Indiana Dairy Producers E-Newsletter
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Our Vision: To Make Indiana the most desirable state in which to produce milk.
Mission Statement
To promote a profitable, positive, professional image of
dairy producers while providing educational opportunities
for the interchange of ideas and to speak as a proactive voice
for Indiana dairy producers.
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In This Issue
Date change for the 2021 Indiana Dairy Forum
IDP Scholarship Opportunity
Dairy Margin Coverage Program
US Dept. of Treasury - PPP Program
Cow Numbers Moving
Indiana Dairy Producer of the Year Nominations
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Greetings!
2020, the year that just keeps on giving! On the bright side, we are already a third of the way through December and the weather has been great so far! We do need to reflect on the year and through it all we can certainly find things to be thankful for as we approach the Christmas season. We want to say thanks to all our wonderful sponsors, continuing to give us great support through a very tough year, we appreciate each of you. I would also like to thank the many that have already stepped up for the Forum – thank you! Again, do not hesitate if you have any questions.
Please note in the information below that the deadline for the USDA programs are tomorrow, Friday, December 11. I just want to make sure you are aware of the current deadline for the programs.
This is going to be the final reminder for the Scholarship applications and Producer and Young Producer of the Year nominations. A very simple application for the scholarship if the student can show affiliation with an IDP member and a great opportunity to recognize one of your great producer customers – the current deadline for all is December 31.
As we close the year out, we want to wish all your families a very blessed Christmas and a wonderful 2021! Stay safe and God’s blessings to all!
Doug Leman
Executive Director
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Calendar of Events
Upcoming 2021 Events
January
January 20th: IDP Board Meeting - TBD
June
June 22nd - 23rd: Indiana Dairy Forum: French Lick, IN
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Important notice: Date change for the 2021 Indiana Dairy Forum
With all the uncertainty due to COVID and the February date for the Forum was not likely going to work, the decision was made to move it to the only available date in June. Please save June 22-23, 2021, as we will all look forward to attending Dairy Forum at French Lick. Don’t hesitate to give Doug a call at 317-695-8228 if you have ANY questions.
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IDP Scholarship Opportunity |
Indiana Dairy Producers is pleased to offer a $1000 Scholarship to be awarded at the 2021 Indiana Dairy Forum. Eligibility for this scholarship is as follows:
- Student must plan to attend a trade school, technical school, community college, or university starting in the fall of 2021.
- Student must currently be in their final year of High School, or already graduated and will be attending a post-secondary institution in first, second, or third year for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Student must be a current dues-paying member of Indiana Dairy Producers or;
- Student must have a spouse, parent, grandparent, or legal guardian who is a current dues-paying member of Indiana Dairy Producers or;
- Be a current employee of a current dues-paying member of Indiana Dairy Producers.
Download and fill out the Scholarship Application HERE.
Deadline for submittals is 12/31/2020!
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Dairy Margin Coverage Program to Offset 2021 COVID-19 Risk |
Enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program closes Friday, December 11, 2020. To date, just 4,500 dairy producers have enrolled in the safety net program. In 2020, more than 37,000 dairy producers received almost $200 million dollars in payments. Marin Bozic, an assistant economics professor at University of Minnesota, says producers would be wise to use the DMC to offset potential COVID-19 risk in 2021.
“While there has been positive news about COVID-19 vaccine development, we do not expect out-of-home food consumption to return to normal until at least summer 2021,” he said in an FSA Q&A. “In contrast, milk supply is growing strongly, and new cheese processing capacity is in the process of being commissioned in Michigan and some other states.” Read more HERE
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U.S. Department of the Treasury
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance today clarifying the tax treatment of expenses where a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan has not been forgiven by the end of the year the loan was ...
Read more
home.treasury.gov
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Cow numbers moving higher again
U.S. dairy cow numbers are on the rise again, with the U.S. herd up 40,000 head in October 2020 relative to June. That's an expanse of just five months. By comparison, this recent expansion in the dairy herd has more than offset the 35,000 head...
Read more
hoards.com
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To refresh your memory on the DMC Program: |
USDA Dairy Margin Coverage Program Fact Sheet: Click HERE
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Call for Nominations:
Indiana Dairy Producer of the Year and
Indiana Young Dairy Producer of the Year
Again in 2021, Indiana Dairy Producers will be awarding the Indiana Dairy Producer of the Year and the Indiana Young Dairy Producer of the Year Awards. These awards are to recognize outstanding accomplishment, professionalism, and leadership among Indiana’s dairy producers. Award recipients will be announced at the IDP annual meeting at the 2021 Indiana Dairy Forum at the historic French Lick Springs Hotel 8670 IN-56 in French Lick, IN on June 22, 2021.
Download and fill out the Dairy Producer Nomination forms HERE
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Diamond Sponsors
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Platinum Sponsors
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Gold Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors
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Individual membership in the Indiana Dairy Producers is $50. Encourage your dairy farming friends to join IDP! Also, any individual who is not a dairy producer but would still like to support IDP can join as an associate member. Download a membership/associate brochure here.
We appreciate our industry supporters. They make it possible for IDP to support the dairy industry in many ways. If your company is interested in finding ways to join IDP, download an information sheet here.
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Board of Directors
Executive Director
317-695-8228
Arie Jan de Jong, President
Nathan Kuehnert, Vice President
Emily Hoeing, Secretary
Jackie Boerman, Executive Treasurer
Board Members
Alex Lueken
Amy Weaver
Carrie Jo Bollenbacher
Greg Peters
Henk Sevenhuysen
Krent Frauhiger
Industry Advisers
Chris Moore
Sarah Wagler
Steve Howell
Todd Janzen, Attorney
Zach Allen
Tanya Westfall, Executive Assistant
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Visit Our Bronze Sponsors |
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IDP Corporate Sponsors
There is a growing list of companies that recognize IDP's value to Indiana's dairy industry. Please visit our list of companies that have become Corporate Sponsors for only $100. If you know of a company that may have an interest in supporting IDP at some level, please download a brochure here.
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Contact Chris Moore
For free insurance consultation and quotes on your farm and agribusiness Insurance needs! IDP members receive an exclusive discount on SECURA Insurance.
Chris Moore
317-650-4519
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205 W Gordon Street
Francesville, IN 47946
317-695-8228
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RESOURCE CENTER
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Indiana Grazing &
Forage
NRCS Website
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