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Precision starter guide for hay and forage equipment

Technologies, like the more common autoguidance and assisted steering tools all the way up to full autonomy, are driving productivity in all segments of agriculture.

July 22, 2024

Chris Ehman

The use of precision technology has been a pivotal evolution for agricultural practices, aiding farmers in crop management, resource optimization and operational efficiency.

Advantages of herd management software

Herd management software helps farmers set and achieve goals, stay organized and meet performance needs efficiently through easy data entry, practical analysis tools, a user-friendly interface and excellent support.

July 15, 2024

Emélie Bell

Why exactly is using software so advantageous for you and your herd? Ultimately, it comes down to your goals, wants and needs.

Dairy farming 2.0: Milking the potential of artificial intelligence

The integration of AI into dairy farming offers significant opportunities for improved efficiency and early disease detection, though it requires careful consideration of factors like learning curves, sustainability, data privacy and dealing with false-positive alerts.

July 11, 2024

Diego B. Nobrega

We are now seeing another revolution, fuelled by the rapid development and increasing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI). AI tools are becoming more popular among farmers because they behave like high-tech helpers who assist with daily activities on farms.

Swift discoveries, tech ubiquities

July 1, 2024

Emma Ohirko

A friend of mine recently discovered Taylor Swift. I have a hard time wrapping my head around that. When she admitted this, it was tough to know if she was serious. How does a person discover Taylor Swift in 2024? I’m not sure, but for this friend, that was the truth.

Automated milking system retrofit barns: A viable consideration for a barn upgrade

An automated milking system retrofit may be all that is needed for an upgrade during the current economic situation.

March 27, 2024

Amelie Mainville

Consider productivity, longevity and sustainability when considering a retrofit for automated milking.

Building the right foundation for your rotary milking system

Rotary milking systems have revolutionized the way farmers manage their milk production. While these systems are efficient, it is important your platform provides you with the right foundation to ensure long-term performance and productivity.

January 8, 2024

Jane Burton

The platform is the starting point for constructing a robust, efficient and scalable rotary milking system that can solve your farm’s unique challenges and withstand the rigors of daily farm life.

Equipment Hub: Anatomy of a simple repair

January 3, 2024

Brad Nelson

The standard answer to reducing repairs in agriculture or anything else is simply to stop breaking things. The first step, IMHO, (in my humble opinion), is to figure out why something broke in the first place.

Extracting stuck tractors and farm equipment safely

Selecting the right recovery tools and following the proper steps can keep a bad situation, like stuck equipment, from getting worse by harming the individuals involved.

November 9, 2023

Cheryl DeCooman

Every farmer from time to time gets their tractor or farm equipment stuck in the mud. Although it may seem inevitable, there are ways to avoid getting stuck; however, once stuck in the mud it is important to get unstuck in the safest possible way to minimize the risk of an injury or damaging the equipment.