Knowledge Nook
Located in the Atrium of the Exhibition Hall, the Knowledge Nook is a space designed for companies to showcase an innovative product, service or research that was introduced to the market since the last World Dairy Expo. There will be 27, 45-minute sessions over the course of World Dairy Expo, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday and 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Friday.
The list of 2024 Knowledge Nook Sessions and their sponsors are below. Each session is approved for one continuing education credit for members of the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS)
Innovation Unveiled also features additional cutting-edge products that can be found in the Trade Show.
Interested in hosting a session in 2025? Applications for the 2025 Knowledge Nook Sessions will be available soon.
These sessions were recorded and can be viewed via ExpoTV. To learn more about ExpoTV, click here.
| Tuesday, October 1 | |
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9:30 a.m.
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Milk Sustainability Center - Driving to Productivity and Sustainability Presenting Company: John Deere |
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10:30 a.m. |
Moving Ahead of Digital Dermatitis with Systematic Prevention and Control Speakers: Dörte Döpfer, DVM, MSc, Ph.D., Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine & Jeff Wheeler, Strategic Accounts Manager, Diamond V Presenting Company: Diamond V |
11:30 a.m.  |
Threats to the Agriculture Sector Speaker: Stephen W Goldsmith DVM, Management and Program Analyst and Special Agent Scott Mahloch Presenting Company: Federal Bureau of Investigation |
12:30 p.m. |
Supporting Producers, Safeguarding Cows Speaker: Rosemary B. Sifford, DVM; Deputy Administrator; USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Presenting Company: USDA APHIS Veterinary Services |
1:30 p.m. |
Nutritional Enhancements on Forages Using Biologicals Speaker: Scott Harris - Regional Sales Manager & Amy Hoy - Forage Division Lead, Masters Choice Presenting Company: Masters Choice |
2:30 p.m. |
Speaker: Abbi Goldenberg, Business Development Manager, Dellait – Animal Nutrition & Health Presenting Company: Dellait, LLC |
3:30 p.m. |
Electrical Monitoring and Prevention for Dairy Farms Speaker: Hudson Davis, US Authorized Representative, PrevTech Innovations Presenting Company: PrevTech Innovations |
| Wednesday, October 2 | |
9:30 a.m. |
A New Approach to Mitigating Mycotoxins Presenting Company: Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition |
10:30 a.m. |
A Bright Future Can Start in a Blink: See the Power of SenseHub Dairy Youngstock Speakers: Brandt Kreuscher, Dairy Business Development Manager & Austin Snook, U.S. Dairy Marketing Manager, Merck Animal Health Presenting Company: Merck Animal Health |
11:30 a.m. |
Getting the Most Out of Your Embryo and Genetic Program with Technology Speaker: Melissa Freitas, West & Northeast FPC Team Leader, VAS Presenting Company: VAS |
12:30 p.m. |
Lifecycle Feeding of Probiotics: Supporting the Transition Cow Speaker: Kimberley Morrill, Ph.D., Technical Service Manager, Novonesis Presenting Company: Novonesis |
1:30 p.m. |
Find the Next Bump in Your Paycheck Presenting Company: Novus International, Inc. |
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2:30 p.m.
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High Sand Reclamation: What Sand Type Works Best Presenting Company: McLanahan Corporation |
3:30 p.m. |
NEW SERVICE: Antibody Specificity Testing | Helping the Dairy Industry to Start Calves Right Presenting Company: Arkion Life Sciences, LLC |
| Thursday, October 3 | |
| 9:30 a.m. |
A New Approach to Mitigating Mycotoxins Presenting Company: Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition |
10:30 a.m. |
Optimizing Dairy Efficiency with Artificial Intelligence Speakers: Gavin Strang, VP Market Development DeLaval North America & Producer Panel Presenting Company: DeLaval, Inc. |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Sports Cars vs. Farm Trucks: Maintaining Cows like the Top Performers They Are Speaker: Clémence Nash, Ph.D., Executive Technical Service & C.O.W.S.® Program Manager, Novus International, Inc. Presenting Company: Novus International, Inc. |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Lifecycle Feeding of Probiotics: Supporting the Transition Cow Speaker: Kimberley Morrill, Ph.D., Technical Service Manager, Novonesis Presenting Company: Novonesis |
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1:30 p.m. |
Unleash the Power of Your Dairy Farm Data Speaker: Yasir Khokhar, Co-Founder & CEO, Connecterra Presenting Company: Connecterra |
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2:30 p.m. |
Microencapsulated Probiotics: Efficient and Environmentally Sustainable Alternative that Enhance Milk Production Presenting Company: BIALTEC |
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3:30 p.m.
