products would be hit hard in any trade war with China, but the important thing to remember is that no tariffs have actually been implemented from Wednesday's announcement targeting 106 U.S. products worth $50 billion, including soybeans, corn, wheat, tobacco and beef, said Tom Sleight, president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Grains Council (USGC).
China's imports of U.S. corn, wheat and tobacco totaled about $740 million in 2017, according to official customs data. U.S. beef data for the full year in 2017 aren't available because China lifted its ban on U.S. beef midyear.
USGC has staff on the ground in China and said the depth of the threats could require a solution.

The notion is that things have to get worse before they get better, and there's going to be an escalation in trade tensions. "Here we are at the high point of escalations, hopefully," Sleight said. "Hopefully, everyone will come to the realization we need each other. China needs U.S. food and agricultural supplies, and the U.S. has a heavy reliance on imports of Chinese goods."

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ADSA News and Happenings
Future holds challenges, opportunities for dairy producers
A new review from the Journal of Dairy Science® looks at the next 50 years.
In the future, global food production systems will come under increased pressure from population growth, urbanization, and climate change. Over the last two years, scientists from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Sweden have examined projections and current data to identify ways in which the dairy industry may respond to these challenges to meet increased demand for dairy products over the next half century. A new review published in the Journal of Dairy Science® projects how dairy producers will meet these challenges and take advantage of opportunities in 2067 and beyond.
Global population is expected to increase from 7.6 to 10.5 billion people by 2067, while arable land per capita will decrease by 25 percent. Because population growth will be uneven, disparity in arable land per capita is also expected to increase. With increased population density comes increased urbanization, which has typically led to greater personal income and greater demand for dairy products. It is also expected that climate change will force changes in the location of dairy production. In the Northern Hemisphere, where 86 percent of the world's milk is produced, the effects of climate change are less tempered by oceanic effects. Dairy production will shift to areas with more sustainable water supplies and adequate growing seasons in response to changes in climate.
To meet increased demand in the face of these challenges will require dairy farms to be profitable and sustainable. "Dairy farmers in 2067 will meet the world's needs for essential nutrients by adopting technologies and practices that provide improved cow health and longevity, profitable dairy farms, and sustainable agriculture," said Jack H. Britt, PhD, professor and associate dean emeritus from North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA. The authors forecast that dairy farmers will adopt ways of managing the microbiomes of cows' digestive systems and other body systems to improve health and well-being. They also believe that there will be more attention to managing a cow's epigenome, which mediates longer-term responses to the environment.
The dairy industry will increase production and safety through consolidation, modernization, and specialization. Global trade will be an important factor influencing profitability, and larger dairy farms will continue to make greater use of automation to reduce costs. Improvements in genetic selection will lead to dairy cattle lines that are healthier, produce milk more efficiently, and are more disease- and heat-resistant. The authors expect a shift from simply exporting surpluses to producing value-added products tailored to specific tastes and customs.
"The world faces a challenge in feeding its expanding population during the next 50 years, and we forecast that dairying will meet this challenge by exploiting knowledge and technology to develop better dairy cows and more productive and sustainable dairy farms," according to Dr. Britt. "Our vision is that dairying in the future will reflect sustainable intensification that benefits animals, agroecosystems, and humankind through production of key nutrients for human consumption."
 
Large Dairy Herd Management 3rd Edition (e-book)
Got Your Copy?
The new third edition of Large Dairy Herd Management (e-book), produced by the ADSA® Foundation, is available for purchase exclusively through ADSA. This edition was developed to help meet the growing information needs of dairy farmers, service professionals, and students worldwide. It brings peer-reviewed dairy science and management information to users in an accessible, easy-to-use format. The e-book includes 97 chapters in 15 sections. Detailed information about the sections, section editors, book sponsors and other information on the e-book is available at: http://ldhm.adsa.org/. Dr. David Beede, editor of the book talks about it in a video recorded at the recent ADSA Annual Meeting.   
This edition is fully updated including numerous color figures and videos. There are separate metric and imperial versions. The book is available in PDF and EPUB formats. Purchasers may download both metric and imperial versions of the book in both file formats.
The e-book is available for purchase at student and professional (member and nonmember) rates exclusively from ADSA by going to: http://ldhm.adsa.org/purchase . Get your copy today!
For more information, contact
Ken Olson, PhD, PAS
American Dairy Science Association
Phone: +1-630-237-4961
 
 
 
