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Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings down in 2023

With 139 filings, farm bankruptcies were the lowest since 2004.
February 22, 2024
Dave Natzke

Improved working capital and equity positions in 2022 helped reduce the number of U.S. farms filing for Chapter 12 bankruptcy in 2023. There will likely be additional financial stressors in 2024.


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2023 annual milk production down from 2022

Cow numbers and milk production continue to decline in January USDA estimates for the seventh consecutive month.
February 22, 2024
Audrey Schmitz

2023 annual milk production was down 98 million pounds compared to the 2022 total. However, annual total milk production has increased 9.9% from 2014.


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There are only so many ‘yeses’ in a day

February 22, 2024
Rebecca Shaw Pfeffer

If you’ve been following along with my articles and blogs over the last few years, you may have caught on to my habit of drawing inspiration from books I’ve read. Well, I’m changing it up – this time, I’m pulling inspiration from a book I want to read. What a twist, right? 


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G.I. tract health is key in pneumonia prevention

Probiotics may help with pneumonia prevention, as they aid in keeping the microbiome in balance and preserving calf health.
February 21, 2024
Kimberley Morrill

Raising calves in the winter brings many challenges, and feeding an effective probiotic is one tool that can help reduce the stress involved in calf raising.


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Myth-busting management concerns when using milking robots

Dairy producers considering a switch to robotic milking systems may have heard myths about the management and practical use of these systems. Here are some of the most common misconceptions and the reality behind them.
February 21, 2024
Dan Meihak

Automated milking is part of the artificial intelligence revolution. There are, however, many myths surrounding the fundamentals of robotic dairies that may present unnecessary roadblocks to those considering the switch.


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Who is your dairy’s tech champion?

Corralling dairy technology is a big job. Are you up to the task, or is time to call in reinforcements?
February 19, 2024
Emily Rolli

Dairy farm management gets more complex every day. If you do not already have a dedicated tech specialist on your farm, now is the time to decide who should take charge of managing these systems for your farm and integrating data to help your team make informed decisions.


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The devil is in the details: Proper semen handling

Better conception rates start with proper semen handling and management. Cautious steps prior to breeding can eliminate risk when it comes to creating a pregnancy.
February 16, 2024
Rick Ellerbrock

Proper semen handling may sound commonsensical to many; however, these are the factors that are often the easiest to overlook.


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