Business Management
While calves are born healthy, human management can greatly affect their health for better or worse. Creating SOPs that are readable, in the correct language and readily available is key to minimizing the number of errors that occur daily.
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It pays to be paranoid: Considerations when developing contingency plans for your farm
Cross-training employees for multiple roles, preserving working capital, having a balance sheet with depth of equity, developing contingency plans and clear protocols, and conducting scenario-based trainings can help an operation navigate unexpected circumstances.
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Keeping kids safe on the farm
Topics to discuss with children to keep them safe around farm machinery and other hazards.
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Dairy risk management calendar: July 2024
Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
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3 steps to help employees be happier at work
Measuring success for each job, identifying who or what benefits from a job well done and getting to know team members on a personal level can improve workplace morale and employee satisfaction.
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Setting the next generation up for success
An overview of how confidence and self-esteem can make someone a better leader on the farm and elsewhere, as well as the negative impacts of low self-esteem on a family business.
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USDA outlook sees little change in 2024-25 milk production
Milk production forecasts for both 2024 and 2025 are unchanged from last month with slight adjustments to cow inventories offset by slower growth in milk output per cow.
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Essential considerations for dairy farmers approached by anaerobic digester developers
Anaerobic digesters are more than a building project. They are about forging partnerships, navigating regulations and managing risk, and doing so in a way that’s best for the future of the dairy.
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