We’re already looking forward to the 2008 World Dairy Expo and we’re not done with this one yet. As is usually the case, the media got a preview of next year’s theme, “Building Bridges Making Connections.” The dates are September 30 – October 4 and of course we’ll be in Madison, WI again. So it’s not too early to start … Read More
Badger NAMA Chapter Meeting With Leigh Rubin
The Badger chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association held a meeting here at Expo and members from other chapters around the country were invited to attend. It provided a great opportunity for networking and we had a program too. On hand was Leigh Rubin, syndicated comic artist. As you would expect him to do, he conducted his presentation using an … Read More
Dairy Industry Person of the Year Steve Larson
The World Dairy Expo Dairy Industry Person of the Year is Steve Larson (pictured on the left talking Orion Samuelson). Steve is the managing editor of Hoard’s Dairyman Magazine. He’s been in that position since 1998 and started with the publication in 1969. Steve says that two of his predecessors have received the award and he feels very honored to … Read More
Sampling Fine Foods With Chef John Esser
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board has kept us media types supplied with lots of cheese while we’ve been here at Expo. They also brought in Chef John Esser again this year to prepare some great snacks during our news talk session. I talked to John while he was working. I think the best thing he had for sampling was the … Read More
Roger Ripley Filling GM Role For Expo
The President of the Board of Directors of World Dairy Expo is Roger Ripley (on the left being interviewed). Roger is also the acting General Manager at the show since there’s a search going on for a new GM on the staff. Roger says that the show has been exciting so far with attendance up early. I asked him how … Read More
Arm & Hammer for Dairy Nutrition
One of the exhibitors here is Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition Group. They’ve got a new website up so dairy producers have an online destination to learn more about them and their products. I spoke with Scott Morey (pictured on the right) who is their Senior Business Manager. He says they’re focused on dairy nutrition from a product standpoint and … Read More
Dairy Producers are in the Beef Business Too
We may be at a dairy show but there’s been plenty of opportunities to eat some good beef. In fact, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board is here and I spoke with their CEO, Tom Ramey. Tom points out that dairy cows make up 22% of the beef supply and that’s significant. He says that half of our beef is being marketed … Read More
Record Wisconsin Cheese Production
Record cheese production was announced today at World Dairy Expo by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. Governor Jim Doyle today announced Wisconsin cheese production set a new record in 2006, producing nearly 2.5 billion pounds of cheese, accounting for 26 percent of the national cheese market. Wisconsin’s growth is fueled by the increase in national demand for high-quality, specialty cheeses, … Read More
Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin
The Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin is lead by Executive Director Shelly Mayer. It sound like things are going well for the organization. Their mission is to “share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed.” I spoke with Shelly in their exhibit near one of the entrances to the main exhibit hall here at World Dairy Expo. … Read More
Learn More About Hoard's Dairyman
The Hoard’s Dairyman is 124 years old and has suppported the World Dairy Expo since the beginning of the show. They’ve got more than one booth here in fact and are busy covering the expo events for the publication, meeting with readers and sponsoring events and activities. Hoard’s Dairyman is the only paid subscription publication in the dairy industry, with … Read More