FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHICAGO – HighGround Dairy, a global leader in dairy market intelligence and price risk management, proudly announces the launch of its US Dairy Fundamentals Course—a first-of-its-kind, self-paced educational program designed to onboard and upskill professionals entering the complex US dairy industry.
Created by Alyssa Badger, a dairy market analyst with 18 years of experience, this course is designed to make challenging topics accessible. Learners can move through the content at their own pace and benefit from AI-enhanced modules that update in real time – ensuring the information reflects current market conditions as they evolve.
“I have spent years educating people who are new to the dairy industry, and I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to make sense of the market’s moving parts,” said Badger. “Much of my own learning was self-taught through years of analyzing data and navigating global trends. This course was created through the lens of a professional market analyst – with the goal of making complex concepts approachable, accurate, and immediately useful.”
Whether entering the dairy space for the first time or transitioning into a role that requires stronger market awareness, participants will walk away with a practical understanding of how milk is produced, classified, traded, and utilized in the US today. Successful participants receive a certificate of completion, demonstrating their industry comprehension.
Course features:
- On-demand access
- Real-time data updates via AI integration
- Interactive quizzes and practical examples
Course topics include:
- Regional disparities in milk production across the US
- Differences between milk and milk solids
- Commodity classifications on the CME
- Key USDA reports and how to interpret them
- Domestic consumption and export dynamics
- Supply and utilization fundamentals
Who is it for? Professionals entering the dairy sector, those working in food and beverage roles, analysts, procurement teams, supply chain managers, and students in agriculture or economics.
This is the first in a broader educational series. Two additional courses are currently in development:
- “Global Dairy Fundamentals” – exploring production and trade dynamics across major dairy-producing and importing regions
- “Understanding Dairy Futures & Options” – a course focused on building comprehension of how and why these tools are used in the industry
Begin your learning journey today! The US Dairy Fundamentals Course is now available at highgrounddairy.com/dairy-market-education
For more information about HighGround Dairy and its services, visit highgrounddairy.com
