economics

DairyCast 0208 Show Notes:

• Is speculation a positive aspect of our marketing system or its downfall? Vincent Amanor-Boadu, economist, shares his thoughts on our system and the potential of limiting speculation.

DairyCast 0199 Show Notes:

DairyCast 0196 Show Notes:

• Special presentation with Dr Orlen Grunewald about his presentation at the Kansas State Risk and Profit conference  

DairyCast 0193 Show Notes:

• Jason Henderson, Vice President of the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City, weighs in on the condition of the agricultural economy.

DairyCast 0150 Show Notes:

• When will we finally have a new farm bill to operate under?  And who is going to get the payments? Troy Dumler, Kansas State University, provides his insights.
• Dennis DiPietrie, DairyCast Headliner, shares thoughts on how world economies are influencing our production as well as steps you can take to stay informed.

DairyCast 0146 Show Notes:

•  What will the current proposed consolidation in our nation's packing industry mean to dairy producers?
• Dr. Dennis DiPietre, livestock economist and headliner, offers some very interesting and unique insights into the current economic situation and its impact on the livestock industry
• What effect can vitamin E have on the immunity of your cows and calves?

DairyCast 0141 Show Notes:

• The latest research on silage specific and brown mid-rib hybrids shows that the multi-generation investment is yielding tremendous reults for dairy producers
• How does traceability work in a voluntary animal identification system?  And does it pay?
• Is it worth it to keep some dairy steers around to feed out? Let's look at the costs and benefits to determine if the idea makes sense for you.

DairyCast 0064

• Link to leadership article
  
• High milk prices accompanied by higher costs
  
• National Milk Producer's concerned about re-opening Canadian border
• Tax provisions which accompanied the war funding bill that will affect you
  

DairyCast 0061 Show Notes:

• Managing heifers for maximum profitability and productivity
• Update from the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association
• Genex' Hap Allen shares what they're learning and where they're going through sexed semen technology