Interviews for agriculture secretary continue
As of December 30, President-elect Trump had yet to name his nominee for Secretary of Agriculture.  The position is one of three cabinet level jobs that remain to be filled. 

President-elect Trump spent much of the week of December 26 interviewing candidates. 

Among those being vetted are four Texans, former Texas Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs, current Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, former House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Henry Bonilla and former President of Texas A&M University Elsa Murano.  Each of these candidates spent time with Trump and senior members of his team discussing agriculture and food policy issues.  In addition, former California Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado is reported to be under consideration. 

A decision on the nominee is expected in the near future.
FDA report shows increase in antibiotic sales during 2015
On December 22 , the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released its annual report on the sales of antibiotics for use in farm animals.  The data show a one percent increase in sales from 2014 to 2015.  "Medically important" antibiotics represented 62 percent of all sales and grew by two percent over 2014 levels.  The growth in sales drew criticism from consumer groups and some in the medical community, as concerns over antibiotics increase.  A copy of the FDA report can be found here .  
Crop, livestock production to remain abundant
Crop prices are well below the record levels of 2010-13 as U.S. and world supplies remain abundant, even with a shortfall in South American corn and soybean production in 2016, according to University of Illinois agricultural economist Darrell Good, who recently provided a crop and livestock outlook at the 2016 Illinois Farm Economics Summit. He said commodity demand also continues to suffer from prolonged, slow economic growth in much of the world.

"The lower prices are expected to persist until there is a shortfall in production in a major producing region or until U.S. and world economic growth accelerates," Good said.

Corn prices remain pressured by four consecutive large crops in the U.S. While exports received a boost from Brazil's corn production shortfall in 2016, Good suggested that export demand will weaken in the second half of 2017 if South American production rebounds.
ADSA News and Happenings

2017 A DSA Annual Meeting News
Be sure to attend the most comprehensive global dairy science meeting in the world, with dozens of countries represented! Take advantage of the following:
Continuing Education Credits
Need ARPAS CEUs? The ADSA Annual Meeting has been approved for up to 21 ARPAS continuing education units (CEUs).
Career Opportunities
Post your resume at the Job Resource Center located in the exhibit hall and visit with academic, industry, and government leaders.
Student Involvement
In addition to the variety of scientific programming, students can participate in valuable oral and poster presentation competitions and enjoy a full itinerary of social activities.
Networking Opportunities
At the 2015 meeting:
  • 60% of attendees brought home 1 to 3 new ideas and 36% more than 3!
  • 57% of attendees made 2 to 5 contacts and 20% more than 5!
The meeting Registration Fee Includes:
Opening reception, Sunday's late-breaking abstract session, free Wi-Fi in the public areas of the convention center, coffee and pastries during morning poster sessions, our always well-attended ice cream social, and a meeting with really nice people!
MEETING DEADLINES TO NOTE
Abstract submission : February 21, 2017, at 11:59 pm (Central Time)
Special Events (Non-Ticketed Items): April 3, 2017
Hotel Reservations:  Friday, May 19, 2017.
The 2017 ADSA Annual Meeting website  (http://www.adsa.org/2017/) is updated frequently with the latest meeting information, so visit often. Meeting registration is scheduled to open February 1. We look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh.
 
Don't Wait!  Become a Sponsor of the Large Dairy Herd Management (3rd edition, e-book)
Nonprofit organizations, companies, and individuals are invited to take advantage of the opportunity to sponsor one or more of the remaining available sections of the Large Dairy Herd Management (LDHM) e-book currently in development. Sponsors will receive recognition for a three-year period as the e-book is used throughout the dairy industry worldwide. The ADSA® Foundation is publishing this extensively revised and updated edition of the book in early 2017.

The third edition (98 chapters) will be available in e-book format (designed to allow for convenient updating) with completely new content. It will be sold at ADSA member, nonmember, and student rates and distributed directly by ADSA. 

Anticipated users of the e-book include dairy management professionals, progressive producers, extension educators, consultants, upper-level university students studying dairy science and management, and allied industry representatives. The book is written in a practical application style but reflects the scientific rigor of the Journal of Dairy Science®.

As an e-book sponsor, you will receive international recognition for supporting the delivery of up-to-date, peer-reviewed dairy management information to the global dairy industry. Initial e-book section sponsors will have right of first refusal to renew after the initial three-year period of recognition. DON'T WAIT! There are only a limited number of sections available and sponsorship needs to be confirmed prior to publication.   For information on sponsorship and the worldwide recognition it will bring, please contact Larry Miller
 at largedairyherdmanagement@adsa.org
 
Michael Socha, PhD, PAS, DPL ACAN
ADSA Foundation Chair
 
 
Would you like to help the animal and dairy science community and attend the 2017 ADSA Annual Meeting for free?
Referrals are the most tried-and-true way businesses grow, and the same is true for FASS. Do you know a colleague working with an animal science group that is in need of high-quality, cost-effective support services? Help them out by referring them to Jeremy Holzner, FASS Executive Director at jeremyh@assochq.org .
Help them benefit from the shared resource concept and the 264 years of collective experience the FASS staff have in working with non-profit animal science organizations. If your referral becomes a FASS customer prior to June 1, 2017, ADSA will comp your registration to the 2017 ADSA Annual Meeting that will be held June 25 to 28, 2017 in Pittsburgh, PA.  It's win-win-win. For more information about services offered by FASS, click here.
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Are You Part of ADSA® on Linked In
Our ADSA Linked In group continues to grow. We now include 1,578 members from around the world, are you one of them? It's a great place to get information and network with other dairy professionals from around the world.  Check it out here.







