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Switching to solar energy may seem a daunting prospect for some dairy farmers; however, two California dairymen claim the process can be relatively straightforward, provided you know what to look out for.
Two Iowa farm families kept their dairy farms in the family for multiple generations. At the PDPW Business Conference in Madison, Wisconsin, earlier this year, they shared what has worked well and not so well as the farm business was transitioned to them and now as they begin to pass their farms on to their children.
Editor’s note: This is the second of four articles explaining producer payment systems for milk in the U.S.
In the June 12 edition of Progressive Dairyman, I provided an overview of the producer milk payment systems in the U.S.
When Lawnhurst Farms outgrew its bedding recovery unit – a mechanical dryer – it decided it was time to take the next step to produce more bedding for the dairy.
The use of drones (also known as unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs) has taken off in crop production, providing an easy way to survey land and scout crops. However, among all of the chatter surrounding crops, there’s also another sector of agriculture uncovering practical applications for the futuristic technology: livestock farmers.
This past June, I had the privilege of embarking on a tour of Germany with three other U.S. trade publication representatives, a marketing representative and a handful of GEA representatives to attend Dairy Summit 4.0, which was hosted by GEA.
The great football coach Vince Lombardi famously said, “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” We carry this through to the dairy farm of tomorrow by focusing on the farm’s greatest asset: the cow.
From Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, World Dairy Expo is hosted by Madison, Wisconsin. Continue on to read more about the schedule of seminars that will cover the hottest topics in the industry, along with the dairy farm families who will be highlighted through virtual farm tours.
More than 2,500 dairy cattle representing eight breeds will make their way across the colored shavings to compete in international shows at World Dairy Expo.
