Larry Tranel

Resources and Presentations by Dr. Larry Tranel

"Empowering Dairy Families with Profit and Quality of Life"

What's New?

• What do we tell the kids? (Adobe Connect Webinar) Larry Tranel, 2017
• How Did Organic Dairies Perform in 2014? (pdf) by Dr. Larry Tranel, 2015
• Economics of Organic Dairying in Iowa in 2014 (pdf) by Dr. Larry Tranel, 2015
• Economics of Organic Dairying in Wisconsin in 2014 (pdf) by Dr. Larry Tranel, 2015
• Economics of Organic Dairying SE USA in 2014 (pdf) by Dr. Larry Tranel, 2015
• ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy and Heifer Budgets (xls spreadsheet) by Kristen Schulte, Dr. Larry Tranel and Lee Kilmer, 2014
• ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy and Heifer Budgets (pdf) by Kristen Schulte, Dr. Larry Tranel and Lee Kilmer, 2014
• ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy and Heifer Budgets Narrative/User Guide (pdf) by Kristen Schulte and Dr. Larry Tranel, 2014
• Contracting Corn Silage for Your Dairy (pdf) by Kristen Schulte and Dr. Larry Tranel, 2013
• ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Team Newsletter (pdf) edited by Dr. Larry Tranel
  • December 2013
  • March 2013
  • December 2012
  • Summer 2012
  • December 2011
  • March 2011

 Robotic Milking Continues to Grow

• Is Robotic Milking a Good Deal? Hoard's Dairyman Webinar, August 2013
  
  • Automatic Milking Systems Webinar, Spring 2013

• Economics of Automatic Milking Systems (i.e. Robots)
  • PDF of spreadsheet - Automatic Milking Systems
  • Working Excel Version 2.0

• Automatic Milking Systems - A Deal or No Deal for your Dairy?
• Thumbrule Costs for Raising Heifers - 2011 (notice 2014 update above)
• ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy View Newsletter - December 2011
• ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Budget 18,000 pounds milk on pasture system (updated 2014)
• Automatic Milking (Robots) and Low Cost Parlors Impact Report, 2013 by Dr. Larry Tranel
  • Dairy Specialist Profit Impact Report
  • Dairy Specialist Quality of Life Impact Report
  • Operation Impact

Other New Materials

• Managing Feed Cost Benchmarks - Presentation
• Managing Dairy Feed Cost Benchmarks - Factsheet
• Dairy Feed Cost Benchmark Calculator - pdf of Program
• Dairy Share Rent Agreements - Article
• Remodeling Your Dairy - Cost Effective Facilities - Publication
• Using Dairy TRANS 4.4 for Profit Performance - Presentation
• What do you Tell the Kids in Tough Times - Presentation
• Beginning Dairy Grazing - Presentation
• Managing Dairy Farm Finances - Presentation
• Show me the Money - Model Dairy Producers say "Cha Ching! Cha Ching!"
• Show me the Money - Beginning Dairy Producer Heading Toward Millionaire Status
• Beginner Grazer - GRAZE Magazine Article
• ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletters, edited by Dr. Larry Tranel

Sections on Publications, Factsheets and then Powerpoint presentations follow Software section below.

TRANS Iowa Low Cost Milking Parlor Resources

• Economics of Low Cost Parlors - Working spreadsheet
• Economics of Low Cost Parlors - Factsheet
• Building a Low Cost TRANS Iowa Parlor - Presentation
• Low Cost Milking Parlor - webinar
• Producer Profile - Pat and Sheila Brehm's TRANS Iowa Parlor
• Blueprints
  • Cross Section View
  • Top View

• TRANS Iowa Low Cost Parlor - Publication
• TRANS Iowa Milking Time Video, 45 minutes - Order Form
  • Video (Intro)
  • Video (Cow Platform)
  • Video (Back Gate)
  • Video (Heifer)
  • Video (Manure)
  • Video (Cleaning)
  • Video (Attach Swing)
  • Video (Swing Arm)
  • Video (Turn)

Dairy Sheep/Goat Resources

• Wisconsin Dairy Sheep Financial Analysis Project 2010
• Dairy Goat Financial Profits Study - Presentation
• Dairy Goat Financial Profits Study - Publication
• ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Goat Budget
• ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Goat TRANS - Presentation
• Dairy Goat TRANS Financial Analysis Program
• ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Goat Factsheet
• ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Team Goat Resources

Dairy Heifer Raising Resources

• Thumb-Rule Costs for Raising Dairy Heifers
• What's it Cost to Raise Dairy Heifers - Factsheet
• Methods to Reduce Heifer Feed Costs - Factsheet
• How can Heifer Raising Costs be Reduced - Factsheet

