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Official Judges for World Dairy Expo 2024 Announced
Official Judges for World Dairy Expo 2024 Announced

And the official judges of World Dairy Expo 2024 are...

Leading With Kindness and Courage, Annette Ostrom's Dairy Legacy Will Now Live On at World Dairy Expo
Leading With Kindness and Courage, Annette Ostrom's Dairy Legacy Will Now Live On at World Dairy Expo

Annette Ostrom's legacy will continue to live on at World Dairy Expo by celebrating the show's youth, the future leaders of the dairy industry.

World Dairy Expo is Your Show
World Dairy Expo is Your Show

Learning, connecting, buying, selling, exhibiting, networking or job searching: the list of reasons one might attend World Dairy Expo is endless.

 Diversification Helps Build the Dairy Dynasty
Diversification Helps Build the Dairy Dynasty

Financial advantages often come to the forefront of benefits when adding a second or third revenue stream on the farm. But for three families who exhibit cattle, it’s more than that.

Follow Us Along at World Dairy Expo
Follow Us Along at World Dairy Expo

Our dairy team at Farm Journal is excited to head to World Dairy Expo, which is home to elite dairy cattle shows, top-notch educational events and a large trade show that has more of a family reunion atmosphere.

Showmanship: Setting Up for Success Beyond the Showring
Showmanship: Setting Up for Success Beyond the Showring

Working year-round to prepare cattle for a show such as World Dairy Expo isn’t just for the benefit of the cattle. It’s for the showman too.

Legacy for Our Future Leaders
Legacy for Our Future Leaders

Annette Ostrom's legacy will continue to live on at World Dairy Expo by celebrating the show's youth, the future leaders of the dairy industry.

Meet the Official Judges and Associates of World Dairy Expo 2023
Meet the Official Judges and Associates of World Dairy Expo 2023

And the eight official judges of World Dairy Expo 2023 are...

A First Look at Dairy's Latest Innovations
A First Look at Dairy's Latest Innovations

Of all the reasons to attend World Dairy Expo, learning something new ranks high on the list.

World Dairy Expo Continues a Dynasty in Dairy
World Dairy Expo Continues a Dynasty in Dairy

Dairy technology innovation. Industry networking. Educational seminars. Elite cattle shows and sales. Dairy youth activities. It’s all there and more at the 2023 World Dairy Expo, slated for October 1-6 in Madison, Wis.

Madison, Wisconsin Will Remain World Dairy Expo’s Home Through 2028
Madison, Wisconsin Will Remain World Dairy Expo’s Home Through 2028

The Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin will remain home to World Dairy Expo through 2028.

Global Dairy Leaders Honored with World Dairy Expo Recognition Awards
Global Dairy Leaders Honored with World Dairy Expo Recognition Awards

World Dairy Expo has announced the recipients of the 2023 Expo Recognition Awards.

2023 World Dairy Expo Official Judges Named
2023 World Dairy Expo Official Judges Named

World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce the eight official judges selected to evaluate North America’s finest dairy cattle on the colored shavings during World Dairy Expo 2023.

Dairy Report: Dairy Suffers Damage from Hurricane Ian
Dairy Report: Dairy Suffers Damage from Hurricane Ian

It’s estimated Hurricane Ian tore through about four million acres of farmland in Florida. But it’s not just acres that have been impacted. One dairy farm lost 250 cows in the storm.

Enhanced Farm Management at Your Fingertips
Enhanced Farm Management at Your Fingertips

“We know the pivotal role technology has played in getting us to where we are today and there’s no denying that it’s going to play an impactful part in where we go with animal health.”

World Dairy Expo: A Spotlight on  New Technology
World Dairy Expo: A Spotlight on New Technology

Through a series of pitches, and questions and answers from both industry experts and the audience, the World Dairy Expo Tech Spotlight showcases the latest technologies available to dairy producers.

