Oct. 2 2014
The dairy industry honors its leaders. The National Dairy Shrine annual banquet will be held at World Dairy Expo on Thursday, October 2, after a year hiatus when the banquet was held in Harrisburg last...
Oct. 2 2014
Westby FFA wins Central National FFA Dairy Judging Contest. FFA members swarmed the World Dairy Expo grounds on Tuesday, September 30. Many were competing in judging contests, while others were enjoying...
Sept. 29 2014
Annually the city hosts 190-plus 4-H Dairy Conference delegates from across the nation, as they delve into the industry's history. For many years it has been the pleasure of the Hoard's Dairyman staff...
Oct. 5 2013
It's a 3-peat for Booth in showmanship. While 288 youth participated in the 2013 World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest at World Dairy Expo, only one exhibitor has won his division for the past three...
Oct. 5 2013
Friday night sale averages over $26,000 on 48 head. The World Classic Sale has been touted as the International Marketplace with its worldwide consignments and purchases leaving an imprint in Holstein...
Oct. 4 2013
130 teams compete for top honors The largest dairy judging contest at World Dairy Expo is not the 4-H, college or post-secondary contest – it's the FFA Dairy Cattle Judging Contest. This year, 130...
Oct. 2 2013
The annual Exhibitor Party awards the best booths and provides fun for all. The Hoard's Dairyman Exhibitor Party has become a welcome tradition at Expo. Commercial exhibitors gathered for a night of friends,...
Sept. 30 2013
Three local organizations host 200 youth for a day of agricultural tours.For many years it has been the pleasure of the Hoard's Dairyman staff to work with the judging contests and National 4-H Dairy Conference...
Oct. 6 2012
World Classic Sale averages over 33,000! Despite a late start due to the large Holstein heifer show, the sale went off with a bang. The United States and Canadian National Anthems started the evening and...
Oct. 5 2012
Last night, James Baird was honored as an Industry Pioneer at the National Dairy Shrine Banquet. "Behind the scenes" sums up James Baird's career long contributions to the dairy industry in a way that...
Oct. 4 2012
Tonight, National Dairy Shrine will honor Industry Pioneers, Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder, Guest of Honor, as well as award over $40,000 in scholarships to college students. If you cannot attend...
Oct. 4 2012
Abelardo Martinez was recognized as World Dairy Expo International Person of the Year last night at Dinner with the Stars. President of World Dairy Expo, Mike Holschbach, welcomes the crowd Four recipients...
Oct. 3 2012
Best booth winners were announced at the Hoard's Dairyman Exhibitor party A packed room of commercial exhibitors enjoyed food, beverage, and conversation at a party hosted by Hoard's Dairyman
Oct. 2 2012
Just 45 minutes away from the World Dairy Expo grounds, the National Dairy Shrine Museum offers more history and inspiration for dairy enthusiasts. Renovations to the Dairy Shrine Museum include a judging...
Oct. 1 2012
Youth visited four dairy industry landmarks. Associate Editor Lucas Sjostrom talks to conference attendees Today over 180 youth participating in the 58th National Dairy Conference who have a passion for...
Oct. 7 2011
The top winners in this year's Youth Showmanship contest won't have too far to carry their hardware home - all three hail from Wisconsin. Last night's showmanship contest hosted 267 youth in three divisions....
Oct. 2 2011
It's fall and that means World Dairy Expo! Exhibitors are on the grounds preparing for the show – setting-up displays, shaking straw, and hanging signs. Cattle, too, are settling into their new homes...
Oct. 2 2010
Forty-four lots in the World Classic 2010 averaged $19,666. High seller was Lot 7 at $87,000, followed by Lot 6 at $60,000. Both were purchased by De-Su Holsteins in Iowa. Lot 7 was a June calf sired by...