Managed dairy news: Not fixed anytime soon
Some people don’t realize this, but the U.S. government has little to do with milk prices anymore. The current system is mostly based on the simple market economics of supply and demand.
What to do in winter: Checklist to farm succession
Determining who will take over the management and ownership of your farm is not an easy or simple process, but one that takes time and planning.
Cutting costs on your dairy farm
For the country's dairy farmers, there doesn't appear to be anything "sweet" to anticipate in '16. On the contrary, slimming down production costs is essential.
Winter is a good time to think and plan, while still being patient
Winter is a good time to plan ahead, get ready for new year.
Can universities look beyond ‘cookie cutter’ achievement?
New report, Turning the Tide, examines the current process of measuring a student’s level of intelligence when it comes to the college admission application.
Where to find a pound of milk components in your herd?
2015 came to a close pretty much the same way it started: disappointing milk prices and negative margins.
Costs and returns: By the numbers
We are starting 2016 with Class III milk prices dipping into the $13 per hundredweight (cwt.) range for multiple months in the futures market.
Winter is the time to look for potential on your dairy farm
The winter is a great time for farmers to attend one of our many Extension programs to help them finetune their operations.
Food fads and wrong advice
Some of our beliefs about food and fat may need to be reconsidered.
How sharp are you as a dairy farm manager?
Production management and business management is a partnership on successful dairy farms.
