Keener farm embraces mechanization and high production on Level Valley
On Level Valley farm Keener plans near total mechanization with a pipeline milker and improved feeding efficiency using self feed wagons and hay storage against a backdrop of 47 acres grass plus 12 rented acres. The operation grows corn 18 acres, wheat 12, barley 13 and tobacco five, with rye pasture to support eight acres of Canary grass.
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Keener herd milks at high capacity prompts efficient handling
Keener reports the herd on page 5 was producing up to 74 pounds of milk per day earlier this year. Farms handling as much as a ton daily must simplify milk handling, as Level Valley farm has operated a bulk tank for four years.
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