Farm show 2015 by The Greeley Publishing Company

JANUARY 27-29, 2015

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Colorado Farm Show boasts forward-looking approach in 51st year By Kayla Young kyoung@greeleytribune.com

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n the tail of 2014’s golden anniversary, this year’s 51st Colorado Farm Show, running Jan. 2729, feels like a fresh start for the event’s new marketing director, Erich Ehrlich. “It’s almost like the first year,” Ehrlich said, sitting beside the event’s former marketing director, Eric Angus, at the Colorado Farm Show office in Greeley’s Island Grove Regional Park. This year’s theme, “Agriculture: Continuing the Tradition,” captures the forward-looking mentality of a show and its mission to engage a diverse audience in agricultural dialogue. Five decades in, Angus said the three-day program is as fresh as ever, offering panels for farmers and non-farmers, alike. “It can all be tied into ag, but there certainly is information that the general public could use, and we do see people coming by our show office asking about various programs and where to go that are not involved in ag,” Angus said. Community education serves as a key component for the show, which offers an impressive and free lineup of discussions on beef, equine, dairy, produce and crop production. “It’s amazing when people walk out of the room and the buzz that happens 30 to 60 days later,” Ehrlich said. “You could be out at

» On the cover Kingsley Swenson, 2, reaches for one of the tractors as he runs toward the tire during the annual Colorado Farm Show at the Island Grove Events Center in Greeley. Photo by Joshua Polson jpolson@greeleytribune.com

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annual Colorado Farm Show at the Island Grove Events Center in Greeley. other venues, with other organizations — nonprofits, 4-H, FFA — and someone is like, ‘Hey, did you catch that class at Colorado Farm Show this past year that was on drought or water resources?’ or ‘Did you find out what’s going on with drones now?’ ” Speaker planning for the com-

ing year begins as soon the current farm show ends, Ehrlich said. The educational committee prioritizes headline-worthy, hard-hitting topics, and the careful selection shows in the resulting lineup. “People should take advantage of it, that right here in their own backyard in northern Colorado

there is the opportunity to educate yourself for free,” Ehrlich said. Angus added that farmers and ranchers may also utilize the show for easy updates and recertification courses. “Farmers are an independent lot. They don’t like to be told

what to do, but it’s easy for them to come in a non-threatening atmosphere and maybe get updates on some of the things they need,” Angus said. “Someone like Colorado Corn will hold their safety meetings here and a lot of farmers have to attend a certain number of those in order to qualify for insurance.” Colorado Farm Show operates as a nonprofit, run almost entirely by volunteers. The organization gives back to the community by helping maintain Island Grove Regional Park and providing scholarships for ag education. The banquet for this year’s seven scholarship winners will be held Jan. 28 at the park’s events center. A full list of events, panels and highlighted speakers follows.

COLORADO FARM SHOW EVENTS TUESDAY » Welcome Message/CCA Update 9 a.m. — Devin Murnin, director of Industry Programs, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, Denver. » Murnin will present a Murnin

brief update on the various programs with which the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association is currently involved.

» Alternative Annual Forages to Extend the Grazing Season into Fall and Early Winter 9 a.m. —Joe Brummer, associate professor/Extension forage specialist, De-

partment Soil and Crop Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins. » Extending the grazing season into the fall and early winter can signifiBrummer cantly reduce input costs in beef cattle operations. Productive forages with high quality that stockpile well are essential to make this practice work. Brummer will cover the

use of various brassica species (turnips, rape, kale and radishes) as well as small grains (wheat, triticale, barley and oats) planted alone or in complex mixtures (forage cocktails). In addition, results from a trial in which some of these species were interseeded into corn at the V6 growth stage will be presented.

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» Telling the Beef Story in the Age of Social Media 9:15 a.m. — Tami Arnold, director of marketing, Colorado Beef Council and Julie Moore, director of nutrition and education, Colorado Beef Council, Denver. » The Colorado Beef Council has embraced social media to reach a new consumer, the millennial, who was Arnold born between 1980 and 2000. This generation represents 50 percent of our population and is vital to beef’s future on the dinner table. Tami and Julie will share some of Moore the strategies being used to target the millennial audience.

