Are you a college student studying agriculture? Do you know a student studying agriculture? If yes, then the Central Plains Dairy Foundation (CPDF) has an opportunity for you – or the student you know. Find out more:

We have an amazing lineup of speakers on the agenda for the 2025 Central Plains Dairy Expo! Tim Doherty's presentation is sponsored by Form-A-Feed. Check out the schedule and list of presenters here: #CPDE2025

ATTENTION STUDENTS! The Central Plains Dairy Foundation (CPDF) will award three $5,000 scholarships to college or university (two- or four-year program) students. To learn more about the new CPDF scholarships, go to:

Have you made plans to join us for the 2025 Central Plains Dairy Expo March 25-27 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota? Chris Rock will be on of our speakers during a breakout session sponsored by AHV. Find out more at See you in Sioux Falls! #CPDE2025 #SYISF

🎓SCHOLARSHIP ALERT! The Central Plains Dairy Foundation Board of Directors voted to distribute three NEW Scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year. Find out more and download the application at:

Meet RaeLynn! Here’s a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to meet a celebrity – RaeLynn – the “headliner” of this year’s Central Plains Dairy Expo Welcome Reception Concert. Find out more and purchase your tickets here:

Are you ready to take the next steps in your farm transition and estate planning journey or simply learn more about the process? The two-day 2025 Farm Transitions conference is Feb. 6-7. Find out more:

The Central Plains Dairy Association is governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our board members are dedicated to doing their part in supporting and advocating for the dairy industry. Jenn Landman is on our board of directors. #CPDE #WhyIServe

ATTENTION STUDENTS! The Central Plains Dairy Foundation (CPDF) will award three $5,000 scholarships to college or university (two- or four-year program) students. To learn more about the new CPDF scholarships, go to:

Holstein Association USA implemented a revised linear scale for scoring Stature into the Classification program on Dec. 1. View the updated scale in the December issue of EMoos:

Nearly four dozen dairy businesses across the Midwest received grants through the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA). View the recipients:

Iowa State University and Alliant Energy have partnered to open the Agriculture Innovation Lab where technology on the front lines of agriculture will be developed. Read more about it in last month's EMoos:

Are you a college student studying agriculture? Do you know a student studying agriculture? If yes, then the Central Plains Dairy Foundation (CPDF) has an opportunity for you – or the student you know. Find out more:

The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) announced that it will offer two $1,500 scholarships. Go to: for more information and to apply. Applications must be received by Feb. 15, 2025. E-mail completed applications to: jodee@calfandheifer.org.

Holstein enthusiasts are invited to submit nominations for the Elite Breeder and Distinguished Leadership awards. Nomination applications must be postmarked by Jan. 31, 2025. Award applications are available on the Holstein Association USA website at

Are you a college student studying agriculture? Do you know a student studying agriculture? If yes, then the Central Plains Dairy Foundation (CPDF) has an opportunity for you – or the student you know. Find out more:

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team scheduled a Jan. 22 webinar – from noon-1 p.m. – to discuss “Climate and Weather Predictions for the 2025 Growing Season.” Register at least one hour before the webinar at:

North Dakota changes requirements for imported feeder heifers and dairy cattle. Full requirements may be found at

🐄SAVE THE DATE! The is at it again! They will be holding the 2025 Dairy Beef Short Course on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota during the Central Plains Dairy Expo! Save your seat! #CPDE2025