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How dairy farms with 500 cows or fewer can survive

Increasing efficiency, reducing expenses, paying down debt, sticking to a budget and investing in professional help where needed are five ways smaller herds can stay competitive.
September 18, 2023
Pauly Paul

The majority of U.S. milk production comes from dairy farms with 500 cows or more. However, that doesn’t mean those who milk fewer cows can’t find a way to be profitable, successful dairy farming businesses.


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Who is in your herd? Peer networks vital to your well-being

Connecting with others who share your faith, profession or other common characteristics – whether locally or on a statewide or national level – can help combat loneliness, depression and improve health.
September 11, 2023
Michele Payn

How often have you had to explain that cattle are herding creatures? They like to hang out together, and it helps them; a cow alone is usually in some sort of distress.


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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.


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Solving challenges with parlor data

From tracking milk production and cow health indicators to insights into milking routines, know what you want to accomplish with this information.
September 8, 2023
Matthew Heisner

Whether you are looking to invest in milk meters for the first time or upgrading your current system, it is important to consider what you are trying to accomplish with parlor data.



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Become a better cow manager with milking robots

Robots help you become a better herd manager. Be effective with your time and the robot’s time to achieve consistent cow performance.
September 5, 2023
Andy Lenkaitis

The key to being the best manager is making the most of your time and the robot’s time. Here is how to be an effective herd manager with robots.



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Dairy risk management calendar: September 2023

Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
August 28, 2023
Dave Natzke

Here’s an update on risk management tools available through the USDA and/or USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), as well as other information impacting your milk check.


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