2024 World Dairy Expo Theme

Trade Show

OCTOBER 1 - 4

Honored by Trade Show Executive as one of the Top 100 Trade Shows of 2022, World Dairy Expo hosts the world's largest dairy-focused Trade Show, featuring nearly 600 companies from 26 countries. If you're unable to join us during the event, exhibitor listings are available year-round and feature company and keyword searchability.

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Dairy Cattle Show

SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 4

Known for its iconic colored shavings and elite competition, World Dairy Expo is home to a world-class dairy cattle show that features the best cattle in North America. Over 1,600 dairy cattle exhibitors travel to Madison, Wisconsin to showcase their genetics and services in the New Holland Pavilions and Cattle Tent and exhibit on the colored shavings.

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Education

OCTOBER 1 - 4

World Dairy Expo provides over 50 educational opportunities throughout the week of the event in various topics and formats. Whether you're looking for the latest and greatest in the industry, hear from industry experts, or simply want to learn from fellow producers on what's working for them, there is something for everyone.

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Official Schedule

Select a day to see the scheduled events!

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Saturday, September 28th, 2024
9:00 AM World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest (Sale Pavilion) more info
12:00 PM World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest (Coliseum) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Sunday, September 29th, 2024
7:30 AM National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contests (Coliseum)
12:00 PM International Junior Holstein Show (Coliseum)
Official: Mandi Bue, Freedom, Wis. Associate: John Erbsen, Lanark, Ill.
more info
5:30 PM National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Awards Banquet (The Tanbark)
Join fellow participants at 5:30 p.m. for a reception with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m.
7:00 PM World Ayrshire Event Sale (Sale Pavilion) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Monday, September 30th, 2024
7:00 AM International Jersey Show - Heifers (Coliseum)
Official: Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis. Associate: Jean Philippe-Charest, Saint-Alexandre, Quebec, Canada
more info
10:00 AM International Ayrshire Show (Coliseum)
Official: Brandon Ferry, Hilbert, Wis. Associate: Michelle Upchurch, Hebron, Ill.
more info
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Career Connections (Atrium)
1:30 PM International Milking Shorthorn Show - Heifers (Coliseum)
Official: Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio Associate: Mike Maier, Stitzer, Wis.
more info
5:00 PM Dairy Shrine Reception and Awards Banquet (Mendota 1-4) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
7:00 AM International Jersey Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
Official: Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis. Associate: Jean Philippe-Charest, Saint-Alexandre, Quebec, Canada
more info
7:00 AM International Milking Shorthorn Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
Official: Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio Associate: Mike Maier, Stitzer, Wis.
8:00 AM Central National FFA Events (Sale Pavilion & Exhibition Hall) more info
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Tanbark Talk: Securing the Future: A Candid Conversation about Dairy Farm Transition Planning (The Tanbark)

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.
more info
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM FFA Seminar "Agricultural Careers Panel" (Trade Center, Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)

Panelists: Katelyn Allen, Hoard’s Dairyman; Alex Decker, BouMatic; Lauren Hendel, Select Sires, Inc. Moderator: Katrina Hoesly, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
more info
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session - John Deere (Knowledge Nook)

Milk Sustainability Center - Driving to Productivity and Sustainability Sponsoring Company: John Deere
more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Farm Tour - Schoepp Farms, LLC (Mendota 1)
Schoepp Farms, LLC - Lodi, Wis.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM FFA Seminar "Turning it Up in FFA" (Trade Center, Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)

Presenters: Wisconsin State FFA Officer Team Members
more info
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session - Diamond V (Knowledge Nook)

Moving Ahead of Digital Dermatitis with Systematic Prevention and Control Presenting Company: Diamond V
more info
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - US. Dept. of Justice-FBI, WMD Directorate (Knowledge Nook)
Threats to the Agriculture Sector Sponsoring Company: Federal Bureau of Investigation
more info
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM College for Rural Wisconsin Program Session 1 (Trade Center, Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)

What Do You Know? College Trivia Game - Win prizes while you learn about college-going! Sponsored by: College for Rural Wisconsin
more info
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Expo Seminar: "Cultivate Your Culture" (Mendota 1)
Speaker: Sandy Larson, Larson Acres
more info
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM College for Rural Wisconsin Program Session 2 (Trade Center, Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)

College Is for Students Like You: Rural College Student Panel Sponsored by: College for Rural Wisconsin
more info
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - USDA APHIS Veterinary Services (Knowledge Nook)

“Supporting Producers, Safeguarding Cows” Sponsoring Company: USDA APHIS Veterinary Services
more info
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM College for Rural Wisconsin Program Session 3 (Trade Center, Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)