News and Updates for the 2018 Annual Meeting
Online registration for the 2018 ADSA Annual Meeting is open. For registration and current meeting information visit  https://www.adsa.org/2018.
Register now for the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science Association® (ADSA®), the most comprehensive dairy science meeting in the world. As a global forum for professionals, educators, and students, the meeting will attract more than 1,900 dairy foods and production specialists with common but diverse interests in the future of dairy science. Instructors take note of the special opportunities.
New for the 2018 Annual Meeting !
  • Native meeting app (iPhone and Android)
  • Afternoon ice cream breaks in the exhibit hall
  • An earlier and shorter Opening Session to allow for more valuable networking time
  • SAD/Undergraduate small group mentoring sessions
  • Grad Student Poster Session Mixer: An event designed to connect graduate students with industry and academia

The 2017 ADSA Annual Meeting included attendees from...

  • 46 US states and territories and 48 countries worldwide
  • 307 universities
  • 386 companies
  • 54 government agencies
  • 17 associations and 8 other organizations
Let's make it even bigger and better in 2018
Be sure to check out the current list of symposia and workshops, including speakers and their presentation topics, here:  https://www.adsa.org/2018/program.
The ADSA Annual Meeting will be held at the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Hotel room blocks have been secured at discounted rates for attendees at nearby hotels. You can book your room online now at  https://www.adsa.org/2018/hotel. There is much to do in and around Knoxville, such as visiting the Great Smoky Mountains, checking out Civil War sites, exploring the University of Tennessee campus, and so much more!
IMPORTANT ADSA 2018 ANNUAL MEETING DEADLINES
  • Housing: May 22, 2018
  • Early Registration: May 31, 2018
Visit https://www.adsa.org/2018/ frequently for more meeting information.
We look forward to seeing you in Knoxville!


 
Are you or your employer looking for the best and the brightest to fill a job, assistantship, or internship? The resource you need is myDairy Career, a complimentary online job resource center created by the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) Graduate Student Division, where employer needs and student interests are matched instantly. Your next employee, graduate student, or intern could be searching for your open position, so don't delay.
Sign in at  http://careers.adsa.org/ to post job, assistantship, or internship opportunities and gain access to high-quality undergraduate and graduate dairy science students in both dairy foods and dairy production. And did we mention myDairy Career is FREE of CHARGE!
Once you are on the myDairy Career website:
  1. Click on "Recruiters" and enter your ADSA member username and password, or create a new account.
  2. Edit "Your Profile" to include key company information.
  3. Explore "Your Positions" to post your job openings (full-time, part-time, internships, etc.) and view any candidate matches for active positions.
  4. View the "Search Candidates" tab to look at all student profiles or search by keywords. Recruiters can even set up email notifications to be alerted when a candidate profile matches your position.
Helpful hints:
  • "Your Profile" information will help candidates find you, so please describe your company adequately.
  • "Your Positions" have many options, and by choosing all that apply you can increase the chances of matching with candidates!
  • Use the upcoming ADSA Annual Meeting as a great place to connect with potential job candidates.
If you have any questions about myDairy Career, and the potential benefits to you and your company, please feel free to contact the ADSA GSD Career Development Chair, at  adsagsd@gmail.com
 
Mark your calendar, make plans for 2018 DISCOVER Conferences
The 34th DISCOVER Conference - Reexamining Amino Acid & Energy Interactions in the Dairy Cow will be held May 29-June 1, 2018 at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL It will focus on the interactions of amino acids (AA) and energy in lactating dairy cattle. Conference Topics include:
* Pre-Absorptive Interactions - Where Protein & Energy First Interact
* Post-Absorptive Interactions - Where Cows Get Stuff to Make Milk
* Changes in Energy and AA Interactions Over the Lactation Cycle
* Translating Dynamic Elements of Nutrient Metabolism into Feeding Systems
* Research Gaps and Urgent Needs for the Dairy Industry
Registration is open and filling fast. Attendance is limited, so register soon. ARPAS has assigned 17 CEU's for ARPAS members participating in the 34th Discover Conference Click  here to view the Conference Program and register.
The 35th DISCOVER Conference - Effects of Stress on Health and Production in Dairy Cows will be held October 29-November 1, 2018 at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL There is an increasing recognition within the animal and dairy science community of the complex and dynamic response to stress and the role of immune response in animal productivity and well-being. The conference will concentrate on the activators and consequences of immune activation.
Registration is now open. Attendance is limited, so register soon. ARPAS has assigned 17 CEU's for ARPAS members participating in the 35th Discover Conference Click  here to view the Conference Program and register.
 
