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Strengthening milk price and weakening feed costs have improved. The interactions of projected production growth and strengthening Class III price for 2020 remain to be seen.

Costs associated with the cropping enterprise are extremely important whether a producer has a livestock operation or growing cash crops.

The financial health or profitability of a dairy operation is often the missing link of the farm’s financial picture.

Dairy producers have been investigating crossbred steers as an alternative enterprise to improve cash flow. There are a lot of aspects to consider before adopting this strategy.

Do everything to maintain dry matter intake to maximize component levels.

Maintaining forage quality and quantity has a significant effect on cash surplus. Using pasture for grazing adult cattle and young stock can help extend stored forages.

Maintaining strong levels of milk fat and protein are important to animal performance and for optimizing milk income.

Maintaining strong levels of milk fat and milk protein are important to animal performance and for optimizing milk income.