Learn What it Takes to Help Your Students Succeed: Mock Admissions Application Review Sponsored by: College for Rural Wisconsin
more info
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - Masters Choice (Knowledge Nook)

Nutritional Enhancements on Forages Using Biologicals Presenting Company: Masters Choice
more info
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Expo en Español: "Mujeres en la industria lechera" (Mendota 1)

Panelistas: Caitlin Cramer, Calf and Heifer Manager & HR and Animal Welfare Coordinator, Legacy Farms, LP; Rosario Ibarra, General Manager, Grotegut Dairy Farm, Inc.; Alison Pfau, M.S., Bilingual Regional Dairy Educator, UW-Madison Division of Extension
more info
2:30 PM International Brown Swiss Show - Heifers (Coliseum)
Official: Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio Associate: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville, Iowa
more info
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - Dellait, LLC (Knowledge Nook)

Using 3D Camera Technology to Accurately Measure Body Reserves, Growth, and Locomotion in Dairy Cattle Sponsoring Company: Dellait, LLC
more info
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM WDE Attendee Appreciation Event
New this year, Expo will host nightly attendee appreciation events directly within its Trade Show. Be on the lookout for these events in the Exhibition Hall, Trade Center and Coliseum. Complimentary snacks and beer samplings will be provided!
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - PrevTech Innovations (Knowledge Nook)
Electrical Monitoring and Prevention for Dairy Farms Sponsoring Company: PrevTech Innovations
more info
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark)
Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark, sponsored by Merck Animal Health!
more info
5:15 PM - 7:30 PM Commercial Exhibitor Party (Exhibition Hall Atrium)
Sponsored by Hoard's Dairyman and World Dairy Expo **For Commercial Exhibitors only
6:00 PM Top of the World Jersey Sale (The Tanbark) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
7:00 AM International Guernsey Show - Heifers (Coliseum)
Official: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis. Associate: Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C.
more info
7:00 AM International Brown Swiss Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
Official: Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio Associate: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville, Iowa
more info
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Tanbark Talk: CDCB Industry Meeting (The Tanbark)

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.
more info
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session - Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition (Knowledge Nook)

A New Approach to Mitigating Mycotoxins Sponsoring Company: Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition
more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)

Making Hay the Western Way David Hinman, Producer, Hardrock Farms, Wheatland, Wyo.
more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Farm Tour - McCarty Family Farms (Mendota 1)

McCarty Family Farms (MVP Dairy, LLC) - Rexford, Kan. Sponsored by: DeLaval
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session - Merck Animal Health (Knowledge Nook)

A Bright Future Can Start in a Blink: See the Power of SenseHub Dairy Youngstock Sponsoring Company: Merck Animal Health
more info
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - VAS (Knowledge Nook)

Getting the Most Out of Your Embryo and Genetic Program with Technology Sponsoring Company: VAS
more info
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Managing Udder Issues with OZOLEA-MAST in Lactation and for Drying Off: Field Data from a US Dairy System (Monona & Wingra)
Since 2022, Professor Bradley J. Heins (University of Minnesota), Extension Specialist in dairy management, has been trialing OZOLEAMAST in the Uni dairy herd in Morris (MN). This non-withhold animal device for intra-mammary use has proved to be effective for lowering high SCC in chronical cows, and for allowing steady SCC levels in the first months after calving when used at dry-off. OZOLEA will introduce the product, and then will give the floor to Professor Heins, presenting results of his independent research on the product, with new insights on the most recent work at dry-off.
more info
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Expo Seminar: "Net Zero Opportunities and Challenges in Dairy Production" (Mendota 1)
Speaker: Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Ph. D., AgNext and Colorado State University
more info
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM U.S. Farm Report - LIVE (The Tanbark)
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a part of a live TV audience? This is your chance to experience it first-hand while also learning about key topics impacting the dairy industry. Join host Tyne Morgan for a live TV taping of the US Farm Report, featuring a panel discussion on dairy markets, trends and news. Bring your questions!
more info
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - Novonesis (Knowledge Nook)

Lifecycle Feeding of Probiotics: Supporting the Transition Cow Sponsoring Company: Novonesis
more info
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)

Alfalfa Persistence is Profit Scott Newell, Alfalfa Outreach Specialist, Crops and Soils Division of Extension, UW–Madison, Madison, Wis.
more info
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - Novus International, Inc. (Knowledge Nook)

Find the Next Bump in Your Paycheck Sponsoring Company: Novus International, Inc.
more info
2:00 PM International Red & White Show - Heifers (Coliseum)
Official: Kevin Doeberiener, West Salem, Ohio Associate: Adam Hodgins, Kindcardine, Ontario, Canada
more info
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Expo en Español: "El liderazgo comienza con nosotros" (Mendota 1)

