http://www.das.psu.edu/user/dairy/newsletter/ The Dairy Digest is one of the most widely read newsletters in the Northeast U.S. about dairy production, and dairy cattle health, nutrition and management. en-us Copyright 2005, Penn State University Thu, 26 May 2005 WCM-1.0 cjohansen@psu.edu cjohansen@psu.edu 1440 http://www.das.psu.edu/user/dairy/newsletter/fullStory.cfm?newsID=528 Timely and accurate determination of pregnancy status is crucial to a successful reproductive management program. There are a number of methods for reproductive management which can be used to determine pregnancy status early enough so open cows can be managed to be rebred in a timely fashion. Mar, 2005 http://www.das.psu.edu/user/dairy/newsletter/fullStory.cfm?newsID=529 Signing or not signing EPA’s air quality consent agreement is an important decision for Pennsylvania dairy farmers. Producers have until May 1, 2005 to voluntarily sign the agreement. A quick review of some questions should help you understand the importance of this opportunity. Mar, 2005 http://www.das.psu.edu/user/dairy/newsletter/fullStory.cfm?newsID=530 Achieving a tight pack is one of the most important aspects of harvesting and storing silage. Tightly packing silage reduces dry matter losses. Mar, 2005