18 reasons to read Progressive Dairyman

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.

	Read about why the timely marketing of retired cows is important. How can it affect the beef industry? pg. 38
	See how technology can help you more. How can software for your parlor help you make better decisions? pg. 36
	Look at how the Theory of Constraints applies to dairymen. What are some of the ways it can be applied? pg. 34
	Look at some tips on how to prepare for hard times. What are some things you should not do? pg. 22
	Discover ways to function better with arthritis. Why are farmers and ranchers more likely to get arthritis? pg. 19
	Find out what is happening at Proud to Dairy. pg. 11
	Learn how to successfully apply to refinance your farm mortgage. How can you prepare to take that step? pg. 41
	Read Baxter Black’s experience with teaching kids to drive. Who taught him to drive? pg. 80
	Find out how to get the most from your feed program. How can technology help? pg. 58
	Discover what most dairymen do wrong when feeding their calves starter. How can you avoid other common mistakes? pg. 56
	Read about how nutrition affects reproduction. How does excess protein affect reproduction? pg. 27
	Check out new products on the market. pg. 76
	See how the parable of the wise man and the foolish man applies to the milk market. What should marketing strategies be built on? pg. 17
	Look at how Yevet Tenney views capital punishment. How do you feel about it? pg. 60
	Discover what management energy is. How can a lack of it hurt your dairy? pg. 29
	Read about Mark Engstrom’s experiment with lactating cows and supplementing beta-carotene. How does beta-carotene affect reproduction? pg. 52
	See what Chris and Jose Gonzalez have to say about managing Latinos. What can you do to improve communication? pg. 25
	Find out how you can get good help. Why is it important to be a preferred employer? pg. 47