Join us at our new location in La Crosse, WI June 11-12, 2025!
Welcome
What is the Four State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference?
The Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference presents the latest research on nutrition and management of dairy cattle.
This conference is a collaborative effort of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, University of Illinois Extension, University of Minnesota Extension and University of Wisconsin-Extension.
You can learn more about the Four State Dairy Nutrition group by visiting the About Us page.
Nominations now being accepted!
7-Lb Club Award
The Four State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference is excited to
introduce a new award recognizing high-production herds in the region. We
need you to nominate herds for this award!
Eligibility
Open to herds in Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Herds averaging over seven pounds of fat + protein in 2024.
Requirements
- Proof of average monthly or annual inventory from herd management software.
- Proof of 2024 annual milk production with components from the processor.
- Each nominator may nominate only one herd.
- Nominated deserving herds are not required to attend the conference. They will be recognized on the Four State Dairy Website.
Recognition
The top three herds will be honored at the conference, will participate in a panel
discussion, and will receive a plaque, honorarium, and expenses paid to the
conference.
Deadline
Please send all information to Jim Salfer at salfe001@umn.edu by May 8.
Register today!
The registration link for our 2025 conference is now open! You can register here.
To view the registration form, visit our Registration page.
Are you interested in becoming a sponsor or an exhibitor? You can sign-up here or visit our Sponsors & Exhibitors page.
Collaborating Universities
Thank you to our 2025 Platinum Sponsors!
