Business Management
Big data and the development of dairy models have allowed researchers to better understand how dairy cows have changed over time, helping producers make more informed decisions for their operation.
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Dairy risk management calendar: December 2023
Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and factors affecting risk management decisions.
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Economic Update: December 2023 Class I base price steady
Dairy cow culling remained slower in October and average farm wages were up.
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Economic Update: Ag loan interest rates nearing 9%
October’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program margin will be announced next week.
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Sometimes it takes a leap of faith
Developing an exit strategy when transitioning the farm to the next generation includes setting exit goals, assessing financial and mental readiness, identifying exiting owner type, selecting an exit option, understanding the value of this option and executing the exit strategy plan.
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Get healthy, get happy: 2023 Si-Ellen Farms health fair success
Si-Ellen Farms hosts a health fair event for their employees to give them a general overview of health providers in their community and what they could be seen for.
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Nurturing your feed team: Four essential foundations for feeder excellence
Four critical foundations underpin successful nutrition programs: safety, accuracy, consistency and communication.
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October FMMO uniform prices mixed as Class IV pooling dips
Class IV pooling volume, percentage were second-lowest in past two years.
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Year-to-date 2023 DMC payments top $1.27 billion
Latest funding proposal extends program through 2024.
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Beat holiday stress with boundaries
Tips for setting healthy boundaries and examples of what these boundaries may look like in various situations.
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