Business Management
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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Increased cow numbers, milk per cow raise 2024-25 milk production estimates
Milk production in 2025 is forecast to increase from 2024, driven by higher milk per cow and an expanding milk cow herd.
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Navigating market volatility with Dairy Revenue Protection
Risk management programs like Dairy Revenue Protection help producers maintain financial stability, especially during times of low milk prices.
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Dairy farming with a $15 breakeven
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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