Udder Tech, Inc. first went to World Dairy Expo in 1994 to debut their first product, the Towel Tote. It conveniently keeps both paper towels and teat dip cups within reach when milking cows. Cheryl Mohn, President of Udder Tech and previous dairy farmer, saw a need for a more efficient way to get things done in the barn, and … Read More
GEA Farm Technologies New Distributer of Lauren AgriSystems
GEA Farm Technologies is very pleased to announce a strategic alliance with Lauren AgriSystems, Ltd. to become the exclusive global distributor of the patented Tri-Circle® milking liners, premium DairyGrade™silicone milk hose, and other supporting products Lauren designs, develops and manufactures, beginning September 1, 2014. “This partnership truly allows both companies to operate independently within their core strengths,” explains Vern Foster, … Read More
New CR Combines from New Holland
Yesterday New Holland held a press conference in Berlin, Germany via Twitter primarily using the #NHharvest2014 hashtag. It was mostly about the new CR Series combines topped by the CR 10.90. Presenting was Carlo Lambro Brand, President. Here are a few of the tweets I picked out: Award-winning Cursor 16 engine developed by #FPTIndustrial that powers the new CR 10.90 … Read More
AP Presents Hog Swine-asty at WPX
Uncle Pig-Sty and the whole Hogerson clan were happy, happy, happy at World Pork Expo as Automated Production Systems (AP) presented Hog Swine-asty for this year’s theme – and that’s a fact, Jack.. Every year AP has a different theme for their tender whole roast hog and they really go “whole hog” with costumes, music and even fun audience participation. … Read More
New Holland Livestock Pavilion Coming Soon
In support of their strong support of dairy and livestock producers, New Holland Agriculture & Construction is proud to announce an agreement with the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI. to secure naming rights for new livestock pavilions that will be built on the grounds beginning next year. “New Holland’s legacy is strong in hay tools, tractors and skid steer … Read More
John Deere Introduces New Round Balers
Building on the reliability and popularity of its 8 Series Round Balers, John Deere introduced 12 new models of its 9 Series Round Balers for 2013 during the recent Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. Laura Cobb, senior marketing representative at John Deere Ottumwa Works, said producers liked what they saw at the show. “They’re really liking the new technology … Read More
Behind the Scenes With DeLaval
How much do you know about DeLaval? Want to learn more? Then sit in on this press interview with President/CEO, Joakim Rosengren. I conducted this interview along with several other ag journalists during the IFAJ Congress in Sweden. We were visiting the DeLaval Hamra Farm. After our tour of the facilities we had a wonderful meal under the roof of … Read More
BouMatic Wins Governor's Award
Congratulations to BouMatic for receiving the 2012 Governor’s Export Award from Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker! “BouMatic has achieved extraordinary results in international markets while significantly contributing to Wisconsin’s economy and job growth opportunities,” said Governor Scott Walker. “BouMatic has been a great contributor to Wisconsin’s ability to compete in the global economy,” the Governor added. “BouMatic’s export markets have experienced … Read More
DeLaval Outfits New College Dairy Facilities
Canada’s University of Saskatchewan and New York’s Alfred State College will both be install DeLaval milking solutions in their new dairy facilities. The University of Saskatchewan, located in Saskatoon, Canada, built its new dairy research center for 100 lactating cows with the capability to milk robotically, in a parlor, or in a stanchion barn setting. DeLaval will outfit the facility … Read More
New Holland MegaCutter Offers More
New Holland is the leader in hay and forage tools and their latest offering, the MegaCutter™, provides professional users with 16% more cutting capacity up front. We already heard about this new mounted triple disc mower-conditioner when it debuted at the National Farm Machinery Show in February, but we got another look last week in more detail with the help … Read More