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If you answered “not good” or an even harsher response to the question in my headline, this is the issue for you. We have spoken to many of you. We know of your struggle both financially and emotionally.
These are unprecedented times in the dairy industry, and the current pricing structure is more than just a problem for dairy producers. The volatility in the dairy industry, from high price to low price, has increased in recent years, with even less time between the peaks and valleys – almost to the point of being unmanageable.
With milk prices dropping and feed prices changing weekly, dairy managers are making key decisions that can be squeezing or reducing profit margins. While economical feeding programs can be a plus, making correct decisions will be important.
Editor’s note: The following is a question-and-answer roundtable with progressive dairymen, nutritionists, veterinarians and other selected dairy staff members at Form-A-Feed Inc. and TechMix Inc.
Increasing U.S. and global pressures are creating a need for individuals involved in animal agriculture to successfully build and communicate an ethical foundation for their operation and engage in value-based communication with the public that builds trust and protects their freedom to operate.
Within our office we have a standing company policy for all returning from an industry trade show. It is: Staff must write up their show experience, including leads found, contacts made and underdeveloped opportunities. So, to be as fair to readers as I am to my colleagues, I share with you a few of my most recent discoveries from World Ag Expo.
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