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U.S food prices see largest 12-month increase since 1980s
Grocery store food prices are rising, but at an accelerated rate, USDA said this week following the release of the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI). Food prices were 1.4% higher in February but 8.6% higher than February 2021, the largest 12-month increase since the period ending April 1981.
“These are very large changes when you think of the 20-year historical average for an annual change in food prices is about 2.5%,” said Matt MacLachlan, economist at USDA.
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CFIA, USDA agree to Emergency Transit Policy for Regulated Animals
The Chief Veterinary Officer of Canada, Mary Jane Ireland, and the United States CVO, Rosemary Sifford, have agreed on protocols to guide the cross-border transit of animals in emergency situations, issuing the following statement:
"We are pleased to announce that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, have officially agreed to implement an Emergency Transit Policy for Regulated Animals.
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Year in Review spotlights FARM Program’s growth
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program has released its 2021 Year in Review highlighting new initiatives and program area advancements.
“The FARM Program expanded its efforts to connect, support and recognize dairy farmers and program participants in 2021,” said Emily Yeiser Stepp, vice president of the FARM Program. “Our progress has enabled us to provide meaningful assurances of on-farm social responsibility to the entire dairy supply chain.”
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Dear ADSA Members,
With each passing day, the news from Ukraine grows more heartrending. I know I share a common bond with you in expressing my deep concern for victims of the war in Ukraine as fighting intensifies and refugees seek shelter in surrounding countries. As the world rallies in support of Ukraine, we can take heart that Ukraine's neighbors are humanely welcoming refugees by the millions, even as we grieve the circumstances that have caused this mass exodus.
As your president, I am also concerned about our dairy science colleagues in Ukraine, Russia, and neighboring countries who are directly affected by the conflict and the growing refugee crisis. I have wondered how ADSA might stand with and support our colleagues in this time of need. Should we succeed in making contact, we will continue to keep you informed.
Until then, I want to share a very thoughtful editorial from March 4, penned jointly by the president and international secretary of the United States National Academy of Sciences, which caused me to take heart as they laid out a series of actions that scientists and scientific organizations should consider on behalf of our embattled colleagues:
"What can the scientific community do most immediately to provide support and aid to its Ukrainian colleagues in their time of need? The community should focus on strengthening regional partnerships in Eastern Europe, networking to find refugees safe havens, speaking out forcefully against this invasion, and preparing to help rebuild Ukrainian science when the time is right." (M. McNutt, J. Hildebrand, Science, March 4, 2022; https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abp8817)
As we begin to implement our new strategic plan, ADSA is committed to being a force for good and unity in dairy science by creating global partnerships. At a time like this, perhaps Europe will become one of our priority stops on the long road to connect the global dairy science community more deeply and in ways that can render greater good in the years ahead. Toward that end, I—together with the ADSA Board of Directors and our executive director—will be exploring tangible ways that ADSA can build collaborative partnerships that have meaningful impacts for all of our members, such as those in Ukraine.
Paul Kindstedt
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Join us in Kansas City:
· To connect with colleagues & friends
· To access the latest scientific content
· To engage in the community that you have been missing!
Can't make it to Kansas City? We also have a full virtual meeting planned to accommodate those unable to travel. Register today to secure your virtual seat!
CONNECTION We have added events to the program to help you CONNECT with your colleagues in Kansas City. Included with your registration fees we have added an all-attendee luncheon and a reception, along with symposia happy hours at the end of each day.
CONTENT Check out the current list of symposia and workshops, including speakers and their presentation topics, here. We have 2 workshops scheduled on Sunday, as well as 28 symposia and platform sessions scheduled throughout the meeting.
COMMUNITY Use this opportunity to reconnect with the largest dairy science research community in the world.
The ADSA Annual Meeting will be held at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Hotel room blocks have been secured at discounted rates for our attendees at Marriott Kansas City (ADSA HQ) and the Crowne Plaza Kansas City (Student HQ). We know you have many hotel choices in Kansas City, but would like to encourage you to please make your reservations in ADSA's hotel block!
