The Iowa State Dairy Association (ISDA) will host its Annual Meeting on Friday, December 12, at the Gateway Hotel & Conference Center in Ames. ISDA members and anyone interested in Iowa’s dairy industry are invited to attend. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. and feature presentations from leading experts in agriculture and dairy:
- Chad Hart, Ph.D., Professor of Economics, Iowa State University
Explore the factors shaping agricultural markets over the next 12 to 18 months, including the impacts of the general economy (inflation, exchange rates, etc.) and international trade (tariffs and trade agreements) on livestock and crops, as well as the potential effects of changes in government policy. The discussion will also highlight opportunities for profitable marketing over the next few years.
- Brian Tapp, Vice President, Value Added Agriculture, Iowa Area Development Group
Learn about emerging growth opportunities in dairy farming and processing that are driving expansion within Iowa’s dairy industry.
- Gregg Doud, President and CEO, National Milk Producers Federation
Doud will share insights into NMPF’s efforts to navigate shifting political and market dynamics while advancing the economic well-being of dairy producers and their cooperatives through unified industry action.
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