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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Ben Yale compares making milk to making music. How can producers become more efficient composers? pg. 11 |
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Bigger isn’t always better. Find out questions to ask yourself before expanding your operation. pg. 13 |
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A year ago, $7 corn seemed ridiculous. How can you manage volatility in today’s markets? pg. 16 |
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Getting cows pregnant is a number one priority for all producers. How will the USDA’s new Sire Conception Rate affect your breeding program? pg. 18 |
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Everyone on a dairy can help the herd deal with the heat. Do you and your employees know these tips? pg. 22 |
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Veterinarian Dick Holliday believes that holistic dairying will increase profitability and improve public perception. How? pg. 30 |
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Thinking about transitioning to organic? Make sure you have done your homework. pg. 33 |
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This summer, producers in New Mexico taught the community about dairy while a bus of Minnesota producers toured Wisconsin dairies. Check out these progressive events. pg. 35 - 36 |
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Having traction problems on your barn floor? Try a “rollerbug” finish on your next cement project. pg. 37 |
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Just as feed costs have risen, so have construction costs. What are some other things to consider before expanding? pg. 39 |
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Transitioning to a new parlor can cause anxiety for everyone, especially the herd. How can you help your cows adjust? pg. 41 |
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Maurie and Rita Young doubled their herd size with half the effort and investment they had originally intended. Find out how. pg. 43 |
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Many producers start with the parlor to improve their operation. What are the pros and cons of parlor renovation? pg. 45 |
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Finnish architect Jouni Pitkaranta has an innovative way to complete a daily chore. Is your operation ready for his exterior feeding system? pg. 48 |
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If you have questions about expanding, you’ve come to the right place. Read advice from dairy engineers. pg. 51 |
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Yevet Tenney believes social program theories are getting a bit out of hand. What would happen if the government implemented an E-Harmony bill? pg. 56 |
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City Boy has made a big change in his life. Find out what he named his dairy. pg. 65 |
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Lately, everyone’s been hypothesizing about the reasons behind fuel prices and food shortages. What is Baxter Black’s theory? pg. 72 |
