Category Archives: Technology

Progressive Dairyman shares Howard and Mary Jo Straub’s robotic milking story

Progressive Dairyman introduces readers to Howard and Mary Jo Straub in the article, “Robots on a grazing dairy give Michigan couple ‘freedom.’” The article shares information that was provided by Howard and Mary Jo Straub during their presentation, “Grazing and … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – February 15

Last week we posted a Wordless Wednesday photo that was inspired by one of Lely’s core values, Innovation. Today we’d like to share another photo that reflects one of our five core values: Passion. We are passionate about what we … Continue reading

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Dairy Star shares the Wagner’s robotic milking story

Dairy Star recently shared the Wagner family’s robotic milking story in the article, “Wagners doing well with robotics.” On November 2, the family started milking with Lely’s Astronaut robotic milking system on their 105 -cow dairy near Monona, Iowa. Included … Continue reading

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Being a Certified Lely Center

The following guest blog is courtesy of Jan Rodenburg, Penner Farm Services, Alberta, Canada. Penner Farm Services was established in 1956 as the leading provider of a complete line of livestock equipment and supplies. Today we are located in Manitoba, … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – January 25

On this Wordless Wednesday we’d like to share a recently uploaded video, courtesy of scotthinch’s YouTube Channel. It looks like the new Luna cow brush is pretty popular on their Iowa dairy! If you’re not familiar with this blogosphere phenomenon, … Continue reading

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National Mastitis Council 51st Annual Meeting

Join us at the National Mastitis Council (NMC) 51st Annual Meeting for a panel discussion on Tuesday, January 24. Included below is an excerpt from the NMC’s website: Panel Discussion: The Use of Robotic Milkers in the Real World Doug … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – January 18

On this Wordless Wednesday, we’d like to share another 12,500th Lely Astronaut movie submission. Meet Tinkerbell as she takes you on a tour of Kuriste Farms. See how Lely’s Astronaut robotic milking system, Discovery mobile barn cleaner and Luna cow … Continue reading

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Lely Astronaut A4 milking robot wins prestigious award in Poland

The Lely Astronaut A4 milking robot has been acclaimed as ‘Agricultural machine of the year 2012’ in Poland. This prestigious award, granted by the Institute of Technology and Life Science, is the major prize awarded in Poland to leading manufacturers … Continue reading

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Progressive Dairyman – Canada features Gifford Acres Farm

The January 1, 2012, issue of Progressive Dairyman – Canada introduces readers to Gifford Acres Farm in the article, “Technologies make it easier for family to farm.” Progressive Dairyman – Canada discusses the number of changes Gifford Acres Farm has … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – January 4

On this Wordless Wednesday, we’d like to share another 12,500th Lely Astronaut movie submission. Meet Jacob Knigge of Knigge Farms in Omro, Wisconsin, as he takes you on a tour showcasing the past 11 years with Lely technology. If you’re … Continue reading

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