Progressive Dairy
Two upcoming USDA reports will update dairy cow numbers entering 2024.
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Protect lying time by reducing how long cows wait to be milked
A comparison between the time cows wait to be milked in herds milked in parlors and herds milked with automated milking systems.
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Dating your daughter-in-law
Making an effort to get to know new in-laws can reduce family tension and stress.
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December 2023 FMMO uniform prices lower
Class II, III and IV milk prices were down and Class IV depooling remained prominent.
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USDA milk production, price outlooks remain stagnant
The 2024 milk production forecast was lowered from last month but price projections remains weaker, pressured by cheese and Class III milk.
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Beyond the barn: Dairy farmers’ role in driving bottom-up change in supply chain emissions
Farmers are in a unique position to lead decarbonization efforts that beneficially impact entire product lines. In doing so, farms can potentially earn valuable incentives for producing low-carbon ingredients.
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Succession planning: Incentivizing the next generation of family farmers
Ideas for encouraging reluctant heirs to the family business include a solid business plan, financial support, profit-sharing plans, incentive bonuses tied to performance and/or milestones, developing an ownership transition plan, mentorship, educational/training opportunities and strategies for work-life balance.
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November dairy, ag exports yield mixed results
Here’s Progressive Dairy’s 30,000-foot look at dairy-related export categories.
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