Countdown Begins: First “American Dairy XPO” Opens in Vermont in Three Weeks

Innovation, knowledge transfer and industry networking support the advancement of U.S. dairy production — in Vermont, United States — November 5–6, 2025 – organized by DLG

The U.S. dairy industry is gaining a major new platform this fall with the launch of the first American Dairy XPO (ADX), taking place November 5–6, 2025, at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction (Burlington), Vermont. The new trade fair is organized by DLG Markets North America, the recently established subsidiary of the DLG (German Agricultural Society).

Bringing together more than 150 exhibitors and more than 200 branded livestock equipment lines from the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia, the American Dairy XPO is set to become a key meeting place for dairy producers, technology providers, and industry experts. The event is built around four pillars: Innovation, Education, Networking and the Pride in U.S. Dairy.

A new hub for the U.S. Dairy Industry

The inaugural American Dairy XPO is designed to serve North-East dairy producers from Vermont, New York, and Pennsylvania, as well as producers from Québec and surrounding states. As the exhibition develops in the future, it is expected to expand its reach across the United States.

The multi-year committed founding partners of ADX include John Deere, Lely Center New England, Agri-Plastics and Progressive Dairy.

Well-known brands such as CLAAS also add to the impressive list of first-time exhibitors.

“John Deere fully supports the new American Dairy XPO as a much-needed innovation and education platform for dairy producers in the North-East United States. We are confident that DLG as the professional organizer behind the successful Canadian Dairy XPO—as well as the world’s leading trade fairs Agritechnica and EuroTier—will create a unique and valuable event for the dairy sector that is well worth attending. For this reason, John Deere has made a two-year commitment as a Founding Partner and major exhibitor of the American Dairy XPO,” says Mike Bailey, Global Director of Production Systems for Dairy and Livestock at John Deere.

Innovation on Display

At the two day event, visitors can explore three full exhibition halls featuring the latest dairy technologies, equipment, genetics, feeding systems, and sustainable farm solutions. Exhibitors will showcase advancements designed to improve efficiency, animal welfare, and profitability on dairy farms that are investing in progress and preparing for the future.

Education in the “Dairy Delivers Classroom”  

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on each event day, the “Dairy Delivers” Classroom will feature practical sessions addressing key challenges in dairy production. The compact program is presented by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture and Professional Dairy Producers.

Highlighted topics include:

• The meaning of Pride In Dairy
• Milk quality practical tips
• Making carbon scores work for dairy
• Lameness management
• Lessons in dairy business transition
• Building and maintaining strong dairy teams
• Business innovation investments for the future

The full seminar program is available at americandairyxpo.com

Networking and Community Spirit

Networking opportunities peak during DairyFest on November 5th, featuring live entertainment and a buffet celebrating dairy commodity. The 4-H Fundraiser will feature local 4-H clubs serving grilled cheese and milkshakes to raise funds to support their clubs efforts.

A Dairy Industry on the Rise

The new XPO takes place as the U.S. dairy industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by several converging trends: The global “protein boom” continues to fuel demand for cheese, whey, and protein-enriched foods. Massive investments, totaling over 11 billion US dollars, are expanding processing capacity across the United States, including major projects in New York. And record cattle prices are driving the beef-on-dairy trend, reshaping the value chain and opening new revenue opportunities for dairy farmers.

“The launch of the American Dairy XPO, comes at an optimal time for the American dairy industry and in the optimal location of the North-Eastern U.S. It’s time to celebrate the growing Pride In Dairy across the U.S. and help dairy farm families become sustainable for generations to come,” says Jordon Underhill, Director of USMCA Exhibitions of DLG Markets North America.

About the American Dairy XPO

The American Dairy XPO is organized by DLG Markets North America. DLG Markets is a global leader in agricultural exhibitions, including Agritechnica, EuroTier and the Canadian Dairy XPO.  American Dairy XPO aims to deliver international innovation, education and networking opportunities to American dairy producers.

DLG Markets North America, established in July 2024 and based in Elora, Canada, began operations in January 2025. Set up to manage DLG’s activities across the continent, the subsidiary aims to provide North American farmers with access to technical solutions and best-practice knowledge. Its first major initiative is the launch of ADX – American Dairy XPO – held in Vermont. As part of DLG’s internationalization strategy, the new subsidiary draws on more than 135 years of international exhibition expertise to foster knowledge exchange and innovation in agriculture.

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About DLG

With more than 31,000 members, DLG is a politically independent and non-profit organisation. DLG draws on an international network of some 3,000 food and agricultural experts. DLG operates with subsidiaries in 10 countries and also organizes over 30 regional agricultural and livestock exhibitions worldwide. DLG’s leading international exhibitions, EuroTier for livestock farming and Agritechnica for agricultural machinery, which are held every two years in Hanover, Germany, provide international impetus for the local trade fairs. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, DLG conducts practical trials and tests to keep its members informed of the latest developments. DLG’s sites include DLG's International Crop Production Centre, a 600-hectare test site in Bernburg-Strenzfeld, Germany and the DLG Test Centre, Europe's largest agricultural machinery test centre for Technology and Farm Inputs, located in Gross-Umstadt, Germany. DLG bridges the gap between theory and practice, as evidenced by more than 40 working groups of farmers, academics, agricultural equipment companies and organisations that continually compare advances in knowledge in specific areas such as irrigation and precision farming.

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