Business Management
Incorporating emotions into storytelling, developing a resilient mindset, understanding your purpose, working as a team, identifying pillars to live by and striving for excellence are six key takeaways from Col. Barringer’s presentation at the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit.
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Diversifying dairy revenue streams
Considerations and strategies for diversifying non-milk revenue streams, including feed, custom work, cull cow sales and beef-on-dairy.
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Dairy risk management calendar: February 2024
Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
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Who's taking up parlor space?
Evaluating cow value from a parlor perspective can improve your bottom line.
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DMC program software update likely in February or March
The new software is necessary to make milk production history modifications for the 2024 DMC coverage period.
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Cultivating collaboration: University of Florida and University of Guelph join forces for ANR communications project
Students across borders have the opportunity to work together in a podcast project highlighting sustainable agriculture and natural resources.
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Economic Update: Dairy cull cow marketing slowed since September
Two upcoming USDA reports will update dairy cow numbers entering 2024.
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Dating your daughter-in-law
Making an effort to get to know new in-laws can reduce family tension and stress.
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USDA milk production, price outlooks remain stagnant
The 2024 milk production forecast was lowered from last month but price projections remains weaker, pressured by cheese and Class III milk.
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Succession planning: Incentivizing the next generation of family farmers
Ideas for encouraging reluctant heirs to the family business include a solid business plan, financial support, profit-sharing plans, incentive bonuses tied to performance and/or milestones, developing an ownership transition plan, mentorship, educational/training opportunities and strategies for work-life balance.
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