
2025 EVENT AGENDA
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | |||
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast and Exhibit Hall Open | Rivoli B&C | |
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration Open | ||
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM | Welcome | Rivoli B&C | |
9:05 AM - 10:00 AM | Examining the Long-Term Impact of Farmer's Investments | Dr. Oral "Jug" Capps, Jr., Texas A&M University | Rivoli B&C |
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Transform Your Future: Insider Strategy Tips from Top Performing Producers | Greg Bethard, High Plains Dairy, Kansas | Rivoli B&C |
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM | Networking Break & Expo | Rivoli A | |
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM | A Layered Attack: What's the Next Threat to Animal Ag | Andrew Rose, Ag Futurist, BIO-ISAC | Rivoli B&C |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM | Lunch & MILK Business Awards Presentation | Join us over lunch in celebrating and recognizing these outstanding producers. Find more information about the MILK Business awards here Lunch Sponsored by: MILK Business Awards Sponsored by: | Rivoli B&C |
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Focus Sessions - Round 1 | Choose one breakout below to attend: | |
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Unlock Your Herd's Production Potential |
Join Case VanderMeulen from Coulee Flats Dairy and Chris Cunningham from Dairy Performance Network (DPN) as they share how IDEXX Alertys pregnancy testing is transforming dairy operations across the US. You’ll hear real-world insights on how this method streamlines workflow, enhances reproductive management, and boosts milk production. Whether you're looking to improve efficiency or explore the future of diagnostics, this session will give you valuable insight and inspiration to rethink what’s possible on your dairy. Speakers: Session brought to you by: | Rivoli B&C |
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: How Technology Transforms Production | This session explores the latest technologies being adopted on dairies and how they are shaping real-time decision making. Speakers will share firsthand experiences from managing large herds and navigating recent health challenges, as well as strategies for improving productivity, financial stability, and environmental sustainability. The discussion will also highlight upcoming innovations designed to address bottlenecks in herd management and efficiency. Speakers: Session brought to you by: | Vendome A |
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | The Next Frontier in Dry Cow Care: Proactive Strategies to Optimize Lifetime Production | A new paradigm in dry cow management is emerging, where feed-based interventions and microbial communication science meet veterinary expertise to drive performance and resilience. Speaker: Session brought to you by: | Vendome B |
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | From Gadgets to Game-Changers: Picking the Right Tech for Your Dairy | Dairy producers face more technology choices than ever, but what truly matters is finding solutions that align with each farm's unique management style and bottom-line goals. This presentation dives into practical strategies for navigating today’s tech landscape—cutting through the noise, zeroing in on what fits, and empowering producers to select tools that enhance herd care, productivity, and profitability. Speakers: Session brought to you by: | Vendome C |
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM | Focus Sessions - Round 2 | Choose one breakout below to attend: | |
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM | US and Global Dairy Market Outlook | In a world of unending volatility, this session will provide attendees with a better handle on supply and demand drivers critical to milk prices throughout 2026. From cheese production growth to milk supply outlook, attendees will build confidence in dairy markets to understand what’s coming next year. Session brought to you by: | Rivoli B&C |
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM | Learn about the new F8 and F9 John Deere Self Propelled Forage Harvesters | We will showcase the advanced features designed to enhance efficiency and precision in crop processing, along with improved operator comfort and technology integration. Attendees can look forward to exploring key innovations such as new engine options, upgraded cutting systems, and intelligent automation capabilities, all aimed at maximizing productivity and sustainability in forage harvesting. Speakers: Session brought to you by: | Vendome A |
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM | The Queen of Forages: Alfalfa’s Role in Smarter Forage Systems | Dr. Gonzalo Ferreira will present his latest research on the use of alfalfa in dairy diets, focusing on its role from pre-partum to post-partum stages. He will also explore agronomic and sustainability benefits, followed by a Q&A session. Speaker: | Vendome B |
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM | SenseHub® Dairy Youngstock: Day One Data for a Lifetime of Results | Calf raising can be a guessing game if you don’t always have trained eyes on them – one day a calf is fine, then the next day they refuse to get up. With SenseHub Dairy Youngstock monitoring ear tag, producers can raise calves with confidence. It is constantly analyzing calf behaviors to notify producers the instant a calf starts acting differently. Learn how SenseHub Dairy Youngstock monitoring is giving producers the confidence to raise healthier replacements, take action sooner and help each calf reach their lifetime potential. Session brought to you by: | Vendome C |
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM | Networking & Expo Break | Rivoli A | |
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Going From Good to Great: Meet & Learn from Milk Business Award Winners | Moderator: Karen Bohnert, Dairy Editorial Director, Farm Journal | Rivoli B&C |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Opening Reception in Expo | Sponsored by: | |
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | |||
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Breakfast and Exhibit Hall Open | Breakfast Sponsored by: | Rivoli B&C |
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM | Update from US Dairy Export Council | Krysta Harden, President & CEO, USDEC | Rivoli B&C |
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM | Navigate Uncertainty: Dairy Industry's Path Forward | Stephen Cain, National Milk Producers Federation | Rivoli B&C |
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Data Ownership is the New Source of Power | Paul Windemuller, Dream Winds Dairy, Michigan | Rivoli B&C |
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM | Networking & Expo Break | Rivoli A | |
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM | Boost Your Farm's Potential: Insights from Top Dairy Managers | Jason Anderson, Double A Dairy, Idaho | Rivoli B&C |
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Exploring Labor Opportunities & Challenges | Rick Naerbout, Idaho Dairymen’s Association | Rivoli B&C |
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch | ||
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM | US Farm Report Taping | Host: Tyne Morgan, U.S. Farm Report | Rivoli B&C |
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM | Networking & Expo Break | ||
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | A Boots on the Ground Discussion About Beef-On-Dairy. What's Next? | Moderator: Clinton Griffiths, Host of AgDay | Rivoli B&C |
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Unscripted Podcast Live | Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths return with a live recording of their podcast featuring Mark Inkrott, former NFL athlete and founding partner of UpField Group, where he drives growth in sports, agriculture, and sustainability through strategy, partnerships, and commercialization. | |
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Dairy 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 Paris Hotel pool deck with food, drinks and sunshine!
| Pool Area |