02/19/2026
📢Field Technicians 📢
Kenzie says ”Put your coats on!!”
If you’re heading out into the frost, take note of these technician-tested hacks:
- Place your oil and standoff pad in a box turned on its side. Cover the top with a bath towel to trap the heat (it also makes a great hand-warmer between heifers!).
- Switch to canola oil - it has a lower freezing point than vegetable oil and stays fluid longer in the cold.
- Stand on a rubber mat to keep your feet off the frozen concrete and add an extra layer of protection for your probe.
- Use gel pens! Standard ballpoints usually give up once the temperature drops.
Stay warm out there! 🧤