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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Read about 11 feed decisions to consider. What are the three “golden rules”? pg. 13 |
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See a letter that was sent by 35 U.S. senators representing 20 states to U.S. Ag Secretary Vilsack. What did they ask him to do for the dairy industry? pg. 22 |
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Look at the possible protection of a new Johne’s vaccine. What three things is the new vaccine supposed to do better than the old vaccine? pg. 57 |
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Find out why Ben Yale suggests a “fire sale” mentality to trim your operation for lean times. What could you do without? pg. 23 |
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Discover the four major challenges for transition cows. What is the first major challenge? pg. 44 |
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Read about the I-29 Dairy Conference and how they suggested farmers can retain their social license. What are the three key elements to retaining social license? pg. 26 |
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See what opportunities Managing Editor Walt Cooley’s blog suggests you consider. pg. 18 |
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Look at the Progressive Events that took place. What three events are represented? pg. 35-38 |
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Find out what one nutritionist says should make up your checklist for transition cows. What are his four M’s? pg. 53 |
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Discover an important way to increase the energy your transition cows get. What nutrient always increases at and around calving? pg. 50 |
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Read why producers need to listen to their fresh pen workers as well as their consultants. What happened to the number of LDAs when the producer didn’t listen to his workers? pg. 49 |
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Find out how you can better evaluate your fresh cows’ performance trends. How can you configure DairyComp 305 to show Week 4 Milk? pg. 46 |
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See how you can customize your Proud to Dairy page. What does your pride look like? pg. 11 |
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Look at Aunt Analaine’s recipe for authentic German potato salad. Is German potato salad served cold or hot? pg. 73 |
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Discover what’s new in the new products section. How can thermal imaging help your dairy? pg. 81 |
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Read Yevet Tenney’s explanation of why it’s important to recognize the Founding Fathers were Christians. Why would people debate the Founding Fathers were Christian? pg. 66 |
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See Managing Editor Walt Cooley’s review of World Ag Expo. pg. 29 |
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Find out what is making news around the country. How many herds were retired in the last round of CWT buyouts? pg. 8-10 |
