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2026 Industry Person of the Year: Corey Geiger
In this special collaboration episode of World Dairy Expo's The Dairy Show podcast and Uplevel Dairy, Peggy Coffeen interviews Cory Geiger, who was named World Dairy Expo's 2026 Industry Person of the Year, about the experiences and mentors that shaped his career as a Hoard's Dairyman editor, CoBank dairy economist, au...
13h ago
Three Organizations Receive Grants from Dairy's Foundation to Support Dairy Education and Outreach
September 2, 2026 - DAIRY NEWS - Dairy's Foundation has awarded grant funding to organizations in Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin to support programs focused on building healthy and vibrant dairy communities across the United States. The Foundation awards two rounds of grants each year. "Dairy's Foundation is proud...
17h ago
When the Farm Is Your 401(k): Can the Next Generation Afford Your Retirement?
On the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Pauly Paul of Complete Management Consulting discusses why many dairy transition plans fail financially even after legal ownership is transferred. As retiring owners depend on the farm as their "401(k)" through monthly, annual, or lump-sum buyouts, the same dairy must also suppor...
20h ago
Graduate Students Encouraged to Apply for W.D. Farr Scholarship
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Sept. 1, 2026) - For 20 years, the W.D. Farr Scholarship has created a legacy of helping graduate students pursue careers in meat science, animal science and related fields. Applications are now being accepted for the final year of the program. The scholarship honors the successful career of the late...
20h ago

CLAAS Launches All-New AXION 9, AXION 8 and ARION 6 CMATIC Tractors in North America
Omaha, Neb. - Sept. 1, 2026 - CLAAS unveiled an entirely new generation of tractors for the North American market today at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. The ARION® 6, AXION® 8, and AXION® 9 tractor lines span 165 to 450 horsepower and deliver significant advancements in operator comfort, drivetrain...
Sep 03, 2026
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