I-29 Moo University
A newsletter for dairy producers & industry ~ August 2019
Dairy Margin Coverage FAQ
By Robert Tigner, Nebraska Agriculture Systems Economists, Educator
Is DMC permanent?
- No, DMC is part of the commodities title of the 2019 Farm Bill that has temporary authority. The Agricultural Act of 1949 is the permanent farm legislation that could take effect if no temporary farm legislation is passed.
How is an indemnity payment calculated in DMC?
- DMC pays when the margin coverage chose is greater than the calculated monthly margin, US All milk price minus US feed cost.
When can I sign up?
- Signup started 17 June 2019 and last till 20 Sept 2019.
Email: robert.tigner@unl.edu
Keeping Your Vaccines Viable
Email: Tracey.Erickson@sdstate.edu
Website: https://extension.sdstate.edu/agriculture/livestock/dairy
Location: 1910 West Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD, USA
Phone: 605-882-5140
Keep Calves Hydrated in the Heat of Summer
By Emily Wilmes, University of Minnesota Extension Educator-Livestock
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (08/14/2019) — Dairy farmers know the importance of getting plenty of water to their cows during the hot summer months, but what about your calves? High ambient temperature and humidity can lead to heat stress in calves. In these situations, calf panting, and sweating do not compensate for this stress and calf energy needs will increase which must be supported by adequate nutrition. In addition, as calves attempt to maintain body temperature in the summer months increased respiration and sweating results in water losses which must be replaced. As environmental temperature increases, water intake increases accordingly.
Research indicates that the amount of water needed by nursery calves depends not only on environmental conditions, but on other factors like the incidence of scours and the amount of milk or milk replacer and starter intake. Water intake is closely related to starter intake, but water intake may increase independent of starter intake when temperature is above the Upper Critical Temperature for calves. Research has shown the amount of liquid in milk replacer also affects the amount of water consumed. Water temperature can also affect water intake. Read more...
Email: krek0033@umn.edu
Website: https://extension.umn.edu/animals-and-livestock#dairy
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Phone: 320-255-6169
Coping with Farm & Rural Stress
Farming is one of the most stressful occupations in the United States. This is particularly true for dairy farmers as they are experiencing an extended period of low milk prices.
Below are some resources available when dealing with stress.
Minnesota Farm and Rural Helpline: 833-600-2670
Ted Matthews, Rural Mental Health Counselor, no cost, no paperwork; 320-266-2390
Nebraska Rural Response Hotline: 800-464-0258
South Dakota Ag Mediation Program: 605-773-5436 or 605-280-4745
South Dakota Rural Help Line:800-664-1349South Dakota Suicide Prevention Hotline: 605-339-8599
Iowa Concern Hotline & Resources: 800-447-1985
Illinois Agriculture Mediation Program: 618-549-1200, ext. 1001
Rural Services of Indiana, Inc.: 574-299-9460
Kansas Ag Mediation Services: 800-321-3276
Missouri Agricultural Mediation Program: 573-751-5520
New York State Ag Mediation Program: 518-687-2240 or 866-669-7267
New York Farm Net: 800-547-3276
North Dakota Mediation Service: 844-642-4752 or 701-328-4158
North Dakota 211 Help Line Mental Health Association in North Dakota: 800-472-2911
North Dakota Agricultural Mediation Services: 800-642-4757 or 701-328-2061
Wisconsin Farm Center Hotline: 800-942-2474
Disaster Resources Available with Recent Weather Events
Available resources include
South Dakota Department of Agriculture website (sdda.sd.gov)
Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)
Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP)
Emergency Conservation Program (ECP)
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Emergency Loans
Farm Stress Help
University of Nebraska Lincoln website (flood.unl.edu)
- Cattle producers post flood checklist
- University of Nebraska feeding assistance program
- Dealing with flooded hay and grain
- Disposal of flood soaked grains and forages
- Emergency disposal of livestock carcasses
- Flood-related diseases in poultry and livestock
- Hay donations
Many more resources available at the websites listed above.
Calendar of Events
2019
October
1-5: World Dairy Expo. Madison, WI. Click here for details.
November
5-6: Central Plains Dairy Expo Women's Conference, Bloomington, MN. Cost is $175/person. Click here for the agenda and to register.
7: Siouxland Ag Lenders Seminar; 9:00 am -3:45 pm.
December
3: Dairy Directions Series, Sioux Center, IA
10: Dairy Directions Series, Sac City, IA; 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
11: Dairy Directions Series, Pocahontas, IA; 10:00 am -2:30 pm
14: Dairy Directions Series, Sheldon, IA; 9:30 am -3:00 pm
2020
January
I-29 Moo University Winter Workshop series; Dates & locations coming soon!
February
9-13: I-29 Moo University dairy farm tours & World Ag Expo visit; Tulare, CA. Agenda & registration details coming soon!
Dairy Couples Get-A-Way; location to be determined.
March
MN Milk trip to San Diego. Agenda and registration details coming soon!
About Us
Location: I29 Corridor
Facebook: Facebook.com/I29DairyOutreachConsortium
University of Minnesota Dairy Extension
Contacts:
Jim Salfer: salfe001@umn.edu; phone: (320) 203-6093
Karen Johnson: ande9495@umn.edu; phone: (320) 484-4303
Brenda Miller: nels4220@umn.edu; phone: (320) 732-4435
Emily Wilmes: krek0033@umn.edu; phone: (320) 255-6169, ext. 3
South Dakota State University Extension
Contacts:
Tracey Erickson: Tracey.Erickson@sdstate.edu phone: (605) 882-5140
Heidi Carroll: Heidi.Carroll@sdstate.edu; phone: (605) 688-6623
Maristela Rovai: Maristela.Rovai@sdstate.edu; phone: (605)688-5488
Nebraska Dairy Extension
Contacts:
Kim Clark: KimClark@unl.edu; phone: (402) 472-6065
Robert Tigner: Robert.Tigner@unl.edu; phone: (308) 696-6734
North Dakota State University Dairy Extension
Vacant Position
Iowa State University Dairy Extension
Contacts:
Fred Hall: FredHall@iastate.edu; phone (712) 737-4230
Leo Timms: ltimms@iastate.edu; phone: (515) 294-4522
Jennifer Bentley: jbentley@iastate.edu; phone: (563) 382-2949
Allied Partners
Mitch Schulte: mitchschulte@iowadairy.org; phone: (319) 7745-3451
Western Iowa Dairy Alliance: Scott Schroeder: westerniowadairy@gmail.com; phone: (712) 441-5308
Minnesota Milk Producers Association: MNMilk.org
Lucas Sjostrom: lucas@mnmilk.org; phone: (320) 249-8701
North Dakota Livestock Alliance:
Amber Boeshans: amberboeshans@ndlivestock.org; phone: (701) 712- 1488
Nebraska State Dairy Association: NebraskaMilk.org
Kris Bousquet: KrisBousquet@NebraskaMilk.org
phone: (531) 207-4291
South Dakota Dairy Producers: SDDairyProducers.org
Tom Peterson tom.peterson@sddairyproducers.org; phone: (605) 251-2439
Minnesota Dairy Initiative-SW Region
Becca Schulze becca.schulze@co.pipestone.mn.us; phone: (507) 531-0443