I-29 Moo University
Advocating for Agriculture
Successful collaboration since 2006
Advocating for Agriculture
Successful collaboration since 2006
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.
The 2026 I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar series continues on Tuesday, May 26 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CDT, 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 will include examples of how to incorporate these products into your operation.
Raised on a farm in Northwest Iowa, he earned a degree at Iowa State University in Agricultural Education plus an MBA attending the evening program at Drake University.
Career includes 8 years as a banker at Webster City, Iowa and 3 years at a large bank in Chicago. In 1985, with the start of ag options at the CBOT, he started a farmer-oriented marketing consulting company. Ron and his wife spent 40 years helping farmers manage risk before selling the business in late 2024.
There is no fee to participate in the webinar; however, registration is required at least one hour prior to the webinar. Register online at:

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.
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.
The 2026 I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar Series kicked off on January 12, 2026 focusing on milk markets with Dr. Leonard Polzin.
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.
I-29 Moo University is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
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