Current Issue of PD: March 3, 2009
(site updated 3.2.09)
News and Business
Condensed skim sales continue to show strength
Ice cream producers building inventory for warm weather
Dairy producer decisions may lead to less milk
Milk production continues to hold steady in Southwest
Market reports
In the news
$12 million cheese stimulus plan announced
Customize your pride
Long- and short-term answers to volatility
Feeding challenges with today’s milk price
Capture dairy's opportunities
Fixing your dairy business today without damaging your future
Senators appeal to the USDA for dairy help
Save your farm through your own fire sale
I-29 Dairy Conference discusses sustainability
Progressive Events: World Ag Expo
3 open minutes with Shelly Mayer
PDPW conference to discuss economic downturn, how to increase profits
Pennsylvania Dairy Summit focuses on industry trends
Progressive Events: Valley Vet Clinic
Dairy field representatives gather for conference
Developing goals for the agricultural business
Industry news
New products
Issue Focus: Transition cow management
Four major challenges for transition cows, workable solutions
Evaluating fresh cow performance with DairyComp 305
Our fresh pen needed real smarts, not initials
Using water to give energy
A checklist for transition cows
Moderate-energy diets may improve dry cow health
BVDV symposium discusses the impact of virulence, host range and control
Timely Topic: Working with your veterinarian
New Johne’s vaccine will offer more protection, fewer side effects
Larson Dairy: Almost 70 years in the making in south Florida
Cattle vaccination and immunity
Preventing early lactation mastitis
Dairy veterinarian’s role in emergency preparedness on the farm
PD Departments
Editor's notes: How are you feeling today?
Yevet Tenney: The founding fathers were Christian
Brad Nelson: The licorice lummox (and other dogs)
Baxter Black: Lost weekend
City boy cartoon
18 Reasons to Read
Adalaine's Home Cooking
Northwest/Southwest Editions
How to manage for milk components
Evaluate cow groups with MUN
Achieve reproductive success in the real world
When conception lags, review your thawing protocols
11 biosecurity protocol tips for consultants visiting dairies
Tips to prevent molds and mycotoxins in dairy feed
Hay analysis is critical in tough times
Preventative feeding of the dairy cow in transition
Know your dairy farm feed costs
Baxter Black: Colored horses
Mike Gangwer: Reporting from Arlington, Virginia
