Grilled cheese, colored shavings, the smell of Final Bloom and fresh straw, the whirl of clipper blades and the laughter of old friends echo through the grounds of the Alliant Energy Center every October.

The World Dairy Expo has special meaning for 34-year-old Holstein breeder Ryan Sonnenburg.

As a cattle exhibitor, you dream of one day being recognized on the biggest stage in the industry, World Dairy Expo. Of the many household names in the registered cattle industry, Grai-Rose is quickly making its presence known.

With the event of the year just a few weeks away, World Dairy Expo (WDE) has announced several new additions to the schedule and offerings.

Whether running a clipboard ringside or stalling show strings in the barn, Suzanne Lois is no stranger to Milking Shorthorn exhibitors at World Dairy Expo and, as of this year, she will be the official go-to gal as the breed’s superintendent.