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PD magazine offers insights and solutions for today’s forward-thinking #dairy producers. Founded in 1987. Ph 800-320-1424. Other pubs: bit.ly/V5pTL0

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The Dairy Alliance inspires 4-H students across the Southeast to creatively explore dairy and connect with agriculture through a poster contest during National Dairy Month in June. agproud.com/articles/63341-n…

National Dairy Month poster contest inspires young artists

For more than two decades, a National Dairy Month poster contest has been inspiring creativity and agricultural awareness among students across the Southeast.

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How prioritizing sleep, adequate nutrition, intentional exercise and social interaction can help reduce chronic stress. If you are struggling, ask for help. agproud.com/articles/63378-y…

Your life is more important than your balance sheet

Your legacy won’t be determined by your ability to keep your multigenerational dairy or pass a profitable operation to the next generation – but by the lives you touch. These are essential things to...

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The Chronic Cow Case Study: Real herd data. Real impact. This quick video shows how HerdHQ helped one Midwest dairy flag just 4 cows driving 12% of tank SCC — leading to a 15% drop in SCC and $9,400 in recovered premiums. youtube.com/watch?v=U06rfh4p…
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Learn how Holstein and Jersey breeders will soon be able to genetically select for calves with improved resistance to respiratory problems and diarrhea thanks to two new traits developed from herd records in the National Cooperator Database. agproud.com/articles/62918-n…

New calf traits will allow producers to select for disease resistance

Genetic and genomic evaluations for Resistance to Diarrhea (DIA) and Resistance to Respiratory Problems (RSP) will represent the expected resistance of an animal’s offspring to these issues in a herd...

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Stocking density and grazing intensity can vary between farms depending on their milk production and land management goals. agproud.com/articles/63376-h…

How tall should your pasture be? Post-grazing height decisions that affect milk and profit

In this article, we discuss novel grazing strategies with the potential to improve cow and land productivity, with a focus on grazing intensity and cow behavior.

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Washburn County Fairground’s butter carving contest challenges youth and adults to create butter sculptures, combining fun, dairy promotion and lively competition. #junedairymonth agproud.com/articles/63299-j…

June Dairy Month butter carving contest churns up fun

A block of butter, plastic cutlery and just 10 minutes on the clock may not sound like the recipe for a crowd-pleaser, but at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner, Wisconsin, it proved to be...

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Don’t miss your chance to see the Merlin2G milking robot in action. Join Galaxy and Total Dairy Service for an exclusive open house that could change the way you think about milking. RSVP today! pages.services/amsgalaxy.com…
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Beef-on-dairy has created significant revenue opportunities for dairies. Learn how Livestock Risk Protection helps producers protect against price risk when marketing beef calves. agproud.com/articles/63348-p…
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Why the cost of neglect outweighs the cost of prevention when working with automated milking systems. agproud.com/articles/63197-7…

7 reasons why clean milking robots perform better

Clean, well-maintained equipment doesn’t just look better but performs better, lasts longer and costs less over time.

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Immediately after birth, calves embark on one of three tracks: the positive track, the disheartening and unfortunate track and the downslide. Learn why prevention is key to ensuring calves start down the correct one. agproud.com/articles/62105-i…

In one hour, the cascade effect begins

Literally, the first hour of birth sets the stage for a calf’s life. After those 60 minutes, a calf climbs aboard one of three tracks.

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Harvest season is busy enough. Hear how Tanner at S&S Jerseyland Dairy simplifies it. Using WeighComp, he can easily record every load from the field and monitor harvested tons in real-time: ow.ly/e1FL50Z7nZK
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How an Arizona dairy maintains 40% conception rate in the summertime. agproud.com/articles/63423-r…

Real Producer Exchange Episode 4: Skylar Gericke

Ohio native Skylar Gericke quickly learned how brutal Arizona summers can be on conception rates and getting cows pregnant. He did his best to get cows bred, and when he was done for the day, he...

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Wondering how recent index changes will affect your genetic plan? We’re chatting with experts to dive into why these changes occurred, the data behind them and how producers can implement them. Register here for a seat in an exciting conversation. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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How to increase the accuracy of your financial recordkeeping by tracking fixed and variable costs, creating cash flow forecasts and managing debt payments. Creating a team of advisers can also be helpful. agproud.com/articles/60987-p…

Practical strategies to stay financially organized on your farm

Making sure the farm is financially organized could be a key to running a successful and sustainable operation. Unlike many other industries, farmers are faced with unique challenges such as fluctu...

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Unpack what dairy producers should know about this milk price downcycle and what makes it unique for producers across the U.S. agproud.com/articles/63151-f…
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Are your cows reaching their genetic potential? Now they can with Strateris. Strateris populates the gut with good bacteria to help restore and maintain a healthy gut balance in your cows. unitedanh.com/strateris
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Learn tips provided to improve employee safety around lagoons, including measures to prevent drowning, death caused by manure gases and injury caused by equipment. Signage should be posted to warn people of hazardous areas. agproud.com/articles/61450-m…

Manure pit safety

While many of us are experienced with pumping manure from lagoons to fertilize the soil, it's essential to remain vigilant around these dangerous environments. In this article, we will examine the...

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“We’ve been fed the wrong information about nutrition for decades, which means that most of us have been feeding our brains improperly for our entire lives – and have no idea how much better we could feel if we ate right.” - Derek Orth agproud.com/blogs/2-progress…

Food and brains: What I’ve learned about nutrition and mental health

Most people understand that what we eat affects our physical health – our weight, our energy levels, and our risk for chronic disease. But fewer people realize the profound impact food has on our...

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