4 Tips to Prepare for Dairy’s Next Downturn Oct 25, 2019 by Taylor Leach “Don’t obsess about when the next downturn will be. You need to be smart when things are looking good and plan for the future."
Dairy Sense: Managing Family Living Expenses Jul 11, 2018 by Virginia A. Ishler, dairy specialist, Penn State Extension Taking an owner draw that exceeds milk income can create financial strain. Here's a simple method to calculate what the operation can cover for family living expenses.
Aggressive Reproductive Decisions Critical in Tough Economic Times Jul 04, 2018 by J. Richard Pursley, Michigan State University Unprecedented prolonged low milk prices are wreaking havoc on dairy farms.
Little Things Can Add Up to Big Savings Aug 07, 2019 by Jim Dickrell Higher production does not guarantee profitability, but it does provide the opportunity to pay more bills as long as costs are contained.
Dairy Sense: The Major Influencer of Cash Flow Mechanics Dec 28, 2017 by Virginia A. Ishler, dairy specialist, Penn State Extension Focus on total pounds of milk produced, not milk per cow, for positive cash flow.
Two Ways to Reduce Hauling Costs Apr 10, 2019 by Anna-Lisa Laca Hauling costs throughout the country continue to increase.
To Haul or Not to Haul Apr 16, 2018 by Anna-Lisa Laca As hauling costs increase, producers consider hauling their own milk.
Robot Rates: How to Finance Robots During Tough Milk Prices Dec 03, 2018 by Anna-Lisa Laca Finance robotic milkers like you would a parlor.
Nine Steps to Better Margins in 2019 Dec 28, 2018 by Mike Opperman Managing basic fundamentals can lead to better profits.
