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Mechanics Corner: Maintaining your milking vacuum system

September 29, 2017
Mark Walker
Understanding the many components that make up a milking vacuum system and recognizing how vacuum function integrates with the entire milking system is key to achieving an optimal milk harvest.
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Slideshow: What we didn't tell you about McClellan Farms

September 25, 2017
Julie Ashton
The Oct. 1, 2017 issue of Progressive Dairyman features Tom McClellan of McClellan Farms Inc. who achieves an average milking time of 3.9 minutes per cow. See images of his operation below. (Photos by Julie Ashton.)
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Indoor feed mixing: A new trend?

September 19, 2017
Walt Cooley
Dairyman Terry Ketterling wanted to lower breakeven costs for his 10,500-cow dairy. He could have built another milk barn, filled it with cows and stretched his fixed costs over more animal units.
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Best on farm fix: Custom calf mover

September 11, 2017
Annabelle Day
Moving calves around the farm used to be a stressful task for Cassie Zirbel of Ledge-Rock Holsteins in Greenleaf, Wisconsin, until she decided to stop struggling with the halters and trade them in for a solution that would relieve stress on both her and her calves.
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Dealers adapt to demand for dairy technology

September 11, 2017
Peggy Coffeen
From cowside data to automated milking systems, dairies today are more technology-driven than ever before. But behind each box and button is a milking equipment dealer who has invested in their own future and that of the industry by leading the charge of change.
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Customer service is essential in providing dairy equipment

September 11, 2017
Bev Berens
From consumable supplies, capital investment, parts and field equipment, customer service is an essential element for businesses that successfully supply dairy farms. Some businesses have learned customer service is more than just a reminder hanging on the wall in a break room.
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Dealers innovate to offer new products for dairy

September 11, 2017
Audrey Schmitz
Stagnant growth among equipment dealers is a blame game. Older dealerships view themselves as dated and old-fashioned. They blame their decline on the younger dealerships. Younger dealerships blame their struggle to grow on their inexperience and newness to the industry.
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Ag equipment dealers hold strong

September 11, 2017
Lynn Jaynes
Can dairy farmers expect there to be an ag equipment dealer within 30 minutes of the farm five years from now? With tougher profit margins, the search for efficiency isn’t restricted to just dairy farmers.
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Mechanics Corner: Today’s wheel loaders require special care

September 11, 2017
Allison McNeal
Since wheel loaders are often a staple machine on many dairy farms today, it’s critical for producers to understand the machines are not designed like they were 20 or even 10 years ago. They require special care, particularly the diesel engine and emission systems.
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Buying vs. leasing equipment: Exploring your options

September 11, 2017
Ramsey James
When it comes time to add new equipment to your dairy farm, there are many factors to consider. Do you want to buy or lease the machine?
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