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What is the I-29 Moo University?

The I-29 Moo University is Extension and Industry Personnel from North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska all working to grow the dairy industry via outreach education.

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2026 Multi-State Summer Forage Field Day

Date: August 18

Location: University of Minnesota – West Central Research & Outreach Center (46352 MN-329, Morris, MN 56267 Morris, MN)

Time: 9:00 -9:30 a.m. registration

Program: 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This field day will include a combination of classroom and field demonstrations

Topics include:

· Interseeding alfalfa with other crops - Marisol Berti, North Dakota State University

· Show sorghum processors

· Grazing under Solar panels – Brad Heins, Sabrina Florentino, University of Minnesota

· Virtual Fencing – Brad Heins

· In season manure application on forages – Chryseis Modderman, University of Minnesota

· Discussion on cover crops = Shelby Gruss, Iowa State University

· Controlling alfalfa diseases - Deb Samac, USDA ARS

· Controlling alfalfa pests – Anthony Hanson, University of Minnesota


More information will be shared once it become available!

Livestock Risk Protection: Dairy Cull Cows & Drop Calves

 The 2026 I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar series continued on May 26 with Ron Mortensen from Dairy Gross Margins discussing information about new USDA/RMA livestock Insurance program that covers dairy cull cows and 2-week-old drop calves. This included examples of how to incorporate these products into your operation. 

beef on dairy dialogue what's going on with carcass size

Dr. Warren Rusche of South Dakota State University Extension speaks about what's going on with carcass size in regards to beef on dairy crosses. This webinar was recorded on May 14, 2026. 

Align Your BXD Goals With Your Beef Sire Selection

 The 2026 Beef On Dairy Dialogue webinar series kicked off on January 21, 2026 with a presentation by Chip Kemp on aligning your BXD goals with your beef sire selection.  Kemp discussed creating genetics that put the best carcass in front of your buyer. 

2026 Dairy Markets and Policy Update

 The 2026 I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar Series kicked off on January 12, 2026 focusing on milk markets with Dr. Leonard Polzin. 

January Forages Webinar

The I-29 Moo University and the Northern Plains Forage Association Forage Webinar Series continued on January 7, 2026 with a variety of forage topics including an overview of virtual fencing, winter grazing and a hay market outlook.  Presenters this month included: Yijie Xiong, Nebraska Extension Specialist, Shelby Gruss, and Amber Friedrichsen. 

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