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Making the Most of Your Farm Income Potential Presenting Company: AgMarket.Net, the Farm Division of John Stewart & Associates |
| Friday, October 4 | |
9:30 a.m. |
Low-Cost Manure Separation for In-Season Application Presenting Company: NutraDrip Irrigation Systems |
10:30 a.m. |
Exporting Doesn't Need to Be Hard with EXIM Speaker: Michael Dwiggins, Lending Account Manager, Export-Import Bank of the United States Presenting Company: Export-Import Bank of the United States |
11:30 a.m. |
Unlocking Your Corn Nutrition Opportunities Speaker: John Goeser, Ph.D., Animal Nutrition and R&I Director, Rock River Laboratory |
Tuesday, October 1 at 9:30 a.m.
Milk Sustainability Center - Driving to Productivity and Sustainability
Speakers: Matt Schleicher, Dairy & Livestock Production System Marketing Manager, John Deere and Joaquin Azocar, DVM, Solution Manager, DeLaval North America
Presenting Company: John Deere
The Milk Sustainability Center will enable dairy farmers to calculate, benchmark, simulate, and optimize NUE and CO2e for sustainable?and productive decision-making. The overarching mission is to increase sustainable food production by helping dairy farmers make sustainability improvements through reduced CO2e and increased NUE. Barn and field data are automatically aggregated to minimize manual data entries. Farmers can invite others, such as?consultants or dealers, to view their data in the MSC.
Matt Schleicher is the Dairy & Livestock Production System Marketing Manager at John Deere, bringing over 20 years of agribusiness experience. His roles have spanned from capturing customer needs to the development and delivery of solutions to customers. Matt is dedicated to driving innovative solutions tailored to the dairy and livestock industry's needs.
Joaquin Azocar, DVM, brings over 23 years of professional experience as a Solution Manager at DeLaval North America. Throughout his career, Joaquin has held various global positions within DeLaval, contributing to the company’s success in the dairy industry. Currently, he leads the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, enhancing productivity and sustainability for dairy producers and their cows.
Tuesday, October 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Moving Ahead of Digital Dermatitis with Systematic Prevention and Control
Speakers: Dörte Döpfer, DVM, MSc, Ph.D., Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine & Jeff Wheeler, Strategic Accounts Manager at Diamond V
Presenting Company: Diamond V
Bovine digital dermatitis (DD) is the leading cause of lameness in cattle worldwide. This debilitating disease has significant economic and welfare consequences due to decreased production, increased culling rates, and costs associated with treatment and prevention. This presentation will highlight the findings of a recent study that evaluated the efficacy of feeding postbiotic fermentation products to reduce DD lesions. Keep your herd healthy, productive, and thriving with the findings shared in this session.
A veterinarian, epidemiologist and microbiologist by training, Dörte Döpfer is a professor in the Food Animal Production Medicine Section of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Lameness, particularly digital dermatitis, prediction models for rare events, machine learning for One Health and farm animal production medicine, computer vision models, and disease surveillance are part of her research projects.
As a Strategic Accounts Manager, Jeff Wheeler is responsible for providing sales and technical leadership for Diamond V in North America. Wheeler attended the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens, graduating with a B.S. in Dairy Science. He continued his education at UGA and received his M.S. in Ruminant Nutrition. After completing his Master's, he joined Farmland Industries as a Dairy Sales Manager working in the Midwest.
Tuesday, October 1 at 11:30 a.m.
