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Ag labor solution offered in House
A widely supported solution for ongoing agricultural labor woes – the Farm Workhouse Modernization Act – was reintroduced in the House Wednesday as Congress again looks to advance immigration reform. The bipartisan bill, which passed in the House in 2019 by a vote of 260-165, makes meaningful reforms to the H-2A agricultural guestworker program and creates a first-of-its-kind, merit-based program specifically designed for the nation’s ag sector.
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FARM program publishes yearly review
The National Dairy FARM Program (FARM) has published its “2020 Year in Review.” Serving as the annual summary of the achievements and program developments of the FARM Program, the “Year in Review” showcases successes and challenges during a year of change and uncertainty.
“As the industry shifted with the pandemic, we adapted the program to fit farmer’s and program participant’s needs,” said Emily Yeiser Stepp, vice president for the FARM Program at the National Milk Producers Federation, which administers FARM. “We were still able to provide value, develop helpful resources and provide assurances of on-farm social responsibility for the dairy supply chain despite the rollercoaster of 2020.”
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World Dairy Expo fires shot at Dane County over COVID restrictions
World Dairy Expo (WDE) leadership fired a warning shot at Dane County, Wisc., this week, announcing that while plans to hold the 54th World Dairy Expo at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison continue, COVID-19 restrictions have led the organization to explore alternative venues for 2021.
“Expo recognizes that uncertainty remains surrounding future health regulations that may govern Madison this fall at the time of WDE 2021. To best understand these factors as the COVID-19 pandemic persists, Expo has met with Dane County and Alliant Energy Center officials regarding current and potential future local COVID-19 restrictions. Communication with these officials continues as additional clarity is sought,” the organization noted.
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JDS Author Webinar Series
– Recordings for Sessions 1 and 2 Now Available
Have you missed either of the first two webinars in the Journal of Dairy Science (JDS) Author Webinar Series? This three-part author workshop series, presented by Paul Kononoff, Editor in Chief of Journal of Dairy Science, will better prepare you for the publishing process. The first two recordings in the webinar series are now available here. Make your plans now to participate in the third webinar “Reviewers and revisions” that will be held on Thursday, March 18; 9:30 - 10:30 am central time. Information and registration is available at https://www.adsa.org/Meetings/Webinars
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ADSA Partner Webinar: Dairy Cattle Welfare Council presents “Cognition and emotion in dairy cattle”
ADSA is pleased to share webinars delivered through our partner, the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council (DCWC). These one-hour webinars are available free of charge, but you must register in advance to attend. The next webinar is “Cognition and emotion in dairy cattle”, presented by Dr. Dan Weary, Professor, University of British Columbia. It will be held March 24 at 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time (4:00 – 5:00 p.m. CDT). REGISTER HERE
DCWC webinars are geared toward dairy farmers, veterinarians, consultants, industry,
Extension/academia, and government representatives interested in many aspects of dairy cattle welfare. Professional, undergraduate, and graduate students are strongly encouraged to participate. Continuing Education Credit is awarded on an hour per hour basis. Contact DCWCouncil@gmail.com to request Veterinary CE documentation.
Save the dates! The 2021 Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium will be held virtually on May 25-27, 2021. Program agenda and registration information will be coming.
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ADSA Joins Coalition letters congratulating Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack and urging support of research funding
While it is still early in 2021, work is beginning on the Federal Budget for FY22. ADSA has recently joined two coalition efforts to highlight the value of agriculture research and the ongoing need for funding. There will be more in the coming weeks and months. Here are the most recent:
· ADSA joined 47 other universities and science-based organization in requesting full funding for the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AgARDA), that was authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill. (March 1, 2021)
· ADSA joined 138 other scientific societies, universities, producer groups and other science-based organizations in congratulating Thomas J. Vilsack on his confirmation as Secretary of Agriculture and urging him to continue supporting increased public investments in agricultural research and development (R&D) programs. (March 1, 2021)
In a related action, FASS provided comments to USDA APHIS on the “Regulation of the Movement of Animals Modified or Developed by Genetic Engineering”. The comments called for the harmonization of the US regulatory approach to genome editing in food-producing species so that both plant and animal breeders have access to genome editing innovations. You can find those comments on www.fass.org in the Science Policy area.
