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Growing dairies are healthy dairies in more ways than just financially
Published on January 30, 2012
Profitable businesses often see advantages in growth as they attempt to capitalize on economies of scale, and cope with tighter margins. Dairy farms are no exception to this rule, but there are additional reasons for growth that may surprise you. -
Dairy Market Update, January 2012
Published on January 24, 2012
Dairy fundamentals point to a weaker market with downside price risk. -
The path to increased profit part 1: four key principles
Published on January 24, 2012
Dairy producers need to be constantly striving to increase farm profitability. -
Robotic dairy workshop
Published on January 24, 2012
Kellogg Biological Station has event schedule to provide insight on new milking technology. -
Tax time is a great time for farm financial analysis
Published on January 24, 2012
Tax time is the perfect time to take your farm’s financial information and develop a farm financial analysis. MSU Extension is ready to help you with this process -
Feed inventory planning for dairy herds
Published on January 21, 2012
Planning feed needs for dairy animals can help with long term buying and planting decisions. -
Updated social security basics for farmers
Published on January 20, 2012
Legislation passed late last year extended some FICA tax provisions until the end of February. -
Sand bedding can become contaminated
Published on January 20, 2012
Sand bedding has been a huge boon to cow comfort and udder health, but sand is not a material to be taken for granted. Cleanliness and attention to detail both in the storage area and while in use must be observed. -
Child safety on the farm: livestock
Published on January 18, 2012
While farms are a wonderful place to grow up, filled with fascinating animals, but those animals can be extremely hazardous to children. -
Diseases of red clover and birdsfoot trefoil
Published on January 16, 2012
Productivity and stand longevity, as well as forage quality, can be affected by common diseases in many Michigan hay fields and pastures.