Monthly Archives: January 2011

What technology advancement(s) can you not live without?

There’s no question that farming technology has come a long way in recent years. That’s the focus of this video, shown here from Lely’s YouTube channel. The four minute video describes how our world is constantly growing and developing and … Continue reading

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Tips for Success from Rance Miles

Did you know that Southwest Cheese Company LLC, located in Clovis, N.M., is the largest cheddar cheese plant in the world!? According to DairyHerd.com, they’ve captured 9.7 percent of the U.S. market for American style cheddar … and they’ve been … Continue reading

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Progressive Dairyman – Canada features Robotic Milking

There’s some exciting news coming out of Canada! Progressive Dairyman – Canada First, Progressive Dairyman introduces us to Progressive Dairyman – Canada, a new addition for readers in Canada, scheduled to be published six times in 2011. Targeted to all … Continue reading

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Light Requirements for Cows

Did you know that a major stimulator of cow production and reproduction is light? Within the brain, light reduces melatonin secretion, which then triggers the release of several substances that stimulate production and reproduction. Besides cow effects, sufficient light also … Continue reading

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“Whole Living” on Martha Stewart Living Radio

This morning from 10-11 a.m. ET, “Whole Living,” a holistic-health oriented show on Martha Stewart Living Radio is hosting an hour-long show focusing on milk and dairy’s role in the diet. If you’re available to put on your “agvocate” hat, … Continue reading

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T4C Management System’s New Key Performance Indicators

Lely’s T4C (Time for Cows) monitors more than you could have ever imagined The introduction of the robotic milker has not only automated milking, it has also changed overall management on dairy farms. The robotic milker’s T4C management program provides … Continue reading

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NCGA Social Media Training Webinar Series

Great news for online agvocates! The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is hosting a series of webinars in 2011 that are all geared towards social media training. The first webinar will be at 10:30 a.m. CST on Thursday, January 20 … Continue reading

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“Work Smarter, Not Harder”

Iowa Farmer Today recently featured Mark and Sandra Ehrhardt’s robotic dairy in the article, Honey, the robot’s on the phone. The online article discusses how the Ehrhardt’s were introduced to the idea of robotic milking, when the idea came to … Continue reading

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KELOLAND TV Features Robotic Dairy Farm

We’re excited to share news that South Dakota has become home to it’s first robotic dairy. Keloland TV recently featured Stuart Plucker’s farm in, Mechanized Milking. Click below for the online video. For the full article click here.

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AFBF Annual Meeting Talks Social Media

AFBF’s 92nd Annual Meeting is taking place now through January 12, 2011, in Atlanta, Georgia. Over 5,000 members from around the country are in attendance and the team at Farm Bureau is ready to share the news and events with … Continue reading

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