Business Management
Evaluating fixed and variable costs throughout the operation can help identify areas where cost and labour savings can be achieved. However, cow comfort is an area that should not be cut.
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Fraud on the farm: It’s time to protect yourself
Six common types of cyberattacks and payment fraud outlined, along with tips to implement in a fraud prevention protocol.
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Dairy risk management calendar: April 2024
Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
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Panel discusses practical solutions for improving employee retention, compliance, culture
Incorporating relevant technology, providing career development options and building a good team culture are three ways to address labor challenges and improve employee retention.
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How is your dairy negativity bias?
Purposely looking for positive moments each day can help to overcome negativity bias.
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USDA milk production lower due to lower cow inventories
The 2024 milk production forecast was lowered from last month. In addition, strong demand and price strength raised cheese and butter prices, while nonfat dry milk and whey price forecasts were lowered based on recent prices.
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Weekly Digest: Benchmarking farm employee compensation
Updates on dairy programs and recent cow number and dairy trade reports.
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