Semiautomated milking technology captured the attention of dairy producers awarding this year’s Nexus Innovation Awards. The new technology from GEA improves upon and brings the fully automated teat preparation common in box-style milking robots to parallel parlors.

Optimum milk production is crucial for dairy farmers, as it directly impacts their profitability. However, while higher milk yields increase revenue, it is important that it is achieved without compromising the health and well-being of the cows.

Your best employee just left for a job in a different industry. You’ve been looking for a new parlor manager for what feels like forever and can’t find the right fit. Or maybe your kids are headed off to college, and you’re scrambling to find a replacement. Sound familiar?