Dairy farmers are continuously seeking ways to manage labor costs efficiently while maximizing productivity. The adoption of new technologies has emerged as a key strategy for enhancing cow care, milk production and overall work efficiency.

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

Here’s an update on economic factors impacting your dairy profitability as we approach Christmas of 2023.

USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff are working on a DMC program rule amendment, anticipating an announcement of enrollment provisions early in calendar year 2024.

From this week's USDA World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) and Crop Production reports, Progressive Dairy summarizes factors potentially impacting dairy producer income.

Successful transition planning begins with a first and formal transition conversation, and how the first conversation goes often sets the stage for the entire process. Get off on a good foot, and the entire process is smoother.