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

2024 Event 

 

Time Name Description Location Name
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
8:00 AM - 5:00 PMRegistration Open Palace Ballroom Foyer
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMBreakfast & Expo Open Palace Ballroom IIB
9:00 AM - 9:05 AMWelcome Palace Ballroom I
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.

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

Hannah Thompson-Weeman, CEO, Animal Ag Alliance

Palace Ballroom I
10:45 AM - 11:15 AMNetworking Break & Expo

Sponsored by: 

Palace Ballroom IIB
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

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

Lunch Sponsored by: 


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.

MILK Business Awards Sponsored by:
    

Palace Ballroom I
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: The Dairy Solutions Group (TDSG)

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.

Pompeian I
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

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

Speakers:

Dr. Rafael Paiva, 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.

Pompeian III
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

Pompeian II
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 Needs Presented by: Zinpro

Speaker:  David Ledgerwood, Zinpro

Join us to discover how to enhance dairy herd performance through innovative nutritional strategies. We'll dive into how optimizing rumen fermentation can lead to improved feed efficiency and increased milk production, while also supporting overall health and reproductive success of high-performing cows.

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

Moderator: Emily Meccage, Ph. D., FGI Sr. Manager Research & Development
Panelists: Barry Visser, Nutritionist with Vita Plus
Greg Moes, Co-owner of MoDak Dairy

Pompeian II
2:10 PM - 2:40 PMOption 3 - Unlocking the Secrets of Dairy Genetics: A Guide to Genetic Indexes Presented by: Neogen

Speaker: Dr. Victor Pedrosa, Neogen

Pompeian III
2:10 PM - 2:40 PMOption 4 - The Long View: Healthier Cows & Greater Returns 10 Years Down the Road

Speaker: Geoffrey Ackaert, MBA, Global Technical Director at Animal Health Vision 

Join us to envision your operation's next decade of health and productivity with cutting-edge preventative technology. We'll dive into the science of bacterial communication and how to work with it to drive longevity, performance and profitability. Learn how to deploy this powerful tool and leave with a plan for your most profitable decade yet.

Pompeian IV
2:45 PM - 3:15 PMNetworking & Expo Break Palace Ballroom IIB
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
Panelists: Tim Rauen, GenoSource from Blairstown, Iowa
Joaquin Vazquez of Vir-Clar Farms, LLC in Fond du Lac, Wis.
Perry Baeten of Baeten Dairy LLC in New Franken, Wis. 

Palace Ballroom I
4:00 PM - 6:00 PMOpening Reception and Sponsor Networking

Sponsored by:

Palace Ballroom IIB
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
7:30 AM - 8:30 AMBreakfast and Exhibit Hall Open

Breakfast Sponsored by:

Palace Ballroom IIB
8:45 AM - 9:15 AMCreating a Winning Culture

Speaker: Jared Dueppengiesser, Proterra Genetics

Palace Ballroom I
9:15 AM - 10:15 AMLabor Retention

Speaker: Tom Wall, The Dairy Coach

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

Rachel Beardsley, Partner, Fragomen

Palace Ballroom I
11:30 AM - 12:30 PMStrengthening Producer - Processor Relationships

Moderator: Lucas Sjostrom, Edge Dairy Cooperative
Panelists: Jacob Larson, Larson Dairy, Florida
Jacob Brey, Brey Cycle Farm, Wisconsin
Trevor Fleege, Agropur, Wisconsin

Palace Ballroom I
12:30 PM - 1:00 PMLunch

Sponsored by: 

Palace Ballroom I
1:00 PM - 1:40 PMU.S. Farm Report Taping

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

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Palace Ballroom I
1:40 PM - 2:00 PMNetworking & Expo Break Palace Ballroom IIB
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

Palace Ballroom I
2:45 PM - 3:30 PMBeef on Dairy

Moderator: Taylor Leach, Farm Journal
Panelists: Dale Woerner, Texas Tech University
Greg Moes, Modak Dairy, South Dakota

Palace Ballroom I
3:30 PM - 4:00 PMUnscripted Podcast Live

Throwing out the script and having a little fun with the Modern-day Farm Chick and her husband, Tom.

Clinton Griffiths, Host, AgDay
Tyne Morgan, Host, U.S. Farm Report
Guests: Annaliese & Tom Wegner, Wegnerlann Dairy LLC

 

Palace Ballroom I
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!  

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Temple Pool