2019 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year: Foster Brothers Farms Jan 14, 2019 by Jim Dickrell Foster Brothers Farms use these key drivers to remain competitive.
Robots and Milk Quality Mar 13, 2018 by Jim Dickrell In AMS herds, the robot has one set milking routine and teat cups get attached regardless of teat cleanliness.
Top North American Robotic Dairy Farms Recognized by DeLaval Jun 27, 2018 by Wyatt Bechtel Dairies using DeLaval robotic milkers in the U.S. and Canada were awarded for their outstanding milk production.
Labor, Dairy's Next Frontier Oct 01, 2018 by Rick Mooney Robotic milking systems continue to generate a strong buzz at the World Dairy Expo Trade Show.
Lely To Expand Operations in Iowa Jan 09, 2019 by Jim Dickrell The expansion will allow Lely to increase its capacity to produce its A5 Robotic Milking System.
New Robotic Feed Pusher and Remixer Debuted by DeLaval Apr 19, 2019 by Wyatt Bechtel DeLaval's OptiDuo robotic feed refresher both pushes and mixes feed for cattle.
Robotic Barns: Build New or Retrofit? Oct 04, 2018 by Jim Dickrell Fifty percent of robotic milkers in the U.S. are installed in retrofitted barns.
Dairy Robotics, Precision Technology Making Headlines Nationally Apr 20, 2018 by Wyatt Bechtel During the past month robotics and other dairy precision technologies have been making headlines across the country, and even globally.
The Rise of the Robots Oct 17, 2019 by Anna-Lisa Laca Robotic technology continues to evolve as on-farm adoption increases.
The Rise of the Robots - Continued Sep 01, 2019 by Anna-Lisa Laca Robotic technology continues to evolve as on-farm adoption increases.
The Main Reason to Choose Robots? “Labor, Labor, Labor” Oct 03, 2019 by Taylor Leach When it comes down to installing an automated milking system, there are many variables to consider.
Evaluating Robot Economics Sep 20, 2018 by Rick Mooney With so many factors to consider, determining whether a robotic milking system is right for you can seem like a daunting task up front.
New Robotic Milking System Debuted by DeLaval Jun 26, 2018 by Wyatt Bechtel 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.
Four More U.S. Farms to Add Robotic Rotaries by Year’s End Jul 12, 2018 by Wyatt Bechtel Six dairies milking a total of more than 12,000 cows will be using fully automated robotic rotaries by the end of 2018.
Lely Unveils Updated Astronaut Robotic Milker and Juno Feed Pusher Apr 11, 2018 by Wyatt Bechtel Lely debuted a new robotic milker and automatic feed pusher in the company’s Astronaut and Juno series, respectively.
More Feed = More Milk Oct 18, 2018 by Mike Opperman More feed equals more milk. This holds true, even in robots.
Robot Rates: How to Finance Robots During Tough Milk Prices Dec 03, 2018 by Anna-Lisa Laca Finance robotic milkers like you would a parlor.
Conventional Parlors Keep Evolving Nov 30, 2018 by Mike Opperman Equipment companies continue to enhance milking technology.
Transitioning of Herds to Automatic Milking Systems Nov 05, 2018 by Maurice Eastridge, Ohio State University Interest in the use of automatic milking systems (AMS) continues to be high, even in a stressed dairy economy.
$1 Million Training Center Opened by DeLaval in Kansas City Jul 17, 2018 by Wyatt Bechtel A new training center opened in Kansas City, Missouri will allow both the dairy and food industries a place to hone their technical skills.
