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1. 0908 PD: 'We’re not raising cows’: (From the Editor); When a lifelong dairyman passes away, it’s hard. But when that man is your grandfather, it’s even more difficult to cope. My wife’s grandfather, Riley L. Mickelson of Lago, Idaho, a dairyman since his ...; Created on 16 June 2008
2. 0908 PD: Sales of well water help keep Chilean dairy afloat in drought: (Organizations); Dairymen in Llanquihue, Chile, are experiencing a drought, the likes of which hasn’t been felt for nearly a decade. With producers facing a 30 percent reduction from the region’s normal 70 inches per year, ...; Created on 16 June 2008
3. 0908 PD: Producers drawn to South Dakota for expansion seminar: (Event Coverage); Dairy farmers from as far away as Latvia gathered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for a two-day presentation focused on the elements of establishing or expanding a dairy operation earlier this year. The ...; Created on 16 June 2008
4. 0908 PD: Facebook introduces new possibilities, potential risks for dairy producers: (Management); In 2006, University of Georgia student Cameron Prince used the website “Facebook.com” to unite agricultural college students like himself. Using one of Facebook’s applications, Prince created a group and ...; Created on 16 June 2008
5. 0908 PD: Dairy tour creates friendly waves for Wisconsin dairyman: (People); Neighbors judged Dan Brick and his dairy for its smell and mud on the roads – until he held his first dairy tour. Now the fifth-generation dairy farmer from Greenleaf, Wisconsin, says he and his employees ...; Created on 16 June 2008
6. 0908 PD: Avoiding a wreck from counterparty risk: (Management); Those producers who survive the current economic uncertainty will be the ones that have managed the risk of their businesses. We all recognize the risk of price both in terms of buying commodities and ...; Created on 16 June 2008
7. 0908 PD: Answers to producers’ questions on genomics: (A.I. & Breeding); Genomics is creating a new buzz in the genetics industry and is getting quite a bit of press, as you may have noticed. I am convinced it is not just “techno-babble,” either. It’s a technology that promises ...; Created on 16 June 2008
8. 0908 PD: Before you tip the energy balance scale …: (Feed & Nutrition); Providing adequate energy is a fine balancing act in an ever-changing rumen environment. Low levels may not provide the necessary energy to support high production while excessive energy can result in ...; Created on 16 June 2008
9. 0908 PD: Consistency is key to peak performance: (Feed & Nutrition); After a brief period of excellent milk prices and reasonable feed prices, the dairy industry is once again slipping back toward a break-even mode of production. Hopefully, that won’t be long-lived. In ...; Created on 16 June 2008
10. 0908 PD: Prepare cows’ feet in June for summer’s heat: (Barns & Equipment); As temperatures warm in spring, you may check fans and the sprinkler system so they work for the hot, sticky days of summer. Maybe now you are making sure water tanks are clean and full of cool water, ...; Created on 16 June 2008
11. 0908 PD: A second opinion: Are we trimming our dairy cows correctly ?: (Herd Health); Historically, extensive dairy cow lameness is a relatively new problem with many causes. As with any complex problem, it takes time to understand its numerous components and develop the correct solution ...; Created on 16 June 2008
12. 0908 PD: From toe to tank: Hoof care makes milk: (Herd Health); Since taking the parlor to the cow is impossible in most modern dairy systems, keeping cows healthy and able to walk without pain is paramount to getting milk in the tank. Matt and Karl Hendel changed ...; Created on 16 June 2008
13. 0908 PD: It matters not what you do: (Yevet Tenney); I remember sitting across from her in her living room. Her angel-white hair shining in the sunlight streaming though the window. She had been a widow for years, and the years had taken their tole, but ...; Created on 11 June 2008
14. 0908 PD: Grass vs. grain-fed beef: (Baxter Black); I was at the Governor’s Ag Conference in Dover, Delaware recently. My column runs in the Delmarva Farmer. Bruce, the publisher, asked me … well, here’s how he put it: “A debate is raging here about which ...; Created on 11 June 2008
15. 0908 PD: Freestall bedding options: Important considerations from the cow's perspective: (Barns & Equipment); Most dairy cows are now housed indoors for most, if not all, of their lives. Very few cows are moved to pasture or dirt lots during the dry period or when weather permits. Concrete is the prevalent flooring ...; Created on 11 June 2008
16. 0908 PD: Dairy worker training in newborn calf management: (Calves & Heifers); National survey data concerning dairy calf health and survival have shown little change in success rates over the last 10 to 15 years. The National Animal Health Monitoring System reports the number of ...; Created on 11 June 2008
17. 0908 PD: Feeding strategies for post-weaned dairy heifers 2 to 6 months old: (Calves & Heifers); The cost of raising dairy heifer replacements represent 20 to 25 percent of the total costs of milk production. Keeping heifers healthy, developing consistent growth to attain target goals for frame size ...; Created on 11 June 2008
18. 0908 PD: Using reproductive records: Basics of monitoring: (A.I. & Breeding); The dairy industry is very dynamic and has undergone tremendous change in the last few decades. During the 1940s and 1950s, industry leaders were touting the benefits of using purebred dairy bulls to increase ...; Created on 10 June 2008
19. 0908 PD: Practical methods of feeding clean colostrum: (Calves & Heifers); First milking colostrum is an important source of nutrients, non-specific immune factors and passively absorbed maternal antibodies (immunoglobulins or Ig), critical to promote growth and to protect the ...; Created on 10 June 2008
20. 0908 PD: Swimwear for cowboys: (Baxter Black); I know what you are thinking. The same thing I was when I saw the news proclaiming Speedo has invented the world’s fastest swimsuit. Yes, practical fashion at last. I don’t know if it will have an impact ...; Created on 10 June 2008
21. 0908 PD: Reporting to you from ... Washington, D.C.: (Guest Blog); I am in our nation’s capital for two days. I’ve written about the first day, just completed, and described the second day that will follow tomorrow. About two dozen of us are in Rosslyn, a business district ...; Created on 10 June 2008