World Dairy Expo News
World Dairy Expo takes place annually in Madison, Wisconsin. The event showcases dairy cattle and emerging technologies in the dairy industry.
World Dairy Expo 2026 takes place September 29 - October 2, 2026, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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.
The 2024 World Forage Analysis Superbowl marked the 40th anniversary of the contest rewarding the quest to produce quality forages
Lexi Anderson is a spirited kid who’s always supporting those around her. But Lexi’s big heart is now what’s needing saved, and it’s a constant showing of love and support that’s getting this family through.
The dairy industry stands as a backbone of American agriculture, and few have championed its cause as persistently and effectively as Vilsack. Earlier today, he spoke to attendees at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis.
For the second year in a row, Stoney Point Joel Bailey claimed Grand Champion of the International Jersey Show, after winning the Six-Year-Old & Older Cow class
To own a dairy cow in Uganda is to have a sense of belonging. Much like dairying here in the U.S., it’s simply in your blood.
From maintaining a pristine Showring to serving up a famous grilled cheese sandwich, and managing biosecurity to coordinating communication with media, students from across the U.S. are imperative to creating a one-of-a-kind experience each year.
There’s a perpetual cycle throughout the week of World Dairy Expo that you likely don’t even notice.
The winning Five-Year-Old Cow, Oakfield Tato Tender-ET, took home Senior and Grand Champion titles at the 2024 International Junior Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo® on Sunday.
World Dairy Expo will present The Golden Age of dairying, October 1 – 4, 2024. Just as sound and technicolor technologies ushered in the Golden Age of film in Hollywood, so too have modern technologies propelled the global dairy industry forward.
World Dairy Expo is more than just a gathering for dairy enthusiasts—it’s a dream, a goal, and an experience of a lifetime for countless individuals.
The 2024 World Dairy Expo Recognition Awards have been announced. Discover the outstanding individuals and farms honored for their contributions to the dairy industry.