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Today is the Diley & Partners Online Sale

Two sales are happening today, the Diley & Partners Online sale and the Buckeye Classic. We also have a run down of who was just elected to the BOD for WDE. Hear it all on our podcast today

April 1 • 10m 37.8s

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Today is the Diley & Partners Online Sale cover art

Today is the Diley & Partners Online Sale

Two sales are happening today, the Diley & Partners Online sale and the Buckeye Classic. We also have a run down of who was just elected to the BOD for WDE. Hear it all on our podcast today

April 1 • 10m 37.8s
The Buckeye Classic starts today online! cover art

The Buckeye Classic starts today online!

Check out the Buckeye Classic online sale today, the Diley & Partners Sale tomorrow, the KY National on Friday and the IL PDCA Sale on Saturday! Listen to today's podcast for details!

March 31 • 8m 11.5s
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The Kentucky National Sale catalogs are now available

We have the Kentucky National Sale catalogs online NOW! Also, we have a new question of the week. Find it all on DAT!

March 30 • 7m 30.2s
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DAT Extra with Rick Allyn

Enjoy our visit with Rick Allyn of Canaan, CT, as he recountshow he got into the cow business and tells the stories of traveling through Canada with Callum McKinvin looking for cattle to invest in. He also tells the story of how Durham Atlee came to be, and he does a great impression of his dearfriend and partner, the late Michael Heath.   Listen to the DAT Extra podcast on the video section of theDairy Agenda Today home page, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, I Heart Radio, YouTube, Amazon, and we are listed on the podcast directory of AgriAmerica

March 26 • 2h 21m 27s
The comments are coming in, make sure you get yours in too! cover art

The comments are coming in, make sure you get yours in too!

"How is “over bagging” or “excessive fill” measured and consistently defined? The guideline is way too vague and subject to massively wide interpretations. I don't know who is responsible for attempting to enforce this 'guideline', but if it is a judge....." read the rest of this comment on Dairy Agenda Today or listen to tomorrow's episode with the Friday Comment Feature.

March 26 • 9m 19.9s
We have another sale listed from Iowa! cover art

We have another sale listed from Iowa!

We are Spring Sale Central, and we have another sale that just came in for April 19th! Plus, read about Carson Corwin at K-State and his unlikely journey into the dairy world.

March 25 • 10m 5.1s
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Heads up for the Buckeye Classic Sale catalog

The Buckeye Classic sale catalog is now online on DAT! That sale happens next week during Spring Dairy Expo! Also, ADC did a survey and the results are interesting. Listen in on the daily podcast.

March 24 • 7m 49s
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A Controversial Question

Over-bagging is our question of the week and we are asking your opinion! Listen in and then head to DAT to express your thoughts on our question of the week.

March 23 • 5m 41.7s
This weekend is full of sales! cover art

This weekend is full of sales!

This weekend is full of sales and we have added content and sales to our featured sales list! W. Plus , listen in to our Friday Comment Feature on today's podcast.

March 20 • 11m 47.1s
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Need a grant?

There is a new grant platform for the dairy industry that makes finding a grant easier! Plus the Lady Luck Royal Flush Tag Sale is set for tomorrow! We have the details.

March 19 • 5m 44s
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Orion Samuelson Passes

The voice of American agriculture for decades has passed away and you can find Orion Samuelson's obituary when you hit the news tab at the top of the page. Today we have our last Wednesday with Cole, and we'll share a little more about our visit.

March 18 • 10m 6.9s
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Wednesdays with Cole Kruse: Week 3

The KCCK Genetics Springtime Showcase Sale III is set forMarch 21st and we are sitting down with Cole Kruse to discuss all things sale prep and the offering.  This final week leadingup to the sale on Saturday, March 21st Cole outlines the Jerseys, Guernseys and Milking Shorthorns along with the genomic offering and some last minute announcements. Listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, DATYouTube, Amazon, I Heart Radio and the podcast directory on AgriAmerica.

March 18 • 39m 5.8s
How did Rick Allyn get into the Holstein business? cover art

How did Rick Allyn get into the Holstein business?

