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1. 1106 PD: Making friends of strangers: (From the Editor); “This is wonderful, no?” That’s the question a 39-year-old A.I. salesman from Colombia asked me as we rode a charter bus through a small town somewhere in Michigan. The inquirer, Juan Pablo Gordillo, and ...; Created on 10 November 2006
2. 1106 PD: Control the factors that influence employee success: (Management); It is extremely important that agricultural workers have the proper knowledge, skills and attitudes to perform well in their jobs. Knowledge, skills and attitudes are the internal competencies that workers ...; Created on 10 November 2006
3. 1106 PD: Locating and hiring farm employees: (Management); Whenever farm owners and managers get together, the conversation often turns to the topic of recruiting and hiring of employees. As we traveled the country to visit with managers and discuss their supervisory ...; Created on 10 November 2006
4. 1106 PD: Earn $100 more profit per cow: (Feed & Nutrition); A successful dairy operation entails a careful balancing of many small details, while keeping a clear focus on the items that will boost profit per cow and lead to greater long-term financial strength. ...; Created on 10 November 2006
5. 1106 PD: A.I. reps from 22 countries joined Alta Genetics tour of Midwestern dairies: (Event Coverage); Juan Gordillo dreamed of attending World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, in order to see American dairy genetics on display. But more than 2,800 miles separated Gordillo and his dream – until last month. ...; Created on 10 November 2006
6. 1106 PD: Midwest dairy tour reflections: (Event Coverage); Last month I had the opportunity of being on board for a week-long dairy tour sponsored by Alta Genetics that comprised 12 dairies in five Midwestern states. In addition, the tour included two days at ...; Created on 10 November 2006
7. 1106 PD: Business analysis: Which financial tools should I use?: (Management); Editor’s note: The following is the first of a two-part series discussing basic financial statements and analysis tools. As a dairy business manager, when you need tax management advice you likely would ...; Created on 10 November 2006
8. 1106 PD: Successful business management on dairy farms: (Management); Operating a dairy farm is a challenging business and offers many rewards. We have seen many changes in the dairy and other agricultural industries in recent years. Milk prices are more volatile. Costs ...; Created on 10 November 2006
9. 1106 PD: Bischoff Dairy is one of few left in Fremont County, Idaho: (People); Darwin Bischoff of Wilford, Idaho, is one of the last producers still milking cows in his area. He says that 20 years ago there were six dairies within a mile of his home. Now there are about that many ...; Created on 10 November 2006
10. 1106 PD: Substitutes for dairy feeds: (Feed & Nutrition); No one likes to run out of a feed. What should you do if you run out of a feed? When you run out of corn, get some [more] as soon as possible. However, oftentimes this is an inevitable situation, and luckily ...; Created on 10 November 2006
11. 1106 PD: Opportunities for conserving energy and saving money in dairy operations: (Barns & Equipment); Planning an energy budget is difficult, but with higher costs of natural gas, heating oil and other energy sources, budgeting for the increased price of fuel and electricity is imperative. Fortunately, ...; Created on 10 November 2006
12. 1106 PD: Curious Cow: (Baxter Black); This is the story of a curious cow who lived on Mr. Marvin’s farm in the kingdom of Kansas. Her name was Yvonne. She was of Scottish and English heritage, but farmer Marv guessed that she had some Native ...; Created on 10 November 2006
13. 1106 PD: Come Ye Thankful People, Come: (Yevet Tenney); The other day I heard the world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir sing the traditional Thanksgiving song “Come Ye Thankful People Come.” Tears of gratitude filled my eyes as I thought of the glorious harvest ...; Created on 10 November 2006
14. 1106 PD: Why reducing variation makes cents for you: (Management); I am sure you have heard the old saying, “Variety is the spice of life.” Most agree that meeting new people, learning new ideas and having interesting experiences makes life more delightful. There is also ...; Created on 10 November 2006
15. 1106 PD: History of a national dairy record system: (A.I. & Breeding); In the years since the formation of the Newaygo Dairy Testing Association, the first Cow Testing Association (CTA) that started in America in the fall of 1905, production records have become the foundation ...; Created on 10 November 2006
16. 1106 PD: Capture value of more quality replacements: (Calves & Heifers); Production agriculture is unique because raising replacement animals is a normal part of day-to-day business operations and are commonly treated as operating expenses. The replacements are also an asset ...; Created on 10 November 2006
17. 1106 PD: Reality Shows on the Farm: (Baxter Black); In our effort to plumb the depths of humiliation and bad taste, television producers have now invented a reality show based on pitting races against each other. They have chosen Whites vs. Blacks vs. Asian ...; Created on 09 November 2006
18. 1106 PD: Reproduction economics: (A.I. & Breeding); A dairy herd’s reproductive program is one area that often leads to large profit losses. This [article] takes a look at the economic considerations associated with reproduction. One of the easiest ways ...; Created on 09 November 2006
19. 1106 PD: Milkhouse wastewater treatment: (Barns & Equipment); Many small and mid-sized dairy operations need to upgrade their milkhouse wastewater systems. Producers want systems that perform reliably, meet environmental regulations, fit their management practices ...; Created on 09 November 2006
20. 1106 PD: Southwest cheese plant opens in Clovis, New Mexico: (Organizations); Though the plant broke ground in February 2004 and has been running since last October, Southwest Cheese Co., LLC (SWC), celebrated its official opening on October 6, 2006. Hailed as one of the largest ...; Created on 09 November 2006