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SoAR Report Finds International Agricultural
Research Investment Generates 10 to 1 Return
The SoAR Foundation is very pleased to release The Payoff to Investing in CGIAR Research report, coauthored by Julian M. Alston, University of California, Davis; Philip G. Pardey, University of Minnesota; and Xudong Rao, North Dakota State University today. Formerly called the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, CGIAR is the world’s largest global agricultural research network. SoAR commissioned this work to examine the benefit-cost ratio of CGIAR investments. The report found that CGIAR investments of roughly $60 billion in present value terms has generated a benefit-cost ratio of 10 to 1 over the past five decades.
With a strong presence and long-term partnerships in developing countries, CGIAR is uniquely positioned to further create and develop needed innovations. This report provides a strong economic investment case for funding partners as they consider future investments in international agriculture research and development. Additional investments in CGIAR research would continue to yield dramatic returns on investment and benefits for poor communities, particularly in Africa and South Asia where smallholder farmers and local food systems are most vulnerable. SoAR strongly encourages governments and foundations to accelerate their funding of CGIAR to strengthen smallholder agriculture and protect food systems for future generations. Here are links to the press release, the full report, and key findings.
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U.S. dairy advances journey to net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Signaling bold climate change action, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy today unveiled the Net Zero Initiative, an industry-wide effort that will help U.S. dairy farms of all sizes and geographies implement new technologies and adopt economically viable practices. The initiative is a critical component of U.S. dairy’s environmental stewardship goals, endorsed by dairy industry leaders and farmers, to achieve carbon neutrality, optimized water usage and improved water quality by 2050.
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Partnership to create renewable fuels on dairy farms
The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (UW-Oshkosh) has partnered with Agra Energy Corp. to promote a new technology that converts biogas to fuel.
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Dairy launching gaming initiative to reach Gen Z
In an effort to reach a younger generation of consumers, mainly Generation Z (approximately 15- to 20-year-olds), the dairy checkoff is launching an initiative to meet them where they are by partnering with influential “gaming” personalities on the Minecraft game.
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Discover Conference 39 “Viewer Only” Registration – Last Call!
This week is your last opportunity to register for the “Viewer Only” registration to see all the science presented at the 39th Discover Conference: The Transition Period – From Physiology to Management. Registration will close after October 23. Participant Registration is sold out; however, the “Viewer Only” Registration type is still available until October 23. Click the Online Registration option and register as a “Viewer Only.” The Viewer Only registration type is meant for individuals who cannot participate in the live sessions (due to time zone issues, or other restrictions), but are interested in receiving the recorded content at the same time it is delivered to Participant registrants. Viewer Only registrants will receive access to all recorded content but will not have access to participate in the live sessions. The virtual program is available for viewing on the DC39 website. Interpretive Summaries from the presentations will be available on S-PAC following the conference to provide some of the information shared at the meeting.
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Strategic interventions in dairy production in developing countries can help meet growing global demand for milk
Low dairy consumption is common among low- and middle-income countries (LMICs); however, with the demand for milk in these countries projected to increase over the next few decades, there is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions of people from the nutritional benefits of dairy products. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems hosted the “MILK Symposium: Improving Milk Production, Quality, and Safety in Developing Countries” at the 2019 American Dairy Science Association® Annual Meeting to address factors that cause low dairy consumption in LMICs and discuss strategies to address them. The Journal of Dairy Science invited speakers to submit articles on topics from the symposium to reach a wider audience. Click here for additional details.
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Removal of dairy cows from the United States may reduce essential nutrient supply with little effect on greenhouse gas emissions
Research in the Journal of Dairy Science® examines the potential impact of various animal removal assumptions on the environment and nutritional supplies
The US dairy industry contributes roughly 1.58 percent of the total US greenhouse gas emissions; however, it also supplies the protein requirements of 169 million people, calcium requirements of 254 million people, and energy requirements of 71.2 million people. A suggested solution to increasing food production worldwide while reducing greenhouse gas emissions has been to eliminate or reduce animal production in favor of plant production. In an article appearing in the Journal of Dairy Science, scientists from Virginia Tech and the US Dairy Forage Research Center studied the effects of dairy product removal on greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient availability in US diets under various removal scenarios.
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ADSA Partner Webinar:
Dairy Cattle Welfare Council
ADSA is pleased to share webinars delivered through our partner, the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council. These one-hour webinars are available free of charge, but you must register in advance.
“Managing Mortality on Dairy Farms: Risk factors impacting dairy calf health”
Speaker: Dr. David Renaud, Assistant Professor, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph
Date & Time: October 28 at 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CDT
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NASEM Nutrient Requirements
of Dairy Cattle
June 1-4, 2021
Eaglewood Resort & Spa
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM, previously known as NRC) anticipates the 2021 release the 8th revised edition of the “Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle”, the world’s most highly cited reference on dairy cattle feeding.
This 40th Discover Conference will focus on the scientific advancements in dairy cattle feeding used in revising the 2001 edition. NASEM subcommittee members will address the substantive changes in the nutrient requirements and the conceptual approaches used to make those changes. They will report on areas with significant knowledge gaps that still prevent more accurate prediction of the nutrient requirements. We will emphasize the interactive spirit of Discover conferences with structured small group discussions woven into the program, including a demonstration of the software and focused discussions with the speakers. The program will bridge from the fundamental science to applied dairy cattle feeding:
Conference Topics Include:
· Feed Intake, Fats, Carbohydrates and Energy
· Proteins and Amino Acids
· Minerals, Vitamins and Water
· Dry Cows, Calves and Replacement Heifers
· Application of the New Requirements
Registration postmarked by April 30, 2021, is $375 for ADSA-ARPAS members and $425 for non-members, which includes sessions and most meals. After April 30, the registration fee will be $475 member/$525 non-member. Registration will be accepted on an availability basis. Your registration includes 90 days free access to the Searchable Proceedings of Animal Conferences (S-PAC)..
