Progressive Dairy

Farm families concerned about hitting top federal or state estate tax exemptions need to begin working on farm succession and estate plans to limit potential tax liability down the road.

Weekly Digest: CDI acquiring DairyAmerica

November 30, 2022

Dave Natzke

Digest highlights

CDI acquiring DairyAmerica
Nominees sought for Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board
Maryland livestock brokers sentenced
NMPF updates regulatory issues
U.S. dairy export outlook updated
U.S. ag export deficit to grow
Ag census distribution underway

December 2022 Class I base price lower

November 29, 2022

Dave Natzke

The Dairy Margin Coverage program October margin will be announced on Nov. 30. Check back with Progressive Dairy.

Leading the Way: Herdsmanship – key to looking and showing your best

Showing dairy cattle isn't just about what happens in the ring. Showing off your animals the entirety of the show is an important part of marketing your genetics to potential buyers.

November 23, 2022

Katie Coyne

We often hear youth talk about showmanship as their favorite part of a show because that outcome is determined by how hard they work, not on the conformation of the calf.

Weekly Digest: Proposed WIC revisions disappointing for dairy

November 22, 2022

Dave Natzke

Digest highlights

Proposed WIC revisions disappointing for dairy

September fluid sales lower

MDVA’s Reames named to EPA advisory committee

NMPF: Infant formula import waiver should expire

October U.S. milk production up 1.2%

Slow growth in cow numbers and moderate increase in milk per cow boosts overall production.

November 22, 2022

Dave Natzke

The number of milk cows on U.S. farms was estimated at 9.42 million head in October, 31,000 head more than October 2021 and 1,000 head more than September 2022.

Weekly Digest: NMPF seeks faster FDA approval of climate-friendly feed additives

November 16, 2022

Dave Natzke

Digest highlights

NMPF seeks faster FDA approval of climate-friendly feed additives
Election results and the 2023 Farm Bill
GDT index improves
NMPF comments on livestock indemnity proposal

Lifelong Learning: Include lifelong learning in the balancing act for successful dairying

November 11, 2022

When costs are rising or you are looking to invest every dollar into the business, it can seem difficult to choose to invest in training programs, but we have found it to be an investment in the future of ourselves, our team and our business.