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Read how one Chilean farmer uses turnips and modern feeders to keep his dairy profitable. How does he feed his calves? pg. 12
Discover how Chaney’s Dairy went from food production to food service. How many visitors did the Chaneys have in 2007? pg. 14
Learn why third-party oversight is so important in today’s consumer market. What can third- party verification give producers that are taking good care of their animals? pg. 30
Find out which universities did well in the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge. Who were the Platinum - 1st Place winners? pg. 16
Compare the different standards of four animal welfare programs for third-party oversight. What are the certification requirements for the four groups? pg. 32
Read Yevet Tenney’s story about a band teacher that motivated kids to greatness. What happened to the teacher? pg. 48
Get your dose of news from around the country. What happened to the former CFO of Suprema who reported nearly $400 million in fictitious sales? pg. 8
Find out who has been pickin’ on the plains in Baxter Blacks article. What magazine does Baxter Black talk about in his article? pg. 64
See what deals are available in your area in the Marketplace section. How many dairies are listed for sale? pg. 49
Discover the latest trends in the Industry News section. What events did the University of Idaho feature at their Ag Olympics? pg. 58
Learn what new product is offered to help producers. What does the product do? pg. 62
Find the industry events that are coming to your area in the calendar of events. When is the World Pork Expo? pg. 62
Read about your favorite bulls in the Breeders’ Circle. What are the top sires for the five different breeds? pg. 42
Check out the livestock prices in the Market Watch section. What is the average price for medium Holstein springers in Wisconsin? pg. 54
Discover what feed ingredients can improve your margins. What did the study at Harper Adams University College find out? pg. 24
Find out how a winning attitude can change your business. What are the seven characteristics listed by Bernard Erven? pg. 18
Read about the effect of environmental mastitis on reproduction. How much more unlikely are cows to get pregnant if they contract mastitis three weeks before A.I.? pg. 39
Challenge yourself with the dairy crossword puzzle. What is the mystery word? pg. 61
Read how one Chilean farmer uses turnips and modern feeders to keep his dairy profitable. How does he feed his calves? pg. 12 Discover how Chaney’s Dairy went from food production to food service. How many visitors did the Chaneys have in 2007? pg. 14 Learn why third-party oversight is so important in today’s consumer market. What can third- party verification give producers that are taking good care of their animals? pg. 30 Find out which universities did well in the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge. Who were the Platinum - 1st Place winners? pg. 16 Compare the different standards of four animal welfare programs for third-party oversight. What are the certification requirements for the four groups? pg. 32 Read Yevet Tenney’s story about a band teacher that motivated kids to greatness. What happened to the teacher? pg. 48 Get your dose of news from around the country. What happened to the former CFO of Suprema who reported nearly $400 million in fictitious sales? pg. 8 Find out who has been pickin’ on the plains in Baxter Blacks article. What magazine does Baxter Black talk about in his article? pg. 64 See what deals are available in your area in the Marketplace section. How many dairies are listed for sale? pg. 49 Discover the latest trends in the Industry News section. What events did the University of Idaho feature at their Ag Olympics? pg. 58 Learn what new product is offered to help producers. What does the product do? pg. 62 Find the industry events that are coming to your area in the calendar of events. When is the World Pork Expo? pg. 62 Read about your favorite bulls in the Breeders’ Circle. What are the top sires for the five different breeds? pg. 42 Check out the livestock prices in the Market Watch section. What is the average price for medium Holstein springers in Wisconsin? pg. 54 Discover what feed ingredients can improve your margins. What did the study at Harper Adams University College find out? pg. 24 Find out how a winning attitude can change your business. What are the seven characteristics listed by Bernard Erven? pg. 18 Read about the effect of environmental mastitis on reproduction. How much more unlikely are cows to get pregnant if they contract mastitis three weeks before A.I.? pg. 39 Challenge yourself with the dairy crossword puzzle. What is the mystery word? pg. 61