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The New Year is here, and the first Progressive Dairyman issue of the year will prepare you for the upcoming challenges. First, see how 2017 tax reform will affect your dairy in 2018. Then find out how milk deductions are being made and how this is affecting “basis shrink.”

Another major focus of this issue is health traits in dairy cattle. See this genetic progress timeline, and find out how you can breed for a healthier herd. Good news for Holstein herds: There will be six new health traits in official sire evaluations.

Also be sure to read our columnist’s New Year’s articles.

The second issue of Progressive Dairyman is all about milk quality. Be disillusioned about these five somatic cell count myths. Got teat problems? Learn about the top five culprits and how to combat them. Lastly, take a fresh look at the five-point mastitis control plan. Also in this issue is the World Ag Expo preview; be sure to check it out.

Don’t forget to read your favorite columnists' articles: Yevet Tenney (“Turning my heart to my grandfather”), Tom Heck (The Big Bang), Ryan Dennis (The folks go abroad) and Tim Moffett (Fried weather).

The third issue of Progressive Dairyman takes a look at the niche industry of dairy goats. At the moment, goat’s milk and cheese is still a small market but has the potential for much more. Read more about its challenges here. Also, if you’re thinking of diversifying and starting up a goat milking operation, consider these pitfalls first.

Another focus in this issue is feed and nutrition. See how dietary fatty acids affect reproduction. Save money on feed costs by answering these three questions. Or find out how chromium supplementation increases both insulin sensitivity and milk production.

Don’t forget to read Yevet Tenney’s article, “Money isn’t everything.”

The fourth issue of Progressive Dairyman has valuable content on A.I. and breeding, fresh cow health, hoof care and much more.

One of the main subjects in this issue is management. Learn how you can better your business from the former executive vice president of operations for the Walt Disney World Resort, Lee Cockerell. Also, see how the new tax law benefits your dairy.

Also be sure to check out Yevet Tenney’s article, “The parable of the talents.”

The fifth issue of Progressive Dairyman concentrates on the state of the dairy industry. See how well the dairy industry is fairing in 2018 in different regions of the U.S. Also, find out what will have the greatest impact on dairying in the future.

Also included in this issue is calf and heifer raising. Consider these key design features before building a new calf barn. We will also compare milk replacer feeding strategies. Find out which will maximize growth, minimize cost and set calves up for early weaning.

Be sure to check out Tim Moffett's article, “Looking good,” along with all of our other columnists’ articles.

The sixth issue of Progressive Dairyman covers a myriad of topics, including management, cow comfort, manure, and facilities and design. See how Brooks Farm built a new facility so the next generation could move the business forward. Looking into robots? Learn what the true return of dairy robots is before you buy. Also, discover three keys to cow comfort in robotic barns. This and much more in this issue.