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This year’s Oregon Dairy Farmers Convention features an exciting lineup of breakout sessions covering key industry topics, from market trends and risk management to nutrition, biosecurity, and policy updates. These sessions offer practical insights from industry experts to help you navigate challenges and opportunities in dairy.
Employment laws are changing in 2025, bringing new challenges for dairy employers. Roberta Gruber will cover key updates on:
✔ Ag overtime regulations
✔ Ag labor housing compliance
✔ Paid Leave Oregon & OFLA
📢 Stay informed and ensure your dairy remains compliant.
Dairy remains a staple in food culture, but how are consumers engaging with it today? This session will explore:
✔ How dairy is trending in social media recipes
✔ Consumer-driven nutrition facts and decision-making
✔ The rise of value-added dairy products
📢 Discover how dairy is evolving in the modern food landscape!
Changes in Oregon’s water laws could impact CAFO operations statewide. Elizabeth Howard, an expert in natural resources and water law, will provide key insights on:
✔ Regulatory updates affecting agriculture
✔ Permitting, compliance, and enforcement trends
✔ How producers can prepare for upcoming changes
📢 Ensure your operation is ready for evolving water regulations.
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Forage quality plays a critical role in dairy nutrition. Dominick Veiga will explore:
✔ Defining a high-forage dairy ration
✔ The benefits of improved grasses
✔ How to optimize forage utilization
📢 Maximize your dairy’s forage efficiency with proven strategies.
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With increased immigration enforcement on the horizon, agricultural employers need to stay informed and prepared. Roberta Gruber, an expert in agricultural employment law, will cover:
✔ What to expect from federal immigration policies
✔ Understanding the I-9 Form process and employer liability
✔ How to protect individual civil rights in the hiring process
📢 Stay ahead of immigration regulations and ensure compliance on your farm.
This Breakout Session will cover key regulatory changes, including the implementation of SB 85, ongoing LUBGWMA issues shaping legislation like SB 747 and SB 80, and updates on ag labor housing and workforce oversight. Stay informed on how these evolving policies may impact your dairy operation.
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Mastitis remains a persistent challenge for dairy herds, with Prototheca and Mycoplasma emerging as major threats. Dr. Justine Britten will discuss:
✔ Epidemiology and characteristics of Prototheca
✔ Mycoplasma mastitis and species differentiation
✔ Prevention strategies for both pathogen
📢 Stay ahead of these evolving mastitis challenges!
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Feed management is evolving from feeding cows and monitoring production to being a key part of dairy’s financial performance and environmental stewardship. Dr. Ehrin Dawson will cover:
✔ Key metrics for accuracy, consistency, timing, labor and equipment usage
✔ How to incorporate these metrics into a feed management program
📢 Enhance your feed management strategy with research-driven insights.
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Milk markets remain unpredictable, with new pricing formulas, shifting exports, and increased cheese capacity impacting 2025. Katie Burgess, an economist and commodity broker, will simplify risk management and break down:
✔ Hedging tools – DMC, DRP Insurance, futures, and options
✔ Elements of a strong risk management plan
✔ How to choose the best strategies for your dairy
📢 Gain expert insights to help manage price volatility.
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Sustainability efforts continue to shape dairy farm economics. This producer-led panel will discuss:
✔ The financial realities of sustainability initiatives
✔ Funding opportunities for sustainable projects
✔ How national policies impact local farms
📢 Real-world discussions on balancing sustainability and profitability.
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Groundwater quality remains a critical issue for Eastern Oregon agriculture. Justin Green will provide:
✔ A history of LUBGWMA and regulatory updates
✔ The role of collaboration in improving water quality
✔ Key actions producers can take now
📢 Learn how water regulations are evolving and what it means for your farm.
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Biosecurity is more important than ever. With the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and potential outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), we will help producers take steps to protect their herds and secure their milk supply. This session will cover:
✔ Best practices for biosecurity and practical implementation tips
✔ Hazards of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
✔ The benefits of having an enhanced biosecurity plan
📢 Ensure your dairy is prepared to mitigate biosecurity risks and maintain operational security.
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