2023 Daily Schedule

Sponsored by: Destination Madison

Official: Callum McKinven, Canton de Hatley, Quebec, Canada
Associate: Matt Mitchell, Speedwell, Tenn.

Join fellow participants at 5:30 p.m. for a reception with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m.

Official: Mike Duckett, Rudolph, Wis.
Associate: Kevin McGriskin, Melancthon, Ontario, Canada

Official: Kevin Hartmann, Mulberry Grove, Ill.
Associate: Ted deMent, Kenney, Ill.

Official: Kurt Wolf, Guttenberg, Iowa
Associate: Steve Searles, Pine Island, Minn.

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Official: Mike Duckett, Rudolph, Wis.
Associate: Kevin McGriskin, Melancthon, Ontario, Canada

Hosted by: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)

The future of agriculture looks bright because of outstanding educators! Thanks to the generous support of Brevant seeds, an appreciation event is schedule in the Brevant seeds Attendee Learning Lounge, located in the pre-function space of New Holland Pavilion 1. Join us, while supplies last, for free coffee, donuts and milk and to network with fellow educators.

*The event is for FFA Advisors and Ag Educators only

Official: Kurt Wolf, Guttenberg, Iowa
Associate: Steve Searles, Pine Island, Minn.

Interested in pursuing an agricultural career or just wondering what options are after high school? World Dairy Expo has assembled a panel of agricultural professionals who represent a variety of career option for students looking to learn from current members of the dairy industry and beyond. Panelists will share about their various jobs, companies and what they have done to be successful beyond high school including their education paths.

Presenting Company: VAS

The presentation discusses the overall role of the FBI for preventing, recognizing, investigating, and disrupting intentional threats and attacks against the US agriculture sector in cooperation with the multiple state and federal agriculture and law enforcement agencies and with private sector producers and partners.

Presenting Company: Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health

At World Dairy Expo, FFA members can compete in several Career Development Events (CDEs), but did you know that there are more than twenty other events to choose from throughout the year? During this workshop, members will explore the competitions that best suit their interests and try their hand at a few! Join members of the 2023-2024 Wisconsin State FFA Officer Team for some hands-on learning and the chance to embark on a new career path.

Presenting Company: UW-Madison Extension Agriculture Institute

Presenter: Jennifer Van Os, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Animal Welfare, University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences

Presenting Company: TriCal Superior Forage

Presenting Company: Legacy Seeds

Presenter: Adrian A. Barragan, DVM, MS, Ph.D., Associate Research Professor and Extension Veterinarian, Penn State University
Sponsored by: Progressive Dairy

Presenting Company: McLanahan Corporation

Official: Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio
Associate: Richard "RT" Thompson, Darlington, Wis.

Presenting Company: Dairy Farmers of America

Join fellow attendees and exhibitors in The Tanbark for Happy Hour, sponsored by Lasso Solutions Inc.

Sponsored by Hoard's Dairyman and World Dairy Expo

**For Commercial Exhibitors only

Official: Brandon Ferry, Hilbert, Wis.
Associate: Mike Gregory, Hebron, Ill.

Official: Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio
Associate: Richard "RT" Thompson, Darlington, Wis.

Hosted by: Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding

Start your Wednesday at World Dairy Expo with a genetic evaluation update at the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) Industry Meeting. Speakers will provide insight on new research being conducted by the CDCB and USDA-AGIL, on global initiatives related to sustainability metrics, and on the national cooperator database that powers traditional and genomic evaluations in the US.

Hosted by: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Presenting Company: Legacy Seeds

The presentation discusses the overall role of the FBI for preventing, recognizing, investigating, and disrupting intentional threats and attacks against the US agriculture sector in cooperation with the multiple state and federal agriculture and law enforcement agencies and with private sector producers and partners.

"How to Interseed Alfalfa into Corn Silage and the Environmental and Economic Benefits of This Practice"

Presenter: Mark Renz, Professor and Extension Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wis

Presenting Company: TriCal Superior Forage

Presenting Company: Chr. Hansen

Presenter: Dale Woerner, Ph.D., Professor and Cargill Endowed Professor, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University

Sponsored by: Cargill Animal Nutrition

Presenting Company: S&W Seed Company/Sorghum Partners

Hosted by: Wisconsin Department off Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

"Producing High-Quality Forage: Four Hands Holsteins"

Presenter: Rick and Gwen Dado, Producers, Four Hands Holsteins, Amery, Wis.

Presenting Company: Provita Animal Health LLC

Presenter: Mónica Ruiz-Ramos, Ph.D. Student, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sponsored by: Progressive Dairy

Official: Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio
Associate: Tanner Schmaling, Elkhorn, Wis.

Presenting Company: Novus International, Inc.

