The DairyProfit Seminars at Empire Farm Days have become a regular stop for dairy producers, dairy farm staff and agribusiness professionals. This year’s show is slated for Aug. 9-11, at the Rodman Lott & Sons Farm near Seneca Falls, N.Y.  Cliff Passino, publisher of Eastern DairyBusiness Magazine previewed the seminars on DairyLine Radio.

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2011 DairyProfit Seminars will feature presentations on intensive grazing, transitioning the farm to the next generation, and the latest findings to increase cow comfort. The seminars are presented by Cornell’s PRO-DAIRY and Eastern DairyBusiness magazine, with support from the sponsors. click here for more info

A seminar title: “How do you do it? – The next generation takes over the family dairy,” was held on Feb. 10, 2011 at the Dairy Profit Seminars building at World Ag Expo.

Caroline Berry, founder of Next Step, moderated a panel of members of dairy families and family farmers. Panelists included Ben and Ken Curti from Waukena; Lori Sousa Cardoza and Carl Sousa of Sousa Farms in Tipton; and Jody Graves of Graves Farms in Visalia.

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Ongoing research shows the importance of the individual fatty acids both on rumen function as well as benefits to the cow for increased production and reproduction. On Feb. 10, 2011 at the annual Dairy Profit Seminars at World Ag Expo, Dr. Tom Jenkins, professor of animal science from Clemson University, shared practical tips that will increase your understanding and help you profit from the fatty acids your cows eat. In addition, local nutritionist Jim Tully from Pine Creek Nutrition shares his approach to balancing fatty acids in his clients’ diets inorder to maximize performance and profitability. (Sponsor: Virtus Nutrition)

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A group of dairy farmers unveiled their “Contract with Producers” this week at World Ag Expo.The founding members of the National Dairy Producers Organization outlined 20 issues they say needs to be resolved during these changing market conditions.

Gary Genske is with the CPA firm Genske, Mulder and Co. He gave a presentation at the Western Dairy Business ‘Dairy Profit Seminars’ at World Ag Expo on Feb. 9th. Click play to listen to the complete podcast.

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“It’s taken decades to get us to the current spot we’re in,” Gary Genske, spokesman and Treasurer of the group said. “We have not seen a producer organization that is nationally organized ever in the history of our industry. We constantly see our margins erode, our net worth’s erode and current proposals, in our opinion, do not protect us from erosion of net worth of the dairy farmer.”The organization holds daily and weekly calls with producers from across the country.“New Mexico last week we had 63 callers,” Genske said. “All of the other states, we have hit it off extremely well. We have had daily calls where in some cases we have counted thousands on the line at the same time.”For details on the 20 issues involved with the Contract with Dairy producers, go to www.nationaldairyproducers.org.

Brian Rittgers, Director of Elanco’s Animal Health Sales, Dairy Business Unit, gives a presentation on “Food Economics and Consumer ChoiceL A Call to Action!” at the Dairy Profit Seminars, Feb. 9, 2011 at World Ag Expo, sponsored by Elanco and Western DairyBusiness Magazine.

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The focus on milk quality is increasing, and greater scrutiny at all levels of the dairy supply chain is being seen. This seminar panel includes Nicole Ekblom, DVM, Atwater-Merced Veterinary Clinic; Shawna Morris, vice president, trade policy, U.S. Dairy Export Council; and dairy producer Chris Jongsma, South Creek Dairy in Earlimart, California. (Sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health)

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Dr. Evan Titgemeyer, dairy professor at Kansas State University, presents the latest science on balancing rations for lactating dairy cows and how those concepts have been applied in Kansas State’s dairy herd.

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Labor attorney Anthony Raimondo teams up with a dairy producer and a Homeland Security representative to address employer obligations to comply with current immigration laws and practical guidance on the legal hiring and retention of employees.

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Dr. Frank Mitloehner, UC Davis researcher discusses air quality issue on dairies.

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“What air and water issues will dairymen face in 2010?” is the topic of the first Dairy Profit Seminar presented by Western DairyBusiness Magazine at 2010 World Ag Expo.

Paul Martin, director of services, Western United Dairymen and Cynthia Cory, director of environmental affairs for the California Farm Bureau Federation provide an update on new air and water regulations and compliance requirements. Everything from diesel engine restrictions to lagoon and wastewater management regulations are discussed.

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