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Melissa A Hart


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    A New World Screwworm update webinar is TODAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 7:15


    Get the latest info on the New World Screwworm invasion on a webinar from the Iowa State University Dairy Extension team! Also, check out the feature ad from the MD State Sale coming up on July 6th. Listen to the daily pod here:

    DAT Extra the Rick Allyn ENCORE EPISODE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 121:08


    Enjoy another visit with Rick Allyn as he recounts the stories of developing cattle and the friends he has treasured along the way.

    Two great shows this weekend in OH and KY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 11:09


    We will be in Ohio and Kentucky to cover shows and that's all you'll see in the newsfeed tomorrow. ALSO, our encore episode with Rick Allyn will drop TODAY!

    Paul Haskins and Rick Allyn: Their admiration for a good cow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 9:56


    Paul Haskins and Rick Allyn both appreciate the Holstein cow but they are in two different lanes. Hear from both of them on today's daily podcast.

    Kentucky Show UPDATE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 7:51


    We have an update on the Kentucky State Holstein & Brown Swiss shows! Also, the John Dalton Ayrshire Grant apps are due soon! Listen in and find out all the news!

    Casey County Dairy Show is cancelled

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 8:10


    The Casey County Dairy Show has been cancelled. Also, we have free webinars for profitability.

    The encore of the DAT Extra podcast with Rick Allyn is coming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 7:13


    Rick Allyn had more stories to share and we will be sharing them with you when the next DAT Extra podcast drops. Enjoy a taste of Rick's story telling in today's daily pod!

    The Parade of Perfection Sale catalog is now available

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 12:35


    You can find the Parade of Perfection catalog on DAT. Plus, listen to our Friday Comment Feature about breed associations. There were lots of opinions expressed!

    East Colt is Having a Tag Sale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 8:56


    We have added the East Colt Tag Sale to the featured sales list plus the Parade of Perfection catalog is now ONLINE!

    It's a brand new week and a new question of the week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 4:33


    Check out the new question of the week!

    TODAY is the day for the Zehrview Dispersal!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 8:50


    We have the sale order and everything you need to participate in the Zehrview Dispersal that happens TODAY in Graymont, IL. Also, it's Friday and that means it's time for the Friday Comment Feature. Listen in to hear the comments on our question of the week.

    Triangle Acres is Dispersing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 9:45


    The Home of the Blonde-Haired Kids and Big Brown Cows is dispersing their herd on June 15, and that catalog is coming asap! Also, we have a few more updates on the featured sales list. Listen in to hear about those updates, market news, and a special cow headed to a convention sale.

    Zehrview Farm Complete Dispersal is set for Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 8:47


    Set aside time this Friday to participate in the Zehrview Farm Complete Dispersal. The catalog is online at DAT. Listen in to the rest of the news on our daily pod.

    June Dairy Month and cattle rustling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 8:50


    It's the beginning of June Dairy Month and we are here to celebrate all things dairy for the next 30 days. Plus, we talk about cattle rustling and security on your farm.

    ROI looks different for everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 10:59


    Today, we have our Friday comment feature on the question of the week, asking about your best ROI on an animal that you invested in. We have so many different perspectives! Listen in and find out!

    A fire at a PA DFA plant injures four

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 5:50


    Four people were injured in a fire at a PA DFA plant. While the incident is under investigation, the cause appears to be electrical.

    Cattle rustlers are on the loose in NY

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 7:49


    Cattle rustlers have taken 5-month-old heifers from Oakfield Corners Dairy and they are looking for your help to recover them. Listen in and find out how you can help.

    What's your ROI?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 4:50


    Your ROI on cattle is what we are discussing on the question of the week. Listen in and then head over to the website and share your experience.

    The Foundations of Springhill & Palmyra Sale is finally here!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 8:45


    They began promoting their sale last fall as DAT show coverage sponsors at Harrisburg, WDE and NAILE and now the sale day is finally here! Check out their offering in the online catalog on DAT!

    The 79th Alice in Dairyland has been named

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 7:09


    Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has named Anastasia Poull of Port Washington as Wisconsin's 79th Alice in Dairyland, a role focused on promoting the state's agricultural industry through education, marketing, and public outreach.

    The World Forage Analysis Superbowl entries are open

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 7:25


    Entries are being accepted for the World Forage Analysis Superbowl, which is open to all forage producers across North America. The 2026 contest, held in conjunction with World Dairy Expo, is set to award over $26,000 in cash prizes. And the Missouri Heifer Tag Sale opens today!

    Emerging Leaders Are Named by NDS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 5:31


    Winners have been selected for the Emerging Dairy Leader award, a new category of annual recognition from the National Dairy Shrine. These individuals are dairy industry professionals, 40 years old or younger, who have demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities and accomplishments within the dairy industry and their local community, state or region.Find out who they are on DAT!

    It's a brand new question of the week!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 3:25


    It's a new question of the week! Listen in to find out what we are discussing this week on DAT. Plus the Missouri Heifer Tag Sale happens this week!

    Two days, Three Sales

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 7:40


    Two days, three sales and you can be involved in all of them via online bidding. The Southern Hills Tag Sale, the Norse Haven Spring Fling and the Smith-Crest 30th Anniversary Sale. Find details on DAT.

    Bidding opens today for the Southern Hills Tag Sale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 6:51


    Bidding is open for the Southern Hills Tag Sale which ends tomorrow. Also, the Norse Haven Spring Fling is Friday, May 15th. Listen in to the daily podcast for the latest news and markets.

