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Bull or bear? Trade under the new administration

September 26, 2017

“If we were any other country, we’d be bankrupt,” said Terence (Terry) Stewart, an attorney with Stewart and Stewart Law in Washington, D.C., referring to the national trade deficit as he presented to the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association at their annual convention in Billings, Montana.

Weekly Digest: Northeast fat, protein tests setting records

September 26, 2017

Dave Natzke

Digest Highlights: Northeast milk tests keep setting records. July fluid sales were flat. Pacific Northwest milk movement is mostly local. Find a summary of these stories and updates on previous Progressive Dairyman news stories here.

Tight schedule, tough issues loom in immigration reform debate

September 26, 2017

Dave Natzke

Proposals to reform U.S. immigration policies and address the labor needs of agriculture continue to mount as the congressional calendar gets fuller and shorter.

World Dairy Expo: Do’s and don’ts when encountering protesters

September 26, 2017

Dave Natzke

Anti-dairy and animal rights advocates have been circulating requests via social media for others to join them for planned protests during World Dairy Expo 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. The invitations identify two specific dates and times for the planned protests: Friday, Oct. 6, noon-2 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 7, 4-6 p.m.

Feeding and managing Holstein steers

September 26, 2017

Dan Schaefer

Dairy steers are an important source of beef production in the U.S. Since Holstein is the dominant dairy breed, emphasis is placed on finishing Holstein steers. “Dairy beef” refers to any dairy herd progeny developed to be ruminating cattle and harvested at an age that qualifies them for the USDA Prime, Choice or Select quality grades. Beef cattle breeds are referred to as “native” breeds.

Slideshow: What we didn't tell you about McClellan Farms

September 25, 2017

Julie Ashton

The Oct. 1, 2017 issue of Progressive Dairyman features Tom McClellan of McClellan Farms Inc. who achieves an average milking time of 3.9 minutes per cow. See images of his operation below. (Photos by Julie Ashton.)

Experiences in fescue pasture renovation

September 25, 2017

Gabriel Pent

Converting pastures from toxic endophyte-infected tall fescue to novel endophyte-infected tall fescue can be a difficult and complex task, given the hardiness of this grass-fungal association and the pervasiveness of toxic endophyte-infected seed.

Plugging in: How you can connect to the expo in 2017

September 25, 2017

Jaclyn De Candio

World Dairy Expo (WDE) makes an effort to reach as many dairy enthusiasts as possible. Providing up-to-date, reliable information is just as important to those who can’t be physically present as to exhibitors.

Speed without sacrificing quality: Wisconsin dairy achieves impressive milking time

September 25, 2017

Julie Ashton

With an average milking time of 3.9 minutes per cow, 87,000 somatic cell count (SCC) and 89-pound herd average, Tom McClellan of McClellan Farms Inc. has found a successful formula to producing extremely superior milk.

Map of World Dairy Expo 2017

September 25, 2017

"X marks the spot!" As you discover "new dairy worlds" at the World Dairy Expo, be sure to include these destinations in your search for hidden treasures. Click here to view it at full size in a new window. If you would like to receive valuable dairy content conveniently to your inbox, sign up for our Thursday enewsletter. Also, stop by our booths AR 441, AR 442 and EH 4400 to renew your print or online subscriptions. Be sure to let us know what you would like to see in our magazine. Your feedback helps make our magazine valuable to you and neighbors.

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Bull or bear? Trade under the new administration

Weekly Digest: Northeast fat, protein tests setting records

Tight schedule, tough issues loom in immigration reform debate

World Dairy Expo: Do’s and don’ts when encountering protesters

Feeding and managing Holstein steers

Slideshow: What we didn't tell you about McClellan Farms

Experiences in fescue pasture renovation

Plugging in: How you can connect to the expo in 2017

Speed without sacrificing quality: Wisconsin dairy achieves impressive milking time

Map of World Dairy Expo 2017

Dairy cow culling slows as herd expansion continues

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