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Weekly Digest: ADC seeks transparency in USDA cost survey

Dairy farmers invited to submit comments before tonight's deadline.

March 30, 2026

In dairy-related news to finish out March 2026: ADC seeks transparency in USDA cost survey, NMPF: Dairy product prices see noticeable improvement, Holstein Association USA board approves updates to TPI formula, and a collaboration creates bilingual videos on cattle sustainability.

Passion and vision fuel the future for Holstein Association USA’s 2025 Distinguished Young Breeder

Tim Rauen of GenoSource believes hard work and having a vision aids in 2025 Holstein Association recognition.

December 8, 2025

Melissa Hart

Tim Rauen took his passion for pedigrees, excitement for genomics and a vision for genetic success to grow a dairy operation and influence the A.I. industry.

Capitalizing on genetics: Vanden Berge Dairy

Genomic testing allows Vanden Berge Dairy to market embryos across the country. Utilizing IVF provides the opportunity for the dairy to advance genetics sooner.

June 12, 2024

Matti McBride

One hundred miles north of Los Angeles, almond trees bloom, the sun shines and a Holstein cow leisurely walks back to her dry lot pen after her second of three milkings. She’s a member of Vanden Berge Dairy’s herd of Holsteins and is a product of an impressive genetic strategy.

En matière d’indices de sélection, il n’y a pas de solution passe-partout

Les indices de sélection sont la méthode de reproduction privilégiée pour de nombreux caractères, tout particulièrement quand leur utilisation concorde avec les objectifs de reproduction de la ferme.

January 1, 2023

Sophie Eaglen

Tous les éleveurs de bovins conviendront que les indices de sélection sont le moyen privilégié pour sélectionner simultanément plusieurs caractères qui affectent la rentabilité du troupeau.

When it comes to selection indexes, there is no one size fits all

Selection indexes are a preferred method to breed for multiple traits, especially when their use aligns with a farm's breeding goals.

September 3, 2022

Sophie Eaglen

All cattle breeders will agree that selection indexes are the preferred way to simultaneously select for multiple traits that affect herd profitability.

Genetic evaluations: Know the tools to construct the right cows for your herd

April 17, 2020

Lindsey Worden

“Knowledge is power” is a commonly used phrase, and in the dairy genetics business today, there is no shortage of information available for dairy farmers to use to try to breed a more profitable herd of cows.