The majority of U.S. milk production comes from dairy farms with 500 cows or more. However, that doesn’t mean those who milk fewer cows can’t find a way to be profitable, successful dairy farming businesses.

Aren’t we often waiting for something to happen, dreaming of some future set of circumstances that we hope will make our operation profitable?

When going out to tag calves, most cow-calf producers would prefer to find a new bull calf rather than a heifer. For the cow-calf producer, though, could heifers have more potential value than a steer? 

Herd management programs and data collection solutions are being advanced by various sectors of the beef industry today. And, while more of a good thing might be better than less, it can also lead to confusion and uncertainty when attempting to navigate its extreme boundaries.

Profitability is basically the difference between income and expenses. In today’s world of tight margins, producers should be looking at their own balance sheet now more than ever to make sure they are making smart decisions that can impact either end (income or expense) of the equation.

Afin de mesurer de façon précise la marge alimentaire d’une ferme laitière, il faut considérer l’alimentation totale requise dans le troupeau pour produire un certain quota donné.