Below are some of the reasons you should be reading this issue of Progressive Dairyman. Watch for this same graphic in upcoming issues for more reasons to read.
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Read why milk prices seem to be like a roller coaster. What is suggested to ensure producer safety on the ride? pg. 23 |
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See why one nutritionist says even in lean times you can’t afford to cut rations. What does he suggest? pg. 46 |
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Find out why producers lost their challenge of the new USDA milk pricing system. What can be done? pg. 27 |
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Look at the latest update of the National Dairy Animal Well-Being Initiative. Are you in compliance with its proposed universal well-being standards? pg. 16 |
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Learn what effect the subprime mortgage crisis has had on ag lending. What changes will dairy producers see in the future? pg. 31 |
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Read the news that is affecting the industry. When will CWT start another herd retirement? pg. 8 |
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See how you can transform your business and employees to reach their potential. How can you establish a steady, driven group of employees? pg. 39 |
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Find out how to get accurate feedstuff samples. How are hay feed samples different from pasture and silage samples? pg. 53 |
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Learn what happened to some dairies that have been targeted by union groups. What can you do to please your team and deal with unions? pg. 34 |
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Read Yevet Tenney’s Thanksgiving article. Do you know William Bradford’s story? pg. 60 |
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Check out your region’s market reports. What is the most important information to you? pg. 4 |
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See Brad Nelson’s article about knowing the consequences of your choices. What happened to the young milker that tried to rope a 1,200-pound heifer in a “muddy” return alley? pg. 68 |
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Find out critical steps to keeping calves healthy through the winter. What is the appropriate level of milk replacer to feed during the winter? pg. 52 |
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Learn how to involve your nutritionist for records analysis. Are you making optimum use of your nutritionist? pg. 50 |
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See what’s new in the Marketplace. Who did Analaine get her “Prune Cake Supreme” recipe from? pg. 52 |
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Read about the possibilities of canola in your ration. What are the cautions when feeding canola? pg. 56 |
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Find out what City Boy’s business model is. pg. 69 |
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Read Baxter’s description of his childhood. Why was the nun chasing him? pg. 72 |
