As the market for dairy robots has increased, so has the availability of used equipment. For producers interested in making a switch to automation, considerations around buying used or new do not differ greatly from traditional equipment.

While milk accounts for roughly 80% to 85% of our gross revenue on dairy farms, there’s untapped potential in diversifying the remaining 15% to 20% of income streams.

Idaho farmgate cash receipts and net farm income held near highs in 2023. Price changes varied greatly across commodities, but improved yields kept overall cash receipts elevated.

There are solutions that can help farmers avoid medical debt. From negotiation to financial assistance, there are options, but where do you begin?

“No doubt, we’re going to be strong and growing for the foreseeable future,” says IDA CEO Rick Naerebout “It won’t be at the aggressive pace of the past because of processing capacity and having enough water to grow silage and hay long term.

Proactively strategize with your dairy’s key stakeholders to maximize cattle marketability in case the time comes to sell the cows.

Costs of production are a common theme of farm profitability. However, it is also often confusing, elusive and changing.