291 Part 1 | Timeless Tech, Real Results with Galen Smith, Coldstream Farms

The long commitment of Nedap and GEA’s innovation partnership comes together to deliver performance that pays.

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy is joined by Galen Smith, who discusses over 20 years of cow monitoring at Coldstream Farms and the critical role of technology and data-driven decision making in managing dairy profitability. Smith outlines the implementation and evolution of monitoring devices, animal health technologies, and feed management systems that have enhanced operational efficiency.

He shares insights from his recent technology-focused trip to Europe and reflects on how global dairy practices influence local challenges. The conversation also touches on how specific technology investments have not necessarily reduced labor but allowed more focused, effective efforts leading to better animal outcomes and financial returns. Additionally, Smith mentions the challenges faced in the milk market and preparation for the future farm transitions. Tune in for the next episode where the discussion shifts from technology to family farm transition.

This episode is part of the High-Performance Mindset Series powered by Nedap.

Nedap is future-proofing dairy farming with smart technologies in activity monitoring, cow locating, milk metering, sort gates, and AI-powered camera systems. Nedap is improving life on the farm by putting the right cow in the right place at the right time, every time.

00:00 Introduction to Coldstream Farms
01:32 Early Adoption of Technology
02:52 Modern Technological Investments
04:56 European Insights and Comparisons
09:27 Challenges in the Milk Market
12:08 Data-Driven Decision Making
17:19 Health and Reproduction Benefits
23:03 Future Goals and Collaboration
26:34 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics