If you have started to examine ways to reduce your energy costs on the farm, you have probably found a lot of information about ways to cut energy use. Some of this information can be confusing or conflicting, especially when you are trying to find out which practices give you the best “bang for your energy buck.”

LEDs have come a long way in the past decade and have established themselves as mainstream lighting technology. Early LED lights could be unreliable and expensive, and some dairies were skeptical about the new lighting’s effect on herd health and milk production.

Great news – you’ve decided to get an energy audit for your farm. Perhaps you’ve read one of our recent articles for this publication and learned about the value of an energy audit.

With tax season upon us, the last thing you probably want to hear is the word “audit.” However, not all audits are created equally, and one type – an energy audit – can actually save you money.

If your dairy is located in a four-season climate, you’ve probably had your share of freezing temperatures and winter weather by now.

When you think about reducing energy costs on your dairy farm, your animal housing and milking parlor present some of the largest opportunities for energy savings.

In our business, we are continually consulting with dairies to recommend the most energy-efficient equipment on the farm. Many farms are starting to take a closer look at their operations and taking steps to improve efficiency.