 
2017 Annual Meeting Recorded Symposia are Available
If you were not able to attend the 2017 ADSA Annual Meeting, you can now do the next best thing: subscribe for access to one or more recorded symposia (speaker audio synchronized to presentation). All recorded presentations are now available to ADSA members and non-members. Please click here to subscribe : https://secure.fass.org/sub_2017_ADSA_Symposia_Recordings_intro.asp.
Plan now to join us for the 2018 Annual Meeting in beautiful and historic Knoxville, Tennessee, from June 24 to 27.
 
 
Would you like to help the animal and dairy science community and attend the 2018 ADSA Annual Meeting for free?
Referrals are the most tried-and-true way businesses grow, and the same is true for FASS. Do you know a colleague working with an animal science group that is in need of high-quality, cost-effective support services? Help them out by referring them to Jeremy Holzner, FASS Executive Director at jeremyh@assochq.org .

Help them benefit from the shared resource concept and the 264 years of collective experience the FASS staff have in working with non-profit animal science organizations. If your referral becomes a FASS customer prior to June 1, 2018, ADSA will comp your registration to the 2018 ADSA Annual Meeting that will be held June 24 to 27, 2018 in Knoxville, TN. It's win-win-win. For more information about services offered by FASS, click here.
 
 
ADSA® on Linked In continues to Grow - Are you included?
Our ADSA Linked In group continues to grow. We now include 1,628 members from around the world, are you one of them? It's a great place to get information about ADSA and industry activities as well as to network with other dairy professionals from around the world. Check it out here.
While on "Linked In" check out the ADSA Graduate Student Division (GSD) as well. You can find their page at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12059336/profile

Calendar of Events
April 16-18, 2018     Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference, Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne, IN, For Registration and more information click here
April 17-18, 2018     Membrane Filtration, Drying, and Separation Technology, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
April 23-27, 2018     World of Cheese from Pasture to Plate , Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
May 1, 2018            Cleaning and Sanitation , Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
May 2, 2018      HACCP , Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
May 2, 2018, at 1 p.m. CST  DCRC Webinar "Digging Deep into Records of DCRC Award Winners, Register here.

May 3-Jul 26, 2018  Certificate in Dairy Processing online course, CDR-UW Madison, WI. For more information, visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
May 8-9, 2018         Applied Dairy Chemistry, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
May 15-16, 2018     Dairy Science and Sanitation, Vermont Dept of Health, Colchester, VT, Click here for Registration
May 15-17, 2018     Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Human Food, Brooklyn, NY. Click here for Registration
May 15-16, 2018     The Science of Yogurt-Basic Level, Oregon State University, Click here for Registration
May 29 - June 1, 2018             34th ADSA Discover Conference  on Food Animal Agriculture - Reexamining Amino Acid & Energy Interactions in the Dairy Cow*, Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itasca, IL, For more information click here
May 31-June 1, 2018  The 3rd Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium, Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas in Scottsdale, AZ. For more information and registration, click here.

