2026 Southwest Dairy Day: Experience Innovation at Full Circle Jersey Dairy

 

Mark your calendars! The 2026 Southwest Dairy Day, SWDD, will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 2 in Dalhart, and promises to be one of the most exciting educational dairy events of the year. Co-hosted with Full Circle Jersey Dairy, this year’s program will highlight innovative technologies and opportunities to network with fellow dairy farmers and allied industry professionals. The event will be headquartered at the Rita Blanca Coliseum and will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dairy tours will be conducted between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., with participants transported to Full Circle Jersey Dairy for guided educational stops throughout the day.

The first stop will provide an overview of Full Circle Jersey Dairy’s history, business model and facilities. Participants will learn how the dairy has grown over the years, hear about the management and business model, and gain insight into facility design considerations that improve efficiency and cow comfort. The second stop will focus on cutting-edge dairy technologies currently being implemented, including on-farm laboratory capabilities to diagnose pregnancy and mastitis pathogens. These technologies continue to transform dairy management by providing faster decision-making, improving reproductive efficiency and supporting earlier disease detection. The final stop will highlight anaerobic digesters, nutrient management and forage production. Discussions will also include nutrient cycling and innovative technologies designed to improve the digestibility and feeding value of drought-tolerant forage crops.

In addition to the dairy tours, the Rita Blanca Coliseum will serve as the central gathering location throughout the day. Booths and exhibits from the allied industry and organizations will provide participants with opportunities to visit one-on-one with allied industry representatives and to

explore the latest products and services. We welcome industry sponsors whose support makes Southwest Dairy Day possible each year. Sponsorship opportunities remain available, and organizations interested in participating are encouraged to register early as booth space is limited. Additional information regarding sponsorship opportunities and registration can be found through the Southwest Dairy Day registration website.

We encourage dairy farmers, veterinarians, nutritionists, consultants, students and allied industry professionals to join us for a day of education, innovation and networking. We look forward to welcoming you to Dalhart on Sept. 2 for another outstanding Southwest Dairy Day as we continue working together to advance the Texas dairy industry through research, education and collaboration.

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For sponsorship or registration, please visit https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/ansc-ev-105 For questions, please contact: • Dr. Juan Piñeiro – juan.pineiro@ag.tamu.edu • Dr. Jennifer Spencer – jennifer.spencer@ag.tamu.edu