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Dairy News
VITAL (Valuably Informed Thriving Agriculture Leader) Meeting set for March 6th
VITAL – Valuably Informed Thriving Agriculture Leader, is an educational meeting designed to enhance learning on topics related to production agriculture, with an emphasis on the dairy sector.
Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program webinar scheduled for February 2 at 1pm
Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program webinar on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time.
Free Conference Explores the Future of Advanced Milking Technologies
Dairy farmers, consultants, students, and service providers are invited to attend an innovative conference on robotic and advanced milking technologies.
Free HPAI Webinar for Dairy Producers
This free webinar brings together leading experts to share practical steps for monitoring, prevention, and response to HPAI.
UW-Madison Extension to offer free financial analysis for Dairy Farmers
To support producers, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension Dairy Program is launching a new outreach effort to help farms accurately determine the cost of raising replacement animals.
Learn more about HPAI in Wisconsin
Visit our page focused on HPAI in Wisconsin. Read news, view maps, discover resources focused on HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) in Wisconsin.
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Free Educational Dairy Webinars
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Latest Dairy Articles
▶️ Watch: From Field to Feed: What We Know about Feeding High Oleic Soybeans
Extension educators Katelyn Goldsmith and Matt Lippert dive into the cow side and discuss fatty acid profiles, potential butterfat benefits, and practical feeding strategies.
▶️ Watch: From Field to Feed: What We Know about Growing High Oleic Soybeans
Dr. Shawn Conley discusses the agronomic side about what makes growing high oleic soybeans different, how they perform in the field, and key management considerations.
How Lung Ultrasounds Are Changing Calf Care
By looking beyond visible symptoms, this technology equips farms with the insights needed to make proactive, data-driven decisions that support long-term calf health, productivity, and welfare.
