World Dairy Expo prepares for opening day.
Catherine Merlo
Setup Begins
Setup begins at the Alliant Energy Center, Monday, Oct. 3.
Catherine Merlo
Yes, We're Open
World Dairy Expo prepares Monday for the 65,000 producers and industry professionals from 90 countries expected this week.
Catherine Merlo
Livestock Jewelry
Jim Martin sets up his "Country Silver" booth for silver jewelry specializing in livestock designs.
Catherine Merlo
Heavy Lifting
The Outdoor Trade Mall was expanded again this year for the second consecutive year.
Catherine Merlo
Polishing the Silver
This year’s commercial trade show has a record 795 exhibiting companies from 28 countries. This DeLaval display is located in the Exhibition Hall.
Catherine Merlo
Dairy Today Cover Girls' Photo Shoot
Only the best-looking cows can make the cover of Dairy Today magazine -- and we find them at World Dairy Expo.
Catherine Merlo
Who Makes the Cut?
Lindsey Benne, Steve Woit, and Dairy Today Editor Jim Dickrell review images for Dairy Today cover photos.
Catherine Merlo
Is It Straight?
Exhibitors from Cooperative Resources International, setting up on Monday, join the record 795 exhibiting companies from 28 countries on display this week.
Catherine Merlo
On the Colored Shavings
Monday's National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest began the week's showring parade.
Catherine Merlo
Getting Judged
All seven major dairy breeds will compete for the ultimate overall Supreme Champion on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 5 p.m.
Catherine Merlo
Forage Superbowl
A record number of entries competed in this year's Forage Superbowl. The contest has already been judged, and winners will be announced Wednesday, Oct. 5.
Catherine Merlo
Cow Cartoonist
Cartoonist Leigh Rubin (left), with son Jeremy, promises a special surprise at his booth this year. Find out at Rubin's booth in EH-C1.
Catherine Merlo
Getting the Awards Ready
CRV's Danyel Hosto prepares the ribbons and plaques that will be awarded to winners of Monday's International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest.
Catherine Merlo
A Close Shave
Each animal destined for the showring brings along a traveling caravan of professional fitters.
Catherine Merlo
Walking My Human
Expo officials had to add an extra tent to house the additional cows for this year's show.
Catherine Merlo
Behind the Scenes
Monday's topsy-turvy preparations make way for a steller show.
