The first Progressive Dairyman issue of 2011 struck a chord with grazing producers across the country. See this unique post by Emily Zweber of Zweber Farms in Minnesota. Zweber talks about what it means ...
(See related photos and information on this topic in: Sharemilking: A viable, exciting business opportunity)
"The conventional definition of management is getting work done through people, but real management ...
Despite the economic and cultural significance of dairy farming in Wisconsin, the state continues to lose small and mid-sized dairy farms. New farmers are not entering the industry at rates that offset ...
At the 2010 World Dairy Expo, three early career Wisconsin dairy farmers participated in a panel discussion, where they shared how they got started. This article highlights each of the farm profiles, their ...
"Bucky has a true passion for the dairy industry and is committed to the production of quality milk."
— Anne Saeman, NMC executive director
Lester "Bucky" Jones
Member of the National Mastitis Council ...
Dairying is often portrayed as a very difficult career to get into for young, beginning producers. And, it is often said there is no money in dairying; dairying is too much work; dairying takes too much ...
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Summary: This online exclusive article accompanied the print article, "Making Millionaire Model dairy producers" featured in the January 1st issue of Progressive Dairyman. The ...
A study of the Iowa State University (ISU) Extension Millionaire Model Dairy Farm project, supported by the Leopold Center at ISU, followed a beginning dairy producer in remodeling antiquated facilities ...
My dad has been a fan of the FranklinCovey planning system for years. Once when I was trying to organize my life and day-to-day to-do list (I’m still trying and it’s another one of my goals this year), ...
Quick quiz
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According to the USDA Economic Research Service, for the period of January through October 2010, the average total operating costs per hundredweight (cwt) for an average ...
A lot of people say they don’t like to compare themselves to others. But the truth is that they seem to do it anyway. And yes, I’m guessing that includes you.
Ultimately, we all want to believe that ...
Progressive Dairyman Editor Walt Cooley interviews CWT management staff — Jim Tillison, Chief Operating Officer of Cooperatives Working Together, and Chris Galen, Vice President of Communications of National ...
The late Ed Klessig and his wife, Margaret, ran a conventional dairy farm for decades, just as three generations of his family had done before on the same piece of land in eastern Wisconsin.
In 1989, ...
Warren Taylor doesn’t just believe in the benefits of grass-fed milk or enjoy the taste. He’s trying to start a revolution.
His business card for the recent venture he began with wife, Victoria, states, ...
The decision to use pasture as a major source of nutrients for milking cows must be accompanied by a strong commitment to properly managing the pasture.
Determining soil fertility status, choosing a fertilization ...
Following the dairy financial crisis of 2009, virtually every dairy farmer in America has spent time evaluating strategies to mitigate the impact when rising feed costs and low milk prices drive profit ...
In sharemilking, a farmer operates a dairy farm on behalf of the farm owner for an agreed share of income and expenses. It is a proven business model which has been, and continues to be, the backbone ...
Imagine the air temperature is 115ºF; the pastures have browned from lack of water, the cows are comfortably under roof in freestalls with a grass silage-based TMR, and the sound of magpies pierces the ...
Pastures have always been, and will continue to be, a source of forages and nutrients for livestock. In the rolling hills and karst topography of the Driftless Area of northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin, ...
There was a time long, long ago, before electric milking machines and refrigeration, before modern technology and the slow disappearance of the farmer, that every dairy cow in the world spent most of its ...
Utilizing available resources efficiently has become a foundation for successful grazing operations. To effectively produce high-quality milk means more than providing pasture to the milking herd; it also ...
At the 2010 World Dairy Expo, three early career Wisconsin dairy farmers participated in a panel discussion, where they shared how they got started. Progressive Dairyman asked these producers, "What ...
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Summary: This January 1st article provided information about traits to look for when developing a grazing cow, including fertility, longevity and the preferred size and breed ...
With the enormous buzz about genomics, many questions surface about how a commercial dairyman should use this technology: How will genomics affect the industry? Should I use some, all or no genomic bulls? ...
This article was #5 in PDmag's Top 5 most-well read New Technology articles in 2011. to jump to the article.
Summary: Canada native Nick Szabo worked with a French company called Pichon Industries to ...
Dairy farmers can greatly reduce ammonia emissions from their production facilities by injecting liquid manure into crop fields below the soil surface, according to research conducted by the U.S. Department ...
“Common wisdom” says that bedding should be refreshed often to provide a clean environment, while a close reading of the research literature suggests that to be ill-advised from the point of view of pathogen ...
The ball has dropped! The confetti’s been tossed. The whistles have blown and the firecrackers and sparklers have burned to ashes. The old man of the year has staggered out and the babe of the New Year ...
The following is the first part of a series that will focus on the electrical systems of engines.
The first part of the electrical system is the source, which in this case is the battery. This is where ...
The Vatican has proclaimed Sister Theresa a saint. It was one of those wonderful recognitions that allow Christians in particular, and humanitarians in general, to put aside our differences and appreciate ...
The Idaho Dairy Herd Improvement Association recently held its annual meeting at the River Rock Grill in Twin Falls, Idaho. Approximately 15 members and guests were present.
Susan Lee, Idaho DHIA’s current ...
Joe Camacho is a cage fighter. Can you imagine his mother saying, as he goes off to fight the front line of the Oakland Raiders, “Be careful, Joey, and don’t get hurt.” I caught myself giving that same ...
As I have reported, I am now assigned to the State Department as an active member of the Civilian Response Corps.
There are about 200 of us from 11 federal agencies, including the Department of State, ...
The risk that a cow will develop mastitis is a function of pathogen load at the teat end and the cow’s ability to prevent a bacterial infection from becoming established in the mammary gland.
Practicing ...
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It is with great honour that I introduce you toProgressive Dairyman.
From its beginnings more than 25 years ago,Progressive Dairyman’sfounder, ...
Let’s consider for a moment what can happen when technology is either abused or not applied on your dairy. You can have all the knowledge in the world about certain cow topics and yet not get your point ...
Would anyone doubt that a successful dairy farm requires a team effort? Silly question? Not at all. Most dairy farms have groups of people or collections of individuals rather than teams. Success does ...
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