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April 2008
Comparison of DM Methods and a Novel On-Farm Approach, cover story
Vet’s Corner: Proper Bunk Space for Transitional Cows, pg 3
Practical Microbiology, pg 4
From the President’s Desk: DG Redux, pg 5
Behavioral Responses to Change from Slatted to Rubber Flooring, pg 6
The Buzz on Boosting Bee Populations, pg 7
What’s Happening on the Farm, pg 8
Corn Rootworm Battles I & II, pg 9
Insect Control in Mixed Alfalfa Stands. pg 10
Tall Fescue Variety Trial, pg 11
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March 2008
Controlling Silage Effluent, cover story
Comparison of Two Hand-Sampling Techniques of Processed Alfalfa Hay, pg 2
Behavioral Costs of Regrouping, pg 3
From the President’s Desk: Getting the Most from Your Corn, pg 4
Research Summary: Topdressing Manure on Alfalfa-Grass, pg 5
What’s Happening on the Farm, pg 5
Vet’s Corner: Vaginoscope for Diagnosis of Postpartum Endometritis, pg 6
Farming with Four Hooves Instead of Four Wheels, pg 6
Nematode Damage to Corn, pg 7
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February 2008
What's Happening on the Farm, cover story
Mid-winter forage inventory check, pg 2
Sexed Semen: Exploring Its Potential Impact on the Dairy Industry, pg 3
From the President’s Desk: Dairy Students and Undergraduate Research, pg 4
Bedding Material for Dairy Cows: Comfort versus Preference, pg 5
Vet’s Corner: Calf Scours Investigation, pg 6
Building a Ruminant, pg 7
Tile Drainage Workshop, pg 8
Fertilizer Price Sticker Shock , pg 8
Corn Belt
Drought Prospects Increase, pg 9
Why You Might Not Want to Order Potash Now, pg 10
Agricultural Economics, pg 10
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January 2008
From the President's Desk, cover story
Cows’ Response to Stroking Dependent on Body Location, pg 2
Vet's Corner, pg 3
Ever Wonder What Happened to Forage Soybean Silage?, pg 4
Feeder's Checklist, pg 5
Ordering Grasses for Alfalfa-Grass Seedings , pg 6
What's Happening on the Farm, pg 6
Ruminal Temperature Measurement May Help Detect SARA, pg 7
Tall Fescue Ruminations. pg 9
Calendar Events, pg 11
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December 2007
From the President's Desk: Feeding High Priced Corn, cover story
What's Happening on the Farm, pg 2
The Feeder's Job: Orts Management, pg 3
Vet’s Corner: Voluntary Waiting Period vs First Service Pregnancy Rate, pg 4
Lying Time in Mattress-Based Freestalls Decreased by Wet Bedding, pg 5
Milk Urea Nitrogen as a Diagnostic Tool, pg 6
Trick or Trait, pg 7
How Often Should You Sample Your Feeds?, pg 8
Herbicide Application: Custom Operator or Do it Yourself?, pg 10
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November 2007
How Dairy Cows Came Back to Miner Institute, cover story
Vet’s Corner: Anovular Cows, pg 2
From the President’s Desk: Agritourism and Public Perception of Agriculture, pg 3
Fall Production and Forage Quality Update, pg 4
The Feeder’s Job: Scales, pg 5
Honest Ev’s Soil Testing Service for CAFO Farms (Satisfaction Guaranteed), pg 6
News From the Farm, pg 7
Honesty in Milk Labeling, pg 8
Soil Test Changes at Miner Institute, pg 10
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