2024 Daily Schedule

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Admission purchased through September 30, 2024 (12 years and older):
$15 daily  |  $40 season

Admission purchased October 1-4, 2024 (12 years and older):
$20 daily  |  $50 season

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Admission required October 1 - October 4; parking included.

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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
6:30 PM	Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Appreciation Ice Cream Social (The Tanbark)  Sponsored by: Destination Madison

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.
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

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
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Career Connections (Atrium)
10:00 AM	International Ayrshire Show (Coliseum)  Official: Brandon Ferry, Hilbert, Wis. Associate: Michelle Upchurch, Hebron, Ill.
1:30 PM	International Milking Shorthorn Show - Heifers (Coliseum)  Official: Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio Associate: Mike Maier, Stitzer, Wis.

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
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
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	FFA Seminar (Mendota 2)more info
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)  "Milk Sustainability Center - Driving to Productivity and Sustainability" Sponsoring Company: John Deere
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Virtual Farm Tour - Schoepp Farms, LLC (Mendota 1)  Schoepp Farms, LLC - Lodi, Wis.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)more info
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	FFA Seminar (Mendota 2)more info
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)  "Threats to the Agriculture Sector" Sponsoring Company: Federal Bureau of Investigation
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Expo Seminar: "Cultivate Your Culture" (Mendota 1)  Speaker: Sandy Larson, Larson Acres
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)more info
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)more info
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Expo en Español (Mendota 1)more info
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)  Using 3D Camera Technology to Accurately Measure Body Reserves, Growth, and Locomotion in Dairy Cattle Sponsoring Company: Dellait, LLC
2:30 PM	International Brown Swiss Show - Heifers (Coliseum)  Official: Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio Associate: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville, Iowa
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)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!
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

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

7:00 AM	International Brown Swiss Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum)  Official: Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio Associate: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville, Iowa
7:00 AM	International Guernsey Show - Heifers (Coliseum)  Official: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis. Associate: Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C.
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.
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 (Knowledge Nook)  "The PPR Difference: A 3-Step Process to Help Dairy Cows Overcome Multiple Mycotoxin Challenges" Sponsoring Company: Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production
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.
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 (Knowledge Nook)  "A Bright Future Can Start in a Blink: See the Power of SenseHub Dairy Youngstock" Sponsoring Company: Merck Animal Health
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)  "Feed with Confidence: Connecting Workflows with Results" Sponsoring Company: VAS
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!
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
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)  "Lifecycle Feeding of Probiotics: Supporting the Transition Cow" Sponsoring Company: Novonesis
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.
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)  "Find the Next Bump in Your Paycheck" Sponsoring Company: Novus International, Inc.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Expo en Español (Mendota 1)more info
2:00 PM	International Red & White Show - Heifers (Coliseum)  Official: Kevin Doeberiener, West Salem, Ohio Associate: Adam Hodgins, Kindcardine, Ontario, Canada
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)more info
3:00 PM	World Premier Brown Swiss Sale (Sale Pavilion)more info
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)  "NEW SERVICE: Antibody Specificity Testing | Helping the Dairy Industry to Start Calves Right" Sponsoring Company: Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Happy Hour (The Tanbark)  Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark, sponsored by BouMatic!
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

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

7:00 AM	International Guernsey Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum)  Official: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis. Associate: Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C.
7:00 AM	International Red & White Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum)  Official: Kevin Doeberiener, West Salem, Ohio Associate: Adam Hodgins, Kindcardine, Ontario, Canada
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Tanbark 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.
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 (Knowledge Nook)  "The PPR Difference: A 3-Step Process to Help Dairy Cows Overcome Multiple Mycotoxin Challenges" Sponsoring Company: Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production
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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Virtual Farm Tour - Vandoske Dairy Farms (Mendota 1)  Vandoske Dairy Farms - Cleveland, Wis. Sponsor: Compeer Financial
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)  "Optimizing Dairy Efficiency with Artificial Intelligence" Sponsoring Company: DeLaval, Inc.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)  "Sports Cars vs. Farm Trucks: Maintaining Cows like the Top Performers They Are" Sponsoring Company: Novus International, Inc.
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
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)  "Lifecycle Feeding of Probiotics: Supporting the Transition Cow" Sponsoring Company: Novonesis
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)  "Unleash the Power of Your Dairy Farm Data" Sponsoring Company: Connecterra
1:30 PM	International Holstein Show - Heifers (Coliseum)  Official: Jamie Black, Batavia, N.Y. Associate: Aaron Eaton, Marietta, N.Y.
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.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Expo en Español (Mendota 1)more info
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)  "Microencapsulated Probiotics: Efficient and Environmentally Sustainable Alternative that Enhance Milk Production" Sponsoring Company: BIALTEC
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)  "Making the Most of Your Farm Income Potential" Sponsoring Company: AgMarket.Net
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!
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.
5:00 PM	International Reception (Mendota 1-4)  **For International Attendees and Commercial Exhibitors only
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)

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.
8:00 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.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Trade Show
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)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.
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 (Knowledge Nook)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
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)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.
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)more info
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Expo en Español (Mendota 1)more info
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM	Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)more info
4:00 PM	Parade of Champions (Coliseum)more info

*Schedule subject to change