Trent Dado

Trent is consultant with GPS Dairy Consulting, LLC. GPS Dairy Consulting, LLC is a professional team of dairy nutrition consultants servicing dairies throughout the midwest and beyond.

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Dairy Production
“Boring” Technology Will Reshape Dairy Over the Next 10 Years
Once a technology becomes a boring experience it means it has become proven, well-adopted, and easy to utilize. There are three “boring” technologies silently shaping the industry.
March 26, 2024 12:18 PM
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Three tardy strikes might cause you to lose an otherwise great employee.
Labor
Labor Productivity or Efficiency. Is there a Difference?
Labor contributes up to 10-15% of the cost to produce milk. The magnitude of the expense drives dairies to increase labor efficiency. However, labor efficiency does not equate to labor productivity.
November 22, 2023 12:00 PM
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Dairy Business News
Masters of Minivations: Small Innovations for a Big Competitive Advantage
Small innovations, or “minivations,” are what make each dairy unique and serve as a competitive advantage.
December 13, 2022 11:30 AM
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With alfalfa being one of the most important forage crops on the farm and feed prices on the rise, it’s critical to ensure your stand is harvested in a timely manner to maximize quality while preserving quantity
Feed Costs
Forage Quality in Today’s Markets
Do not bet the farm on speculative options to lower feed cost. In 2021, double-down on forage quality.
April 22, 2021 10:21 AM
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