Progressive Dairy

The big picture: Mastitis, milk quality and product quality

September 27, 2017

Mastitis is most often associated with disease of the udder recognized as either subclinical or clinical disease resulting in reduced milk production and potentially a sick cow.

August milk output up, but prices, margins are moving targets

September 26, 2017

Dave Natzke

August 2017 milk production grew 2 percent compared to the same month a year earlier, as favorable weather in the Northeast and Midwest strengthened milk output per cow. USDA also revised July 2017 milk output and cow numbers up slightly.

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.)

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.