Current Issue of PD: July 29, 2008
(site updated 7.25.08)
News and Business
In the news
Heat helps ice cream sales ... just less than expected
Plants lost power, farmers still struggling with weather
Plant production steady, cows comparatively comfortable
Market report
Making milk is making music
Is bigger, better?
Growth despite record input costs? It’s possible
Sire conception rate evaluation to improve A.I. programs
Do your workers know these heat-stress-reducing tips?
Teach employees about measuring feed efficiency
What the best know about heat detection
Progressive Events: Dairy Fest
Progressive Events: Summer bus tour
Industry news
Issue Focus: Growth and Expansion
The better way to get traction
Consider rising raw material costs in your expansion plans
New parlor, new problems? How to make the transition smooth
Minnesota producers partner to expand
Parlor renovation: Friend or foe?
Finland dairy architect thinks outside the barn
Six expansion tips from Texas dairy engineers
Timely Topic: Organics
Is the industry shifting toward holistic dairying?
Organically certified dairying – Is it for me?
PD Departments
Editor's notes:Expand even when you can’t
Yevet Tenney: Saga of the E-Harmony Bill
Brad Nelson: A perfectly good question.
Baxter Black: Food Crisis
City boy cartoon
18 Reasons to Read
Crossword puzzle
Northwest/Southwest Editions
High-priced corn and dairy cow rations
Seven surefire ways to improve fertility of dairy cows
Public speaking tips: General advice
for verbal and non-verbal skill development
The feeder’s job: Two needed skills
Dry cow feeding and management
Heavy fly populations can drastically reduce profits
Seven steps to reducing mastitis and improving milk quality
Help your cows keep their cool, you keep your profits
Dollars to donuts: How to compete for agricultural labor
Bedding choices: Mastitis control and cow comfort
Tips for reproductive success
Using performance appraisals for conflict prevention
Baxter Black: Flapjacks at play
Mike Gangwer: Schedule of Implementation