Essential to World Dairy Expo: Education
Essential to World Dairy Expo: Education

World Dairy Expo also takes pride in providing educational opportunities that can help advance dairy at both the farm and industry levels.

Meet the Official Judges of World Dairy Expo 2022
Meet the Official Judges of World Dairy Expo 2022

And the eight official judges of World Dairy Expo are...

The Equilibrium of Exhibiting at World Dairy Expo While Managing the Dairy at Home
The Equilibrium of Exhibiting at World Dairy Expo While Managing the Dairy at Home

No matter the size of your herd or your show string, it is inevitably a balancing act to attend World Dairy Expo and make sure the operation continues to run smoothly at home.

Behind the Lens with Cybil Fisher
Behind the Lens with Cybil Fisher

Cybil Fisher says her work today is a result of 25 years of photography experience, and it’s not the career path she initially set out for.

Connecting the Elements of the Industry
Connecting the Elements of the Industry

In 2021, World Dairy Expo added Career Connections to the schedule of events to connect job seekers with career and internship opportunities within the dairy industry.

World Dairy Expo: New Leader, New Schedule
World Dairy Expo: New Leader, New Schedule

For five decades, various leaders have taken the reins in making World Dairy Expo what it is today. In 2022, Laura Herschleb stepped into the role of World Dairy Expo General Manager.

Madison, Wisconsin: The Nucleus of the Dairy World
Madison, Wisconsin: The Nucleus of the Dairy World

World Dairy Expo, and therefore Madison, Wis., serves as the meeting place of the global dairy industry — bringing together crowds of 60,000 people from nearly 100 countries.

World Dairy Expo Seminars Cover “Essential Elements” of Dairying in 2022
World Dairy Expo Seminars Cover “Essential Elements” of Dairying in 2022

The world’s largest dairy-focused trade show, dairy and forage seminars and more will be on display at the 55th World Dairy Expo. Included in the programming is a line-up of seminars addressing global industry issues.

Herschleb Named Next World Dairy Expo General Manager
Herschleb Named Next World Dairy Expo General Manager

World Dairy Expo® introduces Laura Herschleb as the next WDE General Manager.

World Dairy Expo: Sounds of the Showring
World Dairy Expo: Sounds of the Showring

Musicians bring an artistic flair to the colored shavings at World Dairy Expo.

World Dairy Expo: Education Takes Center Stage
World Dairy Expo: Education Takes Center Stage

Education continues to be a central focus at World Dairy Expo.

World Dairy Expo: The National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Celebrates 100 Years
World Dairy Expo: The National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Celebrates 100 Years

This year, the National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest will be getting a little bit of extra attention celebrating its 100th year of competition.

World Dairy Expo: Meet the Judges

These sixteen individuals will stand in the center of the Showring placing nearly 2,300 cattle throughout the five-day show.

World Dairy Expo: A Showring that Dazzles
World Dairy Expo: A Showring that Dazzles

When the goal is showcasing the planet’s finest dairy animals, a Showring designed to be just good enough simply won’t cut it.

World Dairy Expo Adapts with New Event Schedule
World Dairy Expo Adapts with New Event Schedule

Beginning in 2022, World Dairy Expo® will be held Sunday through Friday. This schedule change is made to improve efficiencies for all stakeholders, from exhibitors to attendees to event partners.

World Dairy Expo: Full-String Orchestra
World Dairy Expo: Full-String Orchestra

Pooling resources in a single string spells fun for one group.

World Dairy Expo: Working in Perfect Harmony
World Dairy Expo: Working in Perfect Harmony

Bringing Expo to life requires a large backstage presence.

World Dairy Expo: The Place to Be
World Dairy Expo: The Place to Be

Trade Show exhibitors explain why participating in Expo every October is instrumental to business success.

Learning Opportunities at 2021 World Dairy Expo
Learning Opportunities at 2021 World Dairy Expo

World Dairy Expo is back, and the 2021 event will provide plenty of seminars and quick-hitting presentations addressing a variety of dairy industry and management topics.

