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Learn from observations related to the most recent financial summaries written by Penn State Extension’s dairy business management team.

Partnerships between the dairy checkoff and retail brands help strengthen demand for dairy products.

Milk production was close to unchanged (+0.1%) from a year earlier during April, after a 0.6% decline in March.

Key factors indicate that milk prices will continue to strengthen as we progress through the year.

A subtle but steady “procedural drift” away from the consistency can cost dollars and cents.

Rate of passage can be extremely high, and the result can be inadequate fiber and energy.

The transition period, early lactation and breeding age heifers all critical to milk income

Cornell University’s Jason Karszes shares one approach to model the financial impact that different management performance within the replacement program can have on the replacement businesses and the overall dairy.

Ideal stocking rates vary depending on facilities and management, and require a balance between cow well-being and economics.

While it is possible to wean calves from milk-based rations at as early as 6 weeks of age, University of Guelph calf researcher Michael Steele says it’s not optimal.