Juan Quezada, Director de Capacitación y Desarrollo, Milk Source, LLC
more info
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - McLanahan Corporation (Knowledge Nook)

High Sand Reclamation: What Sand Type Works Best Sponsoring Company: McLanahan Corporation
more info
3:00 PM World Premier Brown Swiss Sale (Sale Pavilion) more info
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM WDE Attendee Appreciation Event
New this year, Expo will host nightly attendee appreciation events directly within its Trade Show. Be on the lookout for these events in the Exhibition Hall, Trade Center and Coliseum. Complimentary snacks and beer samplings will be provided!
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - Arkion Life Sciences, LLC (Knowledge Nook)

NEW SERVICE: Antibody Specificity Testing | Helping the Dairy Industry to Start Calves Right Sponsoring Company: Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
more info
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark)

Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark, sponsored by BouMatic!
more info
6:00 PM Recognition Awards Reception & Banquet (The Tanbark)
Join us in celebrating the 2024 Recognition Award honorees. A social hour will be held in The Tanbark beginning at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 7:00 p.m. *Tickets are required for this banquet
more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
7:00 AM International Red & White Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
Official: Kevin Doeberiener, West Salem, Ohio Associate: Adam Hodgins, Kindcardine, Ontario, Canada
more info
7:00 AM International Guernsey Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
Official: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis. Associate: Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Tanbark Breakfast & Talk: RaboResearch Global Dairy Update (The Tanbark)

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.
more info
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Securing the Future: Lessons in Dairy Farm Transitions (Mendota 2)
Hosted by the National Young Cooperators Program
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Exporters Workshop (Mendota 4)
Exporters, breeders, veterinarians, and freight providers are invited to an Exporters Workshop at World Dairy Expo. Covering the global dairy outlook, export protocols, certification, financing, and order fulfillment, this event will feature experts from University of Wisconsin-Madison, USDA-APHIS, Export-Import Bank, and Livestock Exporters Association of the USA (LEA). This event is free, but registration is required. Visit https://forms.office.com/g/ws9nZdCJTW to register.
more info
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session - Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition (Knowledge Nook)

A New Approach to Mitigating Mycotoxins Sponsoring Company: Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition
more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)

What is New in Alfalfa Production Systems? Marta Moura Kohmann, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, College of Agricultural and Life Science, UW–Madison, Madison, Wis.
more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Farm Tour - Vandoske Dairy Farms (Mendota 1)

Vandoske Dairy Farms - Cleveland, Wis. Sponsor: Compeer Financial
more info
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session - DeLaval, Inc. (Knowledge Nook)

Optimizing Dairy Efficiency with Artificial Intelligence Sponsoring Company: DeLaval, Inc.
more info
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Exclusive Insights: H5N1 Biosecurity and Management Strategies for Dairy Farms (Mendota 2)
Hosted by the National Dairy FARM Program
more info
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Wisconsin Dairy Innovation Hub One Welfare Meeting (Kegonsa)
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - Novus International, Inc. (Knowledge Nook)

Sports Cars vs. Farm Trucks: Maintaining Cows like the Top Performers They Are Sponsoring Company: Novus International, Inc.
more info
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Expo Seminar: "Hope and Hard Work: Mental Health in Agriculture" (Mendota 1)
Speaker: Monica Kramer McConkey, LPC, Eyes on the Horizon Consulting, LLC
more info
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - Novonesis (Knowledge Nook)

Lifecycle Feeding of Probiotics: Supporting the Transition Cow Sponsoring Company: Novonesis
more info
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM International Producer Symposium (Mendota 4)
The International Producer Symposium will provide information on dairy business profitability for global dairy producers. Dr. Fricke will present “Building a Foundational Repro Program.” The session is focused on reproductive efficiency of dairy cattle, applying knowledge gained through scientific research, developing practical management strategies, and assessing new reproductive technologies. Dr. Ruegg’s specialty is mastitis and milk quality, specifically bridging the gap between research and practical applications on dairy farms. Her session, “Gaining a Competitive Edge in Milk Quality,” will share expertise gained from travel to dairy farms around the world. The event is free with World Dairy Expo admission, but seating is limited. Visit https://forms.office.com/g/YyYTQXY4BP to register.
more info
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM FMMO Modernization: Navigating the Road Ahead (Mendota 2)
Hosted by the National Milk Producers Federation
more info
1:30 PM International Holstein Show - Heifers (Coliseum)
Official: Jamie Black, Batavia, N.Y. Associate: Aaron Eaton, Marietta, N.Y.
more info
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)

