The archive video of Marin Bozic”s webinar “2018 Farm Bill: Implications for Dairy Producers is available here
The program was sponsored by I-29 Moo University and Minnesota Milk.
The archive video of Marin Bozic”s webinar “2018 Farm Bill: Implications for Dairy Producers is available here
The program was sponsored by I-29 Moo University and Minnesota Milk.
Uncontrollable factors, such as unpredictable weather, untimely equipment breakdowns, and the dairy market, cause stress for dairy farm families. This stress is a physical response to perceived threats to the family’s well-being. Since our brains do not recognize the difference between psychological or physical threats, our bodies compound the results of fatigue, injuries, feed wagon breakdowns and a milk check that doesn’t cover all the bills.
Below you will find a direct link to the recording of the I-29 Moo University recent webinar, entitled “Improving Conversations with Your Lender”.
Below is the link for the recorded program:
https://unl.zoom.us/recording/share/4USkJsQk2cUP6AIpgqaZ4OdZRrPtwwh6fHhbCgMNBVWwIumekTziMw
The December Outlook can be seen here
Milk production in Iowa during November 2018 totaled 425 million pounds, up less than one percent from the previous November according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Milk Production report. Continue reading “November Milk Production Up Less Than 1 Percent In Iowa”
A dozen dairies were represented at the Dairy Directions series in Mid-December. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Agricultual Economist Robert Tigner presented information on risk management tools available to dairymen including the new Dairy Revenue Protection program. Special Investigator Brett Stanley from the Department of Homeland Security presented on issues concerning Form I-9 records and special issues with foreign born employees. Iowa State University FinPak consultant Mark Olsen discussed record keeping and the benefits of accrual verses cash accounting systems.
Continue reading “Recent Programs Identify How Producers Are Dealing With Labor and Risk Issues”
Dairy producers are encouraged to register today for the I-29 Moo University Winter Workshop series, Barn Benchmarks, to be held in five locations throughout the region beginning January 14, 2019.
Continue reading “Register Today for I-29 Moo University Winter Workshop Series”
A discussion of changes dairymen should be aware of in the new farm bill will be led by Dr. Marin Bozic, Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota beginning at noon on Thursday, December 27. There is no fee, but registration is required at: http://bit.ly/DMC-2019-FarmBill
The program will highlight and discuss the economic implications of five points:
There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
The program is sponsored by I-29 Moo University and Minnesota Milk. For more information contact your state dairy specialist. In Northwest Iowa that is Fred M. Hall. He can be contacted by calling 712.737.4230 or by email at fredhall@iasstate.edu.