I-29 Moo University

I-29 Moo University The I29 Moo University is Dairy Extension and Dairy Industry Personnel from ND, SD, MN, IA, & NE

I29 Vision:
Enhance a sustainable dairy community along the I29 corridor while providing resources and education to meet the growing demand for food through:
-best management processes
-utilization of research-based expertise and resouces
-agvocating the benefits of a vibrant dairy community

06/03/2026

Happy Dairy Month! We’re celebrating with an exciting announcement: SDSU is introducing a two year dairy technology associate degree designed to meet the needs of a rapidly growing industry.

This new degree will offer two tracks:
🍦 Dairy Products — manufacturing safe, delicious and nutritious dairy foods
🐄 Dairy Production — dairy cattle, herd management and milk production

After completing their associate degree, graduates can seamlessly continue into SDSU’s four year degrees in dairy manufacturing or dairy production.

“I am exciting to offer this new program,” said Londa Nwadike, David A. Thompson Endowed Department Head of Dairy and Food Science. “It will allow more students the opportunity to obtain a degree and help mee the needs to dairy and food industry by providing additional qualified graduates.”

➡️Learn more about this new program here: https://www.sdstate.edu/news/2026/06/sdsu-dairy-food-science-celebrates-dairy-month-new-degree-program

06/03/2026

Join us for the 2026 Stateline Dairy and Ag Outlook Seminar on June 10 at Empty Nest Winery in Waukon, Iowa!

This year’s seminar will feature discussions on estate planning, dairy farm transition strategies, market outlooks, and the current state of the dairy industry from industry experts across Iowa and Wisconsin.

📍 Empty Nest Winery | Waukon, IA
🕤 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
📅 Registration deadline: June 3

Registration Fees:
• $100 – Agricultural Lenders & Service Providers
• $25 – Dairy & Ag Producers

Pre-registration is required: https://go.iastate.edu/ACCQIS

06/03/2026

The 2026 Four State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference kicks off TODAY in La Crosse, WI!

To view the schedule, presenter biographies, parking instructions, PDFs of the presentations, sponsor information and more visit www.fourstatedairy.org.

06/03/2026

Brad discusses new research comparing dairy heifers raised on pasture versus in confinement, focusing on studies from Wisconsin and Minnesota. Both studies found that pasture-raised heifers were sl...

The Four State Post Conference Lunch & Learn at La Crosse Convention Center is coming up fast on June 4! Leading nutriti...
05/29/2026

The Four State Post Conference Lunch & Learn at La Crosse Convention Center is coming up fast on June 4!

Leading nutrition experts will discuss alfalfa management and its effects on forage quality and cow performance.

And after the session, you’re invited to a guided tour of our FGI Research Center, where you can learn about the latest genetics & disease packages.

Register at www.fourstatedairy.org

Don’t miss the 4-State Dairy Conference, your go-to event for the latest in nutrition, management, and dairy innovation....
05/28/2026

Don’t miss the 4-State Dairy Conference, your go-to event for the latest in nutrition, management, and dairy innovation. Network with experts, learn new strategies, and take your herd to the next level. Register today and be part of the conversation!
Register now: https://fourstatedairy.org/

Tuesday's webinar recording with Ron Mortensen from Dairy Gross Margins discussed information about new USDA/RMA livesto...
05/28/2026

Tuesday's webinar recording with Ron Mortensen from Dairy Gross Margins discussed information about new USDA/RMA livestock Insurance program that covers dairy cull cows and 2-week-old drop calves. This included examples of how to incorporate these products into your operation.

To view click here: https://youtu.be/MHrcd5NumvU

05/28/2026

Brad shares updates from the University of Minnesota Morris dairy herd, including cows heading out to spring pasture, a recent Holstein classification, and highlights from several high-scoring cow...

The 2026 I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar series continues on Tuesday, May 26 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CDT, With Ron Mort...
05/26/2026

The 2026 I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar series continues on Tuesday, May 26 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CDT, With Ron Mortensen from Dairy Gross Margins discussing information about new USDA/RMA livestock Insurance program that covers dairy cull cows and 2-week-old drop calves. This will include examples of how to incorporate these products into your operation.

Raised on a farm in Northwest Iowa, he earned a degree at Iowa State University in Agricultural Education plus an MBA attending the evening program at Drake University.

His career includes 8 years as a banker at Webster City, Iowa and 3 years at a large bank in Chicago. In 1985, with the start of ag options at the CBOT, he started a farmer-oriented marketing consulting company. Ron and his wife spent 40 years helping farmers manage risk before selling the business in late 2024.

In 2006, Ron started a crop insurance agency helping farmers with RMA/USDA insurance products. Also, in 2006, he started an agency helping livestock farmers use the newly created LGM, LRP (and later DRP) products. Ron has sold livestock policies for cattle, swine and dairy. Currently, the agency has clients in multiple states with a concentration serving California dairies.
Ron and his wife also farm in three locations in Iowa. The latest farm added was a farm inherited from his father. The farm was purchased by his Great-Grandfather in 1891.

There is no fee to participate in the webinar; however, registration is required at least one hour prior to the webinar. Register online at:
https://go.iastate.edu/K5K1DI

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