The University of Missouri Extension will host Breimyer Seminar on July 13 focused on efforts to decrease the drop in dairy cow numbers, titled “Revitalizing the Missouri Dairy Industry.” This event continues farm policy seminars started by former MU professor Harold Breimyer. MU economists, dairy industry leaders and farmers will talk on the dollar impact of dairy cows in Missouri.
Opening the program will be Scott Brown and Joe Horner, MU economists with emphasis in dairy. Brown will give a national and international outlook. Horner will focus on Missouri economics. State Rep. Bill Reiboldt, Neosho, will summarize the dairy revitalization act. Also, he will tell of future funding potential.
Scott Poock, an MU Extension veterinarian who had a dairy practice in Wisconsin, will tell the production side of dairying. He will tell of the farm challenges and opportunities.
Next will be “Ten Critical Issues for Revitalization.” And a panel of milk producers will follow with discussion of challenges they face. This will be moderated by Ron Grusenmeyer, director of producer relations for Midwest Dairy Association, Overland Park, Kan. Dairy marketing and processing will be discussed by Randy McGinnis, Dairy Farmers of America, Kansas City, Mo. He represents central and southeastern regions of the cooperative.
Wrapping up the day will be Corey Geiger, managing editor of Hoard’s Dairyman magazine, Fort Atkinson, Wis. and the afternoon session is moderated by Jim Spain, MU vice provost and dairy scientist.
Advance registration is required by July 6. The $40 fee covers meal, breaks (Tiger Stripe ice cream) and an on-campus parking permit.