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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.
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.
Automatic Milking Systems: Learn Before You Invest
In effort of providing more research-backed information on Automatic Milking Systems (AMS), the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension Dairy Program has organized an AMS Field Day to give you that opportunity.
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: A Clearer Picture: Using Ultrasound to Detect Calf Respiratory Issues
Dr. Theresa Ollivett, Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, dives into the hidden challenges of respiratory disease in young dairy calves.
Training Pays Off in the Parlor and Your Pocket
Structured and continuous training is one of the most cost-effective investments a farm can make.
▶️ 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.