Monthly Archives: April 2011

YouTube Video Explains, “How It’s Made: Milk”

On this Friday, we’d like to share the YouTube video, “How It’s Made: Milk.” The question of how milk is made may be a “no-brainer” for us, but for others it might not be so clear. Not only that, the … Continue reading

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Western Producer features Wildeboers Robotic Milking Story

Western Producer recently spoke with the Wildeboers in Lacombe, Alberta, as they shared their robotic milking story in, Got milk? Get milked. The article highlights why the family decided to transition to Lely’s Astronaut robotic milking system, how it works … Continue reading

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Feed More. Work Less.

The Juno automatic feed pusher is the ultimate labor-saving solution for constantly feeding your herd. Lely Juno Automatic Feed Pusher Feeding your herd is a fact of life. Pushing feed three or four times a day, every day, takes time … Continue reading

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Lely’s Calm Automatic Calf Feeder

Lately, we’ve been getting questions regarding Lely’s Calm automatic calf feeder. As a result, we’d like to share a little bit of information here on LelyLife.com and then of course, open it up for questions! Why Should I Consider Lely’s … Continue reading

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C & C Farm Supply Enters Into Agreement to Become Lely Center Dealer

Lely has announced it has entered into a marketing agreement with C & C Farm Supply, a leading milking equipment company headquartered in Harrisonburg, Va. As part of the agreement, C & C Farm Supply will have exclusive rights to … Continue reading

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Meet Klaphake Dairy Farm

We’d like to start the week off by introducing you to Klaphake Dairy Farm in Freeport, Minnesota. Hear from Steve Klaphake, as he talks about his farm’s robotic milking story. During the summer of 2010, Klaphake Dairy Farm started milking … Continue reading

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CowSignals Training Company – Feed Intake

We’d like to share a recent article by CowSignals Training Company. If you aren’t yet familiar with the company, CowSignals trains cattle farmers, feed consultants, breeding consultants, barn design consultants, vets and other cow enthusiasts throughout the world in the … Continue reading

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Progressive Dairyman features I-29 Dairy Conference

Progressive Dairyman discusses this year’s I-29 Dairy Conference, recently held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Among the keynote speakers were Dr. Temple Grandin, a Colorado State professor who is well known for her animal handling practices and Scott Higgins, President … Continue reading

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Meet Knigge Farms

Today, we invite you to hear from Knigge Farms, as they talk about their robotic milking story. Ten years ago, the Knigge farm became the first robotic milking farm in the United States. On May 25, 2010, the Knigge’s replaced … Continue reading

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Dairy Star discusses Robotics and Quality of Life

Today, we’d like to share a recent Dairy Star article, as they feature Tom Anderson, farm business management instructor at Riverland Community College. The article recaps Anderson’s March 17th seminar, focusing on “The Financial and Production Benefits of Robotic Milking” … Continue reading

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