Save the date

The following list highlights some of the upcoming educational opportunities available to you. For additional information and a more detailed calendar of events, visit: www.dairyherdnetwork.com Once there, click on the “News” tab and select “Industry Calendar.”

•    Penn State Ice Cream Short Course, Jan. 8-14, University Park, Pa.

•    PDPW Managers Academy, Jan. 17-19, Atlanta, Ga.

•    NMC 51st Annual Meeting, Jan. 22-24, St. Pete Beach, Fla.,

•    California Ag Summit, Jan. 27, Davis, Calif.

1. Future of food discussion with Agriculture Secretary
2. Ag markets diverged prove rather volatile on Thursday
3. Dairy slaughter numbers drop a tad
4. Reduce your risk when commingling calves
5. Corn futures relapse in wake of Wednesday's rally
6. Wet U.S. Midwest sections may lead to fewer corn acres

1. Commentary: Milk faces branding dilemma
2. 4 rules for growing a business or industry
3. Chocolate milk a top post-workout food
4. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
5. What do dairy exports mean for Minnesota?
6. Salma Hayek: Milk part of 'perfect' breakfast

1. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
2. 2014 Farm Bill: Are we near an agreement?
3. Farm bill and immigration reform action needed
4. Class III futures close out quietly last week
5. 4 rules for growing a business or industry
6. White House urges Senate to cut crop insurance in farm bill