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Make your plans to be part of the 2021 ADSA Annual Meeting
The 2021 Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science Association® (ADSA®) will be held as hybrid meeting with a virtual component and a corresponding in-person meeting in Louisville, Kentucky July 11-14. As always it will be the most comprehensive dairy science meeting in the world. The in-person registration fee includes the Opening Reception, coffee and pastries during morning poster sessions, afternoon ice cream breaks in the exhibit hall, our always-popular ice cream social, a meeting with really nice people, and the best dairy science you will find in the world!
ADSA 2021 will be a hybrid meeting!
The Overall Program Committee is planning to have a robust in-person program AND an in-depth online meeting, including virtual events live from Louisville, that enables scientists from around the world to join us virtually if they are unable to travel to Louisville. We are very excited to be able to plan a hybrid meeting and expand the reach of our science! While the deadline for requesting a ticketed event has passed, there is still time to request a spot for “All Other Events”. The deadline for non-ticketed special events is Thursday, April 1, 2021. Click here for details.
The American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) is meeting in Louisville too!
The ADSA annual meeting in Louisville will be directly followed by the ASAS annual meeting at the same location. Make plans now to catch the shared programming day on Wednesday, July 14, and the shared social event later that evening. For more information about the meeting visit the 2021 ADSA Annual Meeting website. Visit often as it will be updated frequently as new information becomes available.
Just a reminder discounted Annual Meeting registration is one of the many benefits of ADSA membership. The savings on annual meeting registration will largely cover the cost of membership so if you aren’t a member be sure to become one before registering and take advantage of this great benefit.
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Nominate your colleague today!
New Frontiers in Animal Nutrition Award
The deadline for nominations is April 1, 2021.
The deadline to nominate colleagues for the FASS-American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) New Frontiers in Animal Nutrition Award is approaching. The award is designed to stimulate, acknowledge, and reward pioneering and innovative research that benefits humankind that is relevant to the nutrition of animals and the nutritional value of foods from animals. The award will be presented at the meeting of choice of the award winner [during the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association® (ADSA®), American Society of Animal Science (ASAS), or Poultry Science Association (PSA)] in the summer of 2021.
Deadline: All nominations must be submitted on the website no later than April 1, 2021, 11:59 pm CDT.
Instructions: Guidelines for the FASS-AFIA New Frontiers in Animal Nutrition Award are posted here. Nominators are encouraged to review the instructions carefully and to follow these guidelines strictly to avoid rejection of the nomination.
Eligibility:
- Nominee must have made an outstanding and innovative contribution to animal nutrition research that benefits humankind or the nutritional value of food from animals.
- Nominee must have published results of original research.
- Nominee must have been a member of ADSA, ASAS, or PSA for at least five consecutive years and currently be a member of such society and in good standing.
- No individual shall receive the award more than once. Preferably, the award shall be presented to one individual but may be bestowed to coworkers if deemed advisable by the American Feed Industry Association award committee.
If you require any assistance during this submission process, please contact Cara Tharp, FASS awards coordinator, at 1800 S Oak St, Ste 100, Champaign, IL 61820, carat@assochq.org, 217-356-2426.
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Join us for the 40th ADSA Discover Conference on NASEM Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle
American Dairy Science Association® (ADSA) continues to adopt best meeting practices during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which includes plans for our 40th ADSA Discover Conference: NASEM Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle. It will now be held as a hybrid conference August 30-September 2, 2021. Continued COVID-19 related travel and gathering uncertainties coupled with delays with the NASEM publication brought us to this decision.
