Set yourself up for success in new year
Instead of making resolutions, try goal setting. Any resolution you are considering can be turned into a goal.
Is a barn remodel in your future?
When planning dairy barn improvements, consider free stall size, bedding material, water availability, lighting, floor grooving and fan placement.
Take a moment to reflect this season
Use this time of year to reflect on the past year and develop a resolution for the coming year.
Do cows know it’s Christmas and what can you get them?
Cows that are not eating, resting, drinking, showing heat or being milking indicate an opportunity to give your cows an extra Christmas gift this season.
Answers to income tax prep questions from Ohio farmers
An Ohio State University Extension educator answers a variety of commonly asked tax questions from Ohio farmers.
Taking a look at the creation of greenhouse gasses
This week's Dairy Excel column outlines a recently-published article on the "Current Enteric Methane Mitigation Options" for ruminant livestock.
Take advantage of the dry fall
The dry conditions across many parts of Ohio provide an opportunity to take soil samples and apply lime where needed.
Understanding Dairy Margin Coverage