MILK 2024 - a tool to predict energy value of corn silage Luiz Ferrareto, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist – Ruminant Nutrition, Animal and Dairy Science, UW–Madison, Madison, Wis.
more info
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - Connecterra (Knowledge Nook)

Unleash the Power of Your Dairy Farm Data Sponsoring Company: Connecterra
more info
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Expo en Español: "Bienestar animal: ¿cuál es la responsabilidad de los supervisores de lechería?" (Mendota 1)

Noa Román-Muñiz, DVM, MS, Profesora, Universidad Estatal de Colorado
more info
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM The Next Generation of Cow Monitoring (Mendota 3)
CowManager is proud to introduce its newest innovations at World Dairy Expo. Ten years ago, CowManager was the first ear sensor to monitoring cows in the US and we are now introducing the next generation in cow monitoring.
more info
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Winners and Losers: A Discussion about USDA's Proposed Milk Pricing Reforms (Wingra)

Media and expo attendees are invited for a presentation from American Farm Bureau economist Danny Munch at 2:30 and drop-in interview opportunities with producers and grassroots organization leaders between 2:00 and 4:00
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - BIALTEC (Knowledge Nook)

Microencapsulated Probiotics: Efficient and Environmentally Sustainable Alternative that Enhance Milk Production Sponsoring Company: BIALTEC
more info
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM WDE Attendee Appreciation Event
New this year, Expo will host nightly attendee appreciation events directly within its Trade Show. Be on the lookout for these events in the Exhibition Hall, Trade Center and Coliseum. Complimentary snacks and beer samplings will be provided!
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - AgMarket.Net, the Farm Division of John Stewart & Associates (Knowledge Nook)

"Making the Most of Your Farm Income Potential" Sponsoring Company: AgMarket.Net, the Farm Division of John Stewart & Associates
more info
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark)

Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark, sponsored by Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health!
more info
5:00 PM International Reception (Mendota 1-4)
**For International Attendees and Commercial Exhibitors only
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM University of Wisconsin-River Falls Alumni Reception (Waubesa)
A reception for UWRF alumni to reconnect with one another and the UWRF College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. The Dean of the College will be present along with several faculty members. Refreshments will be provided.
6:00 PM World Classic '24 Holstein Sale (The Tanbark) more info
8:30 PM Supreme Champion of the Heifer Show Selection (Coliseum)
*time subject to change (begins immediately following the selection of Junior Champion for the International Holstein Show)

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*Schedule subject to change

Friday, October 4th, 2024
7:00 AM International Holstein Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
Official: Jamie Black, Batavia, N.Y. Associate: Aaron Eaton, Marietta, N.Y.
more info
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Trade Show
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Tanbark Talk: Global Dairy Summit (The Tanbark)

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is proud to host the Global Dairy Summit at World Dairy Expo in Madison on Friday, October 4 from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. The Global Dairy Summit will 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.
more info
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session - NutraDrip Irrigation Systems (Knowledge Nook)

“Low-Cost Manure Separation for In-Season Application” Speaker: Kurt Grimm, Research & Development, NutraDrip Irrigation Presenting Company: NutraDrip Irrigation Systems
more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)

Methane, Brix, and Interseeding: What is New in Dairy Grazing Research? Kathy Soder, Res. Animal Scientist, USDA-ARS-Pasture Systems and Watershed Management Research Unit, University Park, Penn.
more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Farm Tour - Woldt Farms LLC (Mendota 1)

Woldt Farms LLC - Brillion, Wis. Sponsor: Complete Management Consulting LLC
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session - Export-Import Bank of the United States (Knowledge Nook)

“Exporting Doesn't Need to Be Hard with EXIM” Speaker: Michael Dwiggins, Lending Account Manager, Export-Import Bank of the United States Presenting Company: Export-Import Bank of the United States
more info
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Expo Seminar: "New Perspectives on Aging and Lifespan in Dairy Cows" (Mendota 1)
Speaker: Matt Lucy, Ph.D., University of Missouri
more info
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Tanbark Talk: Global Perspectives on Women’s Leadership in Dairy (The Tanbark)
Join the Dairy Girl Network and NMPF’s National Young Cooperators Program for an engaging panel discussion with women leaders who are at the forefront of advancing U.S. dairy. This session will explore the unique challenges and opportunities women encounter across all levels of the dairy supply chain, from local farms to global markets. Panelists will share insights on how different countries are fostering women's leadership in the industry, highlighting success stories and lessons learned from around the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how women are transforming dairy worldwide and contributing to its future growth and sustainability.
more info
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)

Precision milking research on automatic milking systems and associated animal productivity and health Elizabeth French, Res. Animal Scientist, Dairy Forage Research Unit, Madison, Wis.
more info
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Expo en Español; " Capacitación de los miembros del equipo de ordeño: Clave para retener mano de obra en las granjas lecheras" (Mendota 1)

Carolina Pinzón, MS, Especialista bilingüe en extensión en productos lácteos, Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison, División de Extensión
more info
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
4:00 PM Parade of Champions (Coliseum) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Official Schedule

Select a day to see the scheduled events!

