Student Resources
2020 Corporate Technology Presentations
- Component Production: Is Your Herd Up to Par? (Dr. Hank Spencer, Cargill Technical Services Principal)
- Domestic and Global Outlook within the Ag Industry (Dr. David Kohl, Emeritus Professor of Virginia Tech, presented by Farm Credit of the Virginias)
- The World of Genetics - Creating Ideal Commercial Cows (Leah James, U.S. Dairy Marketing Manager, Genex Cooperative, Inc.)
- Utilizing Genetics & Data to Maximize Efficiency (Lyle Kruse, Vice President U.S. Market Development, Select Sires)
Dairy Challenge Information
- DairyComp Command Basics
- DairyComp Command Reference Guide
- Making a Farm Visit: Hints and Strategies - Mike Hutjens
- Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge Sponsor Training Meeting-Four Event Cows with Dr. Alex Scanavez (Oct 20, 2020)
Passcode: $^5Lg2my - Dairy Questionnaire
- Financial Template
- Major Areas to Assess the Dairy Farm Operation
- Presentation Tips
- USDA data for WI
- NAIDC Presentation Warmup Exercise
- Dairy Challenge Dairy Comp Training
- DCTeach Info Sheet - Attention Academic Version Users, click to view and download ACADEMIC backup. If you need help, click here
- DHI-PLUS Software Installation Information - To install DHI-PLUS software, contact Cathy Myers, Amelicor at (559) 289-2585
- PCDART Software Installation Information - To install PCDART software, contact Kas Ingawa, DRMS at (919) 889-9131
Financials
- 2022 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary and 2023 Mid-Year Outlook
- 2023 National Dairy Challenge – Financial Presentation with Heather Weeks from Farm Credit East (March 20, 2023)
- NAIDC Financial Statements 2023 Addendum
- Sample Farm File Coaches
- Financial Implications of Your Recommendations – Partial Budgeting – Alex White (November 2022)
- Southern Regional Financial Bootcamp with Alex White (November 2022)
- Northeast Regional Training: Finance – Partial Budgets How-To with Kelsey Neckers, Farm Credit (Oct 19, 2022)
- Dairy Financials and Benchmarks - Tim Baumgartner
- Harvesting a Profit Guide
- New York State Dairy Farm Business Summary
- Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge-"Understanding Your Financial Position"-an overview of business planning, budgeting, and the role of risk management with Phil Taylor from Ag Choice (Oct 23, 2020)
Passcode: K?C.PQJ0 - Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge-Importance of Tax Planning on Dairy Operations with John Black from Ag Choice (Oct 21, 2020)
Passcode: ?de0.LAt - Midwest Dairy Challenge 2022 Presentation by Jim Moriarty (Compeer)
- Minimum Expectations for NAIDC Financial Analysis
- Financial Suggestions to Dairy Challenge College Students II (Gary Sipiorski & Alex White)
- Introduction to Balance Sheet (video)
- Introduction to Financial Analysis (video)
- Understanding Your Farm's Financial Health (PowerPoint)
- Quick & Dirty Guide to Financial Ratios
- Examples of Financial Ratios:
- Farm Financial Ratios and Benchmarks Calculations & Implications
- 15 Measures of Dairy Farm Competitiveness
- Farm Credit West Financial Presentation
DHI Reports
- Dairy Comp 305 Commands (Select Sires)
- Example Herd Summary 202 Report (DRMS)
- Explanation of Herd Summary 202 Report (DRMS)
- Example Herd Summary ASHS-100 (AgSource)
- Using Herd Summary ASHS-100 (AgSource)
- Herd Comparison Report Explanation (AgriTech Analytics)
- Herd Total Report Explanation (AgriTech Analytics)
- Herd Summary Example Report (Amelicor/DHI Provo)
Nutrition
- Northeast Regional Training: Forage Quality (Oct 18, 2022)
- Dairy efficiency by the numbers - By Jon Pretz, Ph.D., Hubbard Dairy Nutritionist
- Fatty Acid Forum - online learning platform for dairy nutrition
- Quick Guides to Fatty Acids - The "cliff-notes" way to learn fatty acids
- Legacy Series from Fatty Acid Forum - Interviews with important researchers that left a legacy on fatty acid nutrition in dairy
- Omega Balancer - simple web tool to assess omega fatty acid ratio in dairy diets and ingredients
- Making and Managing Feeds (Connor Agriscience)
- Dairy Performance - Optimizing Robot IOFC (Vita Plus)
- Forage Foundations - 10 Ways to Get More Milk From Homegrown Forages (Vita Plus)
- Example Grain Mix
- Example Milking Ration
- How to use the Dairy NRC 2001 Program
- Dairy NRC 2001 Program
Reproduction
- Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge-"Repro Evaluation Using Dairy Records with Paul Colgan, Premier Select Sires (Oct 23, 2020)
Passcode: 61*416eM - Dairy Cow Reproduction Protocols (Select Sires)
- Dairy Heifer Reproduction Protocols (Select Sires)
- Reproduction Consultant Checklist (Select Sires)
- Making Genetic Progress (GENEX)
- Mixed Breed Sires (GENEX)
- Semen Handling And AI Technique (GENEX)
- Top 10 Repro Parameters (GENEX)
Management
- Robotic Training Webinar - MWDC (February 8, 2023)
- Building Cost Spreadsheet
- Northeast Regional Training: CAFO Environmental Factors with Sally Flis, Nutrien Ag Solutions (Oct 20, 2022)
- Overview of Robotic Milking - Justin Segner
- Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge-Dairy Care with Merck (Oct 22, 2020)
Passcode: 9^uNF79r - Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge-"Farm to Grocery Store-FARMS program and the dairy supply chain" with Mike Brown, Dairy Supply Chain Manager, Kroger (Oct 22, 2020)
Passcode: meD1x!5& - Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge-Herd Health with Dr Jerry Mechor-Elanco (Oct 21, 2020)
Passcode: L@gV1jo* - Lameness, Hoof trim evaluation, and facility concerns for hoof health-Neil Andrew, Zinpro (Oct 20, 2020)
Passcode: m5W*$Ta% - Managing the Feed Center on Dairy Farms - By Sam Mosley, PhD
- Calf Care & Quality Assurance - Animal Care Reference Manual
- Heat Abatement Assessment Form (Select Sires)
- Heat Index Reference Guide (Select Sires)
- SRS Locomotion Scoring Worksheet (Select Sires)
- Milk & Fat Valuator - Downloadable spreadsheet to better analyze milk volume vs. component decisions to improve milk check
- Surviving the Coronavirus in the Dairy Industry (Dr. Scott Tripp/Amelicor)
- Starting Strong - What is your Maternity Gameplan with Maternity Sheet (Vita Plus)
Coaches: as a reminder, you have access to past presentations and data sets that you can also use for student preparation. If you need assistance logging in, contact Molly Kelley at mollyk@dairychallenge.org.