Threats to the Agricultural Sector
Speaker: Stephen W Goldsmith DVM, Management and Program Analyst and Special Agent Scott Mahloch
Presenting Company: Federal Bureau of Investigation
This is a 45-minute presentation that describes the FBI's efforts to protect the agriculture sector of the United States. It discusses the range of threat actors, biological and other threats, and how to recognize and report suspicious activities or unusual disease incidents. It also describes the structure and roles of the FBI WMD Directorate and the 56 FBI Field Office WMD Coordinators and the programs to engage with and perform joint investigations of these suspicious incidents.
Goldsmith is a veterinarian and Management and Program Analyst in the FBI WMD Directorate, Chemical Biological Countermeasures Unit. Special Agent Mahloch is the Primary WMD Coordinator for the FBI Field Office in Milwaukee, Wis.
Tuesday, October 1 at 12:30 p.m.
Supporting Producers, Safeguarding Cows
Speaker: Rosemary B. Sifford, DVM; Deputy Administrator; USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Presenting Company: USDA APHIS Veterinary Services
USDA’s multifactorial approach to highly pathogenic avian influenza and other emerging and domestic diseases.
Dr. Rosemary Sifford is the Chief Veterinary Officer of the United States and Deputy Administrator of the Veterinary Services program, part of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Since beginning her career with APHIS in 1997 as a Saul T. Wilson Scholar, Dr. Sifford has served the agency in a variety of field and management positions, crossing policy and operations, in Veterinary Services, Plant Protection and Quarantine, and Animal Care. Dr. Sifford received undergraduate degrees in Animal Science and Agricultural Business Management from North Carolina State University, where she also received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
Tuesday, October 1 at 1:30 p.m.
Nutritional Enhancements on Forages Using Biologicals
Speakers: Scott Harris, Regional Sales Manager & Amy Hoy, Forage Division Lead, Masters Choice
Presenting Company: Masters Choice
We will share our silage research report findings and the tools used in conducting the research. We'll cover plant digestibility improvements with the use of biological products.
Amy Hoy serves as the Forage Division Lead with Rob-See-Co and has 30+ years of forage and dairy experience. Amy’s expertise was vital in launching the Rob-See-Co Real Silage Dairy and Real Silage Beef hybrid evaluation program. Amy has spent much of her career with Hubner Seed, working with growers and dairymen nationwide to improve their efficiency and feed quality.
Scott Harris, a versatile professional, has served in various roles in the agricultural industry. He was the Forage Division Lead for Rob-See-Co and National Sales Manager with Masters Choice. Currently, he is leveraging his experience as a Regional Sales Manager for Rob-See-Co. Scott served as the Forage Division Lead and was instrumental in the launching of Forage Division, which Rob-See-Co launched in the summer of 2023.
Tuesday, October 1 at 2:30 p.m.
Using 3D Camera Technology to Accurately Measure Body Reserves, Growth, and Locomotion in Dairy Cattle
Speakers: Abbi Goldenberg, Business Development Manager, Dellait – Animal Nutrition & Health
Presenting Company: Dellait, LLC
This presentation will highlight the important role of 3D cameras in modern dairy farming, emphasizing their contributions to efficient management, improved animal welfare, and sustainable farming practices. Additionally, it will showcase how this technology facilitates accurate assessment of body weight and Body Condition Score (BCS) in cows, enabling tailored nutritional strategies for enhanced well-being and productivity.
Abbi Goldenberg is a seasoned Business Development Manager at Dellait – Animal Nutrition & Health, where she specializes in livestock technology. At Dellait, Goldenburg leverages her expertise in precision technologies, herd management, and strategic market insights to propel the company's initiatives forward. She holds a Master of Agriculture in International Agriculture from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Agriculture Service & Development from Tarleton State University. Driven by a passion for advancing agricultural practices and technology, Goldenburg believes in the transformative power of innovation in farming. Her future projects include technological processes to allow future generations to thrive in production agriculture, aiming to further enhance sustainable and efficient farming practices globally.
Tuesday, October 1 at 3:30 p.m.
