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Cattle markets continue to set new record highs, creating some interesting opportunities for dairy farms. Whether dairy producers are selling beef on dairy cross calves, benefitting from higher cull cow values, or all of the above, it’s an important time to learn about how beef and dairy markets are becoming more intertwined – and how dairy farmers can manage against downside price risk.
In this month's "Protecting Your Profits" webinar, Bryce Windecker and Kathleen Wolfley from Ever.Ag discussed current beef market dynamics – from tariffs on Brazilian beef to ground beef demand and everything in between. Plus, they walked through strategies for how dairy producers can manage downside cattle price risk.

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In this August installment of the "Protecting Your Profits" miniseries, Dairy Report Rundown, we were joined by Dr. Joe Bender, DVM, with the University of Pennsylvania to talk through the most recent USDA Crop Progress report. Dr. Bender provided his take on how this season's crops are shaping up so far compared to prior years. He also offered some advice on best practices on how dairies can maximize quality and reduce losses in feed and forage inventories.

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In this month's "Protecting Your Profits" webinar, Dr. Jody Kull from Penn State University shared how dairy farmers can use their farm's specific protocols not just as a once-a-year way to check a box, but how to develop them to prepare for anything that might happen throughout the year. She explained how dairy farmers can use these protocols to mitigate on-farm risks and seasonal concerns such as mastitis, pneumonia and metabolic issues. She also shared real-life examples from farms who have developed their own protocols to successfully treat and navigate illnesses within their herds.

During the webinar, Dr. Kull covered how dairy farmers can use their protocols, how to identify clinical signs of illnesses, what monitoring looks like on the farm, and how to address concerns, illnesses, and diseases before they happen. Listen now!

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In this June installment of the "Protecting Your Profits" miniseries, Dairy Report Rundown, we were joined by Dr. Brian Reed, DVM, MBA, to talk through the May 2025 Pennsylvania DHIA report. Dr. Reed offered his insight on significant and surprising trends in Pennsylvania's herd performance and reproductive health. He also provided advice and guidance on how individual farms can use their DHIA reports to improve their profitability and make informed decisions.

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In this month's "Protecting Your Profits" discussion, Jacob Thompson and Andy McCarty, two experienced dairy business advisors from Land O’Lakes, were back to simplify the process of understanding your farm’s break-evens. They found a way to make a complex topic very conversational and resourceful, whether you're managing your farm's financials or helping your dairy clients know their numbers.

Jake and Andy share how to discover your farm’s break-even price and, in turn, determine your Class III/IV break-evens so you can implement a sound risk management plan for your dairy operation. Listen now!

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In this April installment of the "Protecting Your Profits" minisode series, Dairy Report Rundown, Rob Goodling with Horizon Farm Credit joined us to discuss recent dairy price reports. He provided valuable insight into the current prices, influencing internal and external factors, and what dairy farmers can do to protect their bottom-line.

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In this month's "Protecting Your Profits" discussion, Michael Sherman, Outreach Specialist and Beginning Farmer/Veteran State Coordinator for the USDA Farm Service Agency in PA, shared what dairy farmers need to know about the Dairy Margin Coverage program and how to enroll. Dairy farmers have until March 31, 2025 to enroll in the DMC Program for 2025. During the webinar, Michael offered his perspective on several important questions from producers:

• With the current margin forecasts showing no payments for program year 2025, why should dairy farmers still enroll?
• What are some common mistakes or misconceptions farmers should avoid when enrolling?
• Are there any other FSA programs farmers can sign up for or should be aware of?

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In this February installment of the new "Protecting Your Profits" minisode series, Dairy Report Rundown, Zach Myers, Director of Member Services with Maola Dairies, sat down with us to discuss the December 2024 Dairy Products report. He covered key points, how the data measured up to expectations, and notable influencing factors.

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