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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.
Data is a useful tool for all farmers to tap into when making decisions for their business. Learn how to better utilize data you have to make informed choices that will impact your bottom line.
Keeping cows in the herd longer equates to additional profits of $150 per cow, per lactation. Increasing the productive life of a dairy cow is achieved through genetic selection, management and a comfortable environment.
“What the heck is CrossFit?” you may find yourself asking. The official definition of CrossFit is “constantly varied, functional movements performed at a high intensity.” OK, so what does that exactly mean?
Today’s consumer is increasingly aware and concerned about how the workers who produce the products they buy are treated. They want to know that farm owners and managers treat employees in a socially responsible way.
With the volatility in milk prices this year, many questions have been asked by dairy producers about whether or not they should use available tools to potentially minimize the risk associated with negative milk price moves.
Comparison of selected measures and costs by quartile of earnings 155 dairy farms, New York state, 2019
The 2019 year was a rebound in earnings from 2018 for farms that participate in the Dairy Farm Business Summary and Analysis Program.
The year 2020 has been one for the record books concerning major business disruptors that have caused economic and emotional stress. The COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires, extreme weather, and other global events, are black swans or unusual aspects that are creating an environment that is quite the opposite of “business as usual.”
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