CAESAR'S PALACE LAS VEGAS
December 10-11, 2024

2024 Event 

 

Time Name Description
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMBreakfast & Expo Open 
8:00 AM - 5:00 PMRegistration Open 
9:00 AM - 9:05 AMWelcome 
9:05 AM - 10:00 AMHow health and wellness, product science, and technology will drive dairy innovation and sales growth

Speakers: Paul Ziemnisky, Group EVP Wellness, Insights & Innovation, Dairy Management, Inc. ; 
Eve Pollet, Senior Vice President, Strategic Intelligence, Milk Molecules Initiative Lead, Dairy Management, Inc.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AMSafeguarding the Future of Dairy: Understanding Activist Threats

Hannah Thompson-Weeman, CEO, Animal Ag Alliance

10:45 AM - 11:15 AMNetworking Break & Expo 
11:15 AM - 12:00 PMCan We All Get Along? Communicate to End Conflict Among Key People, Including Family

Rena Striegel, Transition Point Business Advisors

12:00 PM - 1:15 PMLunch & MILK Business Awards Presentation

Lunch Sponsored by: Zinpro

Join us over lunch in celebrating and recognizing these outstanding producers. Find more information about the MILK Business awards here
Each producers story will be shared with outstanding video tributes.

1:30 PM - 2:00 PMFocus Sessions - Round 1

Choose one breakout below to attend.

1:30 PM - 2:00 PMOption 1: Beyond the Bucket: Piecing the Puzzle Together for YOUR Ideal Milking Solution Presented by: Total Dairy Solutions

Speakers:  Ryan Calistro, President Torie Little, Commercial Lead
Discover how to navigate the maze of milking parlor upgrades and technology options in this practical session. We'll guide you through aligning new investments with your operational goals, focusing on solutions that truly benefit your dairy and match your goals, rather than just chasing the latest trends. Learn from real-world examples and leave with a clear strategy to boost efficiency and profitability.

1:30 PM - 2:00 PMOption 2 - Optimizing the carbohydrate, nutrition, and energy potential of your ration Presented by: Enogen

Speakers:

Kirby Krogstad, The Ohio State University, Assistant Professor of Dairy Nutrition
Ted Koehler, Enogen Nutrition Lead, Syngenta

1:30 PM - 2:00 PMOption 3 - Unlock Your Herd's Production Potential Presented by: IDEXX

Speakers:
Dr. Jim Rhoades, IDEXX Bovine Professional Services Veterinarian
Manny Salcedo, CEO of Dairy Performance Network (DPN)
Darren Mueller, manager of Prairieland Dairy

Join us to discover how sample-based pregnancy testing can transform your dairy's efficiency. We'll dive into why this innovative method is gaining momentum, how it streamlines herd management, boosts milk production, and reduces labor costs. Hear firsthand from colleagues who have experienced the significant improvements and valuable insights this technology has brought to their operations.

1:30 PM - 2:00 PMOption 4 - Supporting health and well-being of the animals in our care while optimizing feed conversion and productivity Presented by: Novonesis

Speaker: Dr. Kimberley Morrill

2:10 PM - 2:40 PMFocus Session Breakouts Round 2

Choose one breakout below to attend.

2:10 PM - 2:40 PMOption 1 - Building Rations with the Nutrients Your Herd Need Presented by: Zinpro

Speaker:  David Ledgerwood, Zinpro

2:10 PM - 2:40 PMOption 2 - Why alfalfa: The benefits of alfalfa to your farm and dairy rations - Presented by Forage Genetics

Speaker: Emily Meccage, Ph. D., FGI Sr. Manager Research & Development
Producer Panelists: TBD

2:10 PM - 2:40 PMOption 3 - TBD  
2:10 PM - 2:40 PMOption 4 - TBD  
2:45 PM - 3:15 PMNetworking & Expo Break 
3:15 PM - 4:00 PMGood to Great - MILK Award Winners Tell All

Join us for a Q&A session with our three MILK Business Conference Award Winners. Learn from their fails and successes!
Moderator: Karen Bohnert, Dairy Editorial Director, Farm Journal

4:00 PM - 6:00 PMOpening Reception and Sponsor Networking

Sponsored by:

Time Name Description
7:30 AM - 8:30 AMBreakfast and Exhibit Hall Open

Breakfast Sponsored by:

8:45 AM - 9:15 AMAttract & Excel Your Labor

Speaker: Jared Dueppengiesser, Acepsis

9:15 AM - 10:15 AMLabor Retention

Speaker: Tom Wall, The Dairy Coach

10:15 AM - 10:45 AMNetworking & Expo Break 
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMReconsider These Immigration Solutions to Help Fill Your Farm Team

Rachel Beardsley, Partner, Fragomen

11:30 AM - 12:15 PMStrengthening Producer - Processor Relationships

Moderator: Karen Bohnert, Dairy Editorial Director, Farm Journal
Panelists: Jacob Larson, Larson Dairy, Florida
TBD

12:45 PMLunch

Sponsored by: Edge Dairy

12:45 PM - 1:30 PMU.S. Farm Report Taping

Host: Tyne Morgan, U.S. Farm Report
Panelists: Mike North, Ever.Ag
Dan Basse, Ag Resource Company
Lucas Fuess, Rabo AgriFinance

1:30 PM - 2:00 PMNetworking & Expo Break 
2:00 PM - 2:45 PMDiving into Dairy Policy

Moderator: Tyne Morgan, Host, U.S. Farm Report
Panelists: Shaun Haney, RealAgriculture
Mike Brown, Chief Economist, IDFA
Ben Laine, Terrain

2:45 PM - 3:30 PMBeef on Dairy

Moderator: Taylor Leach, Farm Journal
Panelists: Dale Woerner, Texas Tech University
TBD

3:30 PM - 4:00 PMUnscripted Podcast

Clinton Griffiths, Host, AgDay
Tyne Morgan, Host, U.S. Farm Report
Special Guests to be announced

 

4:30 PM - 6:30 PMDairy DARTY by the Pool

What's a Dairy DARTY?  A Day Party! Join us for an afternoon of networking, games and fun. Meet other dairy producers while enjoying the beautiful Caesar's Palace pool deck with food, drinks and sunshine!