Saturday
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
9:00 AM World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest (Sale Pavilion) more info
12:00 PM World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest (Coliseum) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Sunday
Sunday, September 29th, 2024
7:30 AM National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contests (Coliseum)
12:00 PM International Junior Holstein Show (Coliseum) +
Official: Mandi Bue, Freedom, Wis. Associate: John Erbsen, Lanark, Ill.
more info
5:30 PM National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Awards Banquet (The Tanbark) +
Join fellow participants at 5:30 p.m. for a reception with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m.
7:00 PM World Ayrshire Event Sale (Sale Pavilion) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Monday
Monday, September 30th, 2024
7:00 AM International Jersey Show - Heifers (Coliseum) +
Official: Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis. Associate: Jean Philippe-Charest, Saint-Alexandre, Quebec, Canada
more info
10:00 AM International Ayrshire Show (Coliseum) +
Official: Brandon Ferry, Hilbert, Wis. Associate: Michelle Upchurch, Hebron, Ill.
more info
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Career Connections (Atrium)
1:30 PM International Milking Shorthorn Show - Heifers (Coliseum) +
Official: Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio Associate: Mike Maier, Stitzer, Wis.
more info
5:00 PM Dairy Shrine Reception and Awards Banquet (Mendota 1-4) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Tuesday
Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
7:00 AM International Jersey Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) +
Official: Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis. Associate: Jean Philippe-Charest, Saint-Alexandre, Quebec, Canada
more info
7:00 AM International Milking Shorthorn Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) +
Official: Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio Associate: Mike Maier, Stitzer, Wis.
8:00 AM Central National FFA Events (Sale Pavilion & Exhibition Hall) more info
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Tanbark Talk: Securing the Future: A Candid Conversation about Dairy Farm Transition Planning (The Tanbark) +

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.
more info
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM FFA Seminar "Agricultural Careers Panel" (Trade Center, Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) +

Panelists: Katelyn Allen, Hoard’s Dairyman; Alex Decker, BouMatic; Lauren Hendel, Select Sires, Inc. Moderator: Katrina Hoesly, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
more info
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session - John Deere (Knowledge Nook) +

Milk Sustainability Center - Driving to Productivity and Sustainability Sponsoring Company: John Deere
more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Farm Tour - Schoepp Farms, LLC (Mendota 1) +
Schoepp Farms, LLC - Lodi, Wis.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM FFA Seminar "Turning it Up in FFA" (Trade Center, Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) +

Presenters: Wisconsin State FFA Officer Team Members
more info
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session - Diamond V (Knowledge Nook) +

Moving Ahead of Digital Dermatitis with Systematic Prevention and Control Presenting Company: Diamond V
more info
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - US. Dept. of Justice-FBI, WMD Directorate (Knowledge Nook) +
Threats to the Agriculture Sector Sponsoring Company: Federal Bureau of Investigation
more info
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM College for Rural Wisconsin Program Session 1 (Trade Center, Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) +

What Do You Know? College Trivia Game - Win prizes while you learn about college-going! Sponsored by: College for Rural Wisconsin
more info
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Expo Seminar: "Cultivate Your Culture" (Mendota 1) +
Speaker: Sandy Larson, Larson Acres
more info
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM College for Rural Wisconsin Program Session 2 (Trade Center, Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) +

College Is for Students Like You: Rural College Student Panel Sponsored by: College for Rural Wisconsin
more info
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - USDA APHIS Veterinary Services (Knowledge Nook) +

“Supporting Producers, Safeguarding Cows” Sponsoring Company: USDA APHIS Veterinary Services
more info
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM College for Rural Wisconsin Program Session 3 (Trade Center, Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) +

Learn What it Takes to Help Your Students Succeed: Mock Admissions Application Review Sponsored by: College for Rural Wisconsin
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - Masters Choice (Knowledge Nook) +

Nutritional Enhancements on Forages Using Biologicals Presenting Company: Masters Choice
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Expo en Español: "Mujeres en la industria lechera" (Mendota 1) +

