The Fifth Annual

Hosted by: University of IdahoWashington State University

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDr. Miriam S. Weber-Nielsen, Michigan State University, MI – ChairDr. Larry Muller, Penn State University, PA – Vice ChairTodd Kranz, ABS Global, OH – Finance Committee ChairHap Allen, Genex Cooperative, WI – Media & Public Relations Committee ChairJim Sipiorski, NorthStar Cooperative, MI – Program Committee ChairDr. Dave Selner, Professional Dairy Consultant, WI – Regional Contest Committee ChairDr. Amin Ahmadzadeh, University of Idaho, IDStanley E. Bird, Imagination Unlimited Consulting Group, MNMatt Budine, Cargill Animal Nutrition, CALinda Hodorff, Second-Look Holsteins, WIKas Ingawa, North Carolina University/Dairy Records Management Systems, NCJoDee Sattler, Midwest DairyBusiness, WIRob Sheffer, Cargill Animal Nutrition, NYDavid C. Thorbahn, Select Sires Inc., OHDr. Michael Tomaszewski, Texas A&M University, TX

LOCAL CONTEST HOSTS & COORDINATORDr. Amin Ahmadzadeh, University of Idaho, IDReagon Hatch, Nutrient Management Systems, IDJohn Swain, Washington State Universtiy, WAVaughn Wasen, Washington State University, WA

CONTEST ASSISTANTSJeff Ackerman, ABSDean Allan, JD HeiskellJason Anderson, GenexKylene Anderson, ABSPete Appell, Glanbia FoodsDoug Baker, ABSBob Biedenbach, Standard NutritionJon Botch, MonsantoRodrigo Carranza, Pfizer Animal HealthLex Carter, Accelerated GeneticsMirelle Chahine, Univ. of Idaho ExtensionAndy Covington, Church & DwightJoe Dalton, University of IdahoKylie Daniels, ADMAaron DeHaan, AlltechRuss DeKryf, Glanbia FoodsHarry DeWolfe, Select SiresDave Ellis, Elanco Travis Flick, Rangen’sKami Grandine, AlltechJoe Hillers, Washington State UniversityTravis Hanson, JD HeiskellBen Hardcastle, Elanco

Randy Hill, Select SiresAmy Holsstead, WestwayBryan Horn, ABSAndy Keeter, MonsantoDan Kluth, Standard NutritionSteve Lemrick, Rangen’sMike Luehrs, SemexTom McCaughey, Glanbia FoodsCam McKenzie, AlltechSteve Miller, Boehringer IngelheimRyan Millett, ABSDoug Minor, MonsantoSam Mosley, Univ. of Idaho ExtensionErin Mosley, Univ. of Idaho ExtensionRick Norell, Univ. of Idaho ExtensionEarl Patterson, WestfaliaSurgeBarry Putnum, GenexRafael Rodriguez, MonsantoKelton Spain, Schering PloughChris Surret, Land O’ LakesJosh Szasz, Cargill Tami Tollenaar, GenexCarl Van Weerdhuizen, WestfaliaSurgeJanna Verberg, Glanbia Foods

NAIDC MANAGEMENTWDE Management Inc.American Dairy Science Association

March 31 - April 1, 2006Twin Falls, Idaho

FOUNDATION PLATINUM SPONSORSABS Global Inc.; Cargill Animal Nutrition; DairyBusiness Communications; Dairy Records Management Systems; Genex Cooperative Inc.; Monsanto Dairy Business; Select Sires; Virtus Nutrition; West Central-SoyPlus/SoyChlorPLATINUM SPONSORSAgway Foundation Inc.; Alltech; Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition Group; Dairy Herd Management; Diamond V Mills; Elanco Animal Health; Farm Credit System Foundation Inc.; Hoard's Dairyman; J.D. Heiskell & Co.; NE Farm Credit Ag Enhancement; Northeast Dairy Producers Association; Pfizer Animal Health; Soy Best; United Dairymen of Idaho; Western MillingFOUNDATION GOLD SPONSORSAlta Genetics Inc.; Prince Agri Products Inc.; Zinpro CorporationGOLD SPONSORSBou-Matic; DHI-Provo; Glanbia Foods Inc.; Lallemand Animal Nutrition; Land O'Lakes Purina Feed; MidAtlantic Farm Credit; Novus International Inc.; Renaissance Nutrition Inc.; ReQuest Ltd.; University of Idaho College of Ag & Life Sciences; WestfaliaSurge Inc.FOUNDATION SILVER SPONSORSMoore, Stephens, Frazer & Torbet LLP; Vita Plus Corp.SILVER SPONSORSAccelerated Genetics; ADDS Center; AgChoice Farm Credit; A.L. Gilbert Company; Associated Feed; Blue Seal

