CentralStar Cooperative, supporting dairy and beef producers across the upper Midwest, recently broadcast their annual CentralStar Team Member Awards Program. “This virtual event offers an opportunity to honor and celebrate the efforts of team members who have shown...
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October 2024 DHI ECM Top Herds
The monthly DHI Top Herds report ranks the top 100 Holstein and Top 10 High-Components Breeds herds for Energy Corrected Milk (ECM). To appear in the report herds must have a data collection rating ≥ 90, herd size of ≥ 25 and be enrolled in an official DHI test type with CentralStar.
September 2024 DHI ECM Top Herds
The monthly DHI Top Herds report ranks the top 100 Holstein and Top 10 High-Components Breeds herds for Energy Corrected Milk (ECM). To appear in the report herds must have a data collection rating ≥ 90, herd size of ≥ 25 and be enrolled in an official DHI test type with CentralStar.
Step into agriculture: paid internships at CentralStar for summer 2025
CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, is excited to open applications for several paid internships in...
August 2024 DHI ECM Top Herds
The monthly DHI Top Herds report ranks the top 100 Holstein and Top 10 High-Components Breeds herds for Energy Corrected Milk (ECM). To appear in the report herds must have a data collection rating ≥ 90, herd size of ≥ 25 and be enrolled in an official DHI test type with CentralStar.
July 2024 DHI ECM Top Herds
The monthly DHI Top Herds report ranks the top 100 Holstein and Top 10 High-Components Breeds herds for Energy Corrected Milk (ECM). To appear in the report herds must have a data collection rating ≥ 90, herd size of ≥ 25 and be enrolled in an official DHI test type with CentralStar.
Seven scholarships help agriculture majors pursue careers
CentralStar Cooperative's Board of Directors, committed to supporting dairy and beef producers throughout the upper Midwest, proudly announces the...
June 2024 DHI ECM Top Herds
The monthly DHI Top Herds report ranks the top 100 Holstein and Top 10 High-Components Breeds herds for Energy Corrected Milk (ECM). To appear in the report herds must have a data collection rating ≥ 90, herd size of ≥ 25 and be enrolled in an official DHI test type with CentralStar.
May 2024 DHI ECM Top Herds
The monthly DHI Top Herds report ranks the top 100 Holstein and Top 10 High-Components Breeds herds for Energy Corrected Milk (ECM). To appear in the report herds must have a data collection rating ≥ 90, herd size of ≥ 25 and be enrolled in an official DHI test type with CentralStar.
CentralStar team member earns national recognition
CentralStar Cooperative team member, Emily Middleton-Gyomory, was honored at Select Sires’ annual Trusted Advisor Conference in early May. The 2024...
April 2024 DHI ECM Top Herds
The monthly DHI Top Herds report ranks the top 100 Holstein and Top 10 High-Components Breeds herds for Energy Corrected Milk (ECM). To appear in the report herds must have a data collection rating ≥ 90, herd size of ≥ 25 and be enrolled in an official DHI test type with CentralStar.
March 2024 Top DHI ECM Herds
The monthly DHI Top Herds report ranks the top 100 Holstein and Top 10 High-Components Breeds herds for Energy Corrected Milk (ECM). To appear in the report herds must have a data collection rating ≥ 90, herd size of ≥ 25 and be enrolled in an official DHI test type with CentralStar.
February 2024 Top DHI ECM Herds
The monthly DHI Top Herds report ranks the top 100 Holstein and Top 10 High-Components Breeds herds for Energy Corrected Milk (ECM). To appear in the report herds must have a data collection rating ≥ 90, herd size of ≥ 25 and be enrolled in an official DHI test type with CentralStar.
CentralStar Cooperative scholarship applications due June 1
CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, is accepting scholarship applications until June 1, 2024. The...
CentralStar Cooperative hires seven 2024 summer interns
CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, will host seven interns, this year, in their genetics, laboratory,...
