For many, the year 2020 was a symbol of the future. Now that it is our present, we must look beyond today to position agriculture for a new future.

Mastitis records are an essential part of dairy herd management for many progressive dairy operations. The adage of “if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it” holds true when it comes to mastitis management.

It still amazes us when we get onto a dairy that has all their milking data at the push of a button but is not using any of it.

Like the stories of many Midwest dairy farm families, the Benthems’ history is one of steady growth and improvement, focused on quality while adopting technology, with family at the center of the circle and a vision of creating room in the business for future generations. Benthem Brothers Inc. of McBain, Michigan, was featured in a virtual tour during the 2018 World Dairy Expo.