LeeAnne Bulman, Ag Update Journalist Profile

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Organic dairy milks on

1 week ago | ravallirepublic.com | LeeAnne Bulman

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. – It’s been more than 40 years since Jerry and Shirley Wagner took the plunge into the world of organics. Now it’s time for the next generation to carry on the torch as their son, Brandon Wagner, and fiancé, Jesse Kettledon, take over the farm. Love Funny Wow Sad Angry
Organic dairy milks on

1 week ago | agupdate.com | LeeAnne Bulman

LeeAnne BulmanFor Agri-View BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. – It’s been more than 40 years since Jerry and Shirley Wagner took the plunge into the world of organics. Now it’s time for the next generation to carry on the torch as their son, Brandon Wagner, and fiancé, Jesse Kettledon, take over the farm. The Wagner herd was number 13 to go on the Organic Valley truck when the co-op was in its infancy. Jerry Wagner quickly became involved by joining the co-op board and trying new innovations on the farm.
Consider robots pro, con

2 weeks ago | agupdate.com | LeeAnne Bulman

LeeAnne BulmanFor Agri-View EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Learning about robots from first-hand experiences of dairy farmers was the topic of a recent roundtable hosted by University of Wisconsin-Division of Extension. The forum consisted of four farmers with different perspectives – from two to 30 robots, split production with robots and parlors, and a first-generation farmer vs fourth-generation. Jessica Pralle-Timner is co-owner of Miltrim Farms near Athens, Wisconsin.
Consider robots pro, con

2 weeks ago | ravallirepublic.com | LeeAnne Bulman

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Learning about robots from first-hand experiences of dairy farmers was the topic of a recent roundtable hosted by University of Wisconsin-Division of Extension. The forum consisted of four farmers with different perspectives – from two to 30 robots, split production with robots and parlors, and a first-generation farmer vs fourth-generation. Love Funny Wow Sad Angry
Trading out labor nothing new

3 weeks ago | ravallirepublic.com | LeeAnne Bulman

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Adding robots to a dairy setup has many benefits, especially for dairies that are finding it difficult to find and retain employees, according to a recent University of Wisconsin workshop. Benefits and challenges were presented at “Milking Robots, Are They the Future?” Love Funny Wow Sad Angry
Trading out labor nothing new

3 weeks ago | agupdate.com | LeeAnne Bulman

LeeAnne BulmanFor Agri-View EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Adding robots to a dairy setup has many benefits, especially for dairies that are finding it difficult to find and retain employees, according to a recent University of Wisconsin workshop. Benefits and challenges were presented at “Milking Robots, Are They the Future?”Luis Peña-Lévano of the University of California said robots are increasingly used to milk cows.
Robots better for cows, people

1 month ago | annistonstar.com | LeeAnne Bulman

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - When Doug Reinemann began working in the 1990s as a specialist for the University of Wisconsin-Division of Extension, farmers were moving from pipelines to parlors. And from there they moved to building double parlors and rotaries. Since 2015 he's seen the advent of robotic milkers, but he says rotaries still outnumber robots in new construction.
Robots better for cows, people

1 month ago | ravallirepublic.com | LeeAnne Bulman

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – When Doug Reinemann began working in the 1990s as a specialist for the University of Wisconsin-Division of Extension, farmers were moving from pipelines to parlors. And from there they moved to building double parlors and rotaries. Since 2015 he’s seen the advent of robotic milkers, but he says rotaries still outnumber robots in new construction. Love Funny Wow Sad Angry
Robots better for cows, people

1 month ago | agupdate.com | LeeAnne Bulman

LeeAnne BulmanFor Agri-View EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – When Doug Reinemann began working in the 1990s as a specialist for the University of Wisconsin-Division of Extension, farmers were moving from pipelines to parlors. And from there they moved to building double parlors and rotaries. Since 2015 he’s seen the advent of robotic milkers, but he says rotaries still outnumber robots in new construction.
Robots better for cows, people

1 month ago | mdjonline.com | LeeAnne Bulman

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – When Doug Reinemann began working in the 1990s as a specialist for the University of Wisconsin-Division of Extension, farmers were moving from pipelines to parlors. And from there they moved to building double parlors and rotaries. Since 2015 he’s seen the advent of robotic milkers, but he says rotaries still outnumber robots in new construction.