Discover New Dairy Ideas at 2017 World Dairy Expo

Published on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 1:08pm

Discover New Dairy Ideas at 2017 World Dairy Expo

Article provide by World Dairy Expo. All photos taken by Nina Linton of Nina Linton Photography

Each year, World Dairy Expo welcomes dairy enthusiasts from around the globe to one central location, to see the latest and greatest in the dairy industry. Among the new ideas and commerce of the Trade Show, there is opportunity to learn from leading experts and other dairymen.

Eight diverse topics will be discussed in the Expo Seminars, including A2 milk, mycotoxins, transition cows and more. Industry professionals can also earn continuing education credits for each seminar attending. The topics and times are as follows:

Tuesday, October 3, 1:00 p.m.
“Building A Stronger Dairy Producer-Banker Relationship”
Arthur Moessner, Vice President – Dairy Team Lead, American AgCredit
Sponsored by: Compeer Financial
Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1)

Wednesday, October 4, 11:00 a.m.
“Economics of Robotic Milking Systems”
Dr. Larry Tranel, Dairy Specialist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Lance and Jonna Schutte, Owners, Jo-Lane Dairy
Doug Gernes, Owner, Gernes Dairy, LLC
Sponsored by: Quality Liquid Feeds, Inc.
Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1)

Wednesday, October 4, 1:00 p.m.
“Making Sense of Dairy and Anti-Inflammation: Yogurt, Obesity and A2 Milk”
Dr. Bradley Bolling, Assistant Professor, Department of Food Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1)

Thursday, October 5, 11:00 a.m.
“Health and Immunity in Transition Cows”
Dr. Marcus Kehrli, Director, National Animal Disease Center – USDA-ARS
Sponsored by: Phibro Animal Health Corp.
Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1)

Thursday, October 5, 1:00 p.m.
“Limiting Mold and Mycotoxin Problems in Dairy Herds”
Dr. Lon Whitlow, Professor Emeritus, North Carolina State University
Sponsored by: Feed Supervisor Software
Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1)

Friday, October 6, 11:00 a.m.
“Consumer and Public Perceptions of the US Dairy Industry: Implications for Practices, Policy and Market Demand”
Dr. Christopher Wolf, Professor, Michigan State University
Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1)

Friday, October 6, 1:00 p.m.
“Cover Crop Management for Dairy Producers”
Dr. Karla Hernandez, Forages Field Specialist, South Dakota State University Extension
Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1)

Saturday, October 7, 11:00 a.m.
“Who Will Work on America’s Farms in 2025?”
Dr. Don Albrecht, Director, Western Rural Development Center
Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1)

Daily farm tours - of operations big and small, Holstein and Jersey, innovative and traditional - will all be toured as part of the Virtual Farm Tour program. Listen to farm owners and managers as they discuss their successes, challenges and rewards of each operation. This peer-to-peer conversation is ideal for asking questions and getting real-life advice from those who have been there. Here is the full schedule of tours available:

Tuesday, October 3 at 2 p.m.
Hosted by: Fustead Holsteins, Wausau, Wis.
Highlights: 475 milking/Milk Production and Genetics
Sponsored by: Provimi

Wednesday, October 4 at Noon
Hosted by: Oregon Dairy Farm, LLC, Lititz, Pa.
Highlights: 475 milking/Community Partners
Sponsored by: Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy

Wednesday, October 4 at 2 p.m.
Hosted by: Good-Vue Farms, Goodridge, Minn.
Highlights: 120 milking/Utilizing Technology
Sponsored by: Lely

Thursday, October 5 at Noon
Hosted by: Piedmont Jerseys, Lincolnton, N.C.
Highlights: 250 milking/Jersey Genetics
Sponsored by: American Jersey Cattle Association

Thursday, October 5 at 2 p.m.
Hosted by: Meier Dairy of Palmer, Inc., Palmer, Kan.
Highlights: 650 milking/Innovation
Sponsored by: Kansas Department of Agriculture

Friday, October 6 at Noon
Hosted by: VanBedaf Dairy LLP, Carrington, N.D.
Highlights: 1,400 milking/First Generation U.S. Farm
Sponsored by: Quality Liquid Feeds, Inc.

