Latest News From Robotics

Technologies for the farm are not one size fits all. A few of the considerations that should be made before choosing the right technology is how the technology fits, works, and costs.

Smart farming robotic technology is all in the name of cow comfort, efficiency and productivity. 

Chad Huyser with Lely says often the question isn’t so much if producers want to invest in big technology, the question is more of when. Especially as producers wade through a tough financial dairy outlook.

Success is often shaped by values, found through hardships and the stimulus for momentum. If we learn anything from our 2023 Milk Business Award winners, it’s there is no cookie-cutter formula to achieve success.

Chris Szydel began working as a milker at Pagels Ponderosa nearly 30 years ago. Today, he's the herd manager of both the Pagel Ponderosa and Hilltop Farm dairies and oversees three different parlors and 65 employees.

Anyone who works with cows is bound to have “favorite” and “least favorite” based on their dispositions. Those personality traits appear to influence behaviors that can affect their health, well-being, and productivity.

New Holland announces its autonomous bailing solution, a new mobile app, as well as a brand refresh with the transition of its haytool styling to a striking yellow.

Iowa Dairy Association has launched the Dairy Innovation Grant Program, which has been created to increase on-farm dairy processing, reduce farm labor costs, and expand the availability of dairy products for consumers.

Bateman’s Mosida Farms in Utah is named the 2024 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year by the IDFA because of their ability to innovate and diversify to better care for their cattle and land.

As a new approach to robotic milking for larger dairy operations, DeLaval has announced the launch of their new VMS™ Batch Milking system, a method advancement in robotic milking technology.

DeLaval has announced the launch of their new, re-designed automated teat sprayer, the DeLaval teat spray robot TSR2.

Aimed at doing better and gaining efficiency on their operations, producers are determining how they want to milk their cows in the future, and larger herds have leaned into technology and turned to robotic milking.

When it comes to sustainability, longevity is certainly part of the equation at Redhead Creamery. This farm proves is investing on both sides of their businesses to drive their dairy forward.

According to a recent study, some cows don't have the right personalities to click with robots.

Robots, sensors, connected devices, virtual reality and even artificial intelligence (AI) have become a daily presence in our hospitals. As agriculture is facing its own transformation what lessons can we learn?

As producers continue to dial in on productivity and profitability, they also leaned into technology to help them achieve these goals. Three producers talk tech on a Farm Journal Milk Business webinar.

The Howrigans have always put cow comfort as one of their top priorities on their farm. They credit new technology with pushing their dairy to be more profitable, but also helping them ensure cows are well cared for. 

Homestead Dairy's mission is to supply the highest quality products in a sustainable way, while creating a positive impact for the cows, business and community.

While a solid genetic plan is needed on any dairy operation, it is especially important for robotic herds.

After more than 20 years on the market in the U.S., robotic milking systems continue to gain popularity as farms battle the ongoing challenges of labor expense and shortages.

Switching from a herringbone to a robotic rotary parlor.

Land O' Lakes demo'ed a 2,800 mile driverless freight delivery and sees autonomous trucking as part of its future.

Robotic technology continues to evolve as on-farm adoption increases.

When it comes down to installing an automated milking system, there are many variables to consider. 

Robotic technology continues to evolve as on-farm adoption increases.

DeLaval's OptiDuo robotic feed refresher both pushes and mixes feed for cattle.

DeLaval's OptiDuo robotic feed refresher both pushes and mixes feed for cattle.

Foster Brothers Farms use these key drivers to remain competitive.

The expansion will allow Lely to increase its capacity to produce its A5 Robotic Milking System.

Finance robotic milkers like you would a parlor.

Equipment companies continue to enhance milking technology.

Interest in the use of automatic milking systems (AMS) continues to be high, even in a stressed dairy economy.

More feed equals more milk. This holds true, even in robots.

More feed equals more milk. This holds true, even in robots.

Fifty percent of robotic milkers in the U.S. are installed in retrofitted barns.

Robotic milking systems continue to generate a strong buzz at the World Dairy Expo Trade Show.

A new robot barn has changed the way a Kentucky farmer spends his days caring for cattle.

With so many factors to consider, determining whether a robotic milking system is right for you can seem like a daunting task up front.

With so many factors to consider, determining whether a robotic milking system is right for you can seem like a daunting task up front.

DeLaval's President and CEO Joakim Rosengren speaks with Farm Journal’s MILK about his company’s newest robotic milking innovation, the VMS V300.

A new training center opened in Kansas City, Missouri will allow both the dairy and food industries a place to hone their technical skills.

Six dairies milking a total of more than 12,000 cows will be using fully automated robotic rotaries by the end of 2018.

Dairies using DeLaval robotic milkers in the U.S. and Canada were awarded for their outstanding milk production.

The DeLaval VMS V300 is a redesign of the voluntary milking systems that the company hopes will deliver a new experience for both cows and producers.

During the past month robotics and other dairy precision technologies have been making headlines across the country, and even globally.

Lely debuted a new robotic milker and automatic feed pusher in the company’s Astronaut and Juno series, respectively.

In AMS herds, the robot has one set milking routine and teat cups get attached regardless of teat cleanliness.

 More U.S. Milk Will Be Coming From Robots

Freed up labor needs to be redirected toward cow management to make robot milking successful.

The robotic milking system at the farm has three stations, and milks the herd of 160 cows on average three times per day.