With cows, know when to hold ’em
Learn how to determine when to voluntarily cull cows from the herd based on income over feed costs and non-feed direct/variable costs.
Markets still value protein over fat
Right now, markets continue to value protein over fat. Learn more about the main dietary factors that are related to increased milk protein yield.
Solvency determined by debt ratio
In this Dairy Excel column, solvency — the measure of the ability of a business to pay all debt obligations following the sale of all assets — is explained.
Pandemic provides opportunities to reflect on dairy industry strategies
Dairy Excel columnist David Marrison considers some issues within dairy industry and other agricultural sectors that the pandemic has shed light on.
Calculating debt per cow
Learn how to calculate debt per cow.
Time to estimate corn silage yield
It is time to start estimating yields and if needed negotiating a price with neighboring grain farmers for the additional silage you will need.
How to calculate debt to asset ratio
In his Dairy Excel column this week, Chris Zoller explains calculating debt to asset ratio.
Now’s the time to check finances
David Marrison urges farm managers to set aside time to work through the issues required to make their businesses more successful.
‘Hay’ there, it is now time to plan ahead
Learn more about farm management practices to make sure you have enough high-quality forage for 2020 and 2021.
Informed price risk management is so essential
Managing dollars and using cost of production to inform price risk management is essential for every dairy farm.