Electrical Monitoring and Prevention for Dairy Farms
Speaker: Hudson Davis, US Authorized Representative, PrevTech Innovations
Presenting Company: PrevTech Innovations
PrevTech offers a unique solution for monitoring your electrical network, supported by a team of experts available proactively contacting you when a critical situation is detected. We help prevent electrical fires, machinery breakdown and downtimes. Starting this year, PrevTech also provides solutions for the detection and control of stray voltage in dairy farms.
Wednesday, October 2 at 9:30 a.m.
A New Approach to Mitigating Mycotoxins
Speaker: Joel Pankowski, Ph.D., PAS, Associate Director, Technical Services, Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition
Presenting Company: Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition
This session will explore peer-reviewed research that illustrates the role Refined Functional Carbohydrates™ have in protecting gut epithelial cells from mycotoxins to build a more resilient cow. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how their mycotoxin mitigation options can be evaluated and implemented. This process will aid in the identification of research-proven and field-tested opportunities to maximize herd profitability.
Dr. Pankowski has a diverse background with animal nutrition companies including his current role as Senior Technical Services Manager at Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production, where he has been since May 2011. Dr. Pankowski earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in animal science and dairy management from The Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in reproduction and epidemiology from Cornell University.
Wednesday, October 2 at 10:30 a.m.
A Bright Future Can Start in a Blink: See the Power of SenseHub Dairy Youngstock
Speakers: Brandt Kreuscher, Dairy Business Development Manager, Merck Animal Health & Austin Snook, U.S. Dairy Marketing Manager, Merck Animal Health
Presenting Company: Merck Animal Health
Calves are the most vulnerable group on the dairy, which is why the M-Power dairy platform from Merck Animal Health includes calf care solutions to make calf management more efficient and less stressful. A first-of-its-kind solution, SenseHub Dairy Youngstock monitoring empowers producers to grow strong replacements by managing nipple-fed calves in single hutches for optimal health. By attaching an LED ear tag at birth, employees can detect quicker and act faster to prioritize care of the most vulnerable group on the farm.
Brandt Kreuscher oversees the dairy development initiatives, drawing on his extensive experience integrating dairy software and technology on farms. He spent nearly 20 years managing dairy electronic identification and mobile projects for an ag software company. Kreuscher also coordinated dairy research and managed teaching herds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of California, Davis.
Wednesday, October 2 at 11:30 a.m.
Getting the Most Out of Your Embryo and Genetic Program with Technology
Speaker: Melissa Freitas, West & Northeast FPC Team Leader, VAS
Presenting Company: VAS
Ready to harness the power of technology to accelerate genetic progress on your dairy? Join VAS as we introduce our latest embryo management and genetic planning tools, designed to simplify your workflows and maximize your investment. By the end of this session, you'll be equipped to implement these tools on your dairy, driving efficiency and results.
Melissa Freitas is a passionate advocate for the dairy industry. As the FPC Team Leader for the West, Northeast and Mexico sales territories at VAS, Melissa leads and supports a team of eight in addition to managing her own territory. She has been with VAS for 13 years. Melissa holds a bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science from Eastern New Mexico University and currently serves as the president of United Dairy Women, a non-profit that provides three servings of dairy to all children at the New Mexico Children’s homes. In addition, she and her family own Freitas Milk Testing and partners in ADM Laboratories.
Wednesday, October 2 at 12:30 p.m.
Lifecycle Feeding of Probiotics: Supporting the Transition Cow
Speaker: Kimberley Morrill, Ph.D., Technical Service Manager, Novonesis
Presenting Company: Novonesis
Stressors occur every day to virtually every animal on a dairy, and transition cows are no exception. Whether stressors arise from management, pathogens, feeds, social interactions, or weather, our goal is to mitigate the potential negative and support a normal animal. This session will focus on the value probiotics bring to the transition period, continuing the story of every animal, every day.
Dr. Morrill received a B.S. in Dairy Management and Animal Nutrition from the University of New Hampshire and her Ph.D. from Iowa State University. She currently serves as a technical service manager for ruminant probiotics and silage inoculants for Novonesis.
