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(Madison, Wis.) – With a commitment to bring the latest research and practical expertise to the farm, Vita Plus continues to build its dairy team to best serve customers throughout the Upper Midwest. In their new roles, Dr. Andrew Kneisly, Donovan Nelson and Dr. Eric Schwab will work closely with Vita Plus consultants, dealer partners and dairy producers to help troubleshoot on-farm challenges, provide customized solutions, and offer the latest proven technologies and research.

Dr. Andrew Kniesly joins Vita Plus as a dairy specialist...

(Loyal, Wis.) – Vita Plus Loyal is proud to name three high school seniors as recipients of the 2014 “Our Future is Agriculture” scholarships. This program recognizes deserving students with long-term career interests in agriculture. Students must plan to enroll in an accredited vocational/technical institute, community college or four-year college or university that offers an academic major in a field related to agriculture. The $500 scholarships may be applied toward tuition, room and board, or other expenses. This year’s recipients are Paige Lindner, Greenwood High...

(Madison, Wis.) – With a commitment to bringing the latest research and practical expertise to the farm, Vita Plus recently welcomed four new members to the dairy technical services team. These individuals will work closely with consultants throughout the upper Midwest to help troubleshoot on-farm challenges and provide customized solutions to meet producers’ goals.

Dr. Nicole Barkley joins Vita Plus as a dairy nutritionist, serving customers in central and western Wisconsin. She will provide technical leadership to Vita Plus and dealer consultants in...

(Madison, Wis.) - Applications are now being accepted for the Vita Plus Dairy Nutrition and Management Fellowship.

As the dairies in our market area get more sophisticated, the skills to service their needs as a nutritional consultant increase as well. Our field nutritionists are highly skilled and technologically savvy - built greatly on experience. The challenge for a new college graduate to step into the role of dairy nutritionist and farm consultant is substantial. Many graduates welcome additional training after completing a bachelor's degree...

(Madison, Wis.) - Katie Varney recently joined Vita Plus as a marketing and event specialist. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Varney will provide planning and project management support for Vita Plus-related events, training efforts, tradeshows, and customer meetings. She will also work with the marketing team to further branding efforts and serve as a resource for Vita Plus and dealer staff.

Varney grew up in Waunakee, Wisconsin and earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2002. She...

(Madison, Wis.) – Michelle Windle was recently named a Vita Plus forage products and dairy technical service specialist. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Windle will lead efforts in research and development of new forage and dairy feed products. She will work closely with Vita Plus and dealer consultants to apply the latest research to help customers be more profitable on their dairies. Windle will also help customers and staff troubleshoot on-farm challenges and customize solutions to meet their objectives.

Windle attended the University of...

(Loyal, Wis.) – Jenn Krultz was recently named a commodity merchant at Vita Plus Loyal. In her new role, Krultz will work to assure consistent, on-time delivery of feed ingredients and grain throughout central Wisconsin. She will specifically focus on canola and assist customers with forward purchasing and market insight. She will also assist with risk management strategies in the cash grain markets through hedging in the futures markets. Krultz will be a resource for both growers and end-users as they implement marketing plans...