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Discover why the 2007 Farm Bill is not law yet. Why? pg. 6 See why some in Wisconsin don’t want to be cheese heads anymore. Why? pg. 49 Read about a new 1,000-cubic-foot mixer that can start mixing a TMR in idle. How? pg. 24 See what aspect of dairying producers always use expert advice for. What? pg. 1 See what Progressive Dairyman recommends you do with the article on page 16. What? Read about experiences that Yevet Tenney is calling “miracles.” What are they? pg. 40 Read how you can help dairymen affected by flooding in Washington State. How? pg. 13 Learn Baxter Black’s reasons for why presidents win elections. Why? pg. 52 Answer Mike North’s question, “Who controls your wallet?” It may help your operation
________. Fill in the blank. pg. 30 Find out why Alaskan dairymen may begin dumping milk. Why? pg. 8 See how to retain your best employees. How? pg. 27 Find out how to diminish the number of lame cows on your dairy. How? pg. 35 Read what Editor Walt Cooley says constitutes a firm digital handshake. What? pg. 1 Discover what industry-leading information you may be missing if you’re not attending
Managers Academy. What? pg. 14 Learn how to analyze your footbath program’s effectiveness. How? pg. 39 Discover how a bolus that cows swallow may reduce your management time. How? pg. 22 Learn why Elliot Block recommends you request country of original verification when you buy
feed ingredients. Why? pg. 34 Read how the American Jersey Cattle Association broke a new record for registrations
this year. How? pg. 48