Integrating Dairy Science Globally

Make your plans now to attend the most comprehensive dairy science meeting in the world, the 2017 ADSA Annual Meeting. 

Included are invited symposia and special pre- and post-conference events. 

Visit the meeting website http://www.adsa.org/2017/ regularly for the latest information on the meeting.

See you in Pittsburg - The place where the dairy world meets in 2017.
 

Thanks to our Corporate Sustaining Members
                                 We appreciate your ongoing support of ADSA and the  Journal of Dairy Science ®.
Ag Processing Inc.
Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition
Dairy Nutrition Plus
Darling International Research
Diamond V
DuPont Pioneer
Elanco Animal Health
Global Agri-Trade Corporation
Grande Cheese Company
Kent Nutrition Group
Kraft Heinz Foods
Lallemand Animal Nutrition
Masters Choice
Nutriad, Inc.
Papillon Agricultural Company
Quali Tech, Inc.
Renaissance Nutrition Inc.
Western Pacific Oils LLC 
Zinpro
Zoetis
Zook Nutrition & Management Inc.
Calendar of Events
Jan 10, 2017  Vat Pasteurization Workshop, Sohha Savory Yogurt. For more information contact Louise M. Felker 607-255-7098, lmf226@cornell.edu
Jan 18, 2017  CDR Certificate in Dairy Processing Course, an all-day introductory session at CDR on the UW- Madison campus, followed by ten weeks of online training (January 18-April 1). For more information, click here.

Jan 18-19, 2017      Pacific Northwest Animal Nutrition Conference*, Red Lion Hotel-Richland, Richland, WA, For registration and more information click here
Jan 24-26, 2017  Preventive Controls Qualified Individual Training Preventive Controls for Human Food, NYS Department of Ag & Markets Office, Albany, NY. To register, click here.

Feb 3-5, 2017   Midwest Regional ADSA-SAD, South Dakota State University. For more information, contact Audry Souza at audrey.souza@jacks.sdstate.edu
Feb. 6-8, 2017  28th Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium, Gainesville, FL. For more information,  click here.

Feb 7-8  Dairy Sciene and Sanitation, Cornell University. For more information, contact Louise M Felker, 607-255-7098, lmf226@cornell.edu

Feb 8-10, 2017 Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge, Madison, WI. For more information, contact Molly Kelley at mollyk@dairychallenge.org or 217-684-3007. www.dairychallenge.org

Feb 15-17, 2017   Southwest Nutrition Conference*, Tempe Mission Palms, Tempe, AZ. For registation and more informati on,  click here . 
Feb 16-18, 2017  Southern Regional ADSA-SAD, Louisiana State University. For more information, contact Cathy Williams at cwilliams@agcenter.lsu.edu
Feb 21, 2017    Vermont Dairy Producer's Conference*, Sheraton-Burlington Conference Center, Burlington, VT, For registration and more information click here
Feb 21-23, 2017     Preventive Controls for Human Foods Workshop, Penn State Department of Food Science, University Park, For more information click here
Feb 22-23, 2017  Specialty Cheese Making Workshop, Cornell University. For more information, contact Louise M Felker, 607-255-7098, lmf226@cornell.edu

Feb 23-25, 2017  Western Regional Dairy Challenge, Twin Falls, ID. For more information, contact Molly Kelly at mollyk@dairychallenge.org, 217-684-3007. www.dairychallenge.org
Feb 24-26, 2017   NESA, University of Rhode Island. For more information, contact Katherine Petersson at kpetersson@uri.edu
Feb 28 - Mar 2, 2017    Western Dairy Management Conference*, Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, Reno, NV, For more information and registration click here
Mar 7-8, 2017  Dairy Science and Sanitation, Oregon State University. 
For more information, contact Louise M Felker, 607-255-7098, lmf226@cornell.edu

Mar 7 - 10, 2017     35th Western Canadian Dairy Seminar*, Sheraton Red Deer, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, For more information and registration click here
Mar 7, 2017, 3:00 p.m. CST  Webinar - Monitoring Personnel Performance with Emphasis on Animal Welfare by Gustavo M. Schuenemann, The Ohio State University, Registration coming soon.

Mar 13-15, 2017  Midwest ADSA-ASAS Meeting, Century Link Convention Center, Omaha, NE. For more information, click here.