Software Authored by Dr. Larry Tranel

Order Software

• Dairy Feed Cost Benchmark Calculator - PDF of Program
• Tranel, Larry (assisted by Frank, Gary), Dairy TRANS 4.4 Financial Analysis Program Software (DAIRY Total Return ANalysis System), copyright 2002, 2004, revised 2006, 2009. (also for Dairy Goat TRANS Financial Analysis Program)
• Tranel, Larry, Goat BUD 1.0, 2006.
• Tranel, Larry and Frank, Gray, SHAREMILK 2.0, revised, 2002.
• Tranel, Larry, Dairy CALC, revised 2002 (Dry Matter Intake Estimator and Feed Needs Handout).
• Tranel, Larry, Dairy BUD 1.0, October, 2002 (Dairy Budgeting Spreadsheet)
• Tranel, Larry, TRANS FLOW, revised, 2002 (Monthly Farm and Family Cash Flow Spreadsheet).
• Tranel, Larry, STOCKING RATE CALCULATOR, revised, 2002 (Pasture Stocking Rate Calculator).
• Tranel, Larry, CROP BUD 2.0, revised 2002, (Crop Budget Comparison Spreadsheet).
• Tranel, Larry F., Dairy COW LEASE.
• Tranel, Larry F., Dairy Farm Value Calculator using Rental or Income Approach 1.0, 2006
• Tranel, Larry F., TRANS Iowa Parlor Cost Estimator (not done yet).
• Tranel, Larry F., Sharemilker Labor % Calculator, 2004
• Tranel, Larry F., Paddock Record Sheet, 2006

Books, Publications, Articles and Factsheets by Dr. Larry Tranel

• Tranel, Larry F., "Dairy Crossbreeding - Deal or No Deal?" 2007.
• Tranel, Larry F., "What Can you Afford to Pay for a Dairy Farm," 2006.
• Brown, Paul; Tranel, Larry, et al. "Leasing Dairy Cows", ISU Extension and Outreach Publications, 2006.
• Tranel, Larry F., et al. "TRANS Iowa Low Cost Milking Parlor", 2006. Remodeled Dairy Parlors Factsheet.
• Tranel, Larry F. "Producer Profile: Landlord Recounts Helping Young Beginning Producer", ISU Extension and Outreach View Dairy Newsletter, March, 2006 Graze Magazine - Model Farm Article
• Brown, Miriam, editor; Tranel, Larry F. et al, "Sustaining Heart in the Heartland - Exploring Rural Spirituality", Paulist Press, 2005.
  • http://www.jknirp.com/miriam.htm 

• Tranel, Larry and Thoreson, Dale, Iowa State University factsheet LT-101A, "Remodeling Your Dairy-Cost Effective Facilities" 2005.
• Tranel, Larry F., ISU Extension and Outreach Encourages Dairy Investment
• Tranel, Larry F., Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, "Who Wants to Be a Dairy Millionaire?", 2005 2002 Data; 2004 Data
• Tranel, Larry F., Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, "Increasing Client Base with Dairy Millionaires", 4-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference, April, 2004.
• Tranel, Larry F., Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Managing Dairy Farm Finances, 2002 *Received National award in 1993.
• Tranel, Larry F., Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, "Your Personality Box," 2002.
• Tranel, Larry F., University of Wisconsin-Extension, "Strategic Marketing and Impressions Plan", 1997.
• Tranel, Larry F., University of Wisconsin-Extension, A3670 "Sharemilking in the Midwest", 1996. *Received state publication award, ISU-CEP, 2000.
• Frank, Gary, Klemme, Rick, RajBhandary, Bimal and Tranel, Larry, Managing the Farm, Volume 28, No. 3 "Economics of Alternative Dairy Grazing Scenarios," October 31, 1995.
  • http://www.cias.wisc.edu/the-social-implications-of-management-intensive...

• Tranel, Larry F. "Dollars and Sense - A Handbook for Seasonal Grass Based Dairying," Green Park Press, 1994. (10,000 copies sold) out of print.
• Tranel, Larry and Frank, Gary, Managing the Farm, Volume 24 No. 4, "Dairy Pasture Economics," August 16, 1991.
• TRANS Iowa Low Cost Parlors, Agri-News Article
• Millionaire Model Dairy Farms, Agri-News Article
• TRANS Iowa Low Cost Parlors, Dairy Star Article

