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COVID travel restrictions could restrict H-2A workers
Due to ongoing workforce shortages, American farmers use the H-2A guestworker visa program to fill vacant farm positions. However, they may have fewer applicants to pull from due to COVID restrictions for incoming visa workers.
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Senate confirms CFTC commissioner Behnam
In a voice vote Dec. 15, the Senate confirmed Rostin (Russ) Behnam to serve as chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Behnam has been leading the agency on an interim basis since January.
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Cabinet members urge to relieve ag supply chain
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg issued a letter urging the world’s leading ocean carriers to help mitigate disruptions to agricultural shippers of U.S. exports and urging the world’s leading ocean carriers to reform their practices to provide better service to U.S. agricultural exporters. The letter specifically referenced the need to expand use of available West Coast terminal capacity and to “restore reciprocal treatment of imports and exports [which] is inherent in trade.”
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ADSA asks “Did You Know” we are your “Voice for Science”?
ADSA is committed to being the "Voice of Science" for the dairy industry. Through ADSA’s relationship with the FASS, science policy team we provide a powerful and influential voice, advocating for the animal sciences and animal agriculture. Through FASS we:
- Are represented in Washington DC as well as at other events and meetings throughout the country by the FASS Science Policy Coordinator Dr. Ken Olson. Monthly Updates are provided to ADSA and all FASS animal science clients.
- We advocated for animals agriculture research in the 2018 Farm Bill and are preparing for the next one.
- We advocate for research funding through the appropriations process and are currently communicating research needs and concerns to the Transition team for the Biden administration. .
- Serve on the Board and Research Outreach Committee of the National Coalition for Agricultural Research (NCFAR) and as a member of the Animal Agriculture Coalition, helping to assure that animal research priorities have a strong voice in budget and future Farm Bill discussions.
- Participate in NCFAR “Lunch and Learn” seminars to provide congressional staff with information on the value of research and the need for funding.
ADSA and FASS, working through formal and informal coalitions, share information with legislators, regulators, funders and the public about the value of agricultural research and the need for funding to support that work. Copies of recent coalition letters are available on our website for information and use by members and the public.
Our ADSA Spokesperson program works to ensure that consumers, policy makers and producers have accurate science based information available to make decisions. Members are available and do respond to questions from print, electronic, broadcast and social media We maintain close contact with dairy promotion groups to help respond to misinformation being shared through these venues. Regular contact with trade publications enhances coverage of research by ADSA members and introduces it to producers and processors. Our collaboration with Elsevier to produce and distribute press releases on JDS articles of high consumer interest expands dissemination of our reach beyond the science and agricultural communities to the business and medical communities and the general public. All of these activities serve to raise the visibility of ADSA and dairy science.
ADSA members: Thanks for your ongoing membership. Please remember to renew ASAP.by simply going to www.adsa.org then click on “Membership” then “Join/Renew”, follow the directions and pay your dues to continue your membership for the coming year. In order to serve our members more efficiently, we continue to offer online dues renewal. If you prefer a paper form, you can click here for a paper renewal form. If you are not currently a member, why not become a member now and take advantage of all the Benefits of Membership for the remainder of 2021 and all of 2022 for only $110? Elsewhere in this newsletter and during the coming weeks we will highlight more of the many benefits that come with being an ADSA member.
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“Drink your peas!” – Benefits of supplementing cow milk with plant protein
New research in the Journal of Dairy Science® presents opportunities for innovative nutritional dairy products. Scientists from the Department of Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University (Columbus, Ohio, USA) have developed a novel method of supplementing cow milk with vegetable protein using readily available current dairy processing equipment. A new report in the January 2022 issue of the Journal of Dairy Science® presents the study, which may open opportunities to create new functional, multisourced dairy products that could help bolster declining fluid milk sales in the United States.
Approximately 80% of the protein in cow milk takes the form of casein, which naturally binds together to form large spherical molecules suspended in the water component of milk. However, protein does not readily dissolve in water; one end of the casein protein is attracted to water (hydrophilic) and the other is repelled by it (hydrophobic). When the proteins join together, the exterior of the resulting large molecule, called the casein micelle, is made up of the water-attracted end of the protein, while the core of the casein micelle is the water-repellant side. This structure allows casein micelles to carry most of the vitamins and minerals, such as calcium -- which, like proteins, do not dissolve easily in water -- that make milk such a nutritious part of the diet. (MORE)
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Support ADSA Foundation and next generation of dairy scientists
We know that many dairy professionals are able to cite specific ways in which their membership in ADSA has helped advance their careers and better their lives. We hope that is true of each of our more established members. As we look to the future we invite you to help make this the case for generations of dairy scientists to come.
