US dairy co-op measuring pasture with satellite imagery

A growing global population requires that farmers be ever more resourceful and efficient with the tools at their disposal. Feed efficiency – especially when it comes to pasture and forage – is a prime example of this for dairy farmers. A US dairy co-op is launching a pilot programme measuring pasture with satellite imagery. One leading US organic dairy co-operatives, Organic Valley, has plans to utilise advanced satellite technology that will provide detailed data and information so their p