Conference Topics
· Feed Intake, Fats, Carbohydrates, and Energy
· Proteins and Amino Acids
· Minerals, Vitamins, and Water
· Dry Cows, Calves, and Replacement Heifers
· Using the Model
· Application of the New Requirements
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Plan to join us for the 41st Discover Conference: “Health Management of Calves: From Intrauterine Life to Successful Weaning”
Start making plans to attend the 41ST ADSA DISCOVER CONFERENCESM ON FOOD ANIMAL AGRICULTURE - Health Management of Calves: From Intrauterine Life to Successful Weaning. It will be a hybrid conference with the in-person meeting being held October 25-28, 2021. Registration options include in-person participation at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL, virtual participation, and a non-participation option that simply gives registrants access to the conference recordings.
The conference will explore the many changes in dairy calf management practices, and research conducted over the last decade. Conference Sessions include:
- Fetal Development and Early Life
- Calf Health
- Pre-Weaning Nutrition
- Transition to the Ruminant Calf
- Animal Welfare and Ethics
A poster session will be included to allow participants to share and discuss research findings. Further details are posted on the meeting site.
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ADSA® on Linked In continues to Grow – Are you included?
Our ADSA Linked In group now includes 1,944 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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IN LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 SITUATION PLEASE CHECK DIRECTLY WITH CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS ON STATUS OF ANY CONFERENCE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING.
Mar 24-25, 2021 Central Plains Dairy Expo (CPDE), Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls, S.D. Click here for registration and more information
Mar 24, 2021 at 4:00 pm CDT DCWC Webinar Series - "Cognition and emotion in dairy cattle" with Dr. Dan Weary, professor, University of British Columbia, Click here to register.
Mar 30, 2021 (On-Demand) – CDR’s Cheesemaking 101 Online Course, Click here for more Information/Registration
April 1, 2021 Improving Audit Outcomes , Cornell Live instructor-led video conference, Click here for more information
April 19 - 21, 2021 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference, Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne, IN, Click here for more information
April 27- 28, 2021. To avoid further COVID 19 complications, this event has been rescheduled to August 2-3. Mid-South Ruminant Nutrition Conference*, Grapevine TX, Click here for more information
May 11-13, 2021 Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada (ANCC) 2021*, Le Centre Sheraton Montreal in Quebec , Click here for more information
May 25-27, 2021 5th Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium; Virtual - "Promoting dairy cattle welfare and ethics through science and implementation of best practices." Click here for more information.
June 1-4, 2021 40th ADSA Discover Conference - 2021 Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cows, MOVED TO HYBRID ON AUG 30-SEPT 2 –see below and for more information click here
June 9-10, 2021 Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference*, Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA. Click here for more inf30ormation.
July 11-14, 2021 ADSA Annual Meeting*, Louisville, Kentucky, Click here for more information
July 13-15, 2021 High Temperature Short Time Pasteurization, Cornell Live instructor-led video conference, Click here for more information
July 26-29, 2021 Certified Milk Inspectors School, Cornell In-person training: Location TBD, Click here for more information
Aug 10-13, 2021 Preventive Controls for Human Food, Cornell Live instructor-led video conference, Click here for more information
Aug 23-26, 2021 Implementing SQF Systems, Cornell Live instructor-led video conference, Click here for more information
Aug 27, 2021 SQF Quality Management Systems, Cornell live instructor-led video conference, Click here for more information
Aug 30 - Sept 2, 2021 40th ADSA Discover Conference on NASEM Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle – A hybrid conference to be held on-line and at Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca,
Aug 30 – Sept 3, 2021 72nd Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP). Davos, Switzerland, For registration and more information click here,
Sept 28-Oct 2, 2021 World Dairy Expo, Alliant Energy Center - Madison, WI, For more information click here.
Oct 19 - 21, 2021 83rd Annual Cornell Nutrition Conference for Feed Manufacturers, Click here for more information.
Oct. 25-28, 2021 41st ADSA Discover Conference - Health Management of Calves: From Intrauterine Life to Successful Weaning*, - A hybrid conference to be held on-line and at Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL, For registration and more information click here
Nov 1-4, 2021 2021 Western Dairy Management Conference, Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 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. / Amino Plus
ANDHIL LLC
Darling Ingredients Inc.
Global Agri-Trade Corporation
Grande Cheese Company
Renaissance Nutrition Inc.
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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