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    The Importance of ASABE Compliant Equipment on a Dairy Farm

    For dairy farmers, reliable equipment is essential for farm efficiency, safety, and long-term profitability. One critical standard that often gets overlooked when purchasing agricultural equipment [...]

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    3 Advantages of Alley Scraper Systems vs. Skid Steers

    Dairy farmers face a daily challenge that’s as constant as the sunrise:  manure management.  Thankfully, advancements in technology and engineering have provided other options besides [...]

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    Feed-Pad Management Essentials:

    Optimizing Feed Storage and Distribution for Enhanced Livestock Nutrition Feed-pad management is an essential aspect of modern dairy farming. It plays a crucial role in [...]

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    June is National Dairy Month

    June has been designated as National Dairy Month - a monthlong celebration of all things dairy. June Dairy Month is the perfect excuse for indulging.  Who [...]

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    Beat the Heat: Keeping your Dairy Herd Healthy & Productive During Hot Weather

    When summer temperatures rise, dairy farmers face unique challenges in maintaining herd health and milk production. Hot weather can significantly impact dairy cows, affecting both [...]

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    May: National Beef Month

    May is Beef Month.  While the history of how National Beef Month started is not clearly defined, most people assume it’s because May is unofficially [...]

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    HOW ACCURATE IS YOUR VERTICAL MIXER WEIGH SCALE?

    Do you give much thought to the scale on your vertical mixer?  Why is that?  Do you have the mindset that the scale is always [...]

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    10 FEATURES TO CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING A TMR VERTICAL MIXER

    Are you in the market for a vertical mixer?  Just like buying a car, there are a lot of criteria to think about and take [...]

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    HOW CAN A MAGNET IMPROVE YOUR HERD’S HEALTH? Mixer Magnets Catch Tramp Metal in Feed

    Traumatic Reticuloperitonitis.  What is it? What is Traumatic Reticuloperitonitis?  It’s a fancy name for ‘hardware disease’.  Hardware disease is caused when cows ingest nails, wire, [...]

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    3 Common Alley Scraper Blade Options for Alley Scraper Systems

    When researching and selecting the appropriate alley scraper system for your operation, there are many features to consider.  In this article, we’ll take a look [...]