Maximize profit and returns – Enrol in the Dairy Cost Study program

Jan 07, 2025

The next round of the Dairy Cost Study program opened January 1, 2025. The Dairy Cost Study offers a comprehensive analysis for individual dairy operations in Alberta for the 2024 production cycle. The study provides producers a detailed economic report on their dairy enterprise, at no cost.

A primary goal for any business is to be profitable, minimize costs and seek efficiencies. "Having a deeper understanding of your farm’s production costs can enhance confidence when making active management decisions,” says Pauline Van Biert, research analyst with the Alberta government. Understanding the connection between cost and returns is essential for setting targets and improving your farm’s operation.

While you may already have performance reports for your farm, the Dairy Cost Study can offer a fresh perspective and give you the chance to compare your business against provincial averages. “By reviewing your own numbers, you can assess management options, identify high-cost areas and pinpoint potential opportunities for efficiency improvements. Once you have a clear understanding of your costs and returns, you can make more informed decisions and seize opportunities,” says Van Biert.

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Video: Our Own On-Farm Research Is the Best Source - Managing White Mold in Northeast Nebraska

If you assumed Nebraska was too hot and dry for white mold to be a problem in soybeans, think again.

This week we're featuring Galen Samuelson, a farmer and dealer from Wakefield, Nebraska, who knows all too well how devastating white mold can be.

"We don't have it consistently every year, but with our temperature and humidity, it can hurt us quite bad," Samuelson says. Looking for alternatives, he explains, "What I like about Heads Up is that it's non-harmful to the beneficial fungal colonies in the soil." Galen has been using Heads Up for several years now, after first hearing about it through a small ad in a regional newspaper. Watch below to hear about his journey.

When asked to write about Samuelson Seed, Galen said the following:

"Samuelson Seed is a 4th-generation, family-based company. It started with my grandfather, and I'm now starting to pass the torch to my son, Caleb."

"In the early 1990s, I started working with a company whose focus was on plant and soil health before those benefits were widely known. I've continued to keep plant and soil health the main focus in our farming operation decisions."