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Editor’s note: This is the first of four articles explaining producer payment systems for milk in the U.S.
The vast majority of producers in the U.S. are paid by one of the three systems – the Federal Milk Marketing Order component payment system, the California payment system and the Federal Milk Marketing Order advanced payment system.
Farming. It’s a term that can mean different things to different families. To some, it is a way of life and a family business, the glue that brings multiple generations of a family together as a unit. To others, it may be the reason families push each other away.
Using an intentionally defective grantor trust (“IDGT”) might just be the estate planning tool you are looking for. An IDGT is an estate planning tool used to freeze certain assets of an individual for estate tax purposes but not for income tax purposes.
Transition planning is not often a pleasant experience, and for many operations, transitioning management and ownership from one generation to the next creates many uncomfortable situations.
Conflict does not need to be destructive to an organization or a relationship. In fact, when dealt with properly, it can lead to constructive outcomes like new ideas, acceptance, trust and business growth.
“The good news is: It can actually help us,” said Dr. Becky Stewart-Gross, president of Building Bridges Seminars.
Celebrate June Dairy Month with these tried-and-true recipes straight from the kitchens of real farmwomen who use real dairy products as a staple ingredient. They are kid-tested and potluck-approved.
Each year, youth across the country step up and speak out to promote dairy products, educate consumers and represent the dairy industry by serving as princesses, ambassadors and other such roles.
Progressive Dairyman is pleased to recognize some of the young people who give their time and talents to spreading dairy’s positive messages. Hear how they respond to this question:
Roden Echo Valley LLC, a 550-cow family dairy located just outside of West Bend, Wisconsin, has taken on the challenge of educating their community on just what a dairy farm consists of.
This challenge for many may have been too large or intimidating to attempt, but with the enthusiasm and leadership of their youngest daughter, Jacki Roden, the family dairy became a classroom.
Niels Bastian Kristensen, a former professor with the department of animal health and bioscience at Aarhus University, Denmark, and current researcher with SEGES (national extension office for the advisory system in Denmark), is the founder and a proponent of a concept called “compact TMR.”
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