Panelistas: Caitlin Cramer, Calf and Heifer Manager & HR and Animal Welfare Coordinator, Legacy Farms, LP; Rosario Ibarra, General Manager, Grotegut Dairy Farm, Inc.; Alison Pfau, M.S., Bilingual Regional Dairy Educator, UW-Madison Division of Extension
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2:30 PM International Brown Swiss Show - Heifers (Coliseum) +
Official: Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio Associate: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville, Iowa
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2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - Dellait, LLC (Knowledge Nook) +

Using 3D Camera Technology to Accurately Measure Body Reserves, Growth, and Locomotion in Dairy Cattle Sponsoring Company: Dellait, LLC
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM WDE Attendee Appreciation Event +
New this year, Expo will host nightly attendee appreciation events directly within its Trade Show. Be on the lookout for these events in the Exhibition Hall, Trade Center and Coliseum. Complimentary snacks and beer samplings will be provided!
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - PrevTech Innovations (Knowledge Nook) +
Electrical Monitoring and Prevention for Dairy Farms Sponsoring Company: PrevTech Innovations
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark) +
Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark, sponsored by Merck Animal Health!
more info
5:15 PM - 7:30 PM Commercial Exhibitor Party (Exhibition Hall Atrium) +
Sponsored by Hoard's Dairyman and World Dairy Expo **For Commercial Exhibitors only
6:00 PM Top of the World Jersey Sale (The Tanbark) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Wednesday
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
7:00 AM International Guernsey Show - Heifers (Coliseum) +
Official: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis. Associate: Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C.
more info
7:00 AM International Brown Swiss Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) +
Official: Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio Associate: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville, Iowa
more info
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Tanbark Talk: CDCB Industry Meeting (The Tanbark) +

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.
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session - Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition (Knowledge Nook) +

A New Approach to Mitigating Mycotoxins Sponsoring Company: Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) +

Making Hay the Western Way David Hinman, Producer, Hardrock Farms, Wheatland, Wyo.
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Farm Tour - McCarty Family Farms (Mendota 1) +

McCarty Family Farms (MVP Dairy, LLC) - Rexford, Kan. Sponsored by: DeLaval
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session - Merck Animal Health (Knowledge Nook) +

A Bright Future Can Start in a Blink: See the Power of SenseHub Dairy Youngstock Sponsoring Company: Merck Animal Health
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11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - VAS (Knowledge Nook) +

Getting the Most Out of Your Embryo and Genetic Program with Technology Sponsoring Company: VAS
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11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Managing Udder Issues with OZOLEA-MAST in Lactation and for Drying Off: Field Data from a US Dairy System (Monona & Wingra) +
Since 2022, Professor Bradley J. Heins (University of Minnesota), Extension Specialist in dairy management, has been trialing OZOLEAMAST in the Uni dairy herd in Morris (MN). This non-withhold animal device for intra-mammary use has proved to be effective for lowering high SCC in chronical cows, and for allowing steady SCC levels in the first months after calving when used at dry-off. OZOLEA will introduce the product, and then will give the floor to Professor Heins, presenting results of his independent research on the product, with new insights on the most recent work at dry-off.
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Expo Seminar: "Net Zero Opportunities and Challenges in Dairy Production" (Mendota 1) +
Speaker: Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Ph. D., AgNext and Colorado State University
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM U.S. Farm Report - LIVE (The Tanbark) +
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a part of a live TV audience? This is your chance to experience it first-hand while also learning about key topics impacting the dairy industry. Join host Tyne Morgan for a live TV taping of the US Farm Report, featuring a panel discussion on dairy markets, trends and news. Bring your questions!
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12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - Novonesis (Knowledge Nook) +

Lifecycle Feeding of Probiotics: Supporting the Transition Cow Sponsoring Company: Novonesis
more info
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) +

Alfalfa Persistence is Profit Scott Newell, Alfalfa Outreach Specialist, Crops and Soils Division of Extension, UW–Madison, Madison, Wis.
more info
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - Novus International, Inc. (Knowledge Nook) +

Find the Next Bump in Your Paycheck Sponsoring Company: Novus International, Inc.
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2:00 PM International Red & White Show - Heifers (Coliseum) +
Official: Kevin Doeberiener, West Salem, Ohio Associate: Adam Hodgins, Kindcardine, Ontario, Canada
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Expo en Español: "El liderazgo comienza con nosotros" (Mendota 1) +

Juan Quezada, Director de Capacitación y Desarrollo, Milk Source, LLC
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2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - McLanahan Corporation (Knowledge Nook) +

