Winter Dairy Management Meeting March 2 in Mexico

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will host the 2015 Winter Dairy Management Workshop via webinar from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 2 at its office on Main Street, Mexico.

Speakers will focus on improving milk components to increase profit. The cost is $15 and includes lunch. Call 963-7286 to register.

Days Agenda:

9:30 a.m. – Registration & Sign-up for FSA Borrower Training Credits

9:45 a.m. - Introductions & Introductory Points

10 to 10:30 a.m. - Impact of Milk Components on the Milk Check
Jason Karszes, Cornell PRO-DAIRY Program

10:30 to 11:15 a.m. - Understanding Income over Feed Costs and its Impact on Profitability
Betsey Howland, Cornell PRO-DAIRY Program

11:15 to noon - Nutrition’s Impact on Milk Components Part 1
Dave Balbian, Cornell Cooperative Extension

Noon to 1 p.m. - LUNCH - Registration includes light lunch

1 to 1:45 p.m. - Nutrition’s Impact on Milk Components
Dave Balbian, CCE (continuation of morning presentation)

1:45 to 2:30 p.m. - Case Farm Example
Producer story of increased profitability through improved milk components