Current Issue of PD: March 4, 2008
(site updated 2.29.08)
News and Business
In the news
Market reports
Supplies of non-rBST mil lag behind demand in Midwest
Four Eastern states post cow popuplation increases
Southwestern milk output remains seasonally strong
Don't perpetuate ethanol's misconceptions
Don't impose wealth transfer on dairy producers
Corn prices rise on the heels of ethanol mandates
Managing the money makers
Developing vision and mission statements
Feeding and caring for dairy cows during high feed prices
Producers organize, launch campaign to unite others
Progressive Events: World Ag Expo
University Dairy Review: Midwest Regional experiences a Dairy Challenge first
University Dairy Review: More schools compete in Southern Regional
University Dairy Review: Northeast Regional sees record attendance
Opportunity costs and crystal balls: Where are we headed in 2008 and beyond?
Industry news
New products
Issue Focus: Fresh Cow Managment
Limit feeding heifers: Is it for you?
Simple steps with fresh cows make all the difference
Thousands hired by U.S. farms and ranches
Use a fresh cow protocol to monitor disease
Strategies for shortening the dry period
From the start to the finish: Manage the transition period
Timely Topic: Forage Production
Get the most from your corn silage
Corn silage: The TMR plant
Triticale's natural pollution-fighting ability could help dairy producers
Maximize quality and quantity of dairy forages
Silage as a management option
Why be concerned with forage quality?
Using silage bags
PD Departments
Editor's notes: Admirable but not appreciated
Yevet Tenney: The blind lead the blind
Baxter Black: Things I count on
Tales of a Hay Hauler: The English teacher and the butt connector
City boy cartoon
18 Reasons to Read
Northwest/Southwest Editions
Dairy cow leasing
Manage your dairy’s biological risks
Calf feeding options to control costs
Mycotoxins and distillers grains
Compliance is critical to antibiotic success
How fine is your grind?
Dog on a dairy before dawn
Assessing the fresh-cow factors: Complete evaluation produces the most accurate diagnosis
Heifer growth and economics: How to target growth
Keeping the current flowing on an electric fence
Baxter Black: Squeeze chute injuries
Mike Gangwer: Creature from the black lagoon
Once-a-day feeding: Yes or no?
