FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT

Since the farm’s inception in 1958, Bosdale Farms has expanded to accommodate their large family, added a farrow-to-finish commercial pork operation and converted their herd from Ayrshires to Red Holsteins to the purebred Holsteins they have come to be known for.

Have you ever noticed that on some dairies, milking units are not as clean as on other dairies? Some of this may be related to how often they are cleaned, but there can be other factors at play as well.

“What is my somatic cell count (SCC)?”
“How can I lower my SCC?”
“My cell count is going up; it must be the dip.”

From our experience working with dairies and in our work developing milking products, we’ve seen that choosing a liner as a business decision ultimately comes down to two main things: cost per milking and health of the herd.

Fall is arriving, and it is time to start thinking about harvest. When it comes to alfalfa fields, what is the plan for the final cutting? Will it all be chopped for silage, or will you be making bales?

As a farmer, you know your dairy operation like the back of your hand. But do you know the best safety practices for your compact track loader or skid-steer loader?