Wednesday, October 2 at 1:30 p.m.
Find the Next Bump in Your Paycheck
Speaker: Sarah Stocks, Ph.D., Ruminant Technical Manager, Novus International, Inc.
Presenting Company: Novus International, Inc.
Keeping cows in the herd longer is complicated. From raising a heifer to managing dry and transition cows and beyond, each stage of development and lactation is critical for longevity. Dr. Stocks will share on-farm metrics from over 1500 farms in the NOVUS C.O.W.S.® Program database to help you define actionable steps to greater longevity on your farm.
Dr. Sarah Stocks has a doctorate in dairy cattle nutrition working with transition cows from Michigan State. She practiced as a nutritionist for many years before coming to NOVUS as a technical service manager. In her daily work, she focuses on dairy profitability for every stage of lactation.
Wednesday, October 2 at 2:30 p.m.
High Sand Reclamation: What Sand Type Works Best
Speaker: Renee Schrift, Global Director of Sales – Agricultural Systems, McLanahan Corporation
Presenting Company: McLanahan Corporation
Sand is considered the "gold standard" of dairy cow bedding, but not just any sand is good for recycling and reuse. There are a variety of factors to consider when selecting the grade of sand used for dairy cow bedding. These factors take into account what is needed for cow health and comfort, as well as what allows for the highest amount of reclamation. The method in which a dairy handles their sand-laden manure contributes to the grade of sand needed as well. Join us to learn more about what type of sand will keep your cows healthy and producing milk while allowing you to recycle the highest amount of sand and save your dairy money.
Renee Schrift is the Global Director of Sales – Agricultural Systems for McLanahan Corporation. Since joining the company in January 2001, Schrift has worked to expand McLanahan’s customer base and dealer network, and she continues to serve as a resource for dairy producers. She now leads the Agricultural Systems Business Unit, further developing the global growth of the brand. Schrift attended The Pennsylvania State University, where she attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Dairy and Animal Science. While at Penn State, she was employed and lived at the university’s dairy facility.
Wednesday, October 2 at 3:30 p.m.
A NEW SERVICE: Antibody Specificity Testing | Helping the Dairy Industry to Start Calves Right
Panel Speaker: Shane Wesener, Ph.D., Bio-Technical Resources & Shawn Jones, Ph.D., Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
Presenting Company: Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
A 2021 USDA report concluded that only 15.5% of operations test colostrum for quality and only 6.2% of operations test calves for passive immunity. We can do better. Bio-Technical Resources (BTR), a division of Arkion Life Sciences, LLC, a leading service provider in microbial biotechnology research and bioprocess development, is excited to expand its menu of services to include new, exclusive tests available to the dairy industry to help veterinarians, producers and manufacturers determine IgG quantity and specificity gaps in colostrum and milk replacer. Learn about these services and how you can apply these tests to make better business decisions during this session.
Shane Wesener, Ph.D., is the Director of Research and Development at Bio-Technical Resources, a division of Arkion Life Sciences. His past research experience is in enzyme engineering and natural product discovery, production, and purification. Current research projects include strain engineering to improve protein/enzyme expression and secretion in bacteria, yeast, and fungi with a focus on agricultural products and assays.
Shawn W. Jones, Ph.D., is the Process & Development Manager at Arkion® Life Sciences, overseeing EgCel® product production and R&D since 2020. Previously, he led the development and scale-up of novel fermentation and microbial processes for biomaterials and nutrition products. Dr. Jones holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University and a B.S. from North Carolina State University and is recognized for his expertise with 5 patents and 17+ peer-reviewed publications.
Thursday, October 3 at 9:30 a.m.
A New Approach to Mitigating Mycotoxins
Speaker: Joel Pankowski, Ph.D., PAS, Associate Director, Technical Services, Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition
Presenting Company: Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition
This session will explore peer-reviewed research that illustrates the role Refined Functional Carbohydrates™ have in protecting gut epithelial cells from mycotoxins to build a more resilient cow. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how their mycotoxin mitigation options can be evaluated and implemented. This process will aid in the identification of research-proven and field-tested opportunities to maximize herd profitability.
