Livestock Technology

Livestock operations are becoming more efficient with new high-tech gadgets. This section includes new products and technology available for cattle, dairy, pork, and poultry operations.

Connecterra digitizing dairy to improve animal health and efficiency of cows

Cow health is a key factor in dairy herd profitability, and producers are going digital to gain immediate access to real-time data that drives efficiency and optimizes production.

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Can Tech Save Our Bacon As AFS Spreads?

The virus is sending the world’s top pork producer, China, spiraling.

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Solar Energy, Crops, and Cattle Work Together

Elevated solar arrays permit agriculture and energy production to work together.

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Machinery Insider

The reverse engineered tractor

By Machinery Insider

Interesting Iron takes a look at tractors that were re-engineered to serve a new role.

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Successful Farming TV Show

RARE IH 7288 and 7488 Tractors

By Successful Farming TV Show

Dave Mowitz heads to Marshalltown, Iowa, to check out Gary Ballard’s 7288 and 7488 tractors

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All Around the Farm

You’ll know right where it is

By All Around the Farm

At one time I had tools lying around everywhere, and my batteries were all mixed together. Then I built a 5-foot-long steel shelf, and now they’re all centered in one spot. Empty batteries go in the middle, and chargers with fully charged batteries are on top. Notched out 4-inch pipe holds my drill