Progressive Dairy
On-farm anaerobic digesters are a large capital investment and not economically feasible for all dairies. A solution for smaller farms may be the on-farm production of fuel-grade biomethane.
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Characteristics of dairy farms with consistently lower costs of production per hundredweight
Lower labor and purchased feed costs per hundredweight are two commonalities between dairies with consistently lower costs of production than their peers.
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Economic update: Class I base price nears two-year low in August
Here’s an update of factors impacting your dairy income as the calendar turns to August.
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The salmonella triangle
Preventing feed and water contamination, managing stressors, and supporting gut health are essential for controlling and preventing clinical salmonellosis in dairy cows.
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Dairy risk management calendar: August 2023
Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
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June U.S. milk production held in check
Major dairy state cow numbers down about 20,000 from May
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FMMO hearing notice to be published on July 24
Upon publication, a USDA AMS website with all hearing information will also go live.
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Tools and processes for discovering your farm’s financial story
Consistent farm records, financial ratios, farm trend analysis and peer comparison are some of the tools that can help producers evaluate their financial situation.
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Understanding ASC 842 leases: A guide for dairy producers
This new standard introduces significant changes to the way leases are recognized and measured, impacting financial statements and disclosure requirements.
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Breaking the 'become lame and stay lame' mentality
Too often, cows become lame, stay lame and leave the herd. In understanding the seven key factors that reduce chronic lameness, farms can break the “become lame, stay lame” cycle.
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