Dr. Pankowski has a diverse background with animal nutrition companies including his current role as Senior Technical Services Manager at Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production where he has been since May of 2011. Dr. Pankowski earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in animal science and dairy management from The Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in reproduction and epidemiology from Cornell University.
Thursday, October 3 at 10:30 a.m.
Optimizing Dairy Efficiency with Artificial Intelligence
Speakers: Gavin Strang, VP Market Development DeLaval North America & Producer Panel
Presenting Company: DeLaval, Inc.
Introduction to artificial intelligence, and how we apply it in the ag space. Real examples of the use of artificial intelligence on dairy farms in the Midwest.
Thursday, October 3 at 11:30 a.m.
Sports Cars vs. Farm Trucks: Maintaining Cows like the Top Performers They Are
Speaker: Clémence Nash, Ph.D., Executive Technical Service & C.O.W.S.® Program Manager, Novus International, Inc
Presenting Company: Novus International, Inc.
Modern dairy cows are bred for maximum performance, so why are we maintaining these "Camaros" like old pick-up trucks? NOVUS has collected data from over 1,500 farms in the U.S. as part of its on-farm assessment/C.O.W.S.® Program. During this session, we will share what we’ve learned about barn design and cow management that can help keep these "Cow-maros" on the road instead of having their wheels come off.
With her deep knowledge of animal welfare and dairy production, Dr. Nash is helping NOVUS create connections between its dairy assessment service – C.O.W.S.® Program – and its commercial business, developing strategies for value-added services that support dairy customers in North America. She earned her bachelor's degree at the University of Guelph (Canada) and her doctorate in epidemiology from the Ontario Veterinary College (Canada). She is a member of the American Dairy Science Association, the Canadian Dairy Research Network, and Campbell’s Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare.
Thursday, October 3 at 12:30 p.m.
Lifecycle Feeding of Probiotics: Supporting the Transition Cow
Speaker: Kimberley Morrill, Ph.D., Technical Service Manager, Novonesis
Presenting Company: Novonesis
Stressors occur every day to virtually every animal on a dairy, and transition cows are no exception. Whether stressors arise from management, pathogens, feeds, social interactions, or weather, our goal is to mitigate the potential negative and support a normal animal. This session will focus on the value probiotics bring to the transition period, continuing the story of every animal, every day.
Dr. Morrill received a B.S. in Dairy Management and Animal Nutrition from the University of New Hampshire and her Ph.D. from Iowa State University. She currently serves as a technical service manager for ruminant probiotics and silage inoculants for Novonesis.
Thursday, October 3 at 1:30 p.m.
Unleash the Power of Your Dairy Farm Data
Speakers: Yasir Khokhar, Co-Founder & CEO, Connecterra
Presenting Company: Connecterra
The Connecterra platform removes data silos across your farm systems, allowing you to analyze all your data in one place. Powered by advanced AI, the platform delivers actionable insights to you and your team. From analytic tools that benchmark data and identify correlations to Copilot weekly summaries that highlight trends and outliers in data, the platform helps you save time and make better decisions for your dairy.
Yasir Khokhar is a co-founder and CEO of Connecterra, the artificial intelligence company with a mission to empower the dairy industry to increase productivity while reducing the impact on the planet. He launched two start-ups before joining Microsoft’s Dubai team for 10 years. When transferred to the Netherlands, Yasir moved next door to a Dutch dairy farmer, which resulted in the birth of Connecterra. Under his leadership, Connecterra has grown from an idea to winning the 2015 Startup of the Year to a global company. Yasir has built teams in the United States and Europe and architected commercial deals with some of the biggest brands in the industry.
Thursday, October 3 at 2:30 p.m.
Microencapsulated Probiotics: Efficient and Environmentally Sustainable Alternative that Enhances Milk Production
Speakers: Mauricio Agudelo, CEO & Co-Founder
Presenting Company: BIALTEC
Precision microbiomes are designed as a new alternative to replace antibiotics as growth promoters and improve the degradability and digestibility of grass and feed components.
