Diversify Dairy Operations for more revenue

Revenue—More Than Milk for the Modern Dairy

How to diversify with alternative profit lines As dairy margins tighten, many producers may consider diversifying their business operations to generate alternative profit lines. The profitability of these ventures may hinge on choosing between competing and complementing diversified businesses. “While milk still accounts for the majority of revenue on dairies, we are seeing more and […]

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John Deere New V452M Round Baler

John Deere Launches the New V452M Round Baler, Built for Productivity

Purpose-built for high-volume operations demanding density and automation OLATHE, Kansas (Sept. 2, 2025) – John Deere (NYSE: DE) today announced the introduction of the V452M round baler to the North American lineup. This provides enhanced productivity and precision to larger-scale hay and forage operations. The V452M headlines the newly updated lineup of VR and CR […]

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Will Facial Recognition Manage Future Cows?

Will Facial Recognition Manage Future Cows?

Will Facial and Video Recognition Manage Tomorrow’s Cows?  Technology continues to revolutionize dairying as we know it, offering valuable tools to address labor shortages and improve overall herd management. Most dairy producers are familiar with robotic milkers and herd management systems that use radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags, collars or leg monitors to track individual animal […]

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