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Clemson University’s LaMaster Dairy Farm unveils new robotic milking system

The cows wear activity monitors that track daily movement and alert dairy managers when activity is high for improved reproduction and when activity is low to identify possibly sick or lame cows.

October 22, 2019

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Clemson University’s LaMaster Dairy Farm, Clemson, S.C., unveiled a new robotic milking system.

General Mills, Foremost Farms collaborate to reduce GHG emissions

The module provides a comprehensive estimate of a farm’s GHG emissions and energy use, which allows farmers to gauge their carbon footprint, identify areas for improvement, explore new practices, track performance and reduce costs.

May 17, 2019

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General Mills, Minneapolis, and Foremost Farms USA, Baraboo, Wis., collaborated on a 3-year pilot program that produced a combined 11% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 16 dairy farmers in Michigan.

Noosa Yoghurt treats wastewater with on-site wastewater treatment solution

Noosa sought a more feasible method for treating its high-strength wastewater.

May 2, 2019

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Noosa Yoghurt elected to install an aerobic MBR system from Evoqua Water Technologies, Pittsburgh, Pa., with the system designed and installed in phases.

Cargill brings facial recognition capability to farmers

Cainthus uses breakthrough predictive imaging to monitor the health and wellbeing of livestock.

February 2, 2018

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Cargill, Minneapolis, and Cainthus, a Dublin-based machine vision company, are reshaping how animal producers make decisions for their livestock through a strategic partnership that will bring facial recognition technology to dairy farms across the world.

Milk Source acquires Sharpe Farms Dairy cow herd

Milk Source is planning many upgrades to the farm in the next 18-24 months, including a new milking parlor and renovation on all of the buildings.

May 31, 2017

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Milk Source, LLC, Kaukauna, Wis., reached an agreement to purchase the 5,200-plus dairy cow herd and operation from Sharpe Holdings, based in La Belle, Mo.

Mazoon Dairy to undertake OFIC’s flagship dairy project

The farm will start with approximately 4,000 cows in 2017, which will grow to a herd size of 25,000 cows in 2026.

January 4, 2017

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Oman Food Investment Holding, Inc. (OFIC) promoted Mazoon Dairy Co. to undertake the flagship dairy project for Oman.

Vermont dairy producers form new alliance to strengthen the voice of farming in Vermont

The alliance will work together with members, industry partners and state government officials to adopt regulations that won’t cripple the economic viability of the Vermont dairy industry.

August 3, 2016

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Vermont dairy producers formed the Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance, Montpelier, Vt., created to increase the voice of dairy farming in both the regulatory and legislative arenas.