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Dairy real estate values: Navigating trends and turbulence for financial success

Appraised values rebounded in 2023 with a 22% surge in value compared to 2022. Rising construction costs elevated per-stall values, while land values near dairy facilities have consistently risen due to competition within the industry and due to external factors.

January 5, 2024

Jay Retzer

In the realm of capital and collateral, the appraised value of dairy real estate, including specialized facilities, takes on great importance.

Happy New Year: Time to start making smart tax moves in 2024

Gifting and planning strategies for producers to utilize the current high lifetime estate and gifting exemption while saving on taxes.

January 4, 2024

Martin Johnson

Now is the time to start early and take advantage of some strategic opportunities to save on taxes for both you and your family this year.

Economic Update: Lots of dairy numbers to start the new year

Concerns over higher interest rates, input inflation and supplies are subsiding.

January 3, 2024

Dave Natzke

Here’s an update on economic factors impacting your dairy profitability during the first week of January 2024.

The four-part financial package that rebuilt a lender’s trust

When combined with an actionable plan, a cash flow statement, current budget, projected budget and regular progress reports are four documents that can help to rebuild trust with a lender.

December 21, 2023

Pauly Paul

Trust. It’s the glue that holds together the relationship between the bank and the borrower. And just like any other relationship, trust can take years to build through communication, setting expectations and following through.

Economic Update: January 2024 Class I base price weakens

‘Average-of’ formula continues to impact price

December 20, 2023

Dave Natzke

Here’s an update on economic factors impacting your dairy profitability as we approach Christmas of 2023.

Reduced milk per cow, cow numbers lower USDA 2023-24 milk production estimates

The milk production forecast for 2023 was lowered from last month due to slower expected growth in milk per cow.

December 11, 2023

Audrey Schmitz

From this week's USDA World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) and Crop Production reports, Progressive Dairy summarizes factors potentially impacting dairy producer income.

The new metrics for high-functioning farms

Environmental, social and governance (ESG); labor concerns and risk management are common topics on dairy producers’ minds lately. Learn how each of these areas can assist in your farm management decisions.

December 7, 2023

Brad Guse and Janine Sekulic

We meet regularly with our dairy clients and prospects, and compared to what we heard not long ago, the conversation has changed regarding what high-functioning farms are focused on today.

Weekly Digest: DMC payments, dairy export updates

The USDA’s dairy export forecast is reduced as the overall ag trade deficit grows.

December 6, 2023

Dave Natzke

Here’s an update on news impacting your dairy as we close out the first full week of December 2023.

Economic Update: Dairy downturn, interest expenses highlight 2023 USDA income forecast

The USDA’s latest milk production and price forecasts are updated late this week.

December 4, 2023

Dave Natzke

Here’s an update on economic factors impacting your dairy finances as the calendar turns to December 2023.

October DMC margin hits 10-month high at $9.44 per cwt

Overall U.S. average feed costs were lower and milk prices were up, pushing the milk income margin to the highest level since December 2022.

December 1, 2023

Dave Natzke

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its latest Ag Prices report on Nov. 30, including factors used to calculate October 2023 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) margins and indemnity payments.

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Dairy real estate values: Navigating trends and turbulence for financial success

Happy New Year: Time to start making smart tax moves in 2024

Economic Update: Lots of dairy numbers to start the new year

The four-part financial package that rebuilt a lender’s trust

Economic Update: January 2024 Class I base price weakens

Reduced milk per cow, cow numbers lower USDA 2023-24 milk production estimates

The new metrics for high-functioning farms

Weekly Digest: DMC payments, dairy export updates

Economic Update: Dairy downturn, interest expenses highlight 2023 USDA income forecast

October DMC margin hits 10-month high at $9.44 per cwt

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