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Two artisan cheesemakers adapt to changing consumer sentiments

April 4, 2022

The past two years have made it difficult to get excited about anything. Cancellations, closures and restrictions have impacted all of us in one way or another, but the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic have not been all bad.

Hiring during ‘The Great Resignation’

March 29, 2022

Bob Milligan

A job report at the beginning of 2022 estimated about 200,000 people found jobs – about half what we expected. At the same time, the unemployment rate fell. This result means fewer people are now working or looking for work. This unusual circumstance is being called “The Great Resignation.”

Planning a family business retreat

March 23, 2022

Don Tyler

A family business retreat is often a multiple-day event that brings together key people in the business for an in-depth discussion about topics important to the business’s future.

Is Mother Nature your friend or a foe? Rethinking calving on the ranch

March 23, 2022

Jenny Pluhar

It’s that time of year again. Young calves on the ground, ranchers exhausted, wondering how they ever got through calving season in harsh winter weather.

Manage time budgets and space to maximize returns

March 11, 2022

Danielle Kiezebrink

The world has thrown a lot at everyone over the last two years. From jaw-dropping weather systems to record-setting commodity prices, the economic strain has been felt throughout the entire supply chain as tighter margins have become the norm.

The most valuable metrics according to Canada’s best-managed herds

March 11, 2022

On Feb. 22, using Herd Management Score (HMS), Lactanet named the top 25 dairy herds in Canada. To gain an understanding of the financial and herd performance metrics of choice at some of the country’s top-performing dairies, Progressive Dairy contacted the top 10 farms named on the list and asked them to share the business performance measures they regularly monitor.

3 tips for stocker and backgrounders in 2022

March 10, 2022

Eric Bailey

Many of us are feeling the pinch of increased input prices this year. Add market instability into the equation and it makes for a difficult decision-making process buying stocker or backgrounder calves in 2022. Use these tips to identify leverage points in your stocker/backgrounder business.

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6 things that should be on your spring checklist

You’ll feel much better, and any burden you may feel on your shoulders will get a little lighter after you’ve organized your spring tasks, and you can move into the season with peace of mind.

March 10, 2022

Janelle Hulme

Spring is right around the corner, and as a rancher, it’s a hectic time of year. Whether you’re calving, getting cattle ready to head back to pasture or planting feed, you’ll be busy from sunup to sundown. While you’re planning and organizing your spring tasks, now is also the time to think ahead.

Safety procedures when performing equipment maintenance

February 28, 2022

Cheryl DeCooman

Winter is a popular time to perform maintenance on farm equipment so you are ready to roll once the spring weather arrives. Maintenance work on equipment can come with some serious risks.

Help wanted: Hiring employees during a labor shortage

February 24, 2022

Erica Louder

“Help wanted,” “now hiring,” “open positions,” “accepting applications,” “open interviews,” “apply inside.” Sound familiar? It sure does to me. Nationwide, nearly every industry is feeling the pinch for employees.

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Two artisan cheesemakers adapt to changing consumer sentiments

Hiring during ‘The Great Resignation’

Planning a family business retreat

Is Mother Nature your friend or a foe? Rethinking calving on the ranch

Manage time budgets and space to maximize returns

The most valuable metrics according to Canada’s best-managed herds

3 tips for stocker and backgrounders in 2022

6 things that should be on your spring checklist

Safety procedures when performing equipment maintenance

Help wanted: Hiring employees during a labor shortage

Understanding summer pneumonia in calves

The stuff of legends: North Dakota’s Red Legend Cattle

A grand experiment: Windy Hill Meadows' big science project

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