Management

Genske Mulder & Company LLP has produced averages of our dairy clients’ profit and loss reports on a quarterly basis for quite some time. Our clients, as well as others in the industry, have found these very helpful as benchmarks with which to compare their own operations.

How can universities make dairy extension more relevant? Dr. Phil Cardoso’s efforts at the University of Illinois are revolutionizing the way dairies access science.

Farmers know a lot about the microscopic elements affecting the health of their dairy herds and crops.

It will definitely be a minority of farms where people wake up in the morning and get excited about the prospects of discussing farm finances within the family – and almost certainly when the discussions involve the next generation.

With the recent changes in federal income tax laws (and changes in withholding in many states), as well as modifications to the depreciation schedules for purchased assets, it’s more important than ever to make certain the information you use to calculate federal and state withholding taxes and the system you use to calculate the depreciation on new and used purchased depreciable assets is up-to-date and accurate.

Let’s face it, finding and retaining good employees is becoming a major hurdle on many dairy farms. The economy is picking up, which leads to more competition for employees.