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"Boring" Technology Will Reshape Dairy Over the Next 10 Years
"Boring" Technology Will Reshape Dairy Over the Next 10 Years

Once a technology becomes a boring experience it means it has become proven, well-adopted, and easy to utilize. There are three "boring" technologies silently shaping the industry.

Labor
Labor Productivity or Efficiency. Is there a Difference?
Labor Productivity or Efficiency. Is there a Difference?

Labor contributes up to 10-15% of the cost to produce milk. The magnitude of the expense drives dairies to increase labor efficiency. However, labor efficiency does not equate to labor productivity.

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Business
Masters of Minivations: Small Innovations for a Big Competitive Advantage
Masters of Minivations: Small Innovations for a Big Competitive Advantage

Small innovations, or “minivations,” are what make each dairy unique and serve as a competitive advantage.

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Feed Costs
Forage Quality in Today’s Markets
Forage Quality in Today’s Markets

Do not bet the farm on speculative options to lower feed cost. In 2021, double-down on forage quality.

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News
A key to preventing such surprises is to ensure the nutrients we are providing to the cow stay consistent.
Nutrient Variation – The Unwelcome Surprise

A key to preventing such surprises is to ensure the nutrients we are providing to the cow stay consistent.

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