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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Look at how one custom calf-raising operation found a way to efficiently and correctly feed their calves. How much milk were they able to store? pg. 62-63 |
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See how Yevet Tenney applies the story of the city of Jericho to our life today. What are your thoughts about the story? pg. 80 |
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Check out the Proud to Dairy update. pg. 15 |
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Read about how to apply the maxim, “Buy low, sell high” to your milk marketing plan. How do you do that when costs are high? pg. 23-25 |
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Find out how two brothers have automated three major jobs at their dairy. How has it improved their bottom line? pg. 55 |
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Read about how you can cut costs without cutting milk quality. What are CIP problems typically caused by? pg. 77-78 |
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See how IgGs can improve calf health. What is the difference between active immunity and passive immunity? pg. 73-74 |
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Find out why three producers think that tweeting is important. How does it work? pg. 52-54 |
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Find out what makes a dairy profitable. Do you have to have a big operation to make money? pg. 16-18 |
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Discover where you can go to take virtual tours of dairies around the country and in Argentina. What makes these dairies exceptional? pg. 41-43 |
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Read about how you can implement some changes in heifer management. Why would this be necessary? pg. 71-72 |
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Look at eight things you can control when prices seem uncontrollable. How can controlling these things help your business survive? pg. 20-22 |
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Check out what’s happening in the industry around the country. pg. 8-11 |
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Look at why it is more important that ever to run an efficient dairy operation. What can you do to make your operation more efficient? pg. 38 |
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Discover the newest available information on calf raising. Is it really best to isolate young calves? pg. 68-70 |
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Read Brad Nelson’s theories about dating. What is the least important element of a date? pg. 89 |
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See what one veterinarian recommends that every herdsman know about cow health. What is the most important protocol a herdsman should follow? pg. 36 |
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Find out about the survey the Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence conducted. What size of dairy produced most of the state’s milk? pg. 28-30 |
