Dairy

Get advice for your dairy operation, including ways to improve herd health, increase milk production, and better manage your dairy’s finances.

Q&A: Ben Laine, dairy analyst with Rabo AgriFinance

Ben Laine discusses uncertainties in the dairy industry, what producers might expect in the coming months, and the need for dynamic risk management strategies.

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USDA opens 2022 sign-up for Dairy Margin Coverage

Enhancements to the program improve feed cost calculations.

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The little things add up in profitable dairy management

Paying closer attention to heifer management impacts the farm in both the short and long term.

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Successful Farming TV Show

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

By Successful Farming TV Show

The hottest piece of machinery today are track tractors. Dave travels to an auction to check out prices on a pair of John Deere 9620 RX tractors.

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

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Machinery Insider

Forecasting large tractor prices

By Machinery Insider

During this time of huge changes in machinery availability, it’s important to tap into price trend analysis offered in this report from Iron Solutions.

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All Around the Farm

Pieces too big to fit in shop press?

By All Around the Farm

Use a bottle jack when something is too bulky to fit in a shop press.

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Q&A: Derrick Josi, Oregon dairy farmer and author

Oregon dairy farmer Derrick Josi recently found another way to share his story as an Oregon dairy farmer by publishing An Industry Worth Fighting For.

Oregon dairy farmer and author Derrick Josi stands in his cattle barn wearing a blue shirt and jeans

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15 minutes with dairy farmer Geert Boelen

Iowa dairy farmer leverages TikTok account to educate others.

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15 minutes with organic dairy farmer, Kevin Mahalko

Grazing advocate finds niche with organic dairy herd and a farmer-owned cooperative.

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Waikato Milking Systems, Nedap partner to improve dairy management

Two new products help dairy farmers automate tasks and make more informed decisions.

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Attention to dairy details

Despite the turmoil over the past decade, some still want to become dairy producers.

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Despite market fluctuations, there are some who still want to become dairy producers. In this episode, Successful Farming's Mark Moore talks with Tracey Erickson, Extension dairy field specialist with South Dakota State University, and Heather Gassner, Extension livestock business management field specialist with SDSU. Success is in the details when you're planning a dairy operation.