World Dairy Expo 2021 To Remain in Madison, Wisconsin
World Dairy Expo 2021 To Remain in Madison, Wisconsin

World Dairy Expo 2021 will remain in Madison, Wisconsin. The 54th edition of the event is scheduled for Expo’s historic home, the Alliant Energy Center, September 28 – October 2, 2021.

Dairy Cattle Show Judges Confirmed for World Dairy Expo 2021

World Dairy Expo® announced via The Dairy Show, Expo’s podcast, the slate of 16 judges selected to evaluate North America’s finest dairy cattle at World Dairy Expo, September 28 through October 2, 2021.

Families Unable to Show at Cancelled World Dairy Expo: “Until Next Year”
Families Unable to Show at Cancelled World Dairy Expo: “Until Next Year”

AgDay national reporter, Betsy Jibben, continues our Dairy Week Coverage and introduces us to two families who show every year.

World Dairy Expo: 53 Years of History, Relationships, Energy and Emotions
World Dairy Expo: 53 Years of History, Relationships, Energy and Emotions

Madison, Wis., should be abuzz this week with dairy producers, cattle show exhibitors, companies and organizations coming together to compete, exchange ideas and knowledge and enjoy good company

Make Your Favorite Expo Foods at Home in 5 Easy Steps
Make Your Favorite Expo Foods at Home in 5 Easy Steps

There’s just something about biting into a grilled cheese during the first week of October.

WDE Moment in History: Miss Madison's Debut
WDE Moment in History: Miss Madison's Debut

The sculpture was a gift from World Dairy Expo to AEC in celebration of Expo’s 50th anniversary.

WDE Moment in History: The 10 Cloned Calves
WDE Moment in History: The 10 Cloned Calves

World Dairy Expo lived up to its billing as the place for dairy farmers to see and learn about the latest and greatest in dairy industry technology in 1999.

WDE Moment in History: The Construction of the Grounds
WDE Moment in History: The Construction of the Grounds

The completion of the Exhibition Hall on the Aliant Energy Center (AEC) grounds was a catalyst for taking Expo’s already thriving, dairy specific Trade Show to new heights.

WDE Moment in History: Charity Takes Supreme
WDE Moment in History: Charity Takes Supreme

Brookview Tony Charity cemented a place for herself in dairy cattle Showring history by claiming the Supreme Champion title at World Dairy Expo.

WDE Moment in History: Lady Bird Visits in 1967
WDE Moment in History: Lady Bird Visits in 1967

A visit from Lady Bird Johnson, wife of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, helped the organizers of the first World Dairy Expo demonstrate they were serious about making their new dairy industry show a world-class event.

Recollections of 50-Plus Years in the Show Ring
Recollections of 50-Plus Years in the Show Ring

Indiana Brown Swiss breeder Steve Blessing made his first appearance at World Dairy Expo in 1968. He’s been back every year since.

World Dairy Expo Will Decide July 1 Whether Show Goes On
World Dairy Expo Will Decide July 1 Whether Show Goes On

The COVID-19 crisis has put World Dairy Expo (WDE) between a rock and a hard place. While planning continues to hold the show September 29 through October 3, show officials are very cognizant of the challenges ahead.

World Dairy Expo Names Official Judges for 2020 Show
World Dairy Expo Names Official Judges for 2020 Show

The eight individuals who will serve as official judges during the 2020 World Dairy Expo® Dairy Cattle Show, September 29 through October 3 in Madison, Wisconsin, have been selected.

World Dairy Expo Creates a Social Media Explosion
World Dairy Expo Creates a Social Media Explosion

No matter what social media platform you choose to use, you can always guarantee that your social feed will always be filled with dairy content during the first week of October.

WDE Mobile App is Newest Tool for Dairy’s Progress
WDE Mobile App is Newest Tool for Dairy’s Progress

Launched this month, World Dairy Expo’s mobile event app is the newest tool to help attendees plan their time at WDE 2019, October 1-5.