Current Issue of PD: November 11, 2008
(site updated 11.07.08)
News and Business
In the news
Market reports
New York increases production
Offerings higher, interest low
Contracts cost dairymen more
China crisis reinforces need for U.S. quality
Progressive Events: PDMP Colorado tour
Progressive Events: PDPW 2008 Nutrient Innovation & Technology Tours
Progressive Events: DACQA preview
Coalition announces final version of animal well-being principles
Five generations of Chilean milk
DVM is MVP
Industry news
New products
Issue Focus: Finances and Business
Seat belts on roller coasters
Challenging USDA milk marketing orders; complexity hurts farmers
What effect has the subprime mortgage crisis had on ag lending?
Stick with your team through thick and thin
Dairying in a union world: Solving labor relations challenges for dairy producers
Transform your employees and business
Recognize and manage your stress
A business management look at higher feed costs
Timely Topic: Nutrition
Feed intakes drive milk production
Improve profits by managing these two key areas
Winter nutrition and bedding can affect calf weight gain
How to obtain an accurate feedstuff sample?
Recommendations for feed nutrient records analyses
Canola possible forage crop for livestock
PD Departments
Editor's notes: 'Millionaires are made in recessions'
Yevet Tenney: The pilgram’s gratitude
Brad Nelson: Can you see the end of your trail?
Baxter Black: Castaways
City boy cartoon
18 Reasons to Read
Adalaine's Home Cooking
Northwest/Southwest Editions
Will Idaho become #3 in milk production this year?
Idaho dairyman thankful for old back injury
2008 UDI meeting schedule
Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show to hold new Dairy Day Conference & Expo
Stroke of bad luck
The feeder’s job: Fifth priority
Fall parasite control has lasting impacts on production and profitability
Fall weather brings increased risk of coccidiosis
Update your phosphorus supplementation
Answer the tough questions and promote your dairy
Dairy subtitle: Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008
Extreme makeover: Freestall edition
Don’t forget about your dry cows
Post-calving transition cow program
Practical biosecurity for dairies: Where is the evidence, and does it matter?
Umbilical cord dip
Mike Gangwer: Art versus science
Baxter Black: The dump truck
