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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.

1 Read about a couple that had to exit the dairy industry. What financial conditions caused them to lose their dairy? pg. 16-17
2 See how Holsteins compare to foreign crossbreeds. Is there a crossbreed that will benefit your operation? pg. 48-49
3 The National DHI recently announced that it is accepting applications for scholarships. What else is happening in the industry? pg. 72-74
4 Find out what City Boy is up to this month. pg. 68
5 Read the second part of Bernard L. Erven’s article on human resource management. What are some areas you can work on? pg. 12-14
6 Discover if the dairy industry is the right field for you. What are some common mistakes beginning producers make? pg. 30-31
7 See why a night light might be a good idea for your barn. How could it improve your bottom line? pg. 28-29
8 Read about one young dairyman who started as a herdsman and is now a partner in the dairy. Is something like this for you? pg. 41-42
9 Find out how one specialist recommends you load multiple A.I. guns without any loss. pg. 50-53
10 See how three girls’ experience at NICC was enhanced by hands-on education. How has this enhanced their appreciation of the industry? pg. 38-39
11 Read Ben Yale’s analysis of the costs of production and how much the producer is paid. How does it show a disconnect between the two? pg. 18-20
12 Check out the Proud to Dairy update. pg. 11
13 Look at one proposal to prevent depressed milk prices in the future. What are the six proposed milk classes? pg. 22-24
14 Discover how a dairyman achieved a 38 percent pregnancy rate. What are some things they did that could benefit your operation? pg. 47
15 Find out what happened at Farm Technology Days. How many people attended? pg. 27
16 Read about Brad Nelson’s high school reunions through the years. What were some of his impressions? pg. 69
17 See what Baxter Black has to say about the recent plummet in pork sales. What caused them to fall? pg. 80
18 Find out about the new nutritionist at Van Beek Nutrition. Where did he get his bachelor’s degree? pg. 75

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