Fact Sheets (sampling) by Larry Tranel

• Tranel, Larry F. "So You Want to Transition Your Dairy Herd to Cash Grain Crops?", ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, page 9, July 2006.
• Tranel, Larry F. "Managed Grazing Can Improve Profits and Quality of Life - That's a Fact!!, ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, page 10, July 2006.
• Tranel, Larry F. "Dairy TRANS 4.0 Making Millionaires", ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, page 4, March 2006.
• Tranel, Larry F. "Landlord Recounts Helping Young Beginning Producer, ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, page 5, March 2006.
• Tranel, Larry F. "Dairy Goats," 2006.
• Tranel, Larry F. "Computerizing Your Financial Records," ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, page 6, March 2006.
• Tranel, Larry F. "Tax Time is Learning Time as Well," ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, page 6, March 2006.
• Tranel, Larry F. "TRANS Iowa Low Cost Milking Parlor," ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, pages 9-12, March 2006.
• Tranel, Larry F. "Some High Five Profit Keys," ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, page 3, January 2006.
• Tranel, Larry F. "Feeding High Corn Silage Diets," ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, page 5, January 2006 - portions adapted from Jefferson County Cowscope Newsletter
• Tranel, Larry F. "Millionaire Model Farms," ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, pages 3-12, July 2005.
• Tranel, Larry F., Iowa State University Producer Profile, "Long Day Lighting is Money in the Bank," ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, page 7, March 2004.
• Tranel, Larry, Iowa State University Fact Sheet, "BSE - What's the Risk," January 2004.
• Tranel, Larry F. Feeding Strategies When Forage Supplies are Tight," ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, page 4, December 2003.
• Tranel, Larry F. "High Corn Silage Diets," ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, page 5, June 2003.
• Tranel, Larry F. "Dairy Parlor Remodeling Options," ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, page 7, March 2003.
• Tranel, Larry F., Thoreson, Dale and Tigner, Robert, "Contracting Corn Silage for Your Dairy," ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, page 8, June 2003.
• Tranel, Larry F. "Inoculants for Corn Silage," ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, page 10, June 2003.
• Tranel, Larry F. "Grass Based Dairying in Iowa"
• Tranel, Larry F. "Dairy TRANS 4.0 - A Tool for You?", ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, page 3, December 2002.
• Tranel, Larry F. "Low Cost Crowd Gate Works Well," ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, page 4, June 2002.
• Tranel, Larry F. "Making Milking Easier," ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Newsletter, page 7, March 2002.
• Tranel, Larry F. "Dairy AIR Program," 2002.
• Tranel, Larry F. "A Model Beginning Dairy Producer"
• Tranel, Larry F., adapted from Haugen, Vance, "Automatic Take-Offs"
• Tranel, Larry F., Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, "Dairy Heifer Raising Contract Sample," 2002.
• Tranel, Larry, Iowa State University Fact Sheet, "Foot and Mouth Disease-the Virus," April 2001.
• Tranel, Larry, Iowa State University Fact Sheet LT-116, "Renting Dairy and Beef Facilities," January 2001.
• Tranel, Larry, Iowa State University Fact Sheet LT-115, "Cost-Effective Milking Facilities," January 2001.
• Tranel, Larry, Iowa State University Fact Sheet, "Economics of Somatic Cell Count Management," January 2001.
• Tranel, Larry, Iowa State University Fact Sheet, LT-114, "Extending the Forage Season by Stockpiling," Fall 2000.
• Tranel, Larry, Iowa State University Fact Sheet, LT-113, "Reducing Heat Stress on Dairy Cows," July 2000.
• Tranel, Larry, Iowa State University Fact Sheet, "Alfalfa Management for Quality and Profit," June 2000.
• Tranel, Larry, Iowa State University Fact Sheet, "Potato Leaf Hoppers and Your Quality Alfalfa," June 2000.
• Tranel, Larry, Iowa State University Fact Sheet, LT-112, "Calving Your Beef Cows Outside the Box," May 2000.
• Tranel, Larry F. "Grazing Dairy Heifers - TRANLAND Dairy"
• Tranel, Larry, Iowa State University Fact Sheet, LT-111, "Estimating Alfalfa Quality Using PEAQ," April 2000.
• Tranel, Larry, Iowa State University Fact Sheet, LT-110, "Establishing Kura Clover," February 2000.
• Tranel, Larry and Fricke, Paul, Iowa State University Fact Sheet 109, "The Basics of Getting Cows Bred," February 2000.
• Tranel, Larry, Iowa State University Fact Sheet, LT-107, "Nitrogen Fertilizer on Green Pastures," February 2000.
• Tranel, Larry and Frank, Gary, "What Herd are Most Profitable for Dairying," Hoard's Dairyman.
• Tranel, Larry and Thoreson, Dale, Iowa State University Fact Sheet LT-102, "Reducing Heifer Raising Costs with Quality Pasture", "What's It Cost to Raise Heifers," October 1999. 
• Tranel, Larry and Combs, David, Iowa State University Fact Sheet, LT-106, "Feeding Dairy Cows on Quality Pasture," July 1999.
• Tranel, Larry, "Grass-Based Dairying Benchmarks," August 1999.
• Tranel, Larry and Bay, Ted, "Pricing Standing Hay," Summer 1998.
• Tranel, Larry, "Income Averaging for Farmers," December 1998.
• Tranel, Larry, University of Wisconsin-Extension Fact Sheet, "The Tax Reduction Act of 1997," December 1997 (out of date).
• Tranel, Larry, University of Wisconsin-Extension Fact Sheet, "The Milking Unit--Udder Ending Thoughts," October 1997.
• Tranel, Larry, University of Wisconsin-Extension Fact Sheet, "Economic Rent for Pasture".