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Tim Patchin

Tim Patchin

Tim Patchin is retired. He was formerly a risk management specialist with Land O’Lakes.

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Dairy risk management: A need in today’s environment

Risk management programs like Dairy Revenue Protection help dairy producers manage price volatility and maintain financial stability.
November 15, 2024
Adam Cardwell and Tim Patchin

Producers now have a valuable opportunity to secure higher revenue floors in an increasingly volatile market by enrolling in the Dairy Revenue Protection (Dairy-RP) program. The program is a great addition to a sound risk management strategy, allowing producers to give added focus on managing volatility beyond the commodity sector and unpredictable geopolitical, macroeconomic and other unforeseen risks.  


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Navigating market volatility with Dairy Revenue Protection

Risk management programs like Dairy Revenue Protection help producers maintain financial stability, especially during times of low milk prices.
May 13, 2024
Tim Patchin

In 2024, dairy farmers may be looking to stabilize their income and navigate the unpredictable market by enrolling in the Dairy Revenue Protection (Dairy-RP) program. One of the distinguishing features of the Dairy-RP program is its adaptability to the specific needs of each dairy operation. This program takes into account regional pay structures and the operation’s environment.


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5 tasks to complete before harvesting corn silage

August 12, 2015
Keith A. Bryan and Tim Patchin
Every year at the end of the harvest season, we hear, “Next year we are going to (fill in the blank); we just didn’t have time this year.” Now is the time to fill in that blank for corn silage. Here are five of the “blanks” that need to be filled in before harvest starts.
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