News & Publications
February 2025 DHI ECM Top Herds
The monthly DHI ECM Top Herds report ranks the top Holstein and 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.
Randy Nigh selected CentralStar Pioneer Award recipient
The CentralStar Cooperative board of directors recently announced Randy Nigh of Viroqua, Wis., as the 2021 Pioneer Award recipient. Established in 1977, the Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who, through selfless and dedicated service and leadership, have provided...
CentralStar Big Book 2022
An all-inclusive annual publication containing management articles, year-end DHI production reports, ReproStar Award winners, Pioneer Award winner, and the herd management product catalog.
Six dairy herds recognized for reproductive efficiency
Lansing, Mich., Jan. 27, 2022 – Six herds with 12‐month pregnancy rates of 32 percent or higher were recently recognized with the CentralStar Cooperative ReproStar Award. Marshland Acres, Durand, Wis.; Raterink Dairy Farm, Zeeland, Mich.; Wepner Farms, LLC, Manawa,...
The POINT – November 2021
See what’s new at CentralStar with the November 2021 edition of The POINT! The POINT newsletter is designed to share producer success stories, provide management tips and strategies to help you get more out of your herd, highlight products, programs and services to address challenges your herd faces, and more.
On‐farm Somatic Cell Count and Ketone tests available
Dairy producers now have access to three on‐farm diagnostic tests to help facilitate the management of somatic cell count (SCC) and ketosis in their herds. The PortaSCC® Quick, PortaBHB™ milk‐ketone, and BHBCheck™ Plus blood‐ketone tests are affordable, rapid, easy to...
The POINT – September 2021
See what’s new at CentralStar with the September 2021 edition of The POINT! The POINT newsletter is designed to share producer success stories, provide management tips and strategies to help you get more out of your herd, highlight products, programs and services to address challenges your herd faces, and more.
CentralStar expands DHI and milk‐analysis services
CentralStar Cooperative and Gallenberger Dairy Records (GDR), an independent, certified milk‐ testing association and lab in Kewaunee, Wisconsin have entered into a purchase agreement. “As a cooperative, the board of directors is committed to ongoing investments in...
The POINT – May 2021
See what’s new at CentralStar with the May 2021 edition of The POINT! The POINT newsletter is designed to share producer success stories, provide management tips and strategies to help you get more out of your herd, highlight products, programs and services to address challenges your herd faces, and more.
Dieter named Chief Executive Officer at CentralStar
The CentralStar Board of Directors announced this week that Phillip Dieter has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the cooperative. “CentralStar is well-equipped with talented leaders, one of which is Phil,” said Paul Trierweiler, President, CentralStar Board...
The POINT – February 2021
See what’s new at CentralStar with the February 2021 edition of The POINT! The POINT newsletter is designed to share producer success stories, provide management tips and strategies to help you get more out of your herd, highlight products, programs and services to address challenges your herd faces, and more.
CentralStar Big Book 2021
An all-inclusive annual publication containing management articles, year-end DHI production reports, ReproStar Award winners, Pioneer Award winner, and the herd management product catalog.
CowManager® Launches New Nutrition Module
Identifies cows at risk weeks prior to calving and gives insights into feed and transition PLAIN CITY, Ohio, November 2, 2020 – Today, CowManager® launches a new Nutrition module that provides actionable insights regarding feed and transition management on dairy...
Select Sires Launches New Mobile App with Sire Search
Select Sires has developed a full-service sire search mobile application for farmer-owners. This easy-to-navigate app is available at no cost on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. “As we set out to create an app for Select Sires’ farmer-owners, we identified...
The POINT – October 2020
See what’s new at CentralStar with the October 2020 edition of The POINT! The POINT newsletter is designed to share producer success stories, provide management tips and strategies to help you get more out of your herd, highlight products, programs and services to address challenges your herd faces, and more.
Beef embryos provide diversified breeding strategy and maximized ROI to dairy producers
Select Sires offers SimVitro® HerdFlex® beef embryos. Select Sires and the J. R. Simplot Company’s Animal Sciences division have teamed up to bring a new strategic breeding concept to commercial dairy farms. Select Sires is the first and only provider of Simplot’s...