Business Management
Recent gains in butter and nonfat dry milk prices have eroded more rapidly than previously expected.
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Weekly Digest: House panels says dairy producers need H-2A program
The USDA released preliminary 10-year agricultural projections for major U.S. crops and livestock products, including dairy.
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Replacement cow prices rise to 8-year high
Prices for both replacements and cull cows are the strongest since 2015
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Economic Update: October FMMO milk class prices diverge
Meeting this week, the Federal Reserve Board’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) held interest rates steady.
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September DMC margin hits $8.44 per cwt
Overall U.S. average feed costs were lower and milk prices were up, pushing the milk income margin to the highest level since December 2022.
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Economic Update: Interest rates impacting borrowers, lenders
The USDA will provide $2.3 billion to help U.S. agricultural producers build export markets and buy U.S. commodities for international food aid.
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Dairy risk management calendar: November 2023
Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
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Planning for success: Team dynamics and herd management
Prioritize both animal and human welfare to retain great teammates and maintain a high-quality, safe and efficient production facility.
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KPI alphabet soup: Defining acronyms of high-performance dairies
Four KPIs that have considerable impact on dairy productivity and profitability are income over feed cost, dollars per pound of dry matter, energy-corrected milk efficiency and money-corrected milk.
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How did your dairy co-op rank among Top 100 in 2022?
October is National Co-op Month, recognizing an "everyday" part of American life.
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