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If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we can never be too well-informed about our personal and business financial standing.

Step by step, Soaring Eagle Dairy welcomes the next generation and keeps the business moving forward.

Dairy replacement values have been in a slump for more than 2 years. In that time, if you retained more replacement heifers than you needed, you likely lost money on them.

It’s possible to project what farmers are likely to be in business in 20 years.

All decisions have consequences, and usually those consequences are associated with the financial bottom line.

Here’s how to start, continue and succeed in your farm’s transition plan

Finding qualified dairy employees is challenging, and training them for good, long-term performance and retention can be even harder.

People are the principal asset of any business.

Turn the tables and seek insightful answers to better manage your farm.

We recently spoke with two dairy producers to see how they are working to improve employee retention on their operation.

The value data can provide to you can only be recognized when it is put to use to evaluate your farm operation and make decisions based on those insights. Fortunately, that is possible today.

If you can’t get ahead of your to-do list, try these time-saving tips.

While studies on the benefits of A2 milk are scarce, some results show that A2 milk could be easier to digest for some people who think they are intolerant to lactose.

From humble beginnings in the industry in 1942 to Florida’s largest dairy family, Red Larson, is a legend.

Per Machinery Pete, here are some of the top trends for machinery dairy farmers use across their farm

Farmers and ranchers from all 50 states made agricultural history by participating in Farm Journal Field Days, the first-of-its-kind hybrid live and virtual event.

Trade war. Ethanol headaches. Daunting price outlooks. 2020 has been overwhelming for farmers so many reasons – and that’s not even considering the rug that really got pulled from under us, says John Phipps.

Changing how you are wired to handle stress is extremely hard, but it’s possible with focus and time.

It’s a twofer—a win-win—a no-lose scenario! No matter what, you gain free access to great speakers and expert information. And you have a chance to win a full-size, side-by-side utility vehicle (UTV).

Farm Journal Field Days is days away! Plan to join us Aug. 25-27 for this free event.

A recent survey reveals the effect of the pandemic on business.

Farm Journal Field Days offers a packed three-day agenda, as well as some other great show elements for you to enjoy, including the #FarmON Benefit Concert, beer garden sessions, virtual expo hall and more!

Leading during and through uncertainty, requires a positive mindset, focus on systems and processes and defining a pathway forward to achieve goals.

Farm Journal Field Days has been designed to provide everything you need during these challenging times.

The Farm Journal Field Days agenda has been designed to address the biggest issues and challenges facing the agricultural industry right now.

Imagine this: A high school teacher in Union City, N.J., receives a call. He’s asked to lead a chapel service for the New York Giants the night before their 2011 Christmas Eve game against the New York Jets. 

Clinton Griffiths talks with famous country music artist Justin Moore. “I see these kids and what 4-H means to them and beyond that,” says Moore.

Farmers who follow an intentional business plan are better able to weather the stressful ups and downs of the profession.

In 2011, speaker Gian Paul Gonzalez led the New York Giants to a Super Bowl victory with his famed ‘all in’ speech.

These eight can’t-miss speakers at Farm Journal Field days arm you to overcome the (significant) challenges of 2020.

Register now to save your seat for this FREE extravaganza, with sessions running from August 25-27.

The importance of agriculture and our food system has never been clearer to the world than now. The scale of the crisis is enormous but are there positive actions that pork producers have made and can use post-virus?

The Farm Journal Field Days is an unparalleled format of virtual live and on-demand learning, with discussion and networking designed to be inclusive for all farmer leaders and their operations. 

Tune into Farm Journal Field Days—Aug. 25 to Aug. 27—and enjoy all the benefits of the first virtual farm show experience.

While not totally surprising, a new study shows almost a two-fold difference in the total economic cost of producing milk between the nation’s smallest and largest dairy farms.

This one-of-a-kind, new event features more than 100 free informational sessions you can enjoy live or on-demand.

There are so many reasons why kids should say yes to 4-H. But here are five reasons to say yes that don't get as much attention.

Farm Journal Field Days is a combination of virtual and live programming to take place Aug. 25–27.

The average payment per dairy farm is just under $60,000.

The goal of breeding beef-on-dairy is to increase revenue for dairy producers.

With the average farmer age approaching 60, farm succession planning is more important now than ever.

These free seminars offer continuing education credits and promise to address a wide variety of current dairy industry concerns.

Cargill’s free online calculator shows herd efficiency and how your herd compares to other farms.

For several weeks, farmers have been debating amongst each other the virtue of taking a Market Facilitation Program payment.

With this year’s drawn-out and stressful planting season in the books, now is a good time to assess your financial position.

Would anyone doubt that a successful dairy farm requires a team effort?

Proper cooling is important for more than just lactating cows. Keeping dry cows cool impacts your short and long term success.

. For dairy farmers, winter brings extra layers of smelly barn clothes, breaking endless buckets of ice and treating various cases of respiratory illnesses.

Make sure cows get and stay pregnant.

How to free up your balance sheet and get rid of excess heifers.