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Read how one dairyman is involved from udder to customer with his milk. How long has his family lived in and farmed on their land? pg. 12
See the U.S. Hay Stats and find out where your state ranks in production. What state is the top producer of hay? pg. 25
Discover what some groups require in order to receive their seal of approval. What does the National Animal Well-Being Initiative require for calving facilities? pg. 38
Get your daily dose of dairy news from around the nation. Which states have weighed in on the label laws? pg. 8
Learn what clean water can do for your cows. What is the optimal pH level for your water? pg. 47
Learn how many hours of rest your cows need to be at peak performance. How many pounds of milk are lost with each hour under the recommended time? pg. 50
Read Yevet Tenney’s explanation of the price of freedom. What is the price? pg. 72
Enjoy Baxter Black’s humorous tale of the molasses calf. What was the first obstacle the woman comes to? pg. 88
Get Brad Nelson’s mechanical opinion on the ethanol situation. How does he suggest we fix the situation? pg. 80
See what adding vitamins will do for your dairy. What B vitamin is most commonly used on dairies? pg. 68
Discover how straw may affect your lactating cows. When is straw not recommended? pg. 69
See where the dairy market is at on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. What product is at its lowest in 21 trading sessions? pg. 6
Find out what you can do to stop insects now. What is the difference between the horse fly and the stable fly? pg. 51
Learn how to integrate more forages into your cows’ diets for more cost-effective feeds. What is the benefit of using forages? pg. 32
Know how to make your cows more comfortable in the rising heat. What size fan is most efficient? pg. 60
Discover what SAAWW means and how it can help your cows. How hot do your cows feel when it’s 80 degrees and 80 percent relative humidity with no air ventilation? pg. 56
Get the latest business to business opportunities in the Marketplace section. How many dairy-for-sale ads are in the Marketplace section? pg. 73
Check out the industry news section for a wide variety of news, information and suggested tips from around the nation. Who got to meet the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture? pg. 81
Read how one dairyman is involved from udder to customer with his milk. How long has his family lived in and farmed on their land? pg. 12 See the U.S. Hay Stats and find out where your state ranks in production. What state is the top producer of hay? pg. 25 Discover what some groups require in order to receive their seal of approval. What does the National Animal Well-Being Initiative require for calving facilities? pg. 38 Get your daily dose of dairy news from around the nation. Which states have weighed in on the label laws? pg. 8 Learn what clean water can do for your cows. What is the optimal pH level for your water? pg. 47 Learn how many hours of rest your cows need to be at peak performance. How many pounds of milk are lost with each hour under the recommended time? pg. 50 Read Yevet Tenney’s explanation of the price of freedom. What is the price? pg. 72 Enjoy Baxter Black’s humorous tale of the molasses calf. What was the first obstacle the woman comes to? pg. 88 Get Brad Nelson’s mechanical opinion on the ethanol situation. How does he suggest we fix the situation? pg. 80 See what adding vitamins will do for your dairy. What B vitamin is most commonly used on dairies? pg. 68 Discover how straw may affect your lactating cows. When is straw not recommended? pg. 69 See where the dairy market is at on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. What product is at its lowest in 21 trading sessions? pg. 6 Find out what you can do to stop insects now. What is the difference between the horse fly and the stable fly? pg. 51 Learn how to integrate more forages into your cows’ diets for more cost-effective feeds. What is the benefit of using forages? pg. 32 Know how to make your cows more comfortable in the rising heat. What size fan is most efficient? pg. 60 Discover what SAAWW means and how it can help your cows. How hot do your cows feel when it’s 80 degrees and 80 percent relative humidity with no air ventilation? pg. 56 Get the latest business to business opportunities in the Marketplace section. How many dairy-for-sale ads are in the Marketplace section? pg. 73 Check out the industry news section for a wide variety of news, information and suggested tips from around the nation. Who got to meet the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture? pg. 81