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The Profit Gap: What Top Dairy Farms Do Differently
On this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Pauly Paul with Complete Management Consulting is back today to explain what se...
14h ago
Preparation and collaboration are key for navigating issues, according to 2026 Stakeholders Summit speakers
Virtual recording pass available for purchase through May 21; Save the date for May 5-7, 2027 May 11, 2026 - Speakers at the ...
19h ago
Apply for Dairy's Foundation Grants by June 1
Juneau, Wis. - The deadline is approaching for dairy associations, nonprofits, and educational organizations across the count...
May 13, 2026
NMPF and USDEC Statement on House Passing the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act
ARLINGTON, VA - The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council issued the following statement on th...
May 13, 2026
USDA Revokes Approved Lender Status of Ten Lenders: Irresponsible Lending Has No Place in Government Programs
(Washington, D.C., May 12, 2026) - U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced the removal of ten l...
May 13, 2026
The First 10 Years Back on the Family Farm: Growth, Grit, and Gratitude with Zoey Brooks Nelson
In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen is on-site at Brooks Farms with Zoey Brooks, nearly 10 years afte...
May 12, 2026
Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance to Host Inaugural Fox-Wolf Summit
A regional conversation on water quality, economic impact, and the future of Northeast Wisconsin sponsored by Old National Ba...
May 12, 2026
Gov. Evers and GOP Leaders Announce Blockbuster Bipartisan Deal to Invest in Wisconsin's Kids and Schools, Provide Property Tax Relief Statewide, and Address Rising Costs for Working Families
After months of bipartisan negotiations, governor and Republican leaders announce deal attaining 50 percent special education...
May 11, 2026
2026 Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest Celebrates Student Excellence and the Future of Dairy
California Polytechnic State University earns top undergraduate team honors; Laura Campagne (Cal Poly) named top undergradua...
May 11, 2026
Research details current and potential health of soils in dairy forage fields
Wisconsin findings are part of Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration project The Driftless Region in western Wisconsin is marke...
May 11, 2026
USDA Requires SNAP Authorized Retailers to Carry More Real Food
(Washington, D.C., May 7, 2026) - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the final rule regarding stockin...
May 11, 2026
Nominees Announced in Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Election
MADISON, Wis. - The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced eleven nominees for nine open ...
May 11, 2026
Wisconsin Dairy Farms Invite Students of All Ages to 'Adopt a Cow'
MADISON, Wis., -- Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and Discover Dairy invite participants across the state to meet their new ...
May 11, 2026
USDA Clears Path for Whole Milk in Schools
ARLINGTON, VA - The National Milk Producers Federation today applauded USDA's Interim Final Rule, "Expanding Fluid Milk ...
May 11, 2026
USDA Implements President Trump's Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
(Washington, D.C., May 8, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agri...
May 11, 2026
PDP Hoof Management Workshops Offer Practical Strategies for Dairies
DAIRY NEWS - Lameness is one of the leading causes of lost milk production and premature culling, making proactive hoof manag...
May 08, 2026
Announcing the 2026 National Dairy Shrine Award Recipients with Mike Opperman
Today on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy is joined by Mike Opperman from the National Dairy Shrine headquarters in Fort Atki...
May 08, 2026
New Program for SRPF members: Haney Soil Testing
Eligible SRPF members are encouraged to apply for the new Haney Soil Testing Program. Learn more about the health of your soi...
May 07, 2026
Industry Leaders Focus on Progress At Sustainability Alliance Meeting
OAK BROOK, Ill. - More than 260 dairy value chain leaders - including 26 farmers - gathered April 28-30 for the 2026 Dairy Su...
May 06, 2026
Return on Fertilizer Investment Drives New Approach to Crop Nutrition
TAMPA, Fla. (May 5 2026) - With input costs continuing to pressure farm budgets, some growers are making difficult decisions ...
May 06, 2026