Presenting Company: Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health

Join fellow attendees and exhibitors in The Tanbark for Happy Hour, sponsored by Progressive Dairy

Join us in celebrating the 2023 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

Official: Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio
Associate: Tanner Schmaling, Elkhorn, Wis.

Official: Brandon Ferry, Hilbert, Wis.
Associate: Mike Gregory, Hebron, Ill.

Hosted by: National Milk Producers Federation
Speaker: Peggy Coffeen, Uplevel Dairy Podcast
What do the dairy farms with the highest performance and greatest employee retention have in common? They have a clear vision, and they are on a mission.
Regardless of how many cows they are milking, those positioned for long-term success are asking themselves eight key questions that provide the compass for their culture, sustainability and profitability.
Join NMPF’s National Young Cooperators Program for a panel and workshop to learn from leading dairy farmers who have sat down with their leadership team to answer the same questions that successful businesses across all industries are using to create a clear vision for their farm and their future. After hearing their examples, participants will then answer those same questions for themselves, and leave the room with a road map for where to go and how to get there.

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 Repot, featuring a panel discussion on dairy markets, trends and news.

Bring your questions and don’t forget to grab some free milk on your way into The Tanbark for this unique experience!

Panelists:
Dan Basse, Economist & Founder, AgResource Company
Ben Laine, Senior Dairy Analyst, Terrain
Katie Burgess, Director, Risk Management, Ever.Ag

Hosted by: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Presenting Company: S&W Seed Company/Sorghum Partners

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Sponsor: DeLaval, Inc.

"Corn Silage Production: The Key to Unlocking Your Farm’s Potential"

Presenter: Joe Lauer, Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wis.

Presenting Company: Novus International, Inc.

Hosted by: VES-Artex

Presenting Company: Chr. Hansen

Panelists: Pete Kappelman, Senior Vice President, Member & Government Relations, Land O' Lakes, Inc.
Gregg Doud, Chief Operating Officer, National Milk Producers Federation

Moderator: Katie Schmitt, Outreach Specialist, Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding

Sponsored by: National Milk Producers Federation

Presenting Company: VES-Artex

Presenting Company: AgMarket.Net

Official: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis.
Associate: Jason Danhof, Waukon, Iowa

"Linking Forage Quality Measures to Economic Value"

Presenter: Bill Weiss, Emeritus Professor, The Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center

Presenter: Elsie González, Motiva Consulting
Sponsored by: Progressive Dairy

Presenting Company: Provita Animal Health LLC

Presenting Company: New Holland Agriculture

Join fellow attendees and exhibitors in The Tanbark for Happy Hour, sponsored bySupervisor Systems!

Hosted by: UW-Platteville

**For International Attendees and Commercial Exhibitors only

Official: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis.
Associate: Jason Danhof, Waukon, Iowa

Hosted by: Dairy Girl Network & National Young Cooperators Program

Join NMPF's Young Cooperators Program and the Dairy Girl Network for a panel discussion exploring the leadership challenges women encounter as they navigate careers in the dairy industry and prepare for future success. The National Young Cooperators Program and Dairy Girl Network plan to host a facilitated panel discussion with women in various on and off-farm industry roles, followed by an informal networking event.

Looking for something new professionally or struggling with where to begin? Career Connections is your newest free tool to connect with job and internship opportunities in the dairy industry! With Careers Connections, high school and college students as well as young dairy professionals will connect with World Dairy Expo's commercial exhibitors, sponsors, Dairy Cattle Show exhibitors and non-exhibiting farms. At World Dairy Expo, a free networking event will be held on Friday, October 7 at 9:30 a.m. to connect job and internship seekers with hiring companies and farms. A list of currently featured opportunities can be found by selecting "More Info" below.

Presenting Company: Dairy Farmers of America

"Grazing Systems Can Be A Win-Win Solution for the Modern-Day Dairy"

Presenter: David Jaramillo, Res. Animal Scientist, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Marshfield, Wis.

The presentation discusses the overall role of the FBI for preventing, recognizing, investigating, and disrupting intentional threats and attacks against the US agriculture sector in cooperation with the multiple state and federal agriculture and law enforcement agencies and with private sector producers and partners.

Presenting Company: DeLaval

Presenting Company: VES-Artex

Presenter: Ted Matthews, Director of Minnesota Rural Mental Health

Sponsored by: Wisconsin Farm Center

Presenting Company: UW-Madison Extension Agriculture Institute

Presenting Company: trinamiX

"What’s In A Name? Dual-Purpose Crops for Conversation and Forage"

Presenter: Jose Franco, Res. Agronomist, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, Wis.

Presenter: Maria Jose Fuenzalida, Ph.D.
Sponsored by: Progressive Dairy

Presenting Company: Arkion Life Sciences