June 4-7. 2018        Fundamentals of Food Science Short Course, Erickson Food Science Building, University Park, PA. Click here for details
June 5-6, 2018        The Science of Yogurt-Basic Level, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
June 5-7, 2018        Cheese Grading, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
June 18-21, 2018   Introductory Artisanal Cheesemaking, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. For more information, visit https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia
June 19-20, 2018    Foreign Supplier Verification Programs, Location TBD, Click her for Registration
June 23-30, 2018  American Dairy Goat Association National Show , Columbus, Ohio. For more information visit https://nationalshow.adga.org
June 24-27, 2018 ADSA Annual Conference and Tradeshow*, Knoxville, TN, For more information click here
July 16-19, 2018      Certified Milk Inspectors School, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
July 24-26, 2018      UHT/HTST Pasteurizer Workshop, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Aug 7-8, 2018         Dairy Science and Sanitation, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Aug 7-8, 2018          Milk Pasteurization, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
Aug 14-16, 2018      Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Human Food, Albany, NY, Click here for Registration
Aug 23-24, 2018      Basic Accredited HACCP, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Aug 27-28, 2018      Implementing SQF Systems, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Aug 29-30, 2018      SQF Quality Systems for Food Manufacturing, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Sept 3 - 6, 2019      ISRP 2019 - International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology, KONGRESSHALLE am Zoo Leipzig, Germany, For more information click here
Sep 5-Nov 28, 2018  Certificate in Dairy Processing online course, CDR-UW Madison, WI. For more information, visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
Sept 12-13, 2018     Dairy Protein Beverages, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
Sept 18-20, 2018     Master Artisan Course, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
Sept 18-20, 2018     Cultured Dairy Products Short Course, Erickson Food Science Building - Penn State University, For more information click here
Sept 25-26, 2018     Artisan Dairy Food Safety Plan Coaching, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Sept 25-26, 2018     Dairy Science and Sanitation, Vermont Dept. of Health, Colchester, VT, Click here for Registration
Oct 1-5, 2018          Cheese Technology, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
Oct 2-6, 2018           World Dairy Expo - The Next Frontier, Madison, WI, For more information click here
Oct 09-11, 2018       UHT/HTST Pasteurizer Workshop, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Oct 16-18, 2018       The Science of Cheese- Advanced Level, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Oct 16-21, 2018 - American Dairy Goat Association Annual Convention , Minneapolis, MN. For more information visit: https://convention.adga.org 
Oct 18-24, 2018      USAHA 122nd Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO, For more information click here
Oct 23, 2018           Vat Pasteurizer Workshop, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Oct 23-24, 2018       The Science of Cheese- Basic Level, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Oct 24-25, 2018      Dairy Ingredient Manufacturing, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2018  35th ADSA Discover Conference* on Food Animal Agriculture -  Effects of Stress on Health and Production in Dairy Cows , Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itasca, IL. For more information , click here .
Nov 5, 2018,            Small Scale Charcuterie, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Nov 5-7, 2018         Symposium on Gut Health in Production of Food Animals, Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, For more information click here
Nov 7-9, 2018         Cheese Grading, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
Nov 13-15, 2018   15th International Symposium on Milk Genomics and Human Health. The Kimpton Sawyer Hotel Sacramento, CA. For more information, click here.

Dec 3-4, 2018          Food Safety Plan Development, Location TBD, Click here for Registration
Dec 4-6, 2018          Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Human Food, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Dec 5-7, 2018          Ice Cream, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
Dec 11-12, 2018      Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Animal Food, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
*An S-PAC Partner Conference
If your organization's conference isn't among the ever growing list that contribute proceedings and presentations to S-PAC®, ask your conference organizer to contact Ken Olson for more information about the benefits of participation.
If you would like to have an event included in the "Dates to Note," please contact Ken Olson.

Thanks to our Corporate Sustaining Members
                                 We appreciate your ongoing support of ADSA and the  Journal of Dairy Science ®.
Ag Processing Inc.
ANDHIL LLC
Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition
Dairy Nutrition Plus
Darling International Research
Diamond V
DuPont Pioneer
Elanco Animal Health
Global Agri-Trade Corporation
Grande Cheese Company
Lallemand Animal Nutrition
Masters Choice
Nutriad, Inc.
Papillon Agricultural Company
Quali Tech, Inc.
Renaissance Nutrition Inc.
Zinpro
Zook Nutrition & Management Inc.
ADSA Membership Benefits                                  
                                            
Did you know that your ADSA Professional Membership, which is the least expensive of all national animal-related professional societies, includes all of the following benefits with no additional fees, charges or suggested donations?
*        Electronic access to the Journal of Dairy Science®
*        ADSA Annual Meeting registration at reduced member rates
*        Discover Conference registration at reduced member rates
*      Large Dairy Herd Management 3rd edition e-book at reduced member rates
*        S-PAC: Free access to ADSA Annual Meeting, past JAM and ADSA divisional abstracts
*        S-PAC subscription at reduced member rates
*      A strong voice of advocacy for the animal sciences, animal agriculture and research
*        Access to ADSA's large and growing recorded symposia library       
*        ADSA News (semi-annual association newsletter)
*        ADSA Dair e-news (ADSA weekly industry newsletter)
*        Access to member directory
*        Peer recognition through ADSA, Foundation and Sponsored Award Program
*        Discounted page charges in Journal of Dairy Science®
*        Broad author recognition through ADSA/Elsevier press release program
*        Linked In and You Tube sites for ADSA
*        Quality networking with academic, government and industry professionals
*        Travel awards for all graduate students attending Discover Conferences
*        Opportunity to serve peers via committee and officer positions
 
For more information on your benefits, please visit: http://www.adsa.org/join.asp
To join now and gain these member benefits, visit: http://www.adsa.org/join.asp

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