Saturday, May 18 2013 11:33 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:33:19 GMT
The First Alert Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Phelps Sunday A very warm day is on tap for the QC as temps will race into the upper 80s this afternoon. This will create an unstable air mass so a few
The First Alert Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Phelps Sunday A very warm day is on tap for the QC as temps will race into the upper 80s this afternoon. This will create an unstable air mass so a fewMore >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:24:38 GMT
It doesn't seem to matter if you ask a man or a woman. Someone young or old. The issue of legalizing medical marijuana for any purpose seems to push a lot of buttons. The only thing that stands inMore >>
It doesn't seem to matter if you ask a man or a woman. Someone young or old. The issue of legalizing medical marijuana for any purpose seems to push a lot of buttons. The only thing that stands inMore >>
KWQC 24/7 Weather is our 24 hour weather channel. It's available here at KWQC.com, on Mediacom Channel 247 (in the Quad Cities), over the air on Digital 6.2 or you can call your local cable company...More >>
KWQC 24/7 Weather is our 24 hour weather channel. It's available here at KWQC.com, on Mediacom Channel 247 (in the Quad Cities), over the air on Digital 6.2 or you can call your local cable company to ask for KWQC 24/7 Weather.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 2:23 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:23:07 GMT
You're eyes aren't seeing things. Gas prices are headed higher in the Quad Cities and other parts of the country. "I spent 50 bucks on 11 and half gallons of gas", laughs Carine Iverson. She had anotherMore >>
You're eyes aren't seeing things. Gas prices are headed higher in the Quad Cities and other parts of the country. "I spent 50 bucks on 11 and half gallons of gas", laughs Carine Iverson. She had anotherMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:52:39 GMT
It's Powerball fever as the jackpot grows to a staggering $600 million. It's the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery jackpot ever. There are plenty of dreamersMore >>
It's Powerball fever as the jackpot grows to a staggering $600 million.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:58:46 GMT
The Geneseo Police Department is looking for information from anyone who may have witnessed a fake traffic stop. On Thursday, May 16, 2013 at around 5:50 a.m. a dark colored passenger care made a trafficMore >>
The Geneseo Police Department is looking for information from anyone who may have witnessed a fake traffic stop. On Thursday, May 16, 2013 at around 5:50 a.m. a dark colored passenger care made a trafficMore >>
It's cutting edge technology. Hands off. No more milking cows by hand at John Maxwell's farm in Scott County. Robots now have that responsibility.
Two robots milk the Jersey cows at the farm in Donahue. Maxwell has invested about three and a half million dollars into the operation.
The cows are not chased. Instead, they are attracted by feed pellets. Once they are in the designated area, a robot automatically puts the milker on. In a matter of minutes, the process is complete without the cow being milked by human hands.
Maxwell says the robotic system certainly has its advantages. It operates twenty four hours a day. The system has a computer capable of determining the quality of the milk. Maxwell says it also saves on labor expenses.
At full production, the milking operation will be capable of providing about three thousand gallons a day. All of the milk is sold and used to make cheese.
He eventually will have four robots. Each robot cost about 250 thousand dollars.
Maxwell says since the system went into operation in November, he has noticed better quality milk, and more milk production. His goal is to become the top milk producer in the country.
Last year, more than three thousand people from foreign countries visited his farm. He really enjoys providing tours, especially for students. He says it's an opportunity for them to visit a dairy farm and get an up close look at how technology is impacting agriculture.
