In some cases it is better to repair farm equipment and other times it is better to replace. Knowing when to take action on one versus the other is also part of a bigger strategy for managing your dairy operation.

Talking about depression and suicide with teenagers is not likely on your list of favorite chores. However, your willingness to have direct, open conversations with youth could be the only chance they have to feel heard.

As fall arrives and a new month approaches, the dairy industry is buzzing with concern over falling milk prices as domestic supply flows with strong outputs of butter and cheese, and exports remain strong, particularly with cheese products turning out record volumes month over month.

Whether you are currently planning to invest in a piece of technology on the farm or are considering it in the next five years, advanced preparation is the key to a positive implementation process and impact to the bottom line. How do you know where to start?

Yes, volatility is here, and it’s likely here to stay. But there are steps you can take to manage through it. Dust off your risk management plan to preserve working capital and discounted core equity, building a resilient business model for the future.

This article discusses four tips for transitioning from a full-time worker to a supervisory position. These tips also apply to all supervisors.

The “pull yourself up by the bootstraps” culture of farming teaches our youth to “keep it to yourself if something is bothering you.” These don’t support mental wellness and can lead to long-term problems. 

For decades, the go-to strategy for farm safety has been built around one basic principle: reminding people to be careful or to use their common sense. This is where safety management comes in. It’s not a checklist or notebook on a shelf, even if that notebook was given to you by a skilled consultant or HR expert. It’s a mindset. A management style. A set of purposely built relationships.

We spoke to more than 100 dairy operators, farmers and ranchers, and the top three concerns were protecting assets for future generations, minimizing tax liabilities and ensuring a successful succession or exit strategy. Let’s explore how family farmers can address each one.

In a recent episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, Brook Duer from the Penn State Ag Law Center discussed I-9 audits, ICE raids and how dairy producers can develop a plan to minimize chaos during an unexpected visit from immigration officials.