    ADC Releases New Education Visual

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 7:51


    The American Dairy Coalition has released a new educational visual titled “Where the Value Goes: Make Allowances, Cost Surveys, and Milk Pricing” to help dairy farmers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders understand how make allowances function within federal pricing formulas and why the design of USDA's future mandatory processing cost survey matters to dairy farmers.

    It's sale day for the Midwest Spring Edition III Sale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 4:10


    It's sale day in Arlington, MN for the Midwest Spring Edition Sale. All the details are on DAT!

    The Missouri Heifer Tag Sale catalog is now online

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 7:20


    We now have the Missouri Heifer Tag sale catalog and we also have info for hoof trimmers! Listen in for details

    Congratulations to the Steiner Family!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 8:24


    The Matt Steiner Family of Pine Tree Dairy are this year's NDS Distinguished Cattle Breeders, and they will be honored at WDE in September. Listen in to how many family members work at Pine-Tree and their impact on the industry.

    The Norse Haven Spring Fling is set for May 16th!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 7:24


    We just added the Norse Haven Spring Fling Sale to the featured sales list. We also have Bob Hagenow's full pedigree in the news as the NDS's Guest of Honor. Listen to the podcast today!

    Bob Hagenow is the NDS Guest of Honor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 8:34


    Congratulations to Bog Hagenow as the NDS Guest of Honor. Pine Tree Dairy is the NDS Distinguished Dairy Producer and find out who else is being honored this fall at WDE at the National Dairy Shrine banquet when you listen to our daily podcast.

    The Southern Hills Tag Sale IV is coming up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 4:57


    The Southern Hills Tag Sale IV is coming up and the catalog will be posted today.

    HAUSA Names their Star of the Breed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 14:46


    The HAUSA announced their Star of the Breed and their Herds of Excellence. Who are they? Listen in and find out. Plus, the Farm Bill has passed the House; it's now up to the Senate to act.

    Gopher Dairy Camp Registration is open

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 7:33


    If you're in the Minnesota area, Gopher Dairy Camp might be a great place for your kids to learn.

    Congrats to the Dairy Challenge winners!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 7:20


    We have results of the 24th National Dairy Challenge along with markets, ADC's recent comments, and testing status for states unaffected by bird flu.

    It's Monday! Let's get after it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 6:12


    A new question of the week, the Legacy in Motion at Vir-Clar, the Wisconsin Jersey Spring Spectacular, and the industry lost another giant. Listen to it all today on the podcast.

    The Wisconsin Spring Showcase begins today

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 9:33


    Our coverage of the Wisconsin Spring Showcase begins today, and we thank those show coverage sponsors who make it possible. Plus, we have more sales added to the featured sales list!

    La-Foster's Sale is TODAY! Check out the catalog!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 9:48


    Have you looked over the La-Foster's Sale catalog? It's available on DAT. And our coverage begins for the Wisconsin Showcase tomorrow thanks to our great show coverage sponsors.

    Market details and we will be ringside this weekend!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 7:44


    The latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) event held April 21, 2026, signals continued softening in global dairy markets, while U.S. milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) remain relatively stable, reflecting a more balanced domestic outlook.Thank you to our show coverage sponsors for the Wisconsin Spring Show!

    Question of the week: Are you thinking of robots?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 5:30


    It's a brand new week, so we have a new question of the week all about robots. Are you thinking of putting them in? Plus, we give a shout-out to our show coverage sponsors at the Wisconsin Spring Show this week!

    Today is the day for the Ohio Spring Sale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 10:45


    Find the added lots, the catalog and the online bidding info for the Ohio Spring Sale on DAT. PLUS....is your school district offering whole milk to kids? If not, they should be!

    Tornadoes, markets and lessons learned

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 8:53


    A tornado ripped through a west Michigan farm, and we have the details. Plus, we have markets and lessons learned on the dairy farm on today's podcast.

    Secretary Rollins Visits the new MSU Dairy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 8:39


    USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins visited the new MSU Dairy and made some policy announcments that affect farmers. Also, the Ohio Spring Sale has some added lots you need to check out today!

    We are screaming for Whey!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 8:33


    Who thought a cheese by-product would ever be so popular? Find out why on today's podcast. You can now peruse the Legacy in Motion at Vir-Clar Farms sale catalog, which is now posted on DAT.

    The Midwest Spring Edition III Sale catalog is NOW ONLINE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 6:49


    We have the Midwest Spring Edition III Sale at Do-N-Joy Genetics catalog online at DAT! And a new question of the week to kick off this Monday!

    La-Foster's Dispersal Sale has been added to the featured sales list

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 13:28


    We have added the La-Foster's Dispersal sale to the featured sales list and the catalog is coming soon! Also, the Spotlight Selections Sale is TODAY! Find details on DAT. Also...it's FRIDAY and time for the FCF!

    Dyersville is the hotspot for the Spotlight Selections Sale

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 8:20


    The Spotlight Selection Sale will happen at the Field of Dreams movie site! We have markets, FMMO changes, and the catalog is now online for the Wisconsin Ayrshire Sale on Saturday!

    The Oklahoma State Holstein Sale is TODAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 8:04


    The Oklahoma State Holstein Sale is TODAY! Find the catalog on DAT. Also the catalog is now online for the Wisconsin Ayrshire Spring Sale is NOW ONLINE!

    Congrats to the WDE Award Honorees!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 9:53


    The World Dairy Expo award honorees have been announced! The Dairy Persons of the Year award goes to Jonathan and Alicia Lamb, Matthew and Kendra Lamb & Jim Veazey and Janette Veazey-Post. Find out who else will be honored on today's podcast.

    Today is the Diley & Partners Online Sale

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 10:37


    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

    The Buckeye Classic starts today online!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 8:11


    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!

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