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From a green field site only a few years ago, to a forward-thinking facility today, every detail of MVP Dairy in Celina, Ohio, is centered on fostering both cows and people to reach their full potential for long-term, sustainable success.
When it comes to dairy production measures like milk production per cow, age of first calving and pregnancy rates, these are biological measures we think about every day.
With the COVID-19 pandemic weighing heavily on the world economy and agriculture markets, David Kohl, professor emeritus of agricultural economics at Virginia Tech, recently shared how pandemic economics are impacting the U.S. dairy industry.
While uncertainty is the overriding mood, Buckeye State dairy producers enter 2021 with a mix of emotions, depending on their size and stage of career, according to members of the Ohio State University (OSU) dairy extension group.
“Jerseys or Holsteins?” The message initially sparked the interest of third-generation Holstein farmer, Isaac Hammock, though he never thought it would lead to marriage with his now wife, Katie Hammock.
The dairy industry is changing rapidly. While you might realize the importance of implementing a change on your operation to keep up with the evolving marketplace, how do you influence the people around you to accept the need for that change as well?
We have been confronted with a lot of change this past year, and the dairy industry is no different. Getting comfortable with a changing marketplace, changing technology and changing consumer habits can be challenging for anyone, but especially dairy farmers who work closely with family on a daily basis.
Adapting to change will be a big part of survival in the dairy industry in the future, whether you are a producer, consultant or lender. King Hickman of GPS Dairy Consulting discussed dairy’s changing environment and shared strategies for staying ahead of the curve during the recent Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence (CDE) dairy industry roundtable meetings.
Navigating an uncertain marketplace can be more successful by implementing a variety of risk management strategies best suited for the individual dairy operation, three Pennsylvania dairy producers noted during the 11th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference, hosted by the Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence.
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