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Congress Urged to Provide Full Funding for AgARDA
ADSA and FASS joined over 50 other organization in a letter to the chair and ranking member of the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Agriculture requesting full funding for the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AgARDA), authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill. They noted The critical importance of agricultural research funding has never been more clear. Producers across the food and agriculture sector are facing unprecedented challenges: extreme weather events, increased operational costs, and significant supply chain disruptions. One key to addressing these issues is through investing in innovative agricultural research. Funding AgARDA will be instrumental to overcoming the gaps in the stability of the U.S. food system, and it will help the United States maintain a position of global leadership when new challenges emerge.
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Call for Papers: Advances in Dairy Cow Fertility
JDS Communications invites submissions for a special issue titled “Advances in Dairy Cow Fertility.” JDS Communications invites submissions for a special issue titled “Advances in Dairy Cow Fertility.” We are specifically interested in short communications, technical notes, and review articles.
Why publish in this special issue?
· Special Issue articles are published together on ScienceDirect, making it incredibly easy for other researchers to discover your work.
· Special content articles are downloaded on ScienceDirect twice as often within the first 24 months as articles published in regular issues.
· Special content articles attract 20% more citations in the first 24 months than articles published in regular issues.
· All articles in this special issue will be reviewed by at least two independent experts to ensure the quality, originality, and novelty of the work published.
For more information on topics and other details click here.
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2022 FASS-AFIA New Frontiers in Animal Nutrition Award
Nominate your colleague today! The deadline for nominations is April 1, 2022.
The deadline to nominate colleagues for the FASS-American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) New Frontiers in Animal Nutrition Award is approaching. The award is designed to stimulate, acknowledge, and reward pioneering and innovative research that benefits humankind or is relevant to the nutrition of animals and the nutritional value of foods from animals. The award will be presented at the meeting of choice of the award winner [during the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA), American Society of Animal Science (ASAS), or Poultry Science Association (PSA)] in the summer of 2022.
Deadline: All nominations must be submitted on the website no later than April 1, 2022, 11:59 p.m. CDT.
Instructions: Guidelines for the FASS-AFIA New Frontiers in Animal Nutrition Award are posted here. Nominators are encouraged to review the instructions carefully and to follow these guidelines strictly to avoid rejection of the nomination.
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Be a Part of the Discussion: Join us for the 42nd Discover Conference - Managing Genetic Diversity for Future Dairy and Livestock Breeding
The 42nd Discover Conference- Managing Genetic Diversity for Future Dairy and Livestock Breeding will include virtual options. It will be held April 19-21, 2022 at Northern Illinois University Naperville Conference Center Hosted by the American Dairy Science Association®.
Conference Objective: Genetic diversity drives our ability to increase profitability through selection, shift selection objectives to meet new market demands, and adapt to new environments. For the past 50 years combined breeding entities have successfully made U.S. genetics globally preeminent -- increasing food security and providing marketing opportunities for U.S. breeders. With a range of new selection tools and methods to employ this is an opportune time to pause, reflect and plan how genetic diversity and inbreeding might be managed in such a way that further advances U.S. genetics for the greater good. Led by the USDA National Animal Germplasm Program, this Discover Conference is one part of a comprehensive approach to address the issue of genetic diversity. The goal of these activities is to promote a shift in how breeding, genetic improvement and genetic diversity are viewed and used in an intensive agricultural sector found in countries like the United States. Discover 42 participants, and in particular graduate students, are encouraged to submit a short abstract that describes new and innovative research findings relating to the conference program:.
Conference Topics
The call for poster abstracts is now open from the DC42 web site. “Quality Standards for Abstracts” and an “Abstract template” are there as well. Deadline to submit a title and brief abstract is 11:59 PM CDT on March 1, 2022. Abstract presentations are limited to in-person attendees and will take place in poster format on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in Naperville, Illinois.