We have another clip of Rick Allyn describing the Holstein sale that changed his direction! Plus the Illinois PDCA Calf Sale catalog is NOW AVAILABLE!

March 17 • 9m 49.3s
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It's National Agriculture Week!

Farm families make American agriculture special, and we celebrate all of you this week with National Agriculture Week! Also, our question of the week is all about farm family memories!

March 16 • 6m 37.1s
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Who is Rick Allyn?

We have a small slice of our recent conversation with Rick Allyn--the full podcast will be dropping soon. Plus, we have three more sales that have been added to the featured sales list!

March 13 • 15m 13.9s
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Several added lots have been added to the HCSS this weekend

The added lots keep coming for the Hard Core Selection Sale and the March Madness on the Home Court, and we have them all on DAT. Also, we have more from Wednesdays with Cole.

March 12 • 8m 36.8s
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It's Wednesday which means Cole pays us a visit

It's Wednesday, which means Cole visits us on our Wednesdays with Cole series. Also, have you ever seen a milk vending machine on the farm? Annie G's has one, and you can hear about it in today's podcast.

March 11 • 8m 5.5s
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Wednesdays with Cole: Week 2

The KCCK Genetics Springtime Showcase III Sale is set forMarch 21st, and we are sitting down with Cole Kruse to discuss all things sale prep and the offering.  In our second conversation on Wednesdays with Cole, we discussed the Ayrshire and Brown Swiss offering.  Listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, DATYouTube, Amazon, I Heart Radio and the podcast directory on AgriAmerica.

March 11 • 34m 33.7s
The Lady Luck Royal Flush Sale catalog is now online cover art

The Lady Luck Royal Flush Sale catalog is now online

You can now peruse the catalog for the Lady Luck Royal Flush Sale--it's now online on DAT!

March 10 • 8m 8.1s
Save room for more sales this weekend! cover art

Save room for more sales this weekend!

If you didn't buy what you wanted last weekend, enjoy a big selection of quality animals selling this weekend, and we outline those sales in today's podcast.

March 9 • 5m 54.5s
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It's sale day at OCD!

It's sale day at Oakfield Corners Dairy and we have all the info on DAT. We outline all of the sales this weekend and our Friday Comment Feature...listen in to today's podcast.

March 6 • 11m 53.2s
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Tomorrow is a Elite Youth Opportunity

If you're headed to the Elite Opportunities Sale go a day early and take your kids along! They have a special day just for youth Lawrenceburg, KY! Listen in to hear all about it.

March 5 • 10m 3.5s
We are in the thick of sale season and we are sale central cover art

We are in the thick of sale season and we are sale central

If you need to know what's going on with sale season, find all the details here on DAT! Also, make sure you check out the KCCK offering with Wednesdays with Cole that's available NOW!

March 4 • 7m 48.7s
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Wednesdays with Cole-Week 1

The KCCK Genetics Springtime Showcase Sale III is set for March 21st and we are sitting down with Cole Kruse to discuss all things sale prep and the offering. This week it's the Holsteins and Red & Whites. Enjoy our first in a series of Wednesdays with Cole.

March 4 • 39m 2.9s
It's March - It's time to Dance! cover art

It's March - It's time to Dance!

Check out the latest from the March Madness on the Home Court feature ad! The catalog is now online!

March 3 • 9m 11.1s
Where would you move your dairy? cover art

Where would you move your dairy?

If you were to move your dairy farm, what state would you choose? That's the question of the week! Also, the catalogs are now online for the March Madness and the KCCK Genetics Springtime Showcase III Sale!

March 2 • 7m 26.4s
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The Friday Comment Feature is up today

Listen in as we go through the many comments on our question of the week about Chief and Elevation. If you didn't know anything about them before, you will learn a ton about them today! Also, tomorrow is the Iowa State Holstein Convention Sale!

February 27 • 9m 52.5s
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The catalog is now online for the Hardcore Selection Sale

You can now peruse the online catalog for the Hardcore Selection Sale that happens on March 14th. Also, listen to the sales that are not in the featured sales list but have feature ads, don't miss out on those gems!

