Our Publications
Please select a publication below.
Progressive Dairy
May 7, 2024
Edition: 8
Digital edition
Back to TopNews & business
Back to TopProgressive Events: Dairypalooza! Connecting the dots while cultivating curiosity and compassion
Animal science students from Chico State were given the opportunity to tour five milk processors and four dairy farms across California.
Read More
Management
Back to TopMy farm has a culture, but who is aware of it?
Measuring and improving the company culture on the dairy or in any other business can improve employee engagement, retention, productivity, company alignment, safety and adaptation to change.
Read More
The ramblings of an ag banker at 3 a.m.
Characteristics and habits to avoid when trying to build a positive relationship with your banker.
Read More
Topic Articles
Back to TopDifferentiating mastitis from teat sealant residue at freshening
Correctly differentiating mastitis from teat sealant residue is important to minimize unnecessary interventions and to make sure we’re using antibiotics judiciously on farms.
Read More
What to know about robotic batch milking
Robotic batch milking garners the advantages of automated milking technology while also allowing producers to manage cows and farm labor in their own way.
Read More
The hidden enemy: How oxidative stress impacts dairy calves and what you can do
Awareness of how common calf management practices can induce oxidative stress is the first step in managing for it.
Read More
Considerations for appropriate manure application rates
Apply manure where it is needed by determining appropriate application rates for each field.
Read More
Fairholm Farm leans on community to continue family legacy
Century-old dairy focuses on agritourism and niche marketing to remain competitive in the industry.
Read More
Why continuous learning for farm employees is key
There are many important tasks on the farm, but few are more important than milking parlor procedures. Create an environment that encourages employees to continue learning and follow up-to-date SOPs when it comes to milking cows.
Read More
Navigating between internal and external milking systems: Understanding your dairy's needs
When deciding between internal and external rotary milking systems, dairy producers must assess their unique needs, operational goals and budget constraints.
Read More
Avian influenza best practices for dairy farms
Executive director of AABP, Fred Gingrich, shares preventive measures for farms to protect their animals and best practices for herds affected by the avian influenza.
Read More
Take me out to the robot
Take me out with the crowd. Give me some pellets, it’s a great snack. I don’t care if I never get back.
Read More
Simplifying the feeding program: Steps toward improved efficiency
As every farm strives for greater production efficiency and lower costs, it makes sense periodically to evaluate what is being fed, especially in the premix.
Read More
Top 10 tips for managing pest birds on dairy farms
Various deterrence methods and proactive management can minimize problems caused by wild birds.
Read More
The importance of clean water for disease prevention
Thoroughly clean and disinfect water troughs to curb the spread of HPAI on dairies.
Read More
Optimizing rumen development through starches in beef-on-dairy calves
Taylor Klipp presents challenges and opportunities found in recent research on starch intake in beef-on-dairy calves during an I-29 Moo University webinar.
Read More
Departments
Back to TopLeading the Way: 5 steps to optimum show-day hair and hide
Avoid being penalized in showmanship for dust and dandruff on your animal with these pointers.
Read More