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7 economic projections to consider as you plan for the year ahead

January 3, 2024

J.P. Gervais, FCC's chief economist, provided an “early look” at the 2024 economy, its emerging trends, and his insights on the factors weighing heavily on many farm business decisions.

Essential skills for dairy leaders: Strategic thinking

Strategic thinking can help an operation become more agile and adaptable while focusing on the things that will set themselves up for success in the future.

September 8, 2023

Tim Schaefer

Strategic thinking anticipates future challenges, prepares to jump on unforeseen opportunities and aligns the farm’s goals. When done well, the farm becomes agile, adaptable while still staying focused on the basics.

Recording and analyzing data: Does it really help?

Measuring weights and accurately recording health events can help improve management decisions, which is how we improve over time.

July 14, 2023

Kevin Dhuyvetter

You have probably heard the saying “If you don’t measure it, you can’t manage it” or some variation of it. But is this really true? Dairy managers, and people in all industries, routinely manage things that are not measured.

Progressive Events: The future of the industry a highlight at Central Plains Dairy Expo

More than 4,000 people from across the U.S. and three other countries attended Central Plains Dairy Expo. The educational event featured the latest in industry research and technology and set a cautiously optimistic tone for the next several years in dairy.

May 5, 2023

Jenn Coyne

There was something for everyone at Central Plains Dairy Expo March 28-30 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. More than 4,000 dairy producers and industry allies attended the event, representing 32 states and four countries, including Canada, France and Ireland.

USDA raises 2022-23 milk production forecasts, putting a dent in price projections

August 15, 2022

Dave Natzke

The USDA’s monthly World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, released Aug. 12, 2022, revised 2022-23 U.S. milk production estimates higher due to larger cow inventories and increases in milk output per cow.

Considerations to make before adding an enterprise on your operation

May 11, 2022

Kelli Boylen

Many producers have considered adding another enterprise to their operation – different livestock, value-added products, new crops, etc. But how can you know if this new idea will work on your farm?

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7 economic projections to consider as you plan for the year ahead

Essential skills for dairy leaders: Strategic thinking

Recording and analyzing data: Does it really help?

Progressive Events: The future of the industry a highlight at Central Plains Dairy Expo

USDA raises 2022-23 milk production forecasts, putting a dent in price projections

Considerations to make before adding an enterprise on your operation

Replacement cow prices climbed to a record-breaking high in October

3 ways you can practice effective hay management for a healthier and happier herd

Managing costs on a smaller cattle operation

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