Dairy experts will speak at the 22nd annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference, which is set for Feb. 8-9 at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mount Pleasant, Mich.

“GLRDC is an invaluable resource for dairy producers to learn the latest in industry research, cow and calf management, technology and sustainability, and overall trends in today’s dairy market,” says Dr. Barry Bradford, Michigan State University’s Clint Meadows Chair in Dairy Management. “This is an excellent opportunity for producers to hear from leading experts on all facets of the industry, not only from MSU, but across the country.”

MSU featured speakers include:

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Additional sessions will look at leveraging technology for improved crop management; new approaches in labor management and key factors of employee retention; a dairy market and policy outlook; the latest in reproduction; sustainability and how it will affect you; farm management and profitability; practical health monitoring practices; and strategies to avoid mistakes in dairy farm succession planning.

“This year’s conference offers a wide variety of educational content to meet the needs of today’s dairy producers,” Bradford says. “It also provides a great opportunity to engage with exhibitors and industry representatives to develop connections that can support the dairy operation.”

In conjunction with GLRDC, the Michigan Holstein All-Breeds Convention Sale will be held Feb. 9, followed by the Michigan Jersey Cattle Club annual meeting and the Michigan Holstein Association annual meeting Feb. 10.

Adult, student and farm registration options are available. On-site registration is subject to availability. For more information, including a detailed copy of the agenda and to register online, visit glrdc.org. To register by phone, call 989-666-3773.

Source: MSU