Investing in a methane digester with Jeremy Moyer
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 Farm1:40 – Making the decision to invest in a methane digester4:00 – Unique properties of Oakmulgee’s digester6:00 – Investing in the future of the operation8:50 – Lessons learned since breaking ground11:00 – How management will change once digester is online12:48 – What Moyer is looking forward to with this project14:30 – Using a sand lane16:30 – Managing mastitis while bedding with separated solids18:42 – Moyer’s advice to dairy producers considering investing in a methane digester20:40 – Rapid-fire questions