Program
Exhibits Open – Registration and Coffee | |
WelcomeSteve Veldman, SWODS Chair | |
Using High Oleic Soybeans in Dairy DietsHigh-oleic soybeans are a relative newcomer as an option for feeding full-fat soybeans in dairy diets. Research shows that high-oleic soybeans are at a lower risk for causing milk fat issues than conventional soybeans. Thus, they can be fed at a higher inclusion rate in the diet. This presentation will discuss how to best position high oleic soybeans in diets for lactating dairy cattle. Dr. Tom OvertonCornell University Tom Overton, Ph.D., is Professor of Dairy Management and Chair of the Department of Animal Science at Cornell University. Tom is recognized widely for his research and extension efforts relating to nutritional physiology of the transition dairy cow. He was awarded the Cargill Animal Nutrition Young Scientist Award by the American Dairy Science Association in 2006, the ADSA Foundation Scholar Award in 2007, and the ADSA Nutrition Professionals Applied Dairy Research Award in 2024. | |
Navigating through CUSMA Revision and Evolving Consumer ExpectationsThe US dairy lobby is vocal, hence the review of the CUSMA agreement comes with an inevitable dose of uncertainty. Supply management, however, has seen others. Therefore, there are many reasons to believe the dairy industry can emerge stronger from this troubled era. Vincent CloutierNational Bank With more than 20 years of experience in the Quebec and Canadian agri-food industry, Vincent served as Chief Economist at La Coop fédérée (now Sollio Groupe coopératif) from 2010 to 2016, before becoming Director of Economic Affairs at Les Éleveurs de porcs du Québec. He joined National Bank in 2020, where he supports the agricultural and agri-food financing teams with his expertise in global business environment analysis, agricultural policies and international trade. A regular speaker and commentator on agri-food news, he has received two Moïse-Cossette awards for his columns on agricultural issues. A four-time participant in the prestigious Harvard Agribusiness Seminar, Vincent has been a member of the Ordre des agronomes du Québec since 2001 and holds a bachelor's degree in agronomy as well as an MBA in agri-food management from Laval University. | |
Food From Our FarmsJack Rodenburg, SWODS Committee | |
Lunch – Featuring Food From Our Farms | |
Speak Your MindOpen mic session where any topic is up for discussion. Submit your questions here! Moderated by a DFO Representative | |
The Business of Dairy Farming: How Can You Get More from Your Advisors?Dairy producers have many sources for advice, but how do you make sure your team is focused on the same outcome? This presentation will give examples of dairy advisory teams in action. Dr. Chris ChurchCentral Dairy Solutions Chris practiced as a dairy veterinarian for 15 years with Tavistock Veterinarians doing production medicine and ET. In 2015, he transitioned to Elanco Animal Health, where he focused on improving farm businesses. He recently finished his Master's in Business, where his research focused on linking production with farm profits. He is a farm business coach and the owner of Central Dairy Solutions. | |
Past and Current Dairy Market Trends and Milk ProductionConsumer preferences for butterfat and protein are changing, which could potentially impact quota and milk demand going forward. The impact of these changes in solids on pricing and producer payment will be discussed in this presentation. Kristin BenkeDairy Farmers of Ontario Kristin Benke joined Dairy Farmers of Ontario in 2008 and has worked in a variety of areas of the organization during her time with DFO. She was promoted to the position of Chief Business Officer at Dairy Farmers of Ontario in December 2021, and is currently responsible for economics and policy, quota, and billing and payment. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree at Queen’s University in Economics and has a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Guelph. | |
Closing RemarksSteve Veldman, SWODS Chair | |
Exhibits Close |