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We publish magazines and digital content that address all aspects of dairy, cattle and forage production. Progressive Publishing creates and distributes industry-focused magazines, email newsletters and podcasts for dairy, beef and forage producers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our focus is always on the farmer. We take pride in the range of our information. From the small 50-head dairy..
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Is anyone else wondering how it’s May already? Because I am! They say time moves faster as you get older and, at the ripe age of 25, I can attest to that. All jokes aside, May marks my 10th month here at Progressive Cattle. But I’m no stranger to this publication ..read more
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Have you ever considered what your core values are? Or better yet, have you thought about what the core values are for your farm or business? Someone once said that core values can serve as a lighthouse when the fog of life starts circling around you. Here are five simple tips to define your own core values ..read more
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This article, from researchers from the University of Wisconsin, discusses a study that aimed to examine the genetics of milk yield consistency within and between lactations of U.S. Holstein cows ..read more
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In response to the threat posed by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, the USDA has announced proactive measures aimed at safeguarding the nation's livestock industry. The actions of mandated testing and reporting are designed to curb the spread of the disease ..read more
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The USDA revised the February 2024 milk production estimate slightly lower. With the revisions, both U.S. and major state U.S. production were down about 0.1% from USDA’s preliminary estimates a month earlier ..read more
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Drought has plagued many parts of the country over the past couple years. Dust storms, sweltering heat, raging wildfires, failed crops – all effects of an ecosystem lacking adequate precipitation. No doubt those conditions left your perennial pastures, especially cool-season perennial pastures, in critical condition. Where is the silver lining in that ..read more
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As you turn out onto the new green grass, keep in mind the potential health implications that come with the decision, and with some mitigation hopefully they are avoided ..read more
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Using a rotational grazing method can help to utilize forage more efficiently, leading to more grazing days on the same amount of pasture and saving excess forage for a time of year when forage availability is limited ..read more
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In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, Dr. Mark Kinsel joins host Kimmi Devaney for a discussion about biosecurity. With recent reports of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy herds across multiple states, this is a timely topic that is on the minds of many dairy producers right now ..read more