Florida Dairy Production Conference is Apr. 10

The 49th Florida Dairy Production Conference is Wed., April 10 in Gainesville.

The conference agenda includes:

• Welfare implications for the Florida dairy industry
• Feed price outlook and risk management for dairy producers
• A look at trends from Southeast DHIA data
• Genetic control of heat stress in dairy cattle
• Genetic selection opportunities to improve feed efficiency
• Speeding up development of the cow of the future (from a dairy producer’s perspective)
• Virtual tour: M&B Products Inc.
• Hot topics in the Florida dairy industry

For more details and registration information, see the conference agenda.

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