The eight individuals who will serve as official judges during World Dairy Expo 2026 have been confirmed. Nominated and selected by this year’s Dairy Cattle Show Exhibitors, these individuals will evaluate North America’s finest dairy cattle on the colored shavings, Sunday, September 27 through Friday, October 2.
The official judges for the 59th World Dairy Expo are as follows:
- International Ayrshire Show
- Official: David Hanson, Nicolette, Minn.
- International Brown Swiss Show
- Official: Richard “RT” Thompson, Darlington, Wis.
- International Guernsey Show
- Official: Chris Lang, Big Prairie, Ohio
- International Holstein Show
- Official: Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis.
- International Junior Holstein Show
- Official: Ben Wallace, Stoughton, Wis.
- International Jersey Show
- Official: Mike Berry, Powell Butte, Ore.
- International Milking Shorthorn Show
- Official: Matt Henkes, Luana, Iowa
- International Red & White Show
- Official: Aaron Eaton, Marietta, N.Y.
Serving as the meeting place of the global dairy industry, World Dairy Expo is the premier forum for the global dairy community to learn, share, create commerce and showcase competition. The annual event will return to Madison, Wis. September 29 – October 2, 2026. Dairy producers can experience the world’s largest dairy-focused trade show, a world-class dairy cattle show, attend seminars, meetings and presentations highlighting the latest and greatest in the industry and connect with other producers. Download the World Dairy Expo mobile app, visit worlddairyexpo.com or follow WDE on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Spotify, or YouTube for more information.
