Business Management
Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
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My farm has a culture, but who is aware of it?
Measuring and improving the company culture on the dairy or in any other business can improve employee engagement, retention, productivity, company alignment, safety and adaptation to change.
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The ramblings of an ag banker at 3 a.m.
Characteristics and habits to avoid when trying to build a positive relationship with your banker.
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The human side of technology: Three ways monitoring makes life easier
Monitoring technology can improve the on-farm work environment and make work easier for owners and employees by streamlining many labor-intensive tasks like sorting cows.
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Slower-than-expected growth in output per cow reduces milk forecast
Compared to last month, the USDA left the 2023 milk production estimate unchanged but reduced 2024 production expectations 1 billion pounds from the previous report.
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Why continuous learning for farm employees is key
There are many important tasks on the farm, but few are more important than milking parlor procedures. Create an environment that encourages employees to continue learning and follow up-to-date SOPs when it comes to milking cows.
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Review record-keeping methods and retention standards
Considerations and methods to develop a simple record-keeping system.
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Maximizing Dairy Revenue Protection: Insights from five years of data
Since 2019, roughly 27% of the U.S. milk supply has been covered under Dairy Revenue Protection. The insights gleaned from the last five years of Dairy-RP data highlight the importance of strategic decision-making and a long-term perspective in managing risk.
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