Robotics
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Freed up labor needs to be redirected toward cow management to make robot milking successful.
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.
Switching from a herringbone to a robotic rotary parlor.
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.
While a solid genetic plan is needed on any dairy operation, it is especially important for robotic herds.
The robotic milking system at the farm has three stations, and milks the herd of 160 cows on average three times per day.
Automation eases strain on aging farmers amid worker shortage.
Fifty percent of robotic milkers in the U.S. are installed in retrofitted barns.
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 OptiDuo robotic feed refresher both pushes and mixes feed for cattle.
Lance Sommers has transformed his family’s 2,000-acre grain and dairy farm by integrating technology and boosting efficiency to free up time to refocus efforts on other aspects of their operation.