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4/16/2012
The VanderKoois, AgStar clients, are passionate about their dairy farm. Rita says "We love the cows, we love taking care of them." Watch the video from Dairyherd Network about their philosophy on farming and why they enjoy it so much. 2/10/2012Greg Steele, Vice President of AgStar Agribusiness Capital, recently wrote an article about managing your counterparty risk, published in Dairy Today. Read it now! 1/13/2012
In a recent interview on the Minnesota Farm Network, Bob Le Cocq, AgStar Dairy Specialist, discusses the dairy industry and predicts a good year in 2012 despite high input costs. Listen now! 10/6/2011
AgStar client Ron Durst recently received an award from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in recognition of his contributions to the dairy industry. Ron, along with his two brothers Ken and Allen, operate Durst Bros. Dairy a 1,500-cow dairy farm near Mantorville, Minnesota. Ron has worked with AgStar since 1978. Read More. 9/14/2011
"Volatility in the markets isn’t always bad. If you understand it, you can make it work for you.” That’s from Greg Steele, vice president of AgriBusiness Capital with AgStar Financial Services.
The key is a sensible risk management program, based on an understanding of the markets, your dairy’s cost structure and a disciplined, rational approach to marketing. “We truly believe winners in the dairy industry are those who adopt successful risk management programs,” he says.
Read the full article here. 6/21/2011
It is inevitable that the future milk price will decline from its current market run. Here is First Capital Ag’s opinion on recognizing the price risk in the current uptrend in the milk market and a suggested strategy to protect against missing the opportunity. Read more. 4/8/2011
AgStar clients Paul, Steve and Joe Fetzer were recently featured in the national publication, Progressive Dairyman. The three brothers operate Fetzer Farms Inc., a 1,500-cow dairy farm with 1,800 acres in Elmwood, Wisconsin. Read more. 2/9/2011One of the greatest challenges facing farmers is the management of a labor force. Effective management of hired labor can have a profound effect on the overall profitability of a farming operation. University of Minnesota Extension will offer three Labor Management Programs. The programs are titled, “Employment Skills for Today: Planning for Success.” More information. 1/25/2011The concept of a margin is not new. Simply put, revenues minus expenses equal the operating margin of a business. Many dairies do not look at their enterprise in margin terms. Following a margin approach can significantly improve your profitability and help your business through the inevitable lean times that are part of any cyclical industry. So how do you calculate your operation’s profit margin? Read more from Commodity and Ingredient Hedging LLC. 12/31/2010
On-line registration is now available for the Dairy Management Workshops being held February 1st at the College of St. Bens in St. Joseph and February 2nd at the Rochester International Event Center. To view the complete agenda and to pre-register go to Dairy Management Workshops.
Also, new this year is the “Members Breakfast”. While everyone is invited to attend the Dairy Management Workshops, the Members Breakfast is open only to MMPA producer and associate members who pre-register. The Members Breakfast is a time for you to network with other top dairy producers and industry professionals; talk with the speakers of the workshops and to ask any questions you may have of MMPA leadership.
Register now at Dairy Management Workshops to hear from Dr. John Fetrow, Dr. Norm St-Pierre, Mary Keogh Ledman and Felix Soriano. Gold Sponsors of this event include: AgStar Financial Services, Bongards Creameries, Davisco Foods International, Land O’Lakes Inc, Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, Vi-Cor. | Edit in Browser | /_layouts/images/icxddoc.gif | /dairy/articles/_layouts/formserver.aspx?XsnLocation={ItemUrl}&OpenIn=Browser | 0x0 | 0x1 | FileType | xsn | 255 | | Edit in Browser | /_layouts/images/icxddoc.gif | /dairy/articles/_layouts/formserver.aspx?XmlLocation={ItemUrl}&OpenIn=Browser | 0x0 | 0x1 | ProgId | InfoPath.Document | 255 | | Edit in Browser | /_layouts/images/icxddoc.gif | /dairy/articles/_layouts/formserver.aspx?XmlLocation={ItemUrl}&OpenIn=Browser | 0x0 | 0x1 | ProgId | InfoPath.Document.2 | 255 | | Edit in Browser | /_layouts/images/icxddoc.gif | /dairy/articles/_layouts/formserver.aspx?XmlLocation={ItemUrl}&OpenIn=Browser | 0x0 | 0x1 | ProgId | InfoPath.Document.3 | 255 | | Edit in Browser | /_layouts/images/icxddoc.gif | /dairy/articles/_layouts/formserver.aspx?XmlLocation={ItemUrl}&OpenIn=Browser | 0x0 | 0x1 | ProgId | InfoPath.Document.4 | 255 | | View in Web Browser | /_layouts/images/ichtmxls.gif | /dairy/articles/_layouts/xlviewer.aspx?listguid={ListId}&itemid={ItemId}&DefaultItemOpen=1 | 0x0 | 0x1 | FileType | xlsx | 255 | | View in Web Browser | /_layouts/images/ichtmxls.gif | /dairy/articles/_layouts/xlviewer.aspx?listguid={ListId}&itemid={ItemId}&DefaultItemOpen=1 | 0x0 | 0x1 | FileType | xlsb | 255 | | Snapshot in Excel | /_layouts/images/ewr134.gif | /dairy/articles/_layouts/xlviewer.aspx?listguid={ListId}&itemid={ItemId}&Snapshot=1 | 0x0 | 0x1 | FileType | xlsx | 256 | | Snapshot in Excel | /_layouts/images/ewr134.gif | /dairy/articles/_layouts/xlviewer.aspx?listguid={ListId}&itemid={ItemId}&Snapshot=1 | 0x0 | 0x1 | FileType | xlsb | 256 |
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DTN Cattle Experts
May 15, 2012
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USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 05/15
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DTN Cattle Experts
May 15, 2012
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DTN Cattle Experts
May 15, 2012
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USDA Kansas Daily Weighted Averages
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