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Minnesota Farmers Battle Heat with Tech | Minneapolis News
Minnesota farmers are battling a brutal heatwave that’s hitting dairy cows especially hard—these heat-sensitive animals are dropping milk production when temps soar into the mid-90s. To fight back, farmers like Dan Glessing are deploying smart tech: ear tags track each cow’s temperature in real time, triggering automatic cooling via fans and sprinklers when needed. With shade, water, and tech working together, they’re keeping cows calm and productive—even overnight. It’s a high-stakes summer battle, but innovation is helping them keep their herds healthy while we all sweat it out. Listen in…
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