With over 14 years of experience in biotechnology, Mauricio Agudelo is an engineer, entrepreneur, and researcher focused on designing, producing, and validating feed additives based on prebiotics, probiotics, and phytobiotics. His mission is to enhance human and animal health and well-being by replacing growth-promoting antibiotics, reducing feed-food competition, and lowering GHG emissions through the modification of the intestinal microbiome.
Thursday, October 3 at 3:30 p.m.
Making the Most of Your Farm Income Potential
Speaker: Robin Schmahl, Dairy Analyst, AgMarket.Net
Presenting Company: AgMarket.Net, the Farm Division of John Stewart & Associates
Protecting your feed and milk prices is essential. Protecting the value of the feed you produce can increase income potential. A combination of risk-management strategies and the AgMarket.Net app will show the value of your crops, and how to protect them and improve farm income. Your crop is valuable. Why not protect it?
Robin Schmahl was born and raised on a dairy farm in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. He founded AgDairy LLC, a full-service commodity brokerage firm providing hedging and marketing in grain, dairy and livestock as well as trading in all commodities. He now runs AgDairy, the dairy division of John Stewart and Associates. Robin is also a hedging strategist for AgMarket.Net and a Dairy Analyst for DTN, writing dairy commentary multiple times a day as well livestock commentary once daily for the company. He also writes a dairy column for Farm Journal’s MILK and AgWeb.com and has written commentary for these companies since the early 2000s. Robin’s market knowledge, analysis and practical experience makes him a natural and frequent speaker throughout the United States.
Friday, October 4 at 9:30 a.m.
Low-Cost Manure Separation for In-Season Application
Speaker: Kurt Grimm, Research & Development, NutraDrip Irrigation Systems
Presenting Company: NutraDrip Irrigation Systems
NutraDrip started as an irrigation company, but soon noticed the value of running nutrients through drip lines to feed crops at the root level. The company began with synthetic fertilizers but realized that livestock operations, like dairies, have huge potential on their farms to apply in-season nutrients after the product is separated. NutraDrip has worked for 3 years on this and has an exceptional low-cost solution.
Grimm grew up on a dairy farm in rural Hiawatha, Kansas, then moved to a row crop farm, adding a greenhouse operation. As his brothers grew and became interested in the family farm, Grimm moved his passion to sub-surface drip irrigation and continues to learn, explore and grow in this area.
Friday, October 4 at 10:30 a.m.
Exporting Doesn't Need to Be Hard with EXIM
Speaker: Michael Dwiggins, Lending Account Manager, Export-Import Bank of the United States
Presenting Company: Export-Import Bank of the United States
With 95% of the world's consumers residing outside the U.S., there is a substantial opportunity in exporting. While venturing into exporting may seem daunting, a wealth of federal and state resources are available to guide you through the process. EXIM can help mitigate the risk of non-payment through invoice insurance, provide loan guarantees to your lender for working capital needs, and provide additional export finance solutions that can help you win the future!
Dwiggins has over 30 years of banking experience and expertise, helping U.S. exporters offer attractive terms that win business and U.S. banks finance those export transactions while mitigating the risks faced by both groups. This includes not only foreign receivable and inventory finance for exporters, but also medium and long-term finance for foreign buyers of U.S. capital equipment.
Friday, October 4 at 11:30 a.m.
Unlocking Your Corn Nutrition Opportunities
Speaker: John Goeser, Ph.D., Animal Nutrition and R&I Director, Rock River Laboratory
Presenting Company: Syngenta
Enogen Corn for feed offers producers unmatched starch digestibility and utilization. This offers dairy producers a unique opportunity through high yielding products, increased starch digestibility and excellent fiber digestibility. The use of Enogen can increase feed efficiency by about 5%, increase feed stability and offer a sustainable approach to feed production.
Dr. Goeser is the director of is director of nutritional research and innovation at Rock River Lab, Inc., Watertown, Wis., and adjunct assistant professor, dairy science department, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
