315 | Join us for the High Plains Dairy Conference with Dr. Robert Hagevoort
This episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast features Dr. Robert Hagevoort of New Mexico State University, previewing the 2026 High Plains Dairy Conference, March 3–4 in Amarillo, Texas, plus a middle manager workshop on March 5. He outlines the producer-driven program focused on practical topics like workforce development, markets, beef-on-dairy, water, feeding strategies, and biosecurity.He also shares updates on the Dairy Consortium’s six-week hands-on training program in Clovis, New Mexico, which has prepared hundreds of students for careers in dairy and allied industries.The episode wraps with his work in Indonesia, where dairy nutrition initiatives and targeted producer training are helping improve management and milk production.Register for the High Plains Dairy Conference: http://highplainsdairy.org/Register for the Middle Managers Training Workshop: http://highplainsdairy.org/middle-managers-training-workshop/Learn more about the U.S. Dairy Consortium: https://usdetc.tamu.edu/
00:00 2026 High Plains Dairy Conference: Why This Event Matters
01:54 What Is the High Plains Dairy Conference? 20 Years of Producer-Driven Growth
03:14 How the Agenda Gets Built: ‘What’s on Your Mind?’ + Pre-Conference Tracks
05:34 Must-See Sessions: Labor & Workforce Development Panel (What Actually Works)
07:22 Big Picture Forecasts: Dairy Outlook Series + DC & Trade Perspectives
08:49 Beef-on-Dairy & Heifer Inventory: Where the Markets Go Next
10:51 Registering + More Hot Topics: Water, Sorghum Silage, Byproducts & Biosecurity
14:00 March 5 Middle Manager Workshop: Communication & Conflict Resolution (EN/ES)
17:50 Beyond the Conference: The Dairy Consortium & Pipelines Conference
18:51 6-Week Dairy Immersion for Students: Hands-On Training, Careers & Enrollment
27:59 Taking Training Global: Building Dairy Skills in Indonesia with USDEC
34:23 Wrap-Up: See You in Amarillo + Final Thanks