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9:30 a.m. — Robert Sakata, president, Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, Loveland. » The Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association launched February 2014 as a 501c6 trade association and membership organization to improve business condi- Sakata tions of Colorado fruit and vegetable growers. Our mission includes creating one voice for all produce growers in Colorado, advancing Colorado specific research, networking growers, enhancing collaborations including those with existing single commodity produce organizations, providing outreach to growers on best practices and engagement on policy around food safety, labor and water, plus promoting Colorado fruit and vegetables on behalf of Colorado growers. Come hear about our 2015 plans and why you should join. Website: coloradoproduce.org

»Stewardship: A Philosophy of Life, Culture and Business 9:45 a.m. — Dr. Gerald L. Stokka, Extension veterinarian/livestock stew-

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ardship, North Dakota State University, Fargo, N.D. » Understanding what we believe and why we believe it is critical to our role in society as stewards of land, livestock and people. The Stokka message we live and communicate to others outside of agriculture is an important piece of restoring trust and respect to our way of life and business.

» The Influence of Grain and By-Product Prices on Forage Values in Dairy Rations 10 a.m. — Steve Martin, owner/nutritionist, Dairy Nutrition and Management Consulting, LLC, Fort Collins. » Dairy rations, though finely tuned, offer many options for maximizing milk production. After the basic roughage requirements are met, Martin additional forage or

various grain by-products can be used to complete the diet. These decisions are made based on the most advantageous economics for the dairy farm. At times, there is a disconnect between ration ingredient values for dairy owners and income per acre needs for forage producers. Learning about this relationship and the options that exist for dairies helps the forage farmer better understand their customer.

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10 a.m. — Moderator: Bill Hammerich, 10:30 a.m. —Dr. Steve Koontz, profesexecutive director, Colorado Livestock sor of ag economics, Department of Association, Greeley. Panelists: Dr. Brock Agriculture and Resource Economics, Faulkner, consultant, Colorado Livestock Colorado State University, Fort Collins. Association; Mark SponsWe know agriculture isn’t the only contributor to ler, executive director, Colnitrogen deposition in Rocky Mountain Nationorado Corn al Park, but we most definitely want to do our part in Growers, addressing it. ... Dialogue and cooperation are vital in Greeley; Jim this effort, and ag must continue to be present in the Cheatham, air resources conversation. If we’re not, we face the possibility of specialist, regulations without our input, or other negative conseNational quences. Park Service, - MARK SPONSLER, Executive Director, Colorado Corn, speakEstes Park. ing at 10 a.m. Tuesday on “Agriculture’s Stake in Reducing Nitro» Nitrogen gen Volatility” volatility is

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» This presentation will focus on the current situation in beef cattle, feedstuff and grain markets, as well as a market outlook with price Koontz expectations for the upcoming year. Competing protein markets, international trade and other variables will be discussed as they relate to cattle prices.

» Shredlage: A New Technology Update 11 a.m. — Ross Dale, co-founder/manager, Shredlage, LLC, Oskaloosa, Iowa. » Recent advances in corn silage harvesting techniques have been gaining momentum particularly in the dairy industry. Corn silage is a unique ingredient that supplies not only needed fiber for dairy an- Dale imals but it is also a key starch ingredient. With a goal of retaining good particle length while insuring top-notch kernel processing, the Shredlage project was born.

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» Industry Expansion: The Lender’s Perspective 11:15 a.m. — Jason King, senior relationships manager, RABO Agrifinance, Loveland, and Brett Datteri, relationship manager, agribusiness banking, First National Bank, Greeley. » Jason King and Brett Datteri will share their perspectives on business analysis, strategies King and requirements for financing herd expansion, or getting your start in the cow/calf sector from an agricultural lending point of view. An open questions and answers Datteri session will follow their presentations.

