October 2019 vol. 2
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today!
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CALF CARE CONNECTION
November 19, 20, 21, 2019, 2020
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TAKE CALF CARE TO THE NEXT LEVEL
with research and management strategies from leading calf experts at the 2019 PDPW Calf Care Connection® workshops. Three repeating one-day workshops will take place Nov. 19 in Chilton, Nov. 20 in Eau Claire, and Nov. 21 in Fennimore, Wis. Workshops will be led by Dr. Jennifer Van Os, Dr. Theresa Ollivett, and Dr. Franklyn Garry. Click
here
for details and to register.
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WORLD CLASS WEBINAR - CYBERSECURITY: KEEP SENSITIVE BUSINESS DATA SECURE
November 6, 2019
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IDENTIFYING CYBER RISKS AND CREATING A SECURITY PLAN
for your dairy farm will be among the topics covered in the “Cybersecurity: Keeping sensitive business data secure” webinar scheduled for 12 p.m. CST on Nov. 6. Today’s dairy farms rely on data-sharing for milking systems, health and feed tracking, business management and more. Jeremy Cherny, founder and president of Tobin Solutions, will share critical information about keeping your business information safe and secure.
To register, click
here
. After the webinar, you’ll receive a link to access to the recording in case you missed it – or you’d like to view it again.
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Financial Literacy for Dairy
Winter/Spring 2019-20
Level 1 starting November 13, 2019!
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REGISTER TODAY FOR DAIRY-SPECIFIC FINANCIAL TRAINING
you can put to work in your business right away. The next rounds of PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy™ begin in November for level one, and the level two sessions will begin in January – each of these levels will feature take-home assignments to complete in between subsequent session. The newly-created level three course occurs in March and features more advanced levels of financial comprehension while building on more basic principles.
To ensure placement in the most appropriate level, registered attendees will complete an online-placement test. Sessions will be taught by dairy financial experts Gary Sipiorski, Dr. Kevin Bernhardt and Dick Wittman. Click
here
to learn more and register.
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MENTOR PROGRAM
Applications due November 17, 2019
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THINKING ABOUT A CAREER IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY?
Don’t miss this impactful opportunity to gain on-the-farm experience at leading dairy farms. Developed for students at four-year universities, technical schools and short courses, the program is a great way to connect with farmers and industry professionals. Applications are due Nov. 17, 2019; students will be matched with a mentor farm by Nov. 25, 2019. Learn more and apply
here
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MANAGERS ACADEMY
January 14-16, 2020
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RENEW, REFINE AND RETHINK
with dairy farm and industry professionals at the 2020 Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals.
The three-day executive level training will be held in Corpus Christi, Texas, and feature speakers, workshops and tours that will help you “hit the reset button for new thinking, ideas and strategies.” Register today, view the program flier and learn more
here
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CHECK OUT DAIRY ADVANCE
– Dairy AdvanCE provides vetted, high-quality education and trainings from education providers around the country. From human resources and financial management to animal care and nutrition, you’ll find all these accredited trainings available to you to provide you with the ideas and solutions you need to thrive.
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UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECTS OF MATERNAL COLOSTRUM AND MILK REPLACER
feeding rates on the growth and intake of newborn calves was the focus of a study published in the
Journal of Dairy Science
. Researchers studied 50 newborn male Holstein calves and fed them either three feedings of maternal colostrum at 1, 6 and 12 hours of age, or one feeding of colostrum replacer at 1 hour followed by feedings of milk replacer at 6 and 12 hours. The 56-day study found that calves fed colostrum replacer had lower serum IgG and total protein than calves fed maternal colostrum. Calves fed colostrum replacer also grew more slowly, consumed less calf starter and experienced a higher number of days treated with veterinary medicines than calves fed maternal colostrum. Read more
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CALF DELIVERY AND NEWBORN CARE ARE CRITICAL
to the herd health and production on dairies, and ensuring that all employees are on the same page with processes for animal care is important. It starts with everyone having a clear understanding of normal stages of labor and the warning signs for dystocia, or difficult or delayed birth. This
resource
from Colorado State University provides information on the stages of labor as well as a sample Dystocia Scoring System to help in the development of standard operating procedures and training employees who will be involved in maternity and calf care.
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NEW GENOMIC MAP OF ENTIRE RUMEN MICROBIOME
may help researchers identify individual microbes and their functions to boost cow health and productivity. USDA and university researchers
devised a way to read the chemical coding of DNA fragments from the estimated 30,000 microbes in the rumen and assemble the pieces into whole genomes using special algorithms. Their research was recently published in
Genome Biology
journal. Read more
here
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RIGHTSIZE HEIFER-REPLACEMENT NUMBERS
to benefit your dairy’s bottom line is the advice from a Penn State Extension article. Taking a close look at the actual number of replacement heifers you need, and comparing with market prices and the costs of raising a replacement heifer to 24 months is key. With data showing that heifer raising is the second largest expense on a dairy farm, there could be significant savings in operational expenses by identifying and selling heifers earlier. The
full article
includes formulas and benchmark dairy heifer-replacement costs.
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NEW LOOK AT 15 MEASURES OF DAIRY FARM COMPETITIVENESS.
