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 the lessons a professional football player learned over the years. How can this lesson be applied to dairy farming? pg. 12-13 |
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See how protein intake can be maximized without increasing your feed bill. Which amino acids are most important for cows to consume? pg. 15-16 |
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Look at some ways to improve heat stress management. In what areas can you improve? pg. 47-48 |
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Find out how to better survive the next six months. What are some ways you can optimize feed costs? pg. 22-23 |
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Discover some of the nutrition insights that Brian Sloan has gathered over the past 20 years. How can they help you? pg. 35-36 |
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Read about a young boy who faced and overcame his disabilities. Who did the doctor credit for the boy’s success? pg. 61 |
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See who is featured in the New Hires section. What positions has this person previously held? pg. 68 |
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Read about how to get the right size of feed bunker to fit your needs. Why is it a problem to have a bunker that is too large? pg. 26-28 |
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Find out what Bill Walters contributed to northeast Wisconsin over the years. How much money did he leave for dairy-related scholarships? pg. 64 |
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Discover new ways to minimize dairy’s carbon footprint. What ways are there to produce feed more efficiently? pg. 24-25 |
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Find out what new studies say about milk fat depression. How can you apply this new knowledge? pg. 45-46 |
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Read three steps to optimize your feed ration. Why should forages be the foundation of your ration? pg. 33 |
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See how Yevet Tenney describes moral courage. How is it different from other kinds of courage? pg. 52 |
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Look at how feeding distillers grains can affect your rations. pg. 31-32 |
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Discover how to calculate the feed efficiency of your cows. How can you use this to improve your management? pg. 37-39 |
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Learn why it’s important to be selective about cutting out ingredients of the feed ration. What should be the last to go? pg. 29 |
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Check out the latest happenings in the dairy industry. What is NFU doing to help struggling dairy farmers? pg. 8-10 |
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Find out about the new rule for rendering plants. How will it affect dairy producers? pg. 19-20 |
