Catherine Merlo

Whether or not you attend World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., you won’t want to miss Catherine Merlo’s daily dispatches from this international dairy show. Starting at the end of September, she’ll share her insights about the event that draws the dairy world’s attention for a hectic week. Visit this blog to read Merlo’s reports on what she sees and hears, who she meets, and the behind-the-scenes discussions that really make Expo worthwhile. As Dairy Today’s Western editor, Catherine Merlo is based in Bakersfield, Calif. She travels widely across the United States covering national and Western dairy issues. Merlo has more than 25 years of experience as an agricultural writer, journalist and photographer.

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