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 a woman that lost her husband and almost lost the farm to become the farmer of the year. How did she make it through? pg. 24 |
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See how one New York woman makes $100 per hundredweight on her milk. Where does she market her dairy products ? pg. 26 |
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Look at how Dyecrest Dairy is able to keep their calf mortality, for bull and heifer calves, at 1.5 percent. How does Amanda ensure her workers are getting the calves up? pg. 37 |
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Find out what are facts and fantasies about calf feed. Which fantasy did you think was fact? pg. 39 |
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Discover why the USDA predicts milk prices will get even lower. What are their reasons for the decline? pg. 14 |
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Read the differences women face in a predominantly male workforce. How are men and women different in leadership, according to Aadron Rausch? pg. 11 |
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Get a preview of what one authoress is writing about in the her next book. Have you heard about Simply Jenny? pg. 30 |
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Look at the results of the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge. How many schools were from the Midwest? pg. 19 |
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Find out what WIFE stands for and how they are speaking out for agriculture. How did it get started? pg. 28 |
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Discover how to pasteurize colostrum and still keep the IgGs viable. How hot does the milk need to get and for how long? pg. 40 |
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Read the market report for your area. What are the futures for October? pg. 4-7 |
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Find out how you can distinguish a premium heifer developer. What should you ask from your heifer grower? pg. 47 |
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See what happens when one man tries to push-start his own truck with a back loader. pg. 72 |
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Look at the news that is happening across the nation. What did CWT announce? pg. 8 |
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Discover the sacrifices of one woman who has become an activist for the dairy industry. How does she balance her duties on the farm with promoting the dairy industry? pg. 22 |
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Read how you can manage your calves’ health through improved nutrition. What will aid in rumen development? pg. 42 |
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See the deals that are in the Marketplace section. pg. 53 |
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Find out if it might be time to bring heifers back to the dairy. What should you consider before deciding to raise your own replacements? pg. 44 |