In 1997, Ohio State Extension published a list of benchmarks for 15 areas for dairy farmers to track their competitiveness in the industry. A new release of this publication takes into consideration changing economics as well as technologies for today’s dairy farms. The benchmarks in this edition include pounds of milk per worker and net farm income per cow, in addition to debt-to-asset ratio and a per-cow manure removal cost. Click
here
for more details and to download the new bulletin.
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WINTER MEETING SEASON IS AROUND THE CORNER
and while that means great opportunities to catch up with friends and colleagues, it also means small talk and introductions with new people. An article from
Inc.
magazine shares tips for making the most of those interactions to make new connections, discover new ideas and broaden your perspectives:
· Be a giver, not a taker, by asking good questions
· Approach every conversation with a growth mindset
· Avoid polarizing topics
· Be aware of body language
Click
here
for more tips and ideas for conversation-starting questions.
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UPDATING FDA’S STANDARDS FOR FOOD IDENTITY
is seen as both important and challenging by the Food & Drug Administration as well as food manufacturers and trade groups. The FDA’s standards of identity for many products date back to 1938 legislation and don’t reflect today’s consumer demands for transparency and information about food. The FDA is working on updated standards for claims like “healthy” and “natural” and recently held a hearing to gather input on these issues. Discussion about the labeling of plant-based products was also part of the hearing. Read the full article
here
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ONLY COW’S MILK AND WATER FOR CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS
is the recommendation that was presented by a collaboration of health and nutrition experts. The Health Eating Research panel recommends that young children avoid beverages that are sources of added sugar including flavored milk, low-calorie and sugar-sweetened beverages as well as other beverages that don’t provide unique nutritional value. Learn more about the panel and its recommendations in the full article
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SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR MANURE PITS
should be reviewed and communicated to all employees and contractors, especially during busy application seasons. Guidelines for the facilities around manure pits include:
1. Post signs with warnings of deadly manure gases and instructions to enter the pit with a self-contained air supply, ventilation, a rescue harness and a stand-by person.
2. Create a written plan for every farm space that is hazardous, including manure pits.
3. Prepare entrance areas of manure pits with ventilator fans in case of emergencies.
4. Place a common fall arrest-and-retrieval system at the manure pit.
The Dairy Herd Management article also includes recommendations for training employees and preparing emergency responders. Click
here
to read.
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UW DISCOVERY FARMS CONFERENCE to focus on keeping water clean
. Scheduled for December 11, the one-day event will be held in Wisconsin Dells at the Glacier Canyon Conference Center. The program will feature a farmer panel, industry experts and policy makers. Click
here
for more details.
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“A failure is not always a mistake. It may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying.”
- B. F. Skinner
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BOOK REVIEW: THAT WILL NEVER WORK: THE BIRTH OF NETFLIX AND THE AMAZING LIFE OF AN IDEA
Mark Randolph, the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, shares behind-the-scenes stories from the ideas, pitches, failures and innovations that led to the development of the iconic company. He provides insights on the many ideas that they decided weren’t feasible (personalized baseball bats and shampoo delivery, anyone?) and how they overcame the “that won’t work” responses to shipping DVDs via mail to create the company that is now valued at more than $150 billion. He also shares challenges of managing staff and growing pains for the company in the personal and fast-paced book. Learn more
here
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A Thoughtful Christmas Gift
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CHRISTMAS IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER, "FAITHFULLY FEEDING THE FUTURE" IS A GIFT SURE TO PLEASE.
Larry Schultz created this exclusive oil painting - in honor of farmers everywhere and PDPW's 25th Anniversary. The painting is inspired by you fellow dairy farmers, through all our generations runs a common thread of stewardship and partnership. Sustained by our faith and by a sense of mission, we dedicate each day to caring for our land, our herds and our families, doing our part to feed our world - today and tomorrow.
PDPW has prints and canvases available for purchase. Please call the office at 800-947-7379 or visit
our website
so your home can have a beautiful piece of art inspired by your dedication to farming and your professional development organization - PDPW!
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PDPW Educational Calendar
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November 6
On-line
November 13 & 14: Level 1 Begins
Juneau
November 17
November 19, 20, 21
Chilton, Eau Claire, Fennimore
December 5
December 10
Madison, Wis
December 18
World Class Webinar - What's in Store for 2020? with Dan Basse
On-line
January 8, 2020
World Class Webinar - Strategies for Rising Labor Costs with Jason Karszes
On-line
January 8 & 9, 2020: Level 2 Begins
Juneau
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January 14-16, 2020
Corpus Christi, Texas
February 5, 2020
World Class Webinar - What are the Top 20% Doing? with Jason Karszes
On-line
February 12 & 15, 2020
Green Bay, Wis.
March 17-18, 2020
Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.
March 18-19, 2020
Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.
March 24-25, 2020: Level 3
Juneau
April 4-5, 2020
Juneau, Wis.
April 14, 2020
Madison, Wis.
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Thank you Vision and Mission Sponsors
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Thank you to these agribusiness leaders that stand alongside our nation's dairy farmers supporting your professional development organization. Their support allows PDPW to execute best-in-class producer training and has enabled us to become the go-to resource for outreach initiatives. See the full list of generous sponsors
here.
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