Business Management
Maximizing parlor efficiency, quality feed, reducing expenses without sacrificing quality, labor efficiency, maintaining financial stability and diversifying revenue streams are several ways to reduce breakeven cost while maximizing profitability.
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Fairholm Farm leans on community to continue family legacy
Century-old dairy focuses on agritourism and niche marketing to remain competitive in the industry.
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Estimating return on investment of 3D cameras in dairies
Economic advantages of adopting 3D imaging technology (3DIT) on dairy farms and analyzing key areas of savings and potential return on investment (ROI).
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Strategies for dairy farmers to ensure stability
Programs like Dairy Margin Coverage, Dairy Revenue Protection and Livestock Gross Margin – Dairy are among the risk management tools to help dairy producers manage risk with milk price volatility.
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Dairy risk management calendar: May 2024
Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
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My farm has a culture, but who is aware of it?
Measuring and improving the company culture on the dairy or in any other business can improve employee engagement, retention, productivity, company alignment, safety and adaptation to change.
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The ramblings of an ag banker at 3 a.m.
Characteristics and habits to avoid when trying to build a positive relationship with your banker.
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