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» Bigger or Better? Operational and Market Factors for Exp. in Cow/Calf, Stocker and Backgrounding 1 p.m. — Cattle-Fax, Centennial. » Cattle-Fax will discuss market trends in the beef cattle industry that will have the biggest influence on profitability over the next few years, including options for restocking pastures during an expansion-phase cattle market and managing expansion efforts with a focus on longterm ranch profitability. This will be an in-depth discussion primarily focused on the cow/calf and stocker/ backgrounding sectors of the industry, and will focus on how an individual enterprise might expand.

» State Water Plan: A Panel Discussion

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»The Ground Up Approach: A New Way of Thinking about Precision Ag

1:30 p.m. — Moderator: Dr. Reagan Waskom, director, Colorado Water 2 p.m. — Chad Pfitzer, integrated Institute, Fort Collins. Panelists: John solutions manager, 4 Rivers Equipment, Stulp, special policy adviser to the Greeley. governor for water, IBCC Director, » “The Ground Up Approach” is a cutDenver; Charlie Bartlett, chairman, ting edge methodology, developed to Colorado Agriculture Water Alliance, Merino. » The governor Colorado faces significant water challenges in is concerned the near future. How will Colorado provide waabout the water to growing cities and industry as the state grows? ter challenges What impact will this have on irrigated agriculture? facing the state and beThe challenges presented by growth, endangered lieves it is imspecies, drought, wildfire, energy development, perative that downstream state demands threatens Colorado’s a statewide water future. water plan be developed if -REAGAN WASKOM, Director, Colorado Water Institute Colorado is unlock the full potential of precision ag going to have a secure water future. The Colorado Water Conservation Board, an technologies, to help customers and/ or ASPs to achieve agronomic goals, organization created by the state legand to make more informed buying islature to create and implement state decisions around inputs and machinery. water policy, was charged with the task of developing a plan, in conjunction with Using electromagnetic sensors and highly accurate RTK GPS, field surveys other state water agencies. This panel are performed, creating a solid founwill be discussing the ins and outs of the state water plan and what it means to CONTINUED the agriculture industry. 7: Events

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dation on which to base decisions. Once the carrying capacity of the soil is determined, decisions around inputs can be made as they relate Pfitzer to variable-rate technologies for planting, spraying and irrigation, hence optimizing the use of precision ag technologies.

» Business Strategies for Long-Term Survival in the Beef Industry — Producer Panel Discussion 2 p.m. — Moderator: Dr. Jason Ahola, associate professor of beef production systems, Department of Animal Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins. Panelists: Kevin Miller, owner, Croissant Red Angus, Briggsdale; Randy Miller, owner, Miller Cattle Feeders, Pierce; David Linde, co-owner, Linde Landholdings,

Eaton. » Three local cattle producers will share their thoughts on the current state of the beef industry including their views on expansion and ensuring R. Miller longterm profitability of their operations. Panel participants will each provide their brief perspective followed by a question and answer and open discussion Linde format with attendees. Some discussion is expected to revolve around points discussed earlier in the day, including market outlooks, managing risk, borrowing money and expansion.

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9 a.m. — Art Shank, site leader, Kroger Mountain View Foods, Denver. » Kroger Co. has a saying — ”I, You, We Make a Difference.” The Kroger Co. is one of the world’s largest grocery retailers. With total sales of over $98 billion, its family of stores spans many states and

operates 41 food processing or manufacturing facilities. Kroger believes in building strong local ties and brand loyalty with its customers and Shank they place considerable importance on forging strong supplier partnerships. The new Kroger plant in Denver will emphasize high-quality dairy foods. Dairy freshness is critical in the eyes of their consumers.

» Small Drones and Big Data? 9 a.m. — Rory Paul, CEO, Volt Aerial Robotics, LLC, Saint Charles, Mo. » Paul will present an introduction to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) as a means to collect agricultural data. The discussion will provide an introduc- Paul tion to the hardware, the legality of drone usage, and the potential agricultural applications of drones. A questions and answers session will follow.

