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Building dairy facilities to withstand the cold Montana winters

December 12, 2023

What is it like to dairy in Montana? Three Montana dairymen describe their processes for preparing for harsh winter conditions.

Faber's Food for Thought: Shepherds and lambs

December 12, 2023

Dwayne Faber

Another Christmas, another disappointment. Every year I ask for a John Deere 7800. Given today's new prices, it’s a pretty reasonable request – a little smaller, pre DEF. I’ve been a good boy.

The Milk House: Do as the Romans do

December 12, 2023

Ryan Dennis

Everyone celebrates Christmas a little differently. However, most people in North America will have a ham, a drunk uncle and a time for exchanging gifts. The luckiest might get an office party with some good gossip.

Are you managing for the cow of today?

December 11, 2023

The evolution of production and reproduction over the last 40 years has greatly influenced how we manage today’s dairy herds.

Reduced milk per cow, cow numbers lower USDA 2023-24 milk production estimates

The milk production forecast for 2023 was lowered from last month due to slower expected growth in milk per cow.

December 11, 2023

Audrey Schmitz

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.

October dairy, ag export decline slowed

December 11, 2023

Dave Natzke

The decline in U.S. dairy exports slowed, but economic factors continue to challenge U.S. suppliers.

Weekly Digest: Bell ringing for FMMO hearing recess, school milk choices

Making a list of December 2023 dairy-related topics and checking it twice

December 11, 2023

Dave Natzke

Here’s an update on news impacting your dairy as we approach the middle of December 2023.

Progressive Events: DMI partnerships, NMPF leadership transition, dairy policy updates highlighted at 2023 joint annual meeting

“Making every drop count and expanding dairy’s future.”

December 11, 2023

Kimmi Devaney

Farmer leaders and staff representing National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) and National Dairy Board (NDB) shared policy and promotion updates at the NMPF/UDIA/NDB joint annual meeting, held Nov. 13-15 in Orlando, Florida.

How to start awkward conversations

Begin the transition planning conversation by keeping it light. Ask to have an initial conversation about transition planning at some point in the future, and encourage others to speak up about their vision for a successful transition.

December 8, 2023

Tim Schaefer

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.

Feeding efficiently to feed economically

Seven diet strategies that can be readily incorporated into your feed program to make dramatic changes in feed efficiency.

December 8, 2023

Sarah Stocks and Evan Barton

While genetics and management components can also factor into improving feed efficiency, there are numerous nutrition and diet strategies that can be readily incorporated into your feed program to make dramatic changes in feed efficiency.

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Building dairy facilities to withstand the cold Montana winters

Faber's Food for Thought: Shepherds and lambs

The Milk House: Do as the Romans do

Are you managing for the cow of today?

Reduced milk per cow, cow numbers lower USDA 2023-24 milk production estimates

October dairy, ag export decline slowed

Weekly Digest: Bell ringing for FMMO hearing recess, school milk choices

Progressive Events: DMI partnerships, NMPF leadership transition, dairy policy updates highlighted at 2023 joint annual meeting

How to start awkward conversations

Feeding efficiently to feed economically

Are your goals good enough?

Carbon Conference brings together pioneers, experts to outline market opportunities

Supporting the transition cow: A probiotic-centered approach

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