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PRODUCER
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EDITOR’SNOTES
Understanding social media’s power and clout in our modern society opens up new world
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RESEARCH
Researchers aim to develop genetic evaluation to resist diseases like mastitis
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DFOCHAIR’SMESSAGE
Our industry’s future success will take hard work and planning
APPLIEDSCIENCE
Genomic selection techniques may help you select for better udder traits
DAIRYUPDATE
Corn ethanol’s effect on feed costs ... Feds investing $860,000 in Johne’s ... Natrel launches toddler milk
RUMINATIONS
Keep your dry cows cool this summer to ensure optimum milk production
DFCPROMOTION
DFC clears up misconceptions about nutrition and milk products during Nutrition Month
UDDERHEALTH
Learn some of the best ways to control and lower your somatic cell counts
FARMFINANCE
Communicating effectively is essential to your farm business and relationships
MARKETS
Artisan cheese production continues to attract attention
POLICYUPDATE
Regulated market lauded ... dairy farmers need to tell own story ... Canada pursuing more trade
NEW’N’NOTED
Radical new pump design introduced ... Vermeer’s new nets enhance bale quality
COVERSTORY
How the dairy industry is harnessing growing power of the Internet
BACKFORTY
Adults who consume milk products several times per week perform better in memory tests
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The Milk Producer - March 2012