Who should attend: Various stakeholders in the breeding industry including breed associations, companies selling dairy and livestock genetics, companies developing and selling genomic technology, university scientists, and government agencies are all encouraged to participate. We want to extend a special invitation to dairy producers and breeders to attend this conference to lend their unique insights to the discussion. Graduate students and early career professionals are especially encouraged to attend.
The Early Registration Deadline is March 18, 2022. Registration fees increase by $100 after March 18. Click here for additional information.
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Make plans to join us for the 43rd Discover Conference - Dairy Cattle Reproduction:
Lessons Learned and Future Frontiers
Reproductive management is one of the pillars of sustainable dairy production and continues to evolve rapidly. This conference is designed to gather key individuals involved in dairy cattle reproduction to discuss major recent advancements, current challenges and opportunities, and the future of dairy reproductive biology research and management practices. This conference will contribute not only to identify best practices for implementation on dairy farms but also will help identify important knowledge gaps for guiding future research in this critical area.
The 43rd Discover Conference: Dairy Cattle Reproduction: Lessons Learned and Future Frontiers will be held May 31-June 3, 2022 at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL Hosted by the American Dairy Science Association®.
Conference Topics include:
• Translating Basic Biology into Novel Reproductive Management Strategies
• Promoting Reproductive Success Through Improved Health and Nutrition
• Data Assisted Reproductive Management and Automation
• New Frontiers in Genetics and ARTs (Assisted Reproductive Technologies)
• The Future of Reproduction in Dairy Farming in a Changing World
Who Should Attend: Reproductive physiologists and other scientists with a research focus on reproduction of dairy cattle are encouraged to attend. Additionally, professionals from academia and companies, veterinarians, private consultants, producers, dairy managers, and others with stakes in dairy reproduction would benefit from this interactive program. Graduate students and early-career professionals are especially encouraged to attend.
Early Registration Deadline: April 29, 2022
Registration fees increase by $100 after April 29.
To view complete conference information:
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ADSA® on Linked In continues to grow – Are you included?
Our ADSA Linked In group now includes 2,145 members from around the world, are you one of them? It’s a great place to get information about ADSA and industry activities as well as to network with other dairy professionals from around the world. Check it out here.
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March 15, 2022 Buttermaking Fundamentals, Center for Dairy Research, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Click here for more information – Reg closes 3/1
March 15, 2022 Cheesemaking Fundamentals, Center for Dairy Research, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Click here for information – Reg closes 3/1
March 16, 2022 3PM CDT US Dairy Forage Webinar Series "Impacts of Low-Disturbance Manure Application on Ammonia and Greenhouse Gas Emissions" with Jessica Sherman, Join Zoom Gov Meeting https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16141396271
March 22-24, 2022 CDR - In-Person Cheese Grading Short Course, Babcock Hall University of Wisconsin-Madison, For more information or to register click here
March 29-31, 2022 Central Plains Dairy Expo, Sioux Falls, SD. For more information click here.
April 11-13, 2022 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference. Grand Wayne Center,.Fort Wayne, IN, Click here for information and registration
April 11 – May 5, 20/22 The Science of Yogurt (Basic Level), Cornell Dairy Foods Extension Click here for more information
April 12-14, 2022 HTST Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
April 12-14, 2022 The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association 2022 Annual Conference & Trade Show, The DoubleTree, Bloomington, MN, Click here for more information.
April 19-21, 2022 42nd Discover Conference - Managing Genetic Diversity for Future Dairy and Livestock Breeding*, Northern Illinois University Conference Center in Naperville, IL, Click here for more information.
April 20, 2022 Dairy Lab Seminars Cornell Dairy Foods Extension. Click here for more information
April 20, 2022 CDR/DATCP Short Course - Advanced Preventive Controls, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, Click here for registration and more information
April 24 -26, 2022 ADPI/ABI Joint Annual Conference, Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, IL. Click here for complete event information and online registration.
