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DairyCast 0358

• Today we take a look into the raw milk controversy in the state of Wisconsin and the potential impact on the dairy business climate with David Ward, Director of Government Relations in Dairy, Cooperative Network, WI.
• David recently presented at the NIAA's One Health: Implications for Animal Agriculture, March 15 - 17, 2010, Kansas City, MO, USA. His slides are available here.
• Raw Milk has recently received more coverage due to illnesses. Now the consumer press and conversations are occurring. To stay on top of these conversations, review the Raw Milk Debate Information Page.

DairyCast 0270 Show Notes:

• Dr. Gates Ridell, Executive Vice President of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, focuses his discussion on protecting our technological advantages

DairyCast 0211 Show Notes:

• Philip Lobo, Animal Agriculture Alliance, provides perspectives on Proposition 2 passing in the state of California and what implications it may have for the rest of us in animal agriculture

DairyCast 0194 Show Notes:

• Results of a recent survey of consumers on thoughts of what matters most to them. Is it the Iraq war or food safety? The answer may surprise you.
• Predict when she may calve? Some new technology may help you know better

DairyCast 0156 Show Notes:

• How will we feed a growing world population with mounting challenges? Trent Loos, Loos Tales, offers his unique perspective of our future and what we need to do to make it brighter.  Checkout Trent's work at FacesofAg.com

DairyCast 0147 Show Notes:

• Wes Jamison, University of Florida, highlights the moral dilemma that consumers face regarding animal agriculture and livestock production
• Which tag reader is the best for you?  Phil Anderson, IDology, tells how their technology is different
• Jorge Estrada, Leadership Coaching International, tells how to improve results with a multi-cultural workforce

DairyCast 0122 Show Notes:

• This is a great time of the year to prioritize farm management decisions
  
• In most parts of the nation winter has knocked on the door, in some cases knocked the door down.  Larry Hollis, Kansas State DVM, shares some tips on helping your cattle handle the winter stress
• Janet Riley, American Meat Institute, previews the Animal Handling Institute
• Some foodservic

DairyCast 0117 Show Notes:

• With the Ethanol revolution in full swing, what has become of cellulosic ethanol?
• How much influence do consumers have on retailers and what will their stance be on modified atmosphere packaging? 

DairyCast 0115 Show Notes:

• Dr. Claudia Mobley, Director of the Center for Retailing Excellence at the University of Arkansas, shares the 5 macro trends of today's consumer
• Colleen Wilson, University of Manitoba, adds some research results on managing manure application to optimize pasture performance

DairyCast 0105 Show Notes:

• Bill Campion, Pro-Act Microbials, talks about ways to modify your nutrient management plan for added opportunity
• How we as producers can actively work to protect our production freedoms