January 2024 Top Herds ECM
The monthly DHI Top Herds report ranks the top 100 Holstein and Top 10 High-Components Breeds herds for Energy Corrected Milk (ECM). To appear in the report herds must have a data collection rating ≥ 90, herd size of ≥ 25 and be enrolled in an official DHI test type with CentralStar.
Beef Tips – Winter 2024
This issue of CentralStar Beef Tips is packed with information that will aid in beef sire selection and calving season. Meet the CentralStar Beef Specialists and learn who their favorite sire picks are, and learn about tools and protocols they use to help prevent calf challenges.
Four dairy herds recognized for outstanding reproductive performance
Four herds with 12-month pregnancy rates of 38 percent and greater were recently recognized with the CentralStar Cooperative ReproStar Award....
Herd-Management Solutions 2024
Proven herd management solutions that support herd wellness and productivity. Hundreds of options to assist with preventing and mitigating costly challenges like mycotoxin exposure, heat stress, high SCC, sours and more.
Gary Smith honored as CentralStar’s Pioneer Award recipient
The CentralStar Cooperative Board of Directors, comprised of cooperative member-stockowners from throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, is...
CentralStar honors award-winning team members
CentralStar Cooperative, supporting dairy and beef producers across the upper Midwest, broadcasted their annual CentralStar Team Member Awards...
CentralStar announces paid internship opportunities for summer 2024
CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, is announcing the opening of several paid-internship positions for...
Eight $1,000 scholarships awarded to youth in agriculture
CentralStar Cooperative's Board of Directors, dedicated to serving dairy and beef producers across the upper Midwest, has announced the awarding of...
CowManager® presents awards to Select Sires consultants
CowManager® honored several Select Sires consultants and one South Dakota dairy with awards. Bekah Meller from COBA/Select Sires Inc. was named the...
CentralStar and Zoetis partner to provide genomic testing
CentralStar Cooperative recently partnered with Zoetis to bring dairy producers more convenient access to CLARIFIDE®, CLARIFIDE® Plus, and Herdity™...
Stetzer and Hyde awarded specialists of the year by Select Sires
Carla Stetzer, CentralStar Cooperative, and Tim Hyde, Select Sires MidAmerica, were honored at Select Sires’ annual Trusted Advisor Conference in...
CentralStar Cooperative scholarship applications due June 1
CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, is accepting scholarship applications until June 1, 2023. The...
CentralStar Cooperative hires nine 2023 summer interns
CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, will host nine interns, this year, in their genetics, laboratory,...
Seven dairy herds recognized for reproductive efficiency
Seven herds with 12‐month pregnancy rates of 38 percent or higher were recently recognized with the CentralStar Cooperative ReproStar Award. Towns...
Mark Adam selected CentralStar Pioneer Award recipient
The CentralStar Cooperative Board of Directors recently announced Mark Adam of Eaton Rapids, Mich., as the 2022 Pioneer Award recipient. Established...
Award-winning CentralStar employees honored in recent ceremony
CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, hosted their annual CentralStar Team Member Awards Program on Oct....
Eight students receive CentralStar $1,000 scholarships
The Board of Directors for CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, is awarding eight college and...
Ramaker hired as new CentralStar Cooperative CFO
Troy Ramaker, New Holstein, Wis., has been hired as CentralStar Cooperative’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ramaker is responsible for...
Yager and Klevgard named CowManager® Specialist of the Year
Select Sires Inc. honored Trevor Yager and Darin Klevgard at the federation’s recent Trusted Advisor Conference in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Yager and...
Brian Kelroy and Susie Martin recognized for their excellent work as genetic consultants
Select Sires Inc. awarded Brian Kelroy and Susie Martin as Select Mating Service® (SMS®) Genetic Consultants of the Year at the federation’s recent...
Zoetis, CowManager and Select Sires Form Global Collaboration
Sensor technology, genetics and genomics brought together to improve individual cow health Zoetis, CowManager® and Select Sires Inc. today announced...
Dairy Lab Services merges with CentralStar Cooperative
For the second time in less than 12 months, CentralStar Cooperative is expanding its DHI and milk‐analysis services. On Jan. 25, 2022, the board of...