Tera Baker

How good dairies become great businesses

Curiosity, collaboration and connected data separate dairies that sustain success from those that simply maintain it.

April 22, 2026

No two dairies are the same. Facilities vary. Management styles differ. Labor situations shift. Yet across farms that consistently rise from good to great, one common thread emerges.

Improve reproduction and heat stress management, one data point at a time

Harness monitoring technology not just to combat heat stress but to identify and breed cows naturally equipped to thrive in warmer temperatures to ensure a more resilient herd for the future.

August 29, 2025

Tera Baker

Dairies using activity monitoring technology to measure the effects of heat stress on their cows can unlock a valuable opportunity: integrating this data into breeding decisions as part of a comprehensive, data-driven herd management strategy.

10 things to consider in planning for precision feeding systems

May 6, 2015

Tera Baker

A precision feed management system can help improve feed inventory management, employee protocols or the accuracy of income over feed cost values.

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How good dairies become great businesses

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10 things to consider in planning for precision feeding systems

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