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
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
National Dairy Animal Well-Being Initiative Announced
This morning at World Dairy Expo a producer-led coalition of dairy groups and companies announced the National Dairy Animal Well-Being Initiative. They’re proposing dairy animal well-being guidelines and principles. One of the groups participating in the effort is the National Milk Producers Federation. I spoke with their Senior Vice President of Communications, Chris Galen (not pictured) about what his organization … Read More
Dairy Woman of the Year Deborah Lee Reinhart
The Dairy Woman of the Year is Deborah Lee Reinhart, a producer from New Holstein, Wisconsin. She’s pictured third from the left in the front row of this group of members of the Livestock Publications Council which met for breakfast this morning. Deb received her award last night at the World Dairy Expo Dinner With the Stars banquet. This morning … Read More
Westfalia Surge Exhibit
WestfaliaSurge has not only a very large but a very cool exhibit here at World Dairy Expo. In fact, when I spoke with Rob Kolb, VP of Marketing, North Americas Region he says they won the best booth of the year award. Rob says that they’re showing their full range of products like their parlor stalls and something new which … Read More
Ring Side With Charleston|Orwig
There are only a few select suites ringside at the World Dairy Expo coliseum and one of them is occupied by Charleston|Orwig during the show for meetings and entertaining clients. Since Charleston|Orwig is one of our sponsors for coverage of World Dairy Expo this year, this “Milking Parlor” podcast is with Mike Opperman, account supervisor with C-O. It was through … Read More
Getting the Arena Floor Scoop
It’s a rough job but someone’s got to do it. You’ve got to keep the arena floor clean. With all the animals parading through here these essential “scoopers” do keep busy. At least the arena here at World Dairy Expo is nice and cool and you can’t beat the polka music. Today on the schedule we’ve got the International Junior … Read More
Just Say Cheese Sandwich
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