Moosletter: A Nebraska Dairy Update - January 2017

I-29 Workshop, Dairy Day at the Capitol, Risk Assessment Workshop, and NSDA Update in this newsletter.

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January 2017 Volume: 3 Issue: 1

There is still time to register for the I-29 Winter Workshop Series.
January 20, 2017
Lifelong Learning Center at Northeast Community College

2017 Dairy Day at the Capitol

Nebraska State Dairy Association has scheduled Dairy Day at the Capitol for January 31, 2017, with opp

ortunities for meeting and having conversations with legislators of issues of importance to dairy. The day is planned for participants to arrive at the State Capitol about 10:00 am, and spend the morning visiting your Senator’s office, and pass out dairy materials to all Senators. There will be time to observe the activity on the Legislative floor prior to the annual pizza buffet open to all Senators and their staffs. The Governor and Lt. Governor will be invited to join us for lunch. Participants can also sit in on an Ag or other committee hearing and the NSDA Board will conclude the day with a board meeting which will discuss issues to be brought before the membership during the Annual Meeting on February 21^st. For more information or to let us know you will be attending, call Rod at 402-853-2028 or email rod@nebraskamilk.org

Dairy producers from across Nebraska attended the Risk Assessment workshop in Lincoln, NE December 8 and 9, 2016 hosted by Nebraska Dairy Extension.

Dr. Gonzalo Gonzalo Ferreira teaching risk assessment workshop Ferreira a Dairy Management Extension Specialist from the Department of Dairy Science at Virginia Tech developed the material and led the workshop. The Risk Assessment workshop was a two-day hands-on workshop that gave the general overview of mission statements, cash-flow analysis, balance sheets, break-even costs, and investments. Continue...

NSDA Update

2017 NSDA convention is February 21 in Columbus, NE at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Center.
As we look forward to 2017, we will be watching activity at the Nebraska Legislature as it affects the dairy industry. The NSDA has been participating in the Ag Leaders Working Group, studying the current situation with property taxes and working to develop solutions. Watch for follow up information on this as we move into January.
I would like to remind everyone that entries for the Milk Production Awards were recently mailed out and due back postmarked by December 31. Awards will be passed out during the State Convention.
We are also encouraging nominations for the dairy producer and dairy service awards. If you have someone you feel needs to be recognized for their contribution to the Nebraska Dairy industry, please submit their names.

-Rod

Scholarship Opportunity

The Nebraska Division of Midwest Dairy Association will be awarding seven educational awards: one $1500 award for students studying in the dairy field, one $1000 award for students studying in the dairy field, and five $500 awards which apply to any college major or degree. Applicants who qualify include any producer who funds Midwest Dairy Association, the producer’s spouse, the producer’s children or grandchildren. The producer must have an active dairy operation as of January 1st of the year the scholarship will be awarded. The producer must reside in the Nebraska Division territory. Please contact us if you need to verify these qualifications. Or click here for more details.

Calendar of Events
I-29 Moo University Winter Workshop Series: Hot Topics for Cold Days

     January 20, 2017
     Lifelong Learning Center, Northeast Community College
     *Note: NSDA will pay the $50 registration fee for its producer members

Nebraska State Dairy Association Annual Convention
     February 21, 2017
     Ramada Hotel and Conference Center, Columbus, NE
    Speakers include Dr. Jan Shearer with Iowa State University on hoof health, Tom Oelberg with Diamond V on TMR audits and the keynote speaker for the evening is Jim Dickrell, Editor with Dairy Herd Management.

Rod Johnson, Executive Director
Email: Rod@NebraskaMilk.org
Phone: (402) 853-2028

Kim Clark, Dairy Ext Educator
Email: KimClark@unl.edu
Phone: (402) 472-6065
Cell: (402) 350-5003

Nebraska State Dairy Association Mission: The purpose of the Nebraska State Dairy Association is for the promotion of dairy interests in the state of Nebraska.

Nebraska Dairy Extension Mission: As Nebraska Extension faculty with expertise in dairy production and agriculture systems, we provide science-based programs, resources, and knowledge to Nebraska’s dairy producers. Our aim is to empower dairy operations to be both sustainable and resilient while maintaining profitability. Our ideas, actions, and communications will promote resource-based stewardship while enhancing human and animal well-being.

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Risk Assessment Workshop a Success

NSDA Update

Scholarship Opportunity