Robotics
Robots and sensors can spot mastitis before symptoms appear, but keeping cows healthy still comes down to careful management.
Trevor DeVries reveals robotic milking boosts farmer quality of life. Explore the link between automation, mental health and reciprocal welfare in modern dairy farming.
How data and technology turned this first-generation farmer’s dreams into a reality.
Ned-Tex Dairy’s journey exemplifies the transformative power of technology in agriculture, paving the way for others to follow. Embracing innovation not only serves immediate productivity goals but sets a foundation for sustainable growth in the future.
In today’s rapidly evolving world, technology has woven itself into the fabric of various industries. The dairy sector is no exception, with innovation at the forefront of improving efficiency and farm management.
Success can look vastly different from one farmer to the next, and the journey to achieving that success is often a unique path tailored to each farm’s needs. When it comes to robotic milking, the stories of farmers like Al Dornacker and Kristin Quist highlight the innovative strides being made in farm management and production efficiency.
Giving heifers some practice time with an automated milking system before calving could help them adapt faster and boost milk production during the first few weeks of lactation.
The integration of robotic milking systems is more than a technological upgrade; it’s a catalyst for advancing the dairy industry toward a more sustainable future.
Two new tech-packed forage harvesters are coming to the North American market, and a group of specialty crop-focused tech companies announce new capabilities and development partners.
Three innovative dairy producers illustrate that with dedicated teams, efficient operations and innovative technology, the dairy industry can achieve remarkable quality and productivity.
This young Kansas dairy farmer’s dual passions for education and agriculture unite to contribute richly to her community and her family’s legacy.
Robotic milking can be a game-changer for labor efficiency, but it doesn’t totally eliminate hands-on work—especially when it comes to fetching cows.
Monarch says its Autodrive technology is the first commercially available, fully autonomous feature in a driver-optional tractor.
Elon Musk wants his futuristic Optimus robots to clean dishes and scrub carpets. But what if you wanted one of those creepy looking things working in your fields?
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.
Brian Geerlings recently bought a used sprayer and upgraded it with a See & Spray kit. He says weed control can cost $20 to $30 per acre, so being able to see and only spray weeds delivers a big savings.
There’s no good way to quantify just how much has changed for dairies since a robot milked its first cow over 25 years ago. And part of the reason for that is the great strides the technology has made in the last two decades.
Do you ever wish you had a 24-hour herds person who never showed up late, never complained, and picked up on a problem with a cow better than you could? Well, that’s what automation has done for Jessica Pralle Trimner.
Mastering the intricacies of data management has become a vital role on today’s operations.
Growing up with a long line of strong women, Jessica Pralle-Trimner, a Wisconsin dairy farmer, does not back down from hard work and wholeheartedly believes women play an integral role on dairy farms across the U.S.
With financial challenges facing dairy farms, Curtis Gerrits with Compeer Financial, says it is essential for producers to evaluate how these technology investments impact their farm’s overall financial position.
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.
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.
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.