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April 2026 Top DHI ECM Herds
The POINT – Spring 2026
See what’s new at CentralStar with the latest 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.
March 2026 Top DHI ECM Herds
Beginning in 2026, the CentralStar DHI ECM Top Herds report recognizes all breeds on a single list. Herds earn recognition based on performance, regardless of breed. 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 2026 DHI ECM Top Herds
Beginning in 2026, the CentralStar DHI ECM Top Herds report recognizes all breeds on a single list. Herds earn recognition based on performance, regardless of breed. 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 open; applications due June 1
March 1, 2026, WAUPUN, WIS., and LANSING, MICH. -- CentralStar Cooperative is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program, offering...
CentralStar Cooperative scholarship open; applications due June 1
CentralStar Cooperative is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program, offering up to seven 1,000 scholarships to support students...
January 2026 DHI ECM Top Herds
Beginning in 2026, the CentralStar DHI ECM Top Herds report recognizes all breeds on a single list. Herds earn recognition based on performance, regardless of breed. 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 welcomes 2026 summer interns
WAUPUN, Wis., Jan. 20, 2026 – This summer, CentralStar Cooperative will welcome nine students to its 2026 internship program. These interns will...
Top dairies recognized for reproductive excellence with CentralStar ReproStar Awards
CentralStar Cooperative has announced the winners of its ReproStar Awards, recognizing four dairy operations for elite reproductive performance and...
Dick Piechowski 2025 Pioneer Award
CentralStar Cooperative has named Richard “Dick” Piechowski, Waupaca, Wis., as the 2025 Pioneer Award recipient, honoring his decades of leadership...
CentralStar Big Book 2026
This comprehensive annual publication brings together valuable dairy information: year-end DHI production results, ReproStar and Pioneer Award winners, practical management articles, and CentralStar’s complete herd-management product catalog.
November 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.
2026 Herd-Management Solutions Catalog
Reliable herd-management solutions that improve wellness, productivity, and day-to-day results. With hundreds of options, you can proactively address major challenges such as mycotoxin exposure, heat stress, high SCC, scours, and more to protect your herd and your bottom line.
October 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.
Excellence recognized as CentralStar celebrates 2025 team-member achievements
Nov. 12, 2025, WAUPUN, Wis., and LANSING, Mich., -- CentralStar Cooperative, which supports dairy and beef producers across the upper Midwest and...
The POINT – Fall 2025
See what’s new at CentralStar with the Fall 2025 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.
September 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.
CentralStar opens paid agriculture-internship opportunities for summer 2026
CentralStar Cooperative, which supports dairy and beef producers across the upper Midwest and surrounding states, is now accepting applications for...
August 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.
July 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.
CentralStar awards scholarships to support future agriculture leaders
In continued support of the next generation of agriculture professionals, CentralStar Cooperative’s Board of Directors is awarding $1,000...
The POINT – Summer 2025
See what’s new at CentralStar with the Summer 2025 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.
June 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.
May 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.
April 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.
Paul Trierweiler elected as new Board Chairman of Select Sires Inc.
Select Sires Inc. held their annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio on March 26. The meeting was well attended by the federation of cooperatives, industry...
March 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.
The POINT – Spring 2025
See what’s new at CentralStar with the Spring 2025 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.
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.
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, 2025. The...
Heart of America DHIA members approve merger with CentralStar
UPDATED: Feb. 25, 2025 - CentralStar Cooperative is expanding its Dairy Herd Information (DHI) and milk-analysis services following a unanimous vote...
CentralStar Cooperative hires 2025 summer interns
WAUPUN, Wis., Jan. 20, 2025 – CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, is welcoming eight individuals to its...
CentralStar recognizes excellence in dairy reproduction with ReproStar Awards
Four herds with 12-month pregnancy rates of 36% and greater were recently recognized with the CentralStar Cooperative ReproStar Award. Evergreen...
December 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.
Beef Tips – Winter 2025
This issue of CentralStar Beef Tips includes insight that will help your herd have a successful calving and breeding season. Read about selecting genetics for growth and carcass value; critical decisions in the final trimester for calf success; how to maximize your calving season and much, much more.
Charlie Will receives CentralStar’s 2024 Pioneer Award
The CentralStar Cooperative Board of Directors, representing member-stockowners across Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, is pleased to announce...