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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 how dairy production can be both economical and sustainable. How is this accomplished? pg. 20
2 See a step-by-step process of how to keep up with no-match letters. What are some of Ben Yale’s do-not’s when processing these letters? pg. 15
3 Look at actual evidence that agriculture isn’t as big a contributor to greenhouse gases as they are accused of being. pg. 37
4 Find out how you can save your dairy $15,000. Which system on your dairy may be costing you too much? pg. 29
5 Discover how you can get the most out of your dairy cows at market. What is the first suggestion to help yourself and the dairy industry? pg. 18
6 Read about the producers that won the Proud to Dairy clock at World Dairy Expo. What class was their cow that they were showing? pg. 12
7 See who is making news in the news section. How many farms took part in the final 2008 CWT herd retirement? pg. 7
8 Look at the Industry watch list to see what public issues could be affecting you and your operation. What resources can you go to for information about livestock emissions? pg. 10
9 Find out what you can do to minimize FPTs. Can you completely avoid FPTs? pg. 38
10 Discover why producers can’t just settle for “keeping calves alive.” What is a major bottleneck in calf weight gain during the winter ? pg. 40
11 Read the interview with David Pelzer and Rick Nacz about DMI’s initiatives using check-off dollars. pg. 22
12 Find out Baxter Black’s maxim for dealing with “falls.” What kind of falls is he talking about? pg. 60
13 See how much energy calves need to win the battle against cold weather. How many pounds of milk dry-matter would you need in 5ºF weather? pg. 42
14 Look at Yevet Tenney’s article for the “silver lining” in the rain clouds of life. How did her father support their family? pg. 44
15 Discover what City Boy’s blend of ethanol is. pg. 53
16 Read the most recent letters to the editor. Do you agree with their comments? pg. 56
17 See what new product is coming your way. How many cattle could this new tag correctly identify? pg. 57
18 Find out the newest way to order ear tags. How can you customize your ear tags? pg. 54

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