Episode notes
What if everything the lighting companies have been telling you is wrong? Twenty years of rock-solid research from the University of Florida proves that basic LED lighting can boost milk production by 8%, yet the vast majority of dairy operations still run fixtures from the 1980s. Even more shocking: farmers spending $600 on simple LED setups are getting the same results as those dropping $15,000 on "advanced" systems. This episode exposes why complex technology fails when biology refuses to cooperate—and how understanding this pattern could save you thousands on every technology decision you face.
Key Takeaways:
- Why only 30% of your cows will ever respond strongly to photoperiod manipulation—regardless of how much you spend on lighting systems
- The $34,000 annual revenue opportunity hiding in barns with l ...
Keywords
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