Contents

MFA Dairy Innovators: Pay attention to protein
Not all sources of protein are created equal. Evaluate your sources compared to what cows need. By James D. Ritchie

Creep feeding pays
Calves quick to feed are quicker to market. By James D. Ritchie

Fed's proposed cuts trickle down
New federal budget would cut agricultural spending; net farm income also takes a hit.

John Spain's total forage concept
Taking care of forage takes care of all the rest. By Alan Newport

COLUMNS:
Country corner
To strengthen regional agriculture, it's time to help a flagging dairy industry. By Steve Fairchild

Nutrition
Stay out of trouble; stay on the label. By Dr. Jim White

MFA News
Senator Talent talks renewable fuels at MFA.

Livestock report By Glenn Grimes

Grain report By Dr. Robert Wisner

Country humor

Meals in a minute recipes

Viewpoint
Rust, plant foods supply and animal ID: hot topics at MFA's district meetings. By Don Copenhaver