Feeds; Calf-Tel by Hampel Corp.; Dairy Farmers of America Inc.; Dairy Farmers of Washington; Danish Maid Butter; Farm Credit of Wisconsin; Fort Dodge Animal Health; Hilmar Cheese; Holstein Association USA; Northeast Ag & Feed Alliance; Nutrient Management Solutions; Nutrius LLC; Poulin Grain; Premier Insurance; Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin; Richer Feeds; Schering-Plough Animal Health; Standard Nutrition Company; Westfarm FoodsFOUNDATION BRONZE SPONSORSADM Alliance Nutrition Inc.; American Jersey Cattle Association/National All-Jersey Inc.; Nutrition Professionals Inc.; Swiss Valley Farms Co.BRONZE SPONSORSAgri-King Inc.; Agri-Nutrition Consulting Inc.; AgriTech Analytics; AgSource Cooperative; APC; Automated Dairy Systems; BioTech Associates Ltd. Inc.; Boehringer Ingleheim; Imagination Unlimited Consulting Group; Jerome Cheese Company; MVE; Nasco International; North American Nutrition Company; Northwest Farm Credit Services; Rangen Inc.; Sanstrom Scale Company Inc. Schering Plough Animal Health Corp.; Scoular Company; Semex Alliance; The Guernsey Foundation; Valley Co-op; Washington State University Creamery; World Wide SiresOTHER CONTRIBUTORSCattle Connection; Hatfield Mfg. Inc.; Kane Plastiic Boots; Magic Quality Milk ProducersDIAMOND DAIRYMarshman Farms; Joe Simoes Family Dairy

THE DAIRY CHALLENGE MISSION“To create an intercollegiate dairy management competition based on the examination of all aspects of a dairy business. This competition will challenge students in recall of basic dairy management principles and their practical application, while testing organizational, time management, data analysis, public speak-ing, leadership and teamwork skills. Agribusiness and universities will cooperate to stage this event to increase students’ knowledge and comprehension of dairy business management and thereby promote a strong future for the dairy industry.”

BANQUET PROGRAMEmcee & opening remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miriam S. Weber-NielsonWelcome by host school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. John Hammel Dean, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, University of Idaho Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Muller

DinnerRemarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Daniel Bernardo Dean, College of Agriculture, Human & Natural Resource Sciences Washington State UniversitySponsor acknowledgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Todd KranzIntroductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim SipiorskiPresentation to host school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miriam S. Weber-NielsonPresentation to host farms . . . Dr. Amin Ahmadzadeh, Reagon Hatch & John SwainAnnouncement of awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Selner & Linda Hodorff2007 Contest Invitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Lee Kilmer Iowa State UniversityPARTICIPATING TEAMS

Cal PolyCornell UniversityDelaware Valley CollegeIowa State UniversityMichigan State UniversityNorth Carolina State UniversityNorth Dakota State UniversityThe Ohio State University Oregon State UniversityPenn State University Purdue UniversitySouth Dakota State UniversityTexas A&M UniversityUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of FloridaUniversity of GuelphUniversity of IdahoUniversity of MaineUniversity of MassachusettsUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of New HampshireUniversity of VermontUniversity of Wisconsin - MadisonUniversity of Wisconsin - River FallsVirginia TechWashington State UniversityWestern Kentucky State

2006 • North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge Contest • 2006THANK YOU, SPONSORS!TOMORROW’S DAIRY LEADERS

The NAIDC is supported by the Higher Education Competitive Grant Program, USDA CSREES 2004-38411-14760