February 26 • 9m 32.5s
Are you ready for March Madness on the Homecourt? cover art

Are you ready for March Madness on the Homecourt?

Check out the cow families represented in the Marc h Madness on the Homecourt that's slated for March 21st! We have details on DAT!

February 25 • 6m 51.6s
The Whiteleather Partial Dispersal catalog is now online cover art

The Whiteleather Partial Dispersal catalog is now online

Make sure you mark down the date for the Lawrence Whiteleather Partial Herd Dispersal set for March 7th online. Check out the online catalog NOW on DAT.

February 24 • 7m 4.6s
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Michigan Holstein and Jersey breeders met over the weekend

It was a golden weekend for the USA men's hockey team and the Michigan Holstein and Jersey breeders met for their annual meeting. See who won what on DAT.

February 23 • 4m 30.7s
What is Quietcove Holsteins offering? cover art

What is Quietcove Holsteins offering?

Quietcove Holsteins has an offering at the Tip-off at Topps Tag Sale. See what they are sending in their feature ad. Also, listen to the Friday Comment Feature on today's daily podcast.

February 20 • 9m 11s
The Elite Opportunities Sale catalog is available! cover art

The Elite Opportunities Sale catalog is available!

The Elite Opportunities sale catalog is now online on DAT and they are holding a special fitting and showmanship clinic....it's a come as you are...no show whites needed. Find the details on today's podcast.

February 19 • 7m 25.5s
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The spring sales bring spring opportunities

We have a slate of spring sales on our featured sales list, including the Mueterthies Spring Opportunities II Sale coming up on March 15th! Hear some of those cow families represented on our daily podcast.

February 18 • 6m 27.6s
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Kelly Reynolds Talks Everything Showmanship

The DAT Extra podcast with Kelly Reynolds is now out and you can listen as she talks showmanship from A to Z. Brought to you by Phantom Halter, she discusses selecting the right show halter for your individual needs.

February 17 • 8m 19.7s
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DAT Extra with Kelly Reynolds

Enjoy a visit with Kelly Reynolds of Mill Wheel Show Clinics as we talk everything showmanship, brought to you by Phantom Halter

February 17 • 1h 7m 52.2s
Who are your Mount Rushmore Sires? cover art

Who are your Mount Rushmore Sires?

It's a new question of the week: Who are your Mount Rushmore sires? Check it out in the newsfeed. Also, we have the Indiana Holstein Association annual meeting report, listen in and find out who won what on today's podcast.

February 16 • 7m 23.4s
How often do we wash heifers? cover art

How often do we wash heifers?

How often are we supposed to wash heifers at the spring show or the summer show? Kelly Reynolds explains in today's podcast. The full DAT extra podcast will drop soon!

February 13 • 8m 3.3s
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Two more sales have been added

We have two more sales that were added to the featured sales lists. They come from Iowa and Ohio, and you can hear about them in today's podcast.

February 12 • 7m 31.9s
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There's a new sale added to the featured sales list

The Whiteleather partial dispersal has been added to the featured sales list, and we have another clip of Kelly Reynolds discussing showmanship judges. Listen in here:

February 11 • 10m 22.5s
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Kelly Reynolds talks showmanship continuity

Kelly Reynolds talked about the importance of continuity in showmanship today. The full podcast will drop soon. You can now find our podcast on AgriAmerica's podcast directory and on Amazon

February 10 • 7m 42.1s
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TODAY is the BF15!

The Bright Futures 15 Sale is tonight! Bidding is now open. Also, we have a clip from our visit with Kelly Reynolds of Mill Wheel Show Clinics and a new question of the week!

February 9 • 6m 8.3s
The super bowl of genetics is this weekend! cover art

The super bowl of genetics is this weekend!

Before the big game on Sunday, we've got the Super Bowl of genetics sale this weekend. Plus bidding opens for the BF15! Opportunities aboundfor your genetic program

February 6 • 8m 4s
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Another industry influencer has passed away.

Who's thinking about heat stress? It's coming....even though it doesn't feel like it today. Also, Velmar Green has passed away, and we send our condolences to the family.

