World Dairy Expo News
Welcome to Dairy Herd Management’s dedicated coverage for World Dairy Expo — the annual global gathering for commercial dairy producers, industry innovators and elite genetics. From the colored shavings to product debuts and management strategies, explore our boots-on-the-ground reporting from Madison, Wis.
Beef calves and record exports are carrying dairy farms while milk checks stay thin, and analysts say producers need to manage expenses closely as they wait for a better market.
A new World Dairy Expo award is putting genomic data alongside traditional showring traits, highlighting how the two approaches can work together to breed more complete, trouble-free cows.
USDA announces enhanced Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment starts Oct. 7, plus funding for small and medium-sized operations.
For 25 years, World Dairy Expo’s Virtual Farm Tours have brought innovative dairies from around the world to Madison, giving farmers a look at new ideas without leaving the grounds.
A cow accident in January left Illinois dairyman Kevin Erbsen fighting for his life. Eight months later, Erbacres Holsteins is the 2026 McKown Master Breeder Award recipient and the cows are still being milked.
From a small booth of trinkets to an Expo tradition, the Purple Cow Gift Shop has spent decades helping dairy people take a piece of World Dairy Expo home with them.
From milking systems to AI, the World Dairy Expo Trade Show puts the future of dairy under one roof.
From genetics and marketing to policy and production, meet the four young professionals being added to the Dairy Hall of Fame for their transformative early-career impact.
Woldt Farms and GenoSource show how commercial dairies can use showring genetics and World Dairy Expo to build better, more profitable cows.
Who will evaluate the cattle and youth exhibitors at the 2026 World Dairy Expo? Meet the breeders, exhibitors and dairy professionals selected to judge.
Filmed on real dairies, “Perfect Sundays” explores the silent battles of farm life, reminding every producer that through faith and community, you never have to face the journey alone.
The eight individuals who will serve as official judges during World Dairy Expo 2026 have been confirmed.
Woldt Farms has built a reputation for their high-quality forage. The family was recognized this year at the World Forage Analysis Superbowl, where it earned Grand Champion honors for mixed haylage.
New Heart Brings New Life: 13-Year-Old Dairy Exhibitor Returns Stronger After Life-Saving Transplant
At just 12 years old, Lexi Anderson was diagnosed with a rare heart disease. After a successful heart transplant in early 2024, she is back to showing dairy cattle and playing sports. Read how her determination — and a life-saving donor — gave her a second chance.
From volatile milk prices to the rise of beef-on-dairy, and from export dependence to uncertainty with China, producers and analysts agree: resilience and adaptation are more critical than ever.
Through the perspectives shared by these pioneering producers, it becomes clear progressive dairy farming is a dynamic blend of embracing change, leveraging technology and honoring essential values.
National Milk Producers Federation President Gregg Doud discusses record U.S. dairy processing investments, surging global protein demand, policy hurdles like labor and immigration reform, and what’s ahead for dairy trade with China.
“We have different dairy farms, we have different preferences and we have these great new technologies and tools that let us filter for the traits we want,” says producer Kristen Metcalf. “Why not leave them as long as the data is there?”
Phil Plourd, president of Ever.Ag Insights joined Chip Flory on “AgriTalk” live at World Dairy Expo to shed light on the current market dynamics, emphasizing how the agricultural landscape is shifting.
As attendees soon gather at the World Dairy Expo Tanbark to celebrate the illustrious career of Jim Mulhern being named World Dairy Expo’s 2025 Industry Person of the Year, one thing is very clear: his contributions to the U.S. dairy industry.
Dave Thorbahn’s life work exemplifies leadership, innovation and dedication to industry improvements, making him a truly deserving recipient of this prestigious award.
World Dairy Expo provides monumental opportunities for today’s youth to gain national exposure, serving as a launch pad for future success.
World Dairy Expo, an event that perfectly blends international cow shows, extensive trade exhibits, and a wealth of networking and educational opportunities.
All roads lead to Madison, Wis., for one of the world’s premier annual dairy events. World Dairy Expo 2025 will be held September 30-October 3 at the Dane County Exposition Center.
World Dairy Expo is proud to reveal the extraordinary individuals who have been chosen as the recipients of the esteemed 2025 Expo Recognition Awards
The complete slate of individuals who will serve as judges at World Dairy Expo 2025 are ...
The eight official judges for World Dairy Expo 2025 have been announced.