High Sand Reclamation: What Sand Type Works Best Sponsoring Company: McLanahan Corporation
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3:00 PM World Premier Brown Swiss Sale (Sale Pavilion) more info
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM WDE Attendee Appreciation Event +
New this year, Expo will host nightly attendee appreciation events directly within its Trade Show. Be on the lookout for these events in the Exhibition Hall, Trade Center and Coliseum. Complimentary snacks and beer samplings will be provided!
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - Arkion Life Sciences, LLC (Knowledge Nook) +

NEW SERVICE: Antibody Specificity Testing | Helping the Dairy Industry to Start Calves Right Sponsoring Company: Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
more info
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark) +

Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark, sponsored by BouMatic!
more info
6:00 PM Recognition Awards Reception & Banquet (The Tanbark) +
Join us in celebrating the 2024 Recognition Award honorees. A social hour will be held in The Tanbark beginning at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 7:00 p.m. *Tickets are required for this banquet
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*Schedule subject to change

Thursday
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
7:00 AM International Red & White Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) +
Official: Kevin Doeberiener, West Salem, Ohio Associate: Adam Hodgins, Kindcardine, Ontario, Canada
more info
7:00 AM International Guernsey Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) +
Official: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis. Associate: Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Tanbark Breakfast & Talk: RaboResearch Global Dairy Update (The Tanbark) +

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.
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8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Securing the Future: Lessons in Dairy Farm Transitions (Mendota 2) +
Hosted by the National Young Cooperators Program
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Exporters Workshop (Mendota 4) +
Exporters, breeders, veterinarians, and freight providers are invited to an Exporters Workshop at World Dairy Expo. Covering the global dairy outlook, export protocols, certification, financing, and order fulfillment, this event will feature experts from University of Wisconsin-Madison, USDA-APHIS, Export-Import Bank, and Livestock Exporters Association of the USA (LEA). This event is free, but registration is required. Visit https://forms.office.com/g/ws9nZdCJTW to register.
more info
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session - Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition (Knowledge Nook) +

A New Approach to Mitigating Mycotoxins Sponsoring Company: Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition
more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) +

What is New in Alfalfa Production Systems? Marta Moura Kohmann, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, College of Agricultural and Life Science, UW–Madison, Madison, Wis.
more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Farm Tour - Vandoske Dairy Farms (Mendota 1) +

Vandoske Dairy Farms - Cleveland, Wis. Sponsor: Compeer Financial
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10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session - DeLaval, Inc. (Knowledge Nook) +

Optimizing Dairy Efficiency with Artificial Intelligence Sponsoring Company: DeLaval, Inc.
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Exclusive Insights: H5N1 Biosecurity and Management Strategies for Dairy Farms (Mendota 2) +
Hosted by the National Dairy FARM Program
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10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Wisconsin Dairy Innovation Hub One Welfare Meeting (Kegonsa)
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - Novus International, Inc. (Knowledge Nook) +

Sports Cars vs. Farm Trucks: Maintaining Cows like the Top Performers They Are Sponsoring Company: Novus International, Inc.
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Expo Seminar: "Hope and Hard Work: Mental Health in Agriculture" (Mendota 1) +
Speaker: Monica Kramer McConkey, LPC, Eyes on the Horizon Consulting, LLC
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12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - Novonesis (Knowledge Nook) +

Lifecycle Feeding of Probiotics: Supporting the Transition Cow Sponsoring Company: Novonesis
more info
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM International Producer Symposium (Mendota 4) +
The International Producer Symposium will provide information on dairy business profitability for global dairy producers. Dr. Fricke will present “Building a Foundational Repro Program.” The session is focused on reproductive efficiency of dairy cattle, applying knowledge gained through scientific research, developing practical management strategies, and assessing new reproductive technologies. Dr. Ruegg’s specialty is mastitis and milk quality, specifically bridging the gap between research and practical applications on dairy farms. Her session, “Gaining a Competitive Edge in Milk Quality,” will share expertise gained from travel to dairy farms around the world. The event is free with World Dairy Expo admission, but seating is limited. Visit https://forms.office.com/g/YyYTQXY4BP to register.
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM FMMO Modernization: Navigating the Road Ahead (Mendota 2) +
Hosted by the National Milk Producers Federation
more info
1:30 PM International Holstein Show - Heifers (Coliseum) +
Official: Jamie Black, Batavia, N.Y. Associate: Aaron Eaton, Marietta, N.Y.
more info
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) +

MILK 2024 - a tool to predict energy value of corn silage Luiz Ferrareto, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist – Ruminant Nutrition, Animal and Dairy Science, UW–Madison, Madison, Wis.
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - Connecterra (Knowledge Nook) +

Unleash the Power of Your Dairy Farm Data Sponsoring Company: Connecterra
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Expo en Español: "Bienestar animal: ¿cuál es la responsabilidad de los supervisores de lechería?" (Mendota 1) +

