World Dairy Expo has announced the recipients of the 2015 World Dairy Expo Recognition Awards. These prestigious awards are given to four individuals who were nominated by their peers for excellence and leadership in the dairy industry. Rosalie Geiger, Ran-Rose Dairy Farm in Reedsville, Wis., was selected as this year’s Dairy Woman of the Year, and Hank Van Exel, Exels … Read More
Dairy Calf and Heifer Association Conference
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association Conference is coming up March 31st – April 1st in Madison, WI. Themed “Connect with the Best,” the conference will offer networking opportunities and highlight the latest practices, technology and research in the calf and heifer industry. A trade show will be held during the first day of the conference. Other special events will … Read More
Hay & Forage Expo Returns to Southeast Minnesota
The Hay & Forage Expo™ is slated to bring the latest hay and forage tools, technology and suppliers at its 2015 event location near Cannon Falls, Minn., June 24 and 25 on the Hernke’s, Inc. farm. Minnesota is one of the nation’s top five alfalfa producing states along with California, South Dakota, Idaho and Iowa. “This is a great location … Read More
Producers Plan to Attend Vermont Dairy Conference
Dairy Producers from across the region will convene once again for the 16th Annual Vermont Dairy Producers Conference (VDPC) February 24th at the Burlington Sheraton. The 2015 speakers include a variety of thought-leaders and experts from across the industry, representing some of the brightest minds in dairy science and management. The speakers, and their respective topics, include: – Dr. Julio … Read More
2015 IPPE Breaks Records
The 2015 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) broke several records with 30,350 poultry, meat and feed industry leader attendees from all over the world. In addition, there were 1,284 exhibitors covering almost 500,000 net square feet. The Expo is the world’s largest annual poultry, meat and feed industry event of its kind and is one of the 50 largest … Read More
IDFA & Dairy Foods Magazine Aim to Broaden Audience
For the first time in the 30-year history of Dairy Forum, the industry’s premier annual meeting, the International Dairy Foods Association and Dairy Foods magazine are collaborating to offer live online broadcasts of several key sessions. Dairy Forum will be held January 25-28 in Boca Raton, Fla., and the live-streaming sessions will be offered January 26 and 27. “Dairy Forum … Read More
WDE 2015 Dairy Cattle Judges Announced
World Dairy Expo is pleased to unveil the slate of lead judges that will be evaluating North America’s finest dairy cattle in 2015. The five-day, annual show attracts exhibitors to compete with their cattle for the coveted breed Champions and Supreme Champion titles. These eight highly regarded judges were nominated and selected by Expo Dairy Cattle Exhibitors. World Dairy Expo … Read More
WDE Friends of Expo Celebration
Hundreds of volunteers gathered December 8 at the Alliant Energy Center to celebrate the recent 2014 World Dairy Expo (WDE). Attendees enjoyed a reception and banquet provided in appreciation of their hard work and dedication to WDE. Each year over 500 volunteers aid in the planning and implementation of the world’s largest dairy event. Four individuals were recognized for their … Read More
World Ag Expo Names 2015 Top 10 New Products
Results are in for World Ag Expo’s Top-10 New Products competition. The winners will be showcased February 10-12, 2015 during the 48th annual World Ag Expo in Tulare, California. A group of judges made up of farmers, ranchers and industry professionals selected the Top-10 New Products. The winners are: Macros Plastics Inc. DeLaval Deep Root Irrigation LLC GEA Farm Technologies, … Read More
Increase in Entries & Exhibitors at American Royal
As the American Royal closes the books on a very successful 2014 season, it is pleased with the growth of its Livestock Show. Now in its 115th year, the American Royal Livestock Show continues to draw exhibitors showing the best livestock from across the country. This year’s event saw an increase of 8% for the total livestock entered (3,977) and … Read More