by Trina VanAtta
The Michigan State University Dairy Extension team will host several upcoming events for dairy farmers, veterinarians and allied professionals.
Most events are on campus in East Lansing, but producers can also contact a dairy team expert by phone or email with questions, or to schedule a free on-farm training with MSU Extension dairy educators.
High-oleic soybeans field day
On Oct. 6, MSU Extension educator Phil Durst will host a high-oleic soybeans field day in Alpena, Mich. The afternoon event will take place at Butterwerth Dairy, where Paul and Corby Werth will discuss their experience with all aspects of preparing and feeding high-oleic soybeans on their dairy farm.
Participants will have a chance to view roasting equipment and learn about resources available from MSU Extension.
Register here for the high-oleic soybeans field day.
H. Allen and Ann Tucker lecture
The 17th annual H. Allen and Ann Tucker lecture will celebrate the life and work of animal science faculty member H. Allen Tucker (1936-2009). Nicole Ayache will present this year's lecture, “Collaborations to Further Dairy's Stewardship Efforts: Current State and Future Path.”
Ayache is the chief sustainability officer for the National Milk Producers Federation, where she leads sustainability strategy and oversees parts of the FARM program.
The lecture will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory located at 4125 Beaumont Road in Lansing. The lecture will be livestreamed via Zoom and can be provided via a link after registration for those unable to attend in person.
Register for the Tucker lecture.
Dairy industry tailgate
Connect with dairy industry friends over food and fun at the new MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center before watching the football game. The dairy tailgate, with complimentary food and drinks, will take place Oct. 17, four hours before kickoff when Michigan State plays Northwestern. Tailgate start time will be announced once the game start time is set.
Tailgate parking will be available for no charge at the Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center, but to attend the game, attendees will need to move to a game-day parking area. It is recommended to park at the Pavilion and use one of the shuttles. More information is available at the registration link below.
Register here for the dairy tailgate.
Dairy nutrition roundtable
Dairy nutritionists are invited to join MSU faculty and graduate students at the dairy farm the morning of Dec. 4 for brief presentations on the latest in dairy nutrition research at MSU. Stay for a free lunch afterward and an optional tour of the dairy farm.
Email tvanatta@msu.edu to receive event details.
VanAtta is a dairy outreach specialist at Michigan State University.
Source: MSUE