We invite you to support the ADSA Foundation 2022 Annual Fund Campaign. The campaign is designed to accomplish the following:
- Support undergraduate and graduate student participation in our meetings (Student Affiliate Division and Graduate Student Division activities at the ADSA Annual Meeting and throughout the year, plus travel awards to help graduate students attend the ADSA Discover Conferences)
- Fund the ADSA Foundation Scholar Awards in Dairy Production and Dairy Foods, The Genevieve Christen Distinguished Undergraduate Student Award, and the Graduate Student Literature Review Award
- Ensure the capacity of the Foundation to act in accordance with its mission as opportunities arise
We encourage all professional and corporate members to take a moment now to contribute to one or more of our eight ADSA Foundation funds. Simply decide to donate (no amount is too small), and then click here to go to the ADSA donations page, where you can contribute with your personal or company credit card. Alternatively, you can contribute by check, using the fillable PDF form. A receipt for your tax records will be provided for either payment method.
Please help us help others realize the career- and life-changing benefits that membership in our society has provided for more than a century, built on the success of members like you!
If you are not currently a member we still invite your support of the Foundation, but, why not become a member now and take advantage of all the Benefits of Membership for the remainder of 2021 and all of 2022 for only $110? Elsewhere in this newsletter and during the coming weeks we will highlight more of the many benefits that come with being an ADSA member.
Sincerely, Dr. Phil Tong, ADSA Foundation Chair
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ADSA 2022 will be an in-person meeting!
REMEMBER - The deadline for abstract submission is February 17, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. (CST).
The 2022 ADSA Annual Meeting website will be updated frequently with the latest meeting information, so bookmark the site and visit often. Housing will open soon, and meeting registration will be available in early February 2022. (https://www.adsa.org/Meetings/2022-Annual-Meeting
The 2022 ADSA Annual Meeting scientific program will feature 1,200 oral and poster presentations from around the globe. Make sure yours is included, as 2,000 scientists from 50 countries meet virtually and in-person in vibrant Kansas City, Missouri. Benefit from symposia, workshops, and preconference events presented by the world’s leading animal and dairy scientists. Topics will include dairy food science, dairy production, animal health and well-being, animal and human nutrition, food safety, and production and management. Check out the full list and make plans to attend. As always, the success of the ADSA Annual Meeting begins with the quality of the science presented—we look forward to your contributions to this global gathering of animal and dairy scientists.
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Make plans to join us for the 42nd Discover Conference- Managing Genetic Diversity for Future Dairy and Livestock Breeding
The 42nd Discover Conference- Managing Genetic Diversity for Future Dairy and Livestock Breeding will include virtual options. It will be held April 19-21, 2022 at Northern Illinois University Naperville Conference Center Hosted by the American Dairy Science Association®. Conference Topics include:
- Current and future potential genetic diversity status and issues
- Genetic diversity assessments of major and minor livestock breeds
- Retrospective assessments inbred livestock & poultry populations
- New methods for assessing and using genetic diversity
- Potential use of cloning and gene editing
- Artificial insemination – current market structure and growth potential for diverse population development
- Breeders and Breed Associations – current and future drivers for genetic utilization and profitability
Who Should Attend? We appreciate the range of expertise that is present at each Discover Conference. We would like to extend a special invitation to dairy producers and breeders to attend this conference to lend their unique insights to the discussion. Various stakeholders in the breeding industry including breed associations, companies selling dairy and livestock genetics, companies developing and selling genomic technology, university scientists, and government agencies are all encouraged to participate. Graduate students and early career professionals are especially encouraged to attend.
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Make plans to join us for the 43rd Discover Conference- Dairy Cattle Reproduction: Lessons Learned and Future Frontiers
The 43rd Discover Conference: Dairy Cattle Reproduction: Lessons Learned and Future Frontiers will be held May 31-June 3, 2022 at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL Hosted by the American Dairy Science Association®.
