Event Coverage

Dr. Larry Fox presented on fundamental principles of milking management and mastitis – the nature of the disease and its control – to students in the Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium (SGPDC). After the lecture, students took part in a milking system analysis laboratory exercise done on a large commercial dairy operation.

On September 8, 2008, as Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was still reeling from devastating summer floods, Diamond V broke ground on what would become its new south manufacturing facility and a symbol of hope for the community.

Dairy operations from coast-to-coast in the U.S. and Argentina will be featured at the 2009 World Dairy Expo, held at the Alliant Energy Center, September 29 to October 3.

Nearly 100 women left their families and farms to fend for themselves while they attended an event geared just for them. Chick Day is an expedition organized by Vita Plus Corporation that allows its female clients an opportunity to come together for a day of learning and socializing.

A few rain showers didn't deter 80,000 people from attending Farm Technology Days in Waterloo, Wisconsin, July 21-23.

The following are quotes from students who attended the Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium conference held in Clovis, New Mexico, May 18 - June 28.