One of the not-to-miss taste treats at World Dairy Expo is the world famous Badger Dairy Club cheese sandwich, an incredible bargain at just $1.50 each, with milkshakes for only $1.25. Sponsored this year by BASF Plant Science, the Cheesestand at expo is the club’s primary fundraising event. The University of Wisconsin group has about 140 members and offers opportunities … Read More
Expo Exhibiting
There are over 700 exhibitors at World Dairy Expo showing their wares to more than 60,000 visitors from some 80 countries. One exhibitor I interviewed for our “Milking Parlor” podcast from World Dairy Expo is Bruce Hageman, global director of marketing for Diamond V. “Diamond V is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and we manufacture an all natural yeast-based product … Read More
World Dairy Expo Set to Kick-off!
Next week from Oct. 2-6, Chuck and Cindy Zimmerman will be two of the expected 65,000 dairy enthusiasts visiting Madison, Wisc., for the 2007 World Dairy Expo. The Expo features the most modern dairy equipment and the newest dairy technology and innovations, including animal health supplies, milking systems, feeding products, forage handling and manure equipment plus embryos, semen and genetic … Read More
Dairy Deere at the Tractor Pull
At the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY they have the Championship Tractor Pull and even here you’ll find “dairy.” This time as in “Dairy Deere” one of the competition tractors that was on display here today. You can find a listing of all the drivers who are competing here this week on the NFMS website.
Detachment From WestphaliaSurge at NFMS
I’m attending the National Farm Machinery Show and doing most of my posting onto AgWired. I was surprised to learn how many dairy farmers visit here in Louisville, KY. This afternoon I visited the WestphaliaSurge booth and talked with Jerry Quellhorst. They’ve got a large exhibit here and he says he spoke with dairymen from states all over the country … Read More
Ben, the Butter Sculpture
2007 marks the 91st Pa. Farm Show in Harrisburg, Pa. Opening weekend saw record crowds – the warm weather didn’t keep people away from the fun! “Growing Pennsylvania Agriculture to Feed and Fuel Our Future” is the theme – one that even the now infamous butter sculpture honors. Featuring Ben Franklin and the Liberty Bell, the buttery artwork will be … Read More
World Ag Expo Turning 40
In case you didn’t know it, the World Ag Expo is turning 40. That’s not old though, I’m here to tell you.
AccuRake From Nikkel Iron Works
If you’re hoping to make hay while the sun shines then Nikkel Iron Works has a new tool for you. It’s one example of the kind of new equipment you’ll see on display if you attend the upcoming World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA. Remember that they’ve got a very large dairy section as well.
New Board/Officers for All-American
The All-American Dairy Show has new board members and officers. They were recently elected at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Dairy and Allied Industry Association.
Sunbelt Milking Contest
The milking contest at Sunbelt Ag Expo has been held and you can find out how it went on AgNetOnline.com.