Monthly Archives: February 2010

Pretty soon the temperatures will start warming up (we’re hoping anyway). And pretty soon, people will begin making plans outdoors. Parents will sit in the stands and watch their children play baseball and kids will toss beach towels over their … Continue reading →

Successful Farming recently featured Ardy Johanson, an Underwood, Minnesota dairy producer in an article titled “Robotic Milking.” Johanson is spending a lot more time with his family now that his 110 dairy cows are being milked robotically. Below are highlights … Continue reading →

The Gruenbaum family was considering selling the herd. And then they discovered robotic milking. Below is an excerpt from a story that ran in the Columbus Dispatch. The story was picked up by the Associated Press and featured in more … Continue reading →

Kuenzler Dairy Equipment will host an Open House March 2 and we would love to see you there. Attendees will be able to see the Lely Astronaut A3 Next in action and have questions about robotic milking and the latest … Continue reading →

AgriView’s Feb. 11 issue contained an article that shared tips with readers about how to continue to cut costs on dairy farms. Although milk prices are back to profitable levels, opportunities to cut costs still exist and can help increase … Continue reading →

Progressive Dairyman’s February issue contained an article titled “Reduce energy consumption, reduce your costs.” The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) estimates that farmers nationwide spend about $10 billion on energy every year. For dairy operations, energy costs rank … Continue reading →

As we follow conversations on Twitter and in the news, we’ve seen many of you discussing the much anticipated CBS Evening News report on antibiotic use in livestock. After repeated delays, the report is set to air tonight. Dairy Herd … Continue reading →

The below information is gathered from Agri-View’s January 28, 2010 issue. Late last week, the U.S. Department of Justice filed an antitrust violation suit against Dean Foods, alleging Dean Foods has been trying to stifle competition and force lower milk … Continue reading →