February 5 • 7m 16.6s
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Immigrant Labor is our topic of the week

Our DAT Question of the week is all about the immigrant labor on farms in the US. Check it out and chime in.

February 2 • 4m 41.9s
Today's podcast: Don't get burned out! cover art

Today's podcast: Don't get burned out!

Today's podcast offers an option to ward off burnout at a job that is 24/7 - it's the National Dairy Shrine webinar, and you can be a part of it.

January 30 • 7m 55s
On today's podcast-What's behind the doors at Weaverhof  cover art

On today's podcast-What's behind the doors at Weaverhof

On today's podcast-What's behind the doors at Weaverhof and MMPA quality award winners. Check this all out on DAT!

January 29 • 6m 48.1s
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YDLI has selected their Distinguished Alumni Leader Award Recipient

Nic Schoenberger has been selected as the Distinguished Alumni Leader Award Recipient, and you can read all about him on DAT. Congratulations Nic! We have markets, sales, and the question of the week, and we want your input!

January 28 • 7m 19.2s
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Markets are up and that's good news

The markets are up the limit, will they hold?

January 27 • 7m 14.2s
It's Monday and you know what that means.... cover art

It's Monday and you know what that means....

It's Monday and we have a brand new question of the week! Check it out and chime in. Also, Lost Elm Jerseys is having an online sale, check it out in the featured sales list!

January 26 • 5m 46s
The Bright Futures 15 Sale Catalog launches TODAY! cover art

The Bright Futures 15 Sale Catalog launches TODAY!

Today we will launch the Bright Futures 15 Sale catalog and we also just added the Lost Elm Jerseys and Partners Superbowl of Genetics online sale catalog is NOW ONLINE on DAT!

January 23 • 9m 12.3s
It's all about learning and thriving cover art

It's all about learning and thriving

Exciting learning opportunities await in today's news! Dive into a wealth of knowledge covering everything from finance to nutrient management.

January 22 • 6m 5.3s
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CentralStar Announces Their Summer Interns

We have the list of summer interns for CentralStar Cooperative and the list of sales keeps growing. Plus, today is the last day to sign up for the Rise Creative Summit!

January 21 • 8m 5.1s
It's National Cheese Lovers Day! cover art

It's National Cheese Lovers Day!

Celebrate National Cheese Lovers Day with an extra slice at every meal! We also have an exciting announcement for youth!

January 20 • 8m 22.3s
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A new week invites a new question of the week!

Will your dairy farm continue with the next generation? That's what we want to know this week for our question of the week on DAT!

January 19 • 5m 56.2s
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We have lots of opinions on the Friday Comment Feature!

We have differing opinions on the Friday Comment Feature discussing our Question of the week about the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act signed into law by President Trump on Wednesday. Hear the comments on our daily podcast here:

January 16 • 11m 4.4s
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HAUSA Announces the Interview Contest Winners!

Congratulations to Evan Brey of Wisconsin, Alison Gartman, of Wisconsin and Sophie Griswold of Pennsylvania on their win in each division of the Virtual Interview Contest hosted by HAUSA. Results are in this podcast and on DAT.

January 15 • 8m 56.1s
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DMC Enrollment is now open

USDA Secretary Rollins announced at the AFBF convention that the Dairy Margin Coverage program enrollment is now open through February 26th!

January 14 • 7m 55.8s
$205,000 was raised to distribute dairy cover art

$205,000 was raised to distribute dairy

The generosity of people overflowed when the Fill a Glass with Hope campaign kicked off at the PA Farm Show, and they raised $205,000. Where does the money go? Find out today!

January 13 • 8m 57.2s
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Full Fat Dairy is the Question of the Day

Protein has been prioritized by the USDA dietary guidelines and our question of the week asks if this will increase sales? What do you think?

January 12 • 5m 16.7s
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Butter and 250 Years come together at PA Farm Show

Butter and 250 Years come together at PA Farm Show for the unveiling of the butter sculpture!

January 9 • 8m 20.8s
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Dairy is the Darling

Finally, full-fat dairy is the darling of the USDA food pyramid. The new guidelines are in the news. And CONGRATS to Maddy Hensel and Tristen Ostrom on their latest awards!

