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Economic update: April dairy cull cow marketing slowed

Here’s an update of factors impacting your dairy income for the week of May 28 – June 3, 2023.

May 31, 2023

After setting a three-decade high in March, April U.S. dairy cull cow marketing returned to a more normal pace.

Preventative maintenance on equipment, buildings improves farm safety

Servicing equipment and facilities on a regular schedule is a way to prevent serious failures and improve the performance and longevity of machinery and buildings.4

May 30, 2023

Cheryl DeCooman

One of the best things you can do to prevent injuries on your farm is to conduct preventative maintenance and ensure everything is it in good working order.

Future solutions to diesel emissions

May 26, 2023

Andy Overbay

Fuel additives carry various claims and purposes, and there seems to be no one-size-fits-all solution.

Dairy risk management calendar: June 2023

Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.

May 23, 2023

Dave Natzke

Here’s an update on risk management tools available through the USDA and/or USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), as well as other information impacting your milk check.

Assurance in quality and communication

Langeland Farms, the 2022 Beef Quality Assurance – Dairy Award recipient, uses hands-on training and regular team meetings to strengthen employee communication and their skill sets.

May 23, 2023

Rachel Ewing

The secret to this dairy’s success lies in their communication with one another.

What you need to know about renewable natural gas expansion

Financial pros and cons of adding a renewable natural gas project to your operation.

May 22, 2023

Brad Guse and Janine Sekulic

There’s a lot of buzz around renewable natural gas (RNG) as a means for dairy farmers to diversify revenue while improving their carbon footprints. For many operators, it can be a particularly attractive option, especially given the current market and economic conditions.

Advisory boards, peer groups bring additional perspective to management team

Peer groups provide an opportunity for producers to learn from and with each other, while advisory boards add structure and outside perspectives to the farm management team.

May 19, 2023

Kimmi Devaney

Whether joining a peer group or building an advisory board for your farm, dairy producers are finding value in learning from other producers and business owners facing similar challenges and seeing their businesses from new perspectives.

Let’s get proud about how humble we are

Taking steps to be more humble can help reduce narcissitic behavior, including reducing the need for praise, not exploiting others, being more compassionate, respecting personal boundaries and more.

May 18, 2023

Andy (Caygeon) Junkin

Narcissism is the mental disorder of “you.” People with this disorder are arrogant, self-centered, manipulative and demanding. They are convinced they deserve special treatment. They have difficulty tolerating criticism or defeat. Sometimes, it’s not fun to be around them.

Nutrition as the foundation for your performance

Proper nutrition can help manage stress and is often overlooked.

May 12, 2023

Michele Payn

Farmers and ranchers spend a lot of money – especially these days – getting the right ration and feed into their animals. But what about your own food intake?