Noa Román-Muñiz, DVM, MS, Profesora, Universidad Estatal de Colorado
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM The Next Generation of Cow Monitoring (Mendota 3) +
CowManager is proud to introduce its newest innovations at World Dairy Expo. Ten years ago, CowManager was the first ear sensor to monitoring cows in the US and we are now introducing the next generation in cow monitoring.
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Winners and Losers: A Discussion about USDA's Proposed Milk Pricing Reforms (Wingra) +

Media and expo attendees are invited for a presentation from American Farm Bureau economist Danny Munch at 2:30 and drop-in interview opportunities with producers and grassroots organization leaders between 2:00 and 4:00
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - BIALTEC (Knowledge Nook) +

Microencapsulated Probiotics: Efficient and Environmentally Sustainable Alternative that Enhance Milk Production Sponsoring Company: BIALTEC
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM WDE Attendee Appreciation Event +
New this year, Expo will host nightly attendee appreciation events directly within its Trade Show. Be on the lookout for these events in the Exhibition Hall, Trade Center and Coliseum. Complimentary snacks and beer samplings will be provided!
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session - AgMarket.Net, the Farm Division of John Stewart & Associates (Knowledge Nook) +

"Making the Most of Your Farm Income Potential" Sponsoring Company: AgMarket.Net, the Farm Division of John Stewart & Associates
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark) +

Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark, sponsored by Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health!
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5:00 PM International Reception (Mendota 1-4) +
**For International Attendees and Commercial Exhibitors only
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM University of Wisconsin-River Falls Alumni Reception (Waubesa) +
A reception for UWRF alumni to reconnect with one another and the UWRF College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. The Dean of the College will be present along with several faculty members. Refreshments will be provided.
6:00 PM World Classic '24 Holstein Sale (The Tanbark) more info
8:30 PM Supreme Champion of the Heifer Show Selection (Coliseum) +
*time subject to change (begins immediately following the selection of Junior Champion for the International Holstein Show)

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*Schedule subject to change

Friday
Friday, October 4th, 2024
7:00 AM International Holstein Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) +
Official: Jamie Black, Batavia, N.Y. Associate: Aaron Eaton, Marietta, N.Y.
more info
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Trade Show
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Tanbark Talk: Global Dairy Summit (The Tanbark) +

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is proud to host the Global Dairy Summit at World Dairy Expo in Madison on Friday, October 4 from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. The Global Dairy Summit will 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.
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9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session - NutraDrip Irrigation Systems (Knowledge Nook) +

“Low-Cost Manure Separation for In-Season Application” Speaker: Kurt Grimm, Research & Development, NutraDrip Irrigation Presenting Company: NutraDrip Irrigation Systems
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) +

Methane, Brix, and Interseeding: What is New in Dairy Grazing Research? Kathy Soder, Res. Animal Scientist, USDA-ARS-Pasture Systems and Watershed Management Research Unit, University Park, Penn.
more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Farm Tour - Woldt Farms LLC (Mendota 1) +

Woldt Farms LLC - Brillion, Wis. Sponsor: Complete Management Consulting LLC
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session - Export-Import Bank of the United States (Knowledge Nook) +

“Exporting Doesn't Need to Be Hard with EXIM” Speaker: Michael Dwiggins, Lending Account Manager, Export-Import Bank of the United States Presenting Company: Export-Import Bank of the United States
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11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Expo Seminar: "New Perspectives on Aging and Lifespan in Dairy Cows" (Mendota 1) +
Speaker: Matt Lucy, Ph.D., University of Missouri
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12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Tanbark Talk: Global Perspectives on Women’s Leadership in Dairy (The Tanbark) +
Join the Dairy Girl Network and NMPF’s National Young Cooperators Program for an engaging panel discussion with women leaders who are at the forefront of advancing U.S. dairy. This session will explore the unique challenges and opportunities women encounter across all levels of the dairy supply chain, from local farms to global markets. Panelists will share insights on how different countries are fostering women's leadership in the industry, highlighting success stories and lessons learned from around the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how women are transforming dairy worldwide and contributing to its future growth and sustainability.
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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) +

Precision milking research on automatic milking systems and associated animal productivity and health Elizabeth French, Res. Animal Scientist, Dairy Forage Research Unit, Madison, Wis.
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Expo en Español; " Capacitación de los miembros del equipo de ordeño: Clave para retener mano de obra en las granjas lecheras" (Mendota 1) +

Carolina Pinzón, MS, Especialista bilingüe en extensión en productos lácteos, Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison, División de Extensión
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2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
4:00 PM Parade of Champions (Coliseum) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

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