Business Management
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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Third dairy farmworker diagnosed with H5N1; more herd status testing options available
The USDA received an additional $824 million in emergency funding and announced a pilot program to offer bulk milk testing prior to interstate animal movement.
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Transition planning traps
Avoid transition planning problems with these tips on entity planning, inaccessible cash, fragmented assets and retirement planning.
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Debt: A double-edged sword
When managed properly, debt can be a tool to help with profitability.
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Dairy risk management calendar: June 2024
Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
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Elevated interest rates impact dairy farm finances
Last year ended with interest rates the highest in 16 years, while quarter one of 2024 shows slight improvements.
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Creating the ideal cow for your herd
Understanding your milk market, your herd and how to utilize modern selection tools can aid you in creating the ideal cow for your operation.
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Revisions to Dairy-RP to affect upcoming coverage calculations
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation board of directors approved revisions for Dairy-RP. Most notably, how Yield Adjustment Factors will be calculated for non-major dairy states.
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Robots vs. rotaries: Employee engagement improvements among the highlights for Edaleen Dairy, Wilsonview Dairy
Two dairies considered various options when upgrading their milking parlors. Labor improvements was a driving factor in their selection process.
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