Friday, October 6 at 2 p.m.
Hosted by: Night Hawk Dairy, Stratford, Wis.
Highlights: 900 milking/Cow and Calf Care
Sponsored by: Purina Animal Nutrition, LLC

Saturday, October 7 at Noon
Hosted by: Woods Hill Farms, Turin, N.Y.
Highlights: 743 milking/Expansion
Sponsored by: CRV USA

For more than five decades, the global dairy industry has been meeting in Madison, Wis. for World Dairy Expo. Crowds of nearly 75,000 people from more than 100 countries attended the annual event in 2016. WDE will return Oct. 3-7, 2017 as attendees and exhibitors are encouraged to “Discover New Dairy Worlds.” Visit worlddairyexpo.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@WDExpo or #WDE2017) for more information.  

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
ADMISSION INCLUDES FREE PARKING
Age         Daily     Season
12 & Over    $12     $35

LOCATIONS
(AR) = Arena Building (C) = Coliseum; (EH) = Exhibition Hall; (SP) = Estrumate Sale Pavilion;

Daily: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.      Commercial Exhibits Open
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Expo Bistro Open (EH)

11:00 a.m.– Close    The Tanbark Open (SP)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
8:00 a.m.    National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle     Judging Contests (C)
3:00 p.m.    Purple Cow Gift Shop Open (EH)
7:30 p.m.    National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Banquet (EH)
8:00 p.m.    National Intercollegiate and International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Banquet (EH)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3
7:15 a.m.    International Junior Holstein Show (C)
7:30 a.m.    International Ayrshire Show (C)
8:00 a.m.    Central National FFA Judging Contest & Events (SP)
1:00 p.m.    Expo Seminar (EH)
2:00 p.m.    Virtual Farm Tour (EH)
3:00 p.m.    International Jersey Show - Heifers (C) International Milking Shorthorn Show - Heifers (C)
5:00 p.m.    Commercial Exhibitor Party (EH)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
7:30 a.m.    International Jersey Show - Cows/Groups (C)
10:00 a.m.  Dairy Forage Seminar Stage (AR)
11:00 a.m.  Expo Seminar (EH) World Forage Analysis Superbowl Awards Luncheon (EH)
12:00 p.m.  Virtual Farm Tour (EH)
12:30 p.m.  International Milking Shorthorn Show - Cows/Groups (C)
1:00 p.m.    Expo Seminar (EH)
1:30 p.m.    Dairy Forage Seminar Stage (AR)
2:00 p.m.    International Brown Swiss Show - Heifers (C) Virtual Farm Tour (EH)
4:00 p.m.    Top of the World Jersey Sale (SP)
5:00 p.m.    WDE Welcome Reception (EH)
7:00 p.m.    Dinner with the Stars Recognition Banquet (EH) Tickets Required
7:30 p.m.    World Ayrshire Event Sale (SP)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
7:30 a.m.     International Brown Swiss Show - Cows/Groups (C)
10:00 a.m.   Dairy Forage Seminar Stage (AR)
11:00 a.m.   Expo Seminar (EH)
12:00 p.m.   Virtual Farm Tour (EH)
1:00 p.m.     Expo Seminar (EH)
1:30 p.m.     International Red & White Show - Heifers (C) International Guernsey Show – Heifers (C) Dairy Forage Seminar Stage (AR)
2:00 p.m.     Virtual Farm Tour (EH) World Premier Brown Swiss Sale (SP) Following Brown Swiss Sale: World Premier Milking Shorthorn Sale (SP)
6:00 p.m.    World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest (C)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6
7:30 a.m.     International Red & White Show - Cows/Groups (C) International Guernsey Show - Cows/Groups (C)
10:00 a.m.   Dairy Forage Seminar Stage (AR)
11:00 a.m.   Expo Seminar (EH)
12:00 p.m.   International Holstein Show - Heifers (C) Virtual Farm Tour (EH)
1:00 p.m.     Expo Seminar (EH)
1:30 p.m.     Dairy Forage Seminar Stage (AR)
2:00 p.m.     Virtual Farm Tour (EH) International Guernsey Classic Sale (SP)
5:00 p.m.     International Reception (EH)
7:00 p.m.     World Classic ‘17 Holstein Sale (C)
8:00 p.m.     Expo in the Evening (SP)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7
8:00 a.m.     International Holstein Show - Cows/Groups (C)
10:00 a.m.   Dairy Forage Seminar Stage (AR)
11:00 a.m.   Expo Seminar (EH)
12:00 p.m.   Virtual Farm Tour (EH)
5:00 p.m.     Parade of Champions and Selection of the 2017 Supreme Champion (C)
6:00 p.m.     World Dairy Expo 2017 Closes
Schedule subject to change. Visit worlddairyexpo.com for current schedule information and details.