Investing in a methane digester with Jeremy Moyer

Investing in a methane digester with Jeremy Moyer

Author: Progressive Dairy editors December 4, 2024 Duration: 23:26

Fifth-generation dairy farmer from Amelia Court House, Virginia, Jeremy Moyer joins host Matti McBride on this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast. Learn about Oakmulgee Dairy Farm, a new robotic milking facility, the decision to invest in a methane digester, advice Moyer has for producers considering large investments at their dairy and more.

Here is the episode breakdown:

  • 0:28 – About Oakmulgee Dairy Farm
  • 1:40 – Making the decision to invest in a methane digester
  • 4:00 – Unique properties of Oakmulgee’s digester
  • 6:00 – Investing in the future of the operation
  • 8:50 – Lessons learned since breaking ground
  • 11:00 – How management will change once digester is online
  • 12:48 – What Moyer is looking forward to with this project
  • 14:30 – Using a sand lane
  • 16:30 – Managing mastitis while bedding with separated solids
  • 18:42 – Moyer’s advice to dairy producers considering investing in a methane digester
  • 20:40 – Rapid-fire questions

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