Business Digest Highlights

• New products and services
• Industry news
• Organization news

New products and services

Swihart Sales Company releases Cow Crane

The Cow Crane is a self-contained, portable cow lifter designed to pick up down cows. It lets you control the cow after lifting so she can gradually regain the use of her legs. You can lift a down cow without causing any trauma or injury, and use it to walk the animal to help them get back on their feet. The lift rides on rear tires and smaller front caster wheels, and has a hitch so you can tow it down the road. It’s equipped with a nylon strap on front and a hip clamp on back, both raised or lowered by worm gear winches.

Visit Swihart for more information.

New Access Black Liner from Lauren AgriSystems offers best-in-class productivity with exclusive venting technology

Lauren AgriSystems has unveiled a new multisided barrel black liner. The Access Black Liner uses the company’s exclusive directional flow vent technology. This vent system is positioned in a way that avoids high-use areas where bacteria collects and works with the flow to prevent disruptions within the liner for a faster, more consistent flow.

The liner is made with DairyGrade material that meets FDA and 3-A testing standards. This access liner is silicone-based. It is also nonhalogenated and Bisphenol A (BPA)- and phthalate-free.

The liner requires fewer switchouts because of its durability and rating for a minimum of 3,000 milkings. The integrated design, including the liner and shell, prevents twisting during use and the material is flexible to accommodate various teat sizes for a seal that virtually eliminates squawks and liner slips.

Visit Lauren AgriSystems for more information.

The Altor pistol is perfectly simple and simply perfect

The Altor Corporation has released the Altor pistol. All the pistol’s metal parts are stainless steel, and the polymer parts are Nylon 6. The 9MM caliber version can also shoot shot shells.

Visit Altor Corporation for more information.

Puck Enterprises unveils the Boom Truck

Puck Enterprises unveiled its new Boom Truck lead pump. As a lead pump, the truck is manufactured for supreme flexibility and reach. It’s equipped with a CAT 13B DRPTO engine that can achieve maximum power at 577 horsepower. This translates to a 3,200-plus-gallon- per-minute pump capacity. Engine control and monitoring with the company’s LightSpeed control system software is available.

The truck’s boom utilizes the company’s suite of hydraulic and electric control systems. The truck also boasts a 70-foot boom reach, which is supported by four large outriggers. The boom is controlled wirelessly.

This lead pump is considerably more compact than the Puck Honey Badger pump unit and still meets DOT width requirements. Operators can also tow with the boom truck.

Visit Puck Enterprises for more information.

Industry news

Truterra, Nori launch carbon market partnership

Truterra LLC announced a new pilot project using blockchain technology that could offer a new revenue stream for farmers through the creation of a new voluntary carbon removal marketplace.

Through the project, Truterra is syncing up its “Insights Engine,” which farmers are already using to generate customized stewardship and profitability data, with a carbon marketplace operated by Nori. Growers submit data at no cost to see the potential value of carbon credits they could generate as a result of the on-farm, soil health-building practices. Currently, farmers can be paid up to $15 per metric ton of carbon sequestered in the soil on Nori’s marketplace.

The organizations are working with a handful of farmers and ag retailers in the Truterra network to develop the pilot during this growing season, which will continue into the 2021-22 growing season.

Visit Truterra LLC and Nori for more information.

World’s only commercial provider of Mega e – MS Biotec – announces breakthrough LactiproNXT

MS Biotec announces the launch of LactiproNXT with Mega e. The drench enables beef and dairy producers to maintain digestive health in feedlot cattle, cows and calves, and to improve profitability.

The drench places a large number of rumen-native bacteria (Megasphaera elsdenii NCIMB 41125) directly into the rumen, where it immediately begins targeting lactic acid. Each pouch contains freeze-dried bacteria separated from the rehydrant by a seal and features a clear bottom gusset that allows users to see inside the pouch.

Visit MS Biot for more information.

Merlo introduces heavy-duty R70.24 S-Plus + R70.28 S-Plus Rotos

Applied Machinery Sales, the importer and distributor of Merlo telehandlers for the U.S., introduces two special rotating turret models, the R70.24 S-Plus and the R70.28 S-Plus. These models deliver heavy-duty weight capacity (15,400 pounds) and lift heights that meet the most demanding job site requirements, all within a compact footprint. Features include:

• Rotating turret (360 degrees) with tilt cab (20 degrees)
  
  
• Load-sensing and flow-sharing hydraulics allow for multiple, simultaneous boom movements and rapid turret rotation
  
  
• Automatic load management system (ASCS) displays operating and safety parameters in real time on a large, very visible LCD
  
  
• Hydrostatic transmission ensures precise machine movement
  
  
• Active suspension system automatically corrects machine placement on uneven terrain for consistent, safe lifting
  
  
• Multipositional stabilizers can be individually or automatically deployed for precise placement on tight job sites

The models’ footprints are:

• R70.24 S Plus: 24 feet 3 inches x 8 feet 2 inches (stabilizers deployed 17 feet 3 inches) x 7 feet 11 inches
  
  
• R70.28 S Plus: 27 feet 3 inches x 8 feet 2 inches (stabilizers deployed 20 feet 8 inches) x 10 feet 10 inches

Email applied mach or visit AMS-Merlo for more information.

Dairy supply chain company Milk Moovement enters U.S. market

On Oct. 7, Milk Moovement announced that it is expanding in the U.S. The company, headquartered in Halifax, Canada, opened its first office stateside in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota, to tap into the Midwestern dairy industry.

The new office opening follows recent developments, including Milk Moovement signing its first American client, Triple B Milk Transport LLC, during the summer. As part of that deal, Milk Moovement’s proprietary platform, which provides actionable intelligence across the dairy supply chain via its cloud-based software, is currently in use across the Wisconsin-based company’s transportation network.

Moreover, in September, it was announced that Milk Moovement is one of 11 companies to be included in the 2020 Class of Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Visit Milk Moovement to learn more.

Organization news

NMC updates Post-milking Teat Disinfection Fact Sheet

National Mastitis Council (NMC) Teat Health Committee members updated the organization’s Post-milking Teat Disinfection Fact Sheet. Visit bit.ly/TeatDisinfectionNMC to view the free resource.

The fact sheet addresses various types of post-milking teat disinfectants, including those used for different seasons. The fact sheet guides users with teat dip application, handling, storage, use and methods for protecting efficacy. This resource also discusses teat dip cups, sprays and automated milking systems.

Hellenbrand honored as Friend of Expo

World Dairy Expo is honored to present Michael Hellenbrand of Cross Plains, Wisconsin, with a posthumous 2020 Friend of Expo Award. Sadly, Hellenbrand passed away this summer, but the positive impact he had on World Dairy Expo will remain for years.

Hellenbrand served on the World Dairy Expo board of directors as the current first vice president and was a past treasurer and former chairman of numerous committees. His financial background was a valuable asset to the expo. He also played a large role in the construction of the New Holland Pavilions at the Alliant Energy Center and was a vocal advocate for show ring ethics and youth exhibitors.

Visit World Dairy Expo for more information.