May 9-13, 2022 Advanced Cheese Technology Short Course - The Center for Dairy Research (CDR), Babcock Hall UW-Madison, Click here for Information and registration
May 10-12, 2022 Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada (ANCC), Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Click here for more information and registration
May 17 -19, 2022 Preventive Controls for Human Food , Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
May 18-19, 2022 Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium - Promoting dairy cattle welfare and ethics through science and implementation of best practices, Marriott Syracuse Downtown, Syracuse, NY. Click here for more information and registration
May 30 – June 3, 2022 ICAR/Interbull Annual Conference, Montréal, Québec, Canada. Click here for more information and registration.
May 31-June 3, 2022 43rd Discover Conference: Dairy Cattle Reproduction - Lessons Learned and Future Frontiers*, Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL, Click here for more information
June 7, 2022 Intention Adulteration, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
June 14, 2022 – 11:00 CDT ADSA Production Division Business Meeting via Zoom, Join Zoom Meeting
June 15-17, 2022 18th International Conference on Production Diseases in Farm Animals, Madison WI, Click here for more information
June 19-22, 2022 ADSA Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO. Details to come at www.adsa.org
July 12 – 14, 2022 HTST, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
July 26-27, 2022 Certified Milk Inspectors School, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension Click here for more information
Aug1-5, 2022 21st International Symposium and 13th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants, Bloomington, MN, Click here for more information
Aug 2-3, 2022 Mid-South Ruminant Nutrition Conference, Grapevine TX, Click here for more information
Aug 9 – 11, 2022 Preventive Controls for Human Food, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Aug 22, 2022 Foreign Supplier Verification Programs, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension. Click here for more information
Aug 23 – 26, 0022 Implementing SQF Systems, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Sept 14 – 18, 2022 Leadership Skills for Success, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Sept 9 – Oct 1, 2022 The Science of Cheese (Basic Level), Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Sept 20-22, 2022 PSU - Cultured Dairy Products Short Course, Erickson Food Sci Building, Penn State, Click here for registration and more information
Sept 27-29, 2022 PSU - Pasteurization Short Course, Erickson Food Sci Building, Penn State, Click here for registration and more information
Oct 3 – Nov 15, 2022 SOP and Technical Writing, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Oct 7 – Nov 3, 2022 Environmental Monitoring Programs, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Oct 11 – 13, 2022 HTST, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Oct 12-14, 2022 Dairy Products, Processing and Packaging Innovation Conference, Shell Beach, CA, Further details to come.
Oct 20, 2022 Cheese Grading Workshop, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Nov 8 – 10, 2022 Preventive Controls for Human Food (Al, Anika, Rob), Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
Nov 16-17, 2022 Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert (Advanced Level), Cornell Dairy Foods Extension, Click here for more information
*An S-PAC Partner Conference
If your organization’s conference isn’t among the ever-growing list that contribute proceedings and presentations to S-PAC®, ask your conference organizer to contact Ken Olson for more information about the benefits of participation.
If you would like to have an event included in the “Dates to Note,” please contact Ken Olson.
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We appreciate your ongoing support of ADSA and the Journal of Dairy Science®
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Did you know that your ADSA Professional Membership, which is the least expensive of all national animal-related professional societies, includes all of the following benefits with no additional fees, charges or suggested donations?
* Electronic access to the Journal of Dairy Science®
* ADSA Annual Meeting registration at reduced member rates
* Discover Conference registration at reduced member rates
* Large Dairy Herd Management 3rd edition e-book at reduced member rates
* S-PAC: Free access to ADSA Annual Meeting, past JAM and ADSA divisional abstracts
* S-PAC subscription at reduced member rates
* A strong voice of advocacy for the animal sciences, animal agriculture and research
* Access to ADSA's large and growing recorded symposia library
* ADSA News (semi-annual association newsletter)
* ADSA Dair e-news (ADSA weekly industry newsletter)
* Access to member directory
* Peer recognition through ADSA, Foundation and Sponsored Award Program
* Discounted page charges in Journal of Dairy Science®
* Broad author recognition through ADSA/Elsevier press release program
* Linked In and You Tube sites for ADSA
* Quality networking with academic, government and industry professionals
* Travel awards for all graduate students attending Discover Conferences
* Opportunity to serve peers via committee and officer positions
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