The Cornell Dairy Executive Program is now accepting applications for its latest class, to begin in December 2011. This unique educational opportunity, organized by the PRO-DAIRY Program at Cornell University, is designed to provide progressive dairy executives and agriservice personnel the opportunity to increase their leadership and management skills that are necessary to run a successful business. Timely topics in dairy business management are presented by a team of national experts from within and outside of the field of agriculture. Participants attending the program can expect to develop one- and five-year strategic business plans through a comprehensive self-evaluation of their business, while building a network of dairy executives and business relationships.

World Dairy Expo is now accepting entries for the 2011 Dairy Cattle Show. Premium Books have been sent out to recent year’s exhibitors and will arrive in the coming days. New exhibitors that would like a Premium Book may request one by calling the World Dairy Expo office at (608) 224-6455. Cattle exhibitors wishing to compete may enter online. Paper entry forms are also available on the website or in the Premium Book.

Advanced Dairy Nutrition (ANSC 423) will be offered by the University of Illinois in the fall of 2011 beginning on Aug. 29. This feeding class (ANSC423) covers nutrient classes, phase feeding, dry cow feeding and health, and forages. The course will be coordinated by Mike Hutjens. Advanced Dairy Reproduction (ANSC 437) will begin on Aug. 29 with Dick Wallace coordinating the class. All phases of reproductive physiology, management, nutrition, and health will be covered.

The Stearns County SWCD is sponsoring a field day at Nick and Tara Meyer Farm at 39957, 360th St., Sauk Centre, Minnesota from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Meyer Farm is one of six Discovery Farms Minnesota locations. Discovery Farms Minnesota provides both information and forum to educate and improve communications among the agricultural community, consumers, researchers and policy-makers to identify and implement effective management practices that are compatible with profitable agriculture.

The Holstein Association USA board of directors met June 21 and 22 in Richmond, Virginia. President Larry A. Tande chaired the meeting held in conjunction with the National Holstein Convention and Annual Meeting at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

The third session of a three part webinar series titled “Dairy Business Management Success Today and Beyond” will be held on Monday, July 11, from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. Registration for the webinar, hosted by the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW), is required by July 6.

Shadycrest Holsteins (Scott and Michelle Herber), 18811 County Rd 33, Altura, Minnesota, is hosting the field day that runs from 9 a.m.–noon. No cost and no pre-registration necessary.

ABS Global held its 2011 Spring Tour June 6-9 in scenic Idaho. The tour drew more than 60 participants worldwide, including individuals from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, and the U.S. On the tour, participants were able to view progeny as well as outstanding results of ABS programs including Reproductive Management System (RMS), Genetic Management System (GMS), and the ABS Cornerstone progeny test program.

The Department of Animal Science and University of Minnesota Extension are proud to present the 72nd Minnesota Nutrition Conference, the Upper Midwest's premier program for livestock nutritionists and feed industry professionals to update their knowledge of beef, dairy, poultry, swine and horse nutrition. This popular educational event at the Holiday Inn in Owatonna, Minnesota, features the latest concepts in livestock feeding and nutrition presented by local and national researchers and industry professionals.