The Tanbark

The Tanbark - Something for Everyone!

The Tanbark, located in the Arena Building, is a full-service bar and restaurant that serves as the meeting place for attendees and exhibitors. Join us for a meal, Happy Hour, a nightly reception or an industry-hosted event!

Lunch: Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bar: Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - close

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Happy Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Event Schedule

Sunday, September 29

5:30 p.m.

National Judging Contests Banquet
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Tuesday, October 1

8:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Tanbark Talk: Securing the Future: A Candid Conversation about Dairy Farm Transition Planning

Hosted by: Compeer Financial
Details

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Happy Hour

Tanbark Talks

Tuesday, October 1 at 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Securing the Future: A Candid Conversation about Dairy Farm Transition Planning
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Join Compeer Financial and Peggy Coffeen, host of the popular UpLevel Dairy podcast, for this interactive session that will tackle the challenges and opportunities of transition planning head-on, featuring insights from experienced, multi-generational dairy farmers, financial experts, and legal professionals. They'll delve into critical aspects of transition planning, including

Understanding generational differences in communication and goals.
Navigating financial considerations, from estate planning to debt management.
Ensuring a smooth legal handover, including business structure and buy-sell agreement

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the discussion, ensuring you leave with a clear road map for a successful business transition plan.

Peggy Coffeen has dedicated the past 15 years to sitting across the table with dairy farmers around the country, asking questions, telling their stories and connecting them to resources. She is the founder and host of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, along with the Uplevel Dairy Young Leaders Podcast. She also served as the dairy and livestock editor for the Agri-View newspaper before dedicating 9 years as an editor and podcast host for Progressive Dairy.

Wednesday, October 2 at 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.
CDCB Industry Meeting
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The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding will once again host its annual Industry Meeting for dairy producers and those involved in the US genetic evaluation system at World Dairy Expo. This year's event focuses on the integrated value of the framework supported by CDCB including DHI, dairy records processing centers, NAAB, PDCA and genomic nominators. Everyone is invited to learn more about the system that provides the dairy industry with genetic and genomic evaluations and the research being conducted on future genetic selection traits.

The 2024 CDCB Industry Meeting will feature a producer panel and an array of speakers including João Dürr, Ph.D., CDCB CEO; Asha Miles, Ph.D., Research Geneticist at USDA ARS Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory; and John Cole, Ph.D., Chief Research and Development Officer at CDCB.

A complete schedule and registration information is available at https://uscdcb.com/event/2024-cdcb-industry-meeting

Wednesday, October 2 at 12:00 p.m.
U.S. Farm Report LIVE!
Hosted by: Farm Journal

Hosted by award-winning journalist Tyne Morgan, the U.S. Farm Report taping live on the Tanbark stage at World Dairy Expo will feature a lively conversation with several dairy experts, covering topics around markets, exports, the Farm Bill, impacts of the upcoming election on dairy, and much more. Panelists include: Dan Basse, President, AgResource Company; Katie Burgess, Director - Risk Management, Ever.Ag; and Robin Schmahl, Dairy Analyst. We will bring the TV experience to the live World Dairy Expo audience, giving attendees the opportunity to engage in the conversation and experience the production of a weekly TV program. The full episode of U.S. Farm Report featuring the panel and showcasing other stories and topics captured at World Dairy Expo will air on Saturday, October 5th, available on local affiliate stations, RFD-TV, and YouTube.

Tyne Morgan brings her energetic style and passion for agriculture to TV screens around the country every week as the host of U.S. Farm Report. Born and raised in Lexington, Mo., agriculture runs through Tyne's veins, and FFA was a big part of her childhood. Tyne has been in broadcast since the age of 16, getting her start through various speaking contests and her high school job at KMZU radio providing the daily farm market updates, then she attended the University of Missouri–Columbia, where she majored in agriculture journalism with an emphasis in broadcast. In 2024, Tyne is celebrating her 10th anniversary as host of Farm Journal's U.S. Farm Report, which has been on the air for more than four decades and is the longest-running syndicated television program focused exclusively on agriculture, rural issues, and the country lifestyle.

Thursday, October 3 at 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
RaboResearch Global Dairy Update
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There are bright spots on the horizon for improved global dairy prices, but farmers around the world are not awash in profitability as margin challenges persist in 2024. Join the RaboResearch Global Dairy team for an in-depth discussion on global and U.S. trends influencing dairy markets and prices. Rabobank Dairy Team overview available here.

Speakers include:

Mary Ledman, Global Dairy Strategist (Moderator)

Lucas Fuess, Senior Dairy Analyst

Michael Harvey, Senior Analyst, Australia

Michelle Huang, Senior Analyst, China

Emma Higgins, Senior Analyst, New Zealand

Richard Scheper, Analyst, Europe

Andrés Padilla, Senior Analyst - Beverages, Dairy, Packaging & Logistics

Friday, October 4 at 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Global Dairy Summit
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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is proud to host the Global Dairy Summit at World Dairy Expo in Madison. The purpose of the Global Dairy Summit is to provide insight into the dairy economy, consider the industry outlook, and highlight potential marketing opportunities. This event will include presentations from global dairy leaders followed by a moderated discussion responding to questions from the audience. DATCP invites farmers, processors, businesses, and global industry stakeholders to attend.

Presenters:

Secretary Randy Romanski, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Krysta Harden, President & Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Dairy Export Council

Mike McCully, President and Owner, McCully Consulting

Heather Anfang, President, Dairy Foods and Executive Vice President, Land O’ Lakes, Inc.

Dave Lenzmeier, Chief Executive Officer, Milk Specialties Global

Moderator: Corey Geiger, Lead Economist, Dairy at CoBank

A complete schedule, presenter biographies and registration information is available at https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/AgDevelopment/GlobalDairySummit.aspx