Conference Topics include:
• Translating Basic Biology into Novel Reproductive Management Strategies
• Promoting Reproductive Success Through Improved Health and Nutrition
• Data Assisted Reproductive Management and Automation
• New Frontiers in Genetics and ARTs (Assisted Reproductive Technologies)
• The Future of Reproduction in Dairy Farming in a Changing World
Who Should Attend: Reproductive physiologists and other scientists with a research focus on reproduction of dairy cattle are encouraged to attend. Additionally, professionals from academia and companies, veterinarians, private consultants, producers, dairy managers, and others with stakes in dairy reproduction would benefit from this interactive program. Graduate students and early-career professionals are especially encouraged to attend.
Early Registration Deadline: April 29, 2022
Registration fees increase by $100 after April 29.
To view complete conference information:
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ADSA® on Linked In continues to grow – Are you included?
Our ADSA Linked In group now includes 2,113 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.
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Jan 17–18, 2022 Pacific Northwest Animal Nutrition Conference, Grove Hotel, Boise, Idaho, Click here for registration and more information
Feb 01 - Mar 2022 Fluid Milk for Quality and Safety, Hybrid Course , Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Feb 15 – 17. 2022 Preventive Controls for Human Food, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information,
March 1-2, 2022 2022 High Plains Dairy Conference, Embassy Suites, Amarillo, TX, Click here for more information
March 9 – Apr 6, 2022 Introduction to Artisan Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
March 29-31, 2022 Central Plains Dairy Expo, Sioux Falls, SD. For more information click here.
April 11 - 13, 2022 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference. Grand Wayne Center,.Fort Wayne, IN, Click here for information and registration
April 11 – May 5, 20/22 The Science of Yogurt (Basic Level), Cornell Dairy Foods Extension Click here for more information
April 12 – 14, 2022 HTST Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
April 12-14, 2022 The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association 2022 Annual Conference & Trade Show, The DoubleTree, Bloomington, MN, Click here for more information.
April 19 - 21, 2022 42nd Discover Conference - Managing Genetic Diversity for Future Dairy and Livestock Breeding*, Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL, Click here for more information.
April 20, 2022 Dairy Lab Seminars Cornell Dairy Foods Extension. Click here for more information
May 17 - 19, 2022 Preventive Controls for Human Food , Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
May 31-June 3, 2022 43rd Discover Conference: Dairy Cattle Reproduction - Lessons Learned and Future Frontiers*, Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL, Click here for more information
June 7, 2022 Intention Adulteration, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
June 15-17, 2022 18th International Conference on Production Diseases in Farm Animals, Madison WI, Click here for more information
June 19-22, 2022 ADSA Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO. Details to come at www.adsa.org
July 12 – 14, 2022 HTST, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
July 26 - 27, 2022 Certified Milk Inspectors School, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension Click here for more information
Aug 2-3, 2022 Mid-South Ruminant Nutrition Conference, Grapevine TX, Click here for more information
Aug 9 – 11, 2022 Preventive Controls for Human Food, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Aug 22, 20/22 Foreign Supplier Verification Programs, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension. Click here for more information
Aug 23 – 26, 0022 Implementing SQF Systems, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Sept 14 – 18, 2022 Leadership Skills for Success, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Sept 9 – Oct 1, 2022 The Science of Cheese (Basic Level), Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Oct 3 – Nov 15, 2022 SOP and Technical Writing, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Oct 7 – Nov 3, 2022 Environmental Monitoring Programs, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Oct 11 – 13, 2022 HTST, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Oct 12-14, 2022 Dairy Products, Processing and Packaging Innovation Conference, Shell Beach, CA, Further details to come.
Oct 20, 2022 Cheese Grading Workshop, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Nov 8 – 10, 2022 Preventive Controls for Human Food (Al, Anika, Rob), Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Nov 16-17, 2022 Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert (Advanced Level), Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
*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.
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Thanks to our Corporate Sustaining Members |
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We appreciate your ongoing support of ADSA and the Journal of Dairy Science®
Ag Processing Inc.
ANDHIL LLC
Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition & Food Production
Darling Ingredients Inc.
Diamond V
Global Agri-Trade Corporation
Grande Cheese Company
Lallemand Animal Nutrition
Pioneer
Quali Tech, Inc.
Renaissance Nutrition Inc.
Zinpro
Zoetis
Zook Nutrition & Management Inc.
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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
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