Experts Worried Bird Flu Spread is Reaching the Boiling Point
By Ryan Hanrahan NBC News’s Evan Bush reported this past weekend that “the simmering threat of bird flu may be inching closer to boiling over. This year has been marked…
Benchmarking Crop Machinery Cost and Investment
By Michael Langemeier The continued increase in size of tractors, combines, and other machinery has enabled farms to operate more acres and reduce labor use per acre. However, this increase…
This Robot Could Find Nitrate Hot Spots by Crawling Through Tile Drainage
By Cami Koons Researchers from Iowa State University (ISU) have partnered with Michigan State University (MSU) to develop a robot that would detect nitrates and monitor tile health to help…
What You Need to Know About Autonomous Machinery
What once felt like a futuristic science fiction novel is here: Fully autonomous functions are coming to the farm. Skilled labor to operate heavy machinery can be hard to come…
Essential Information for Agricultural Repairs
Having the right kind of welder in your farm shop can save time and money on repairs and fabrication. The tried-and-true stick welder, while still useful, has paved the way…
How Will Artificial Intelligence Change Agriculture?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the tech sector’s newest innovations and will likely impact every industry. Beyond just a buzzword, this technology may be on your farm soon. Artificial…
There’s More to Them Than You Think
At World Dairy Expo, there are all kinds of exhibitors. From massive high-tech displays to the simple table booth, each exhibitor is vying for your attention. Sure, it’s great to…
It Starts With a Plan
Outbreaks of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus in dairy herds have brought revelations that livestock producers may have holes in their biosecurity measures. Fortunately, over the past decade or so,…
Technology as a Dairy Management Tool
Technology continues to be a driving factor in the dairy industry. Today, nearly every aspect of a cow’s life span can be monitored remotely, sending streams of data to the…
What Goes Into the Process of Hay Testing
Hay testing is a crucial practice to ensure optimal nutrition among livestock. On this podcast, Lorrie Boyer talks with Shelby Filley, Regional Livestock and Forages Specialist from Oregon State University…