January 8 • 7m 2.6s
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Are you ready for the Hammertime Sale?

The Hammertime in the Caribbean Sale is set for Tuesday, with the embryo sale on Monday. The catalogs for both sales are online, but before that, it's the NextGen Ayrshire online sale!

January 7 • 6m 27.8s
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The NY Ambassadors have something to say

The NY Dairy Ambassadors reflect on their year of promoting dairy, you can read their comments on DAT today!

January 6 • 6m 55.6s
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Don't miss the NextGen Ayrshire Sale!

The NextGen Ayrshire sale is happening this Saturday! We will have the catalog posted today. Also, we run through the list of other sales that have been added to the featured sales list. Don't miss a new question of the week!

January 5 • 5m 14.7s
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It's Seminar Season

From dairy production to graphic design, it's seminar season.

January 2 • 6m 57.8s
Congrats to the Brown Swiss All-American Nominations! cover art

Congrats to the Brown Swiss All-American Nominations!

The Brown Swiss All-American nominations have been announced. And USDA Secretary Rollins outlined her goals for 2026.

December 31 • 5m 20.6s
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Leadership is Changing at Brown Swiss

Norm Magnussen is retiring, and Allicia Horn has been promoted to Executive Secretary starting on January 1, 2026.

December 30 • 6m 43.7s
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Greatest Impact?

It's a brand new week, and we have a new question of the week! Of the industry people that we lost in 2025, who do you feel had the greatest impact on the dairy industry?

December 29 • 4m 31.7s
The Hammertime in the Caribbean Embryo Catalog is now ONLINE! cover art

The Hammertime in the Caribbean Embryo Catalog is now ONLINE!

You can peruse the Hammertime in the Caribbean Embryo catalog that is now posted on DAT! And we run through your comments on the question of the week for the Friday Comment Feature.

December 26 • 5m 22.6s
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Merry Christmas!

From Dairy Agenda Today to you, we hope you have warm, trouble-free Christmas!

December 24 • 5m 22.6s
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Markets and Reflections

Today we run down the markets, get some reflection from Mr. Mooney and an icon in the Brown Swiss breed passes.

December 23 • 4m 21.1s
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What's your favorite Christmas Tradition on the Farm?

Many farm families have beautiful traditions that range from fun to very sentimental. Do you have one special Christmas tradition on your farm? That's the question of the week!

December 22 • 5m 26.1s
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Del-Rose Farm Held a Virtual Tour

ADA North East board member Barb Hanselman of Bloomville, N.Y., recently hosted a virtual tour of her family’s dairy, Del-Rose Farm, for the New York State Outdoor Education Association. Also, we have the Friday Comment Feature!

December 19 • 6m 8.7s
All-National Results are in! cover art

All-National Results are in!

The HAUSA All-National Results have been compiled and we have the winners on DAT! Congratulations to those who were All-National or Reserve All-National!

December 18 • 6m 26.4s
There are so many awards! cover art

There are so many awards!

We have several award winners in the news today, and WDE is seeking nominations for its major awards for next fall.

December 17 • 6m 11.9s
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Congratulations to the WDE Volunteer Award Winners!

Congratulations to the WDE Volunteer Award Winners! Find out who won what when you listen to today's podcast!

December 16 • 5m 29.6s
Today is the day for MCC9! cover art

Today is the day for MCC9!

Don't miss out on this fantastic offering that finishes out 2025! The Music City Celebration Sale 9 is TODAY!

December 15 • 5m 8.1s
We have lots of great advice, who wants it? cover art

We have lots of great advice, who wants it?

The Friday Comment Feature offers lots of advice today on our question of the week. We appreciate those who chimed in, and you might want to peruse the comments to see if you agree! Plus get ready for your weekend in NASHVEGAS for the MCC9!

December 12 • 11m 33.8s
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The WDE Judges Have Been Announced!

The WDE slate of judges have been announced! Hear who will be evaluating your breed show on the podcast today. We can't wait to hear the associates!

December 11 • 7m 34.2s
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