» The Margin Protection Program for Dairy: What do

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10 a.m. — Dr. Mark Stephenson, director of dairy policy analysis, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis. » The initial registration period for the Margin Protection Program (MPP) for Dairy was completed at a time when margins were forecast to be relatively strong for 2015. As we begin to think about the 2016 registration, what are the markets suggesting for Stephenson MPP strategy in the year ahead? Will this new program provide risk management for dairy farms?

» The Power and Pitfalls of Big Data: Agriculture’s Wild, Wild West 11 a.m. — Matt Erickson, economist, American Farm Bureau Federation, Washington, D.C. » Have you ever considered the amount of data that’s being generated and processed in today’s world or even at the level of your individual farming

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operation? Data has become a modern agricultural commodity and has a chance to revolutionize agriculture. For years, farmers have used technological advances to better match hybrids and varieties of Erickson seeds with specific field characteristics. Now, several seed, fertilizer and equipment companies are beginning to collect and monitor real-time variables on site-specific ground related to planting population, seed hybrid planted, soil topography, fertilizer usage, yield data and a growing spectrum of other variables. This workshop will provide an insight with regard to the opportunities, challenges and questions farmers must think about within the emerging field of big data in agriculture now and into the future.

» Reducing Dairy’s Contribution to Nitrogen Deposition in Rocky Mountain National Park 11:05 a.m. — Dr. Brock Faulkner, consul-

tant, Colorado Livestock Association, Greeley. » Nitrogen deposition in Rocky Mountain National Park is causing undesirable changes in park ecosystems. Much of that nitrogen originates in eastern Faulkner Colorado. Dr. Faulkner will discuss management strategies to reduce nitrogen losses from dairies and crop production operations, including a warning system that allows producers to apply conservation management practices at strategic times when nitrogen emissions are likely to have their greatest impact on the park.

» 2014 Colorado Vesicular Stomatitis Outbreak: Response and New Vision for the Future 1 p.m. — Dr. Keith Roehr, Colorado State veterinarian, Colorado Department of Agriculture, Lakewood; Dr. Sara Ahola, Colorado Traceability veterinarian, Colorado Department of Agriculture, Lakewood. » Dr. Roehr and Dr. Ahola will discuss the history and summary of the 2014

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» What Will 2015 Colorado Weather Look Like? 1 p.m. — Nolan Doesken, state climatologist and CoCoRaHS program director, Colorado State University, Fort Collins. » This presentation will begin with a recap of the weather of 2014 and end with a look-ahead to the 2015 growing season and beyond. After the Doesken floods of September 2013, 2014 was

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a relatively uneventful year. 2014 brought an abundance of precipitation and surface water to many parts of northern Colorado, especially the South Platte River basin. Average or slightly below average temperatures and relatively high humidity throughout the late spring and summer also reduced evaporation rates which further extended water supplies. Even drought-stricken portions of southeastern Colorado saw noticeable improvements during the summer. But cold weather in May and a hard early freeze in September shortened the growing season for some producers. Looking ahead to 2015, the big story has been the much heralded but largely disappointing “El Niño.”. We will discuss just how much “El Niño” actually affects our weather and what expectations we can have for skillful long-range weather prediction. Website: http://www.cocorahs.org

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» Welcome to the World of Agvocacy! 2:05 p.m. — Carrie Mess, dairywoman, blogger at DairyCarrie.com, Lake Mills, Wisc. » People want to know more about where their food starts and there are plenty of conversations happening about food and farming. As “agvocates,” farmers Mess can change the mis-

conceptions about what they do by taking part in these conversations. Mess, recently named 2014 Social Media Farmer of the Year, will cover in her presentation what an “agvocate” is, why there is a need for farmers to join the conversation and show real examples of how farmers can change the conversation without having to leave the farm.

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