 Mar 30-Apr 1  2017 National Contest/Dairy Challenge Academy, Visalia, Cal. For more information, contact Molly Kelly at mollyk@dairychallenge.org, 217-684-3007. www.dairychallenge.org

April 11-13, 2017  High Temperature Short time (HTST) Pasteurizer Workshop, Cornell University.  For more information, contact Louise M Felker, 607-255-7098, lmf226@cornell.edu
Apr 17 - 19, 2017    Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference, Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne, IN, For more information and registration click here
April 20, 2017  53rd FL Dairy Production Conference. For more information, click here.

Apr 23 - 25, 2017   ADPI/ABI Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, For more information visit www.adpi.org
Apr 26-28, 2017  Dairy Ingredients 360 Short Course - Introduction to the Basics of Production, Marketing and Use of Dairy Ingredients. The James Hotel, Chicago, IL. For information visit: http://www.adpi.org/events/dairyingredients360
May 10 - 11, 2017   California Animal Nutrition Conference (CANC)*,  For more information click here
May 30-June 1, 2017   32nd ADSA Discover Conference - Dairy Replacement Heifers' Transitioning from Weaning through First Lactation, Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itasca, IL. For more information, click here.

May 30-June 1, 2017  Precision Dairy, Hyatt Regency Lexington, KY. For more information and registration, click here.
May 31-June 1, 2017  The Science of Yogurt (Basic Level), Oregon State University, For more information contact Louise M. Felker, Ph: 607.255.7098  lmf226@cornell.edu  
June 6-7, 2017  Science of Yogurt & Fermented Dairy Products-Basic Level, Cornell University, For more information contact Louise M. Felker, Ph:607.255.7098  lmf226@cornell.edu   
June 13-15, 2017  Science of Yogurt & Fermented Dairy Products-Advanced Level, Cornell University, For more information contact Louise M. Felker, Ph:607.255.7098  lmf226@cornell.edu  
June 25-28, 2017  ADSA Annual Conference and Tradeshow, Pittsburgh, PA.  For more information click here
July 16-21, 2017   36th International Society for Animal Genetics Conference 2017, University College Dublin, Ireland. For more information and registration, click here.

July 25-27, 2017  High Temperature Short Time (HTST) Pasteurizer Workshop, Cornell University, For more information contact Louise M. Felker, Ph:607.255.7098  lmf226@cornell.edu 
Aug 08-09, 2017   Dairy Science and Sanitation, Cornell University, For more information contact Louise M. Felker, Ph: 607.255.7098  lmf226@cornell.edu  
Aug 21-22, 2017  HACCP/Food Safety Plans, Cornell University, For more information contact Louise M. Felker, Ph: 607.255.7098  lmf226@cornell.edu
Aug 23-24, 2017  Implementing SQF Systems, Cornell University   , For more information contact Louise M. Felker, Ph: 607.255.7098  lmf226@cornell.edu  
Sept 17 - 20, 2017 International Whey Conference, Chicago, IL, For more information visit www.internationalwheyconference.org
Oct 24 - 26, 2017   Global Cheese Technology Forum, Peppermill Resort, Reno, NV, for more information visit www.globalcheesetechnologyforum.org
Nov 2-5, 2017   International Conference on Communications in Veterinary Medicine 2017 Innovating Clinical Communications, Hockley Valley Resort - Orangeville, Ont., Canada. For more information, click here.

June 24-27, 2018   ADSA Annual Conference and Tradeshow, Knoxville, TN. For more information, click here.

Sept 20-21, 2017  78th Minnesota Nutrition Conference, City Center Hotel, Mankato, MN. For mopre information, visit http://www.mnnutritionconf.umn.edu
Sept. 3-6, 2019   ISRP 2019 - International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology, Kongresshalle am Zoo Leipzig, Germany. For more information, click here.

*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.

ADSA Membership Benefits                                  
                                            
Did you know that your ADSA Professional Membership provides you with:

*        Electronic access to the Journal of Dairy Science®

*        Joint Annual Meeting at member rates

*        Discover Conferences at member rates

*        S-PAC: Free access to JAM and ADSA divisional abstracts

*        S-PAC subscription at member rates

*        Access to recorded symposia library                                                                       

*        ADSA News (association newsletter)

*        ADSA Dair e-news (ADSA industry newsletter)

*        Access to member directory

*        Peer recognition through ADSA and Foundation Award Program

*        Discounted page charges in Journal of Dairy Science®

*        A strong voice of advocacy for the animal sciences, animal agriculture and agriculture research

*        Broad author recognition through ADSA/Elsevier press release program

*        Linked In and You Tube sites for ADSA

*        Quality networking with academic and industry professionals

*        Travel awards for all graduate students attending Discover Conferences

*        Opportunity to serve peers via committee and officer positions

 
For more information on your benefits please visit: http://www.adsa.org/join.asp
To join now and gain these member benefits, visit: http://www.adsa.org/join.asp

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