Milk Business Conference

The next phase of beef-on-dairy is all about creating a reliable, efficient supply chain.

Many larger dairies report having biosecurity protocols in place, according to a Farm Journal survey, but there are gaps in the relevancy of plans, farm security, hygiene and herd health practices, and training.

The 2025 MILK Business Awards are your chance to earn national recognition, share your story and win a trip to the MILK Business Conference in Las Vegas! Apply or nominate a standout young leader, tech-driven farm or exceptional employee by Aug. 11.

A decade into the partnership, GenoSource has grown into more than the original partners ever imagined. The dairy now involves eight families, who all love Holsteins and share a goal of creating a more sustainable future for the next generation.

Chris Szydel began working as a milker at Pagels Ponderosa nearly 30 years ago. Today, he’s the herd manager of both the Pagel Ponderosa and Hilltop Farm dairies and oversees three different parlors and 65 employees.

The list of challenges facing animal agriculture is complex and multifaceted. This is what Dr. Robert Hagevoort from New Mexico State University Dairy Extension shared at the 2023 Milk Business Conference in Las Vegas.