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Do you have the S-PAC and Large Dairy Herd Management Bundle??
The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA®) is pleased to offer the most comprehensive information resource package for dairy professionals’ available. The Searchable Proceedings of Animal Conferences (S-PAC®) and the Large Dairy Herd Management (3rd ed., e-book) are now provided as a package. Students and professionals with purchasing an annual subscriptions to S-PAC now receive a personal copy of Large Dairy Herd Management with their paid S-PAC subscription. Learn more by clicking here. If you have additional questions please contact Ken Olson, PhD, PAS
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Health Management of Calves:
From Intrauterine Life to Successful Weaning
Start making plans to attend the 41ST ADSA DISCOVER CONFERENCESM ON FOOD ANIMAL AGRICULTURE - Health Management of Calves: From Intrauterine Life to Successful Weaning. This conference will explore the many changes in dairy calf management practices, and research conducted over the last decade. Potential Conference Topics include:
• Opportunities and Key Knowledge Gaps in Calf Management
• Bull Calves & Dairy-Beef
• Calf Housing and Behavior
• Calf Immunology and Vaccines
• Calf Nutrition Pre-weaning
• Calf Welfare
• Colostrum Management
• Fetal Programming, Influence of Cow Stressors on Calf Development
• Neonatal Disease Management
• Transition to the Ruminant Calf: Weaning Strategies to Optimize Future Health and Productivity
A poster session will be included to allow participants to share and discuss research findings. Details will be posted on the meeting site as they are finalized.
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ADSA® on Linked In continues to Grow
– Are you included?
Our ADSA Linked In group now includes 1,841 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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IN LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 SITUATION PLEASE CHECK DIRECTLY WITH CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS ON STATUS OF ANY CONFERENCE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING.
Oct 19 – 22, 2020 10:00AM - 2:00PM EDT Daily via Zoom . The 2020 Cornell Nutrition Conference* will be virtual, Syracuse, NY, For more information click here
Oct. 20, 2020 2:00 p.m. CT Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) webinar. "Calf Rearing Bottlenecks. Click here for more information and registration.
Oct 20, 2020 Vat Pasteurizer, Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration
Oct 21-22, 2020 The Science of Cheese (Basic Level), Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration
Oct 27-29, 2020 SOLD OUT but "Viewer Only" Registrations available! 39th ADSA Discover Conference -The Transition Period - From Physiology to Management, is now Sold out. For more information to be added to the wait list or to register as Viewer Only click here
Oct 27-28, 2020 The Science of Cheese (Advanced Level), Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration
Oct 27-29, 2020 CANCELED Pasteurizer Operations Workshop, Erickson Food Science Building, Penn State University, Click here for more information
Oct 27-29, 2020 Dairy Protein Beverage Applications Online Course, Center for Dairy Research (CDR). Click here for more information and registration.
Oct 28, 2020 - 4:00-5:00 CDT Dairy Cattle Welfare Council Webinar Series - Managing Mortality on Dairy Farms: Risk factors impacting dairy calf health. Register here.
Nov. 1-4, 2020 CANCELED Click here for details. Symposium on Gut Health in Production of Food Animals.
Nov 2, 2020 1:00-3:00 pm CST Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) Industry Meeting - A focus on feed efficiency, genetic selection and impacts of sustainability. Click here for more information and to register.
Nov 9-12, 2020 CANCELED 7:45 AM-3:00 PM The Science and Art of Cheese Making Short Course, Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, PSU, University Park, PA. Click here for future updates.
Nov 10-11, 2020 Pathogen Environmental Monitoring, Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration
Nov. 11-12, 2020. Penn State Dairy Cattle Nutrition Workshop*, is now a virtual event., Click here for more information
Nov 16-19, 2020 Leadership Skills for Success, Live Instructor-led Video Conference Cornell Extension, Ithaca, NY, Click here for registration
Dec 1-2, 2020 Introduction to Artisan Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts *NEW DATES*, Ithaca, NY. Click here for Registration
Dec 1-4, 2020 EAAP 2020 Virtual Meeting. Information and registration for virtual meeting is available by clicking here.
Dec 8-10, 2020 Preventive Controls for Human Food, Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration
Dec 8-10, 2020 ADPI Dairy Ingredients Seminar, Virtual Event. For more information and to register, click here.
Jan. 25-28, 2021 NMC 60th Annual Meeting, Town & Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA Click here for regisration.
April 19-21, 2021 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference, Grand Wayne Center, Ft. Wayne, IN. Click here for more information
April 27-28, 2021 Mid-South Ruminant Nutrition Conference, Grapevine, Texas, Click here for more information
June 1-4, 2021 40th ADSA Discover Conference - 2021 Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cows, Eaglewood Resort & Spa. For Registration and more information, click here.
June 9-10, 2021 Four-State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA. Click here for more information.
July 11-14, 2021 ADSA Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY. Click here for more information.
Aug 30 - Sept 3, 2021 72nd Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP). Davos, Switzerland, For registration and more information click here,
Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2021 World Dairy Expo World Dairy Expo, Alliant Energy Center - Madison, WI.
*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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Thanks to our Corporate Sustaining Members
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We appreciate your ongoing support of ADSA and the Journal of Dairy Science®
Ag Processing Inc.
ANDHIL LLC
Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition & Food Production
Darling Ingredients Inc.
Diamond V
Elanco Animal Health
Global Agri-Trade Corporation
Grande Cheese Company
Lallemand Animal Nutrition
Pioneer
Quali Tech, Inc.
Renaissance Nutrition Inc.
Zinpro
Zoetis
Zook Nutrition & Management Inc.
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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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