The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) is looking for a few good judges for their annual World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest. The contest, held in conjunction with the World Dairy Expo, is in its sixth year. Do you have what it takes to be a judge? Then be sure to get your resume to the WDPA by May … Read More
World Dairy Expo Elects New Leaders
The World Dairy Expo has elected some new leaders at their recent annual meeting as follows: President: Mike Holschbach, Heatherstone Enterprises, Inc., Baraboo Vice President: Phil Niemeyer, Nasco, Vice President, Fort Atkinson Secretary/Treasurer: Dean Hermsdorf, Vita Plus Corporation, Cottage Grove Also serving on the Executive Committee are: John Dalton, Daltondale Farms, Hartland. Ray Kuehl, Purebred Breeders of World Dairy Expo, … Read More
WDE Announces 2008 Judges
The 2008 World Dairy Expo, scheduled for September 30 – October 4 in Madison, Wis., has announced the official judges for the dairy shows. The 2008 theme: “Building Bridges – Making Connections” promises to make for an exciting ring display! The individuals responsible for placing nearly 2,500 head of dairy cattle during the five-day show are: Central National Ayrshire Show … Read More
WDE Seeks Nominees
World Dairy Expo is seeking outstanding leaders from across the international dairy industry their annual recognition awards. Official applications are available online. “We’re encouraging people to nominate someone who has demonstrated exceptional leadership,” says general manager, Mark Clarke. “Recognizing these individuals during World Dairy Expo showcases the leadership present in the dairy industry and adds to the excitement of Expo.” … Read More
New World Dairy Expo Manager
World Dairy Expo’s Board of Directors announced today that Mark Clarke will succeed Tom McKittrick as General Manager effective November 12. Clarke will be the fifth person to serve as General Manager in World Dairy Expo’s 41 year history. Clarke is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a degree in animal science and has served for the … Read More
Harvest Lab Measures Moisture at Harvest
You only thought we were done with stuff from World Dairy Expo. I did an interview at expo with John Deere Hay and Forage Specialist Jim Buchs on how dairy producers can get added value for forage at harvest with Harvest Lab. “We put a unit on our forage harvester that can measure the moisture as its going through the … Read More
Penn State Wins Dairy Judging
Congratulations are in order for the Penn State dairy judging team for taking top honors in the 87th Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo. The Cornell University team placed second overall, with Virginia Tech rounding out the top three. Twenty-three teams competed in this year’s contest. Top Three Teams Overall 1. Penn State; 2533; coached by Dale … Read More
World Dairy Expo Summary
I’m slowly lowering my cheese intake this week after the massive amounts served to us at World Dairy Expo last week. The picture is of one of the outside vendors. I took it when I was leaving late one night. Here’s some official summary information from the World Dairy Expo staff that I thought you’d be interested to know: Total … Read More
Guernsey Wins WDX Supreme Champion
The 2007 World Dairy Expo is over and it ended with a great Parade of Champions. You can see pictures of all the action in my photo album. There’s 242 of them in there! Here’s your Supreme Champion, Indian Acres Mm Pistachio Pie, Ashley Elise Sears, So. Deerfield, MA . Jersey was the Reserve Supreme Champion, Llolyn Jude Griffen-et, Peter … Read More
Big Ass Fans Are In Your Face
I couldn’t pass up this picture. If I’m a cow needing a little breeze to cool me down then give me a Big Ass Fan. That’s what I’m talking about. One of these would be very nice over by deck too I’ll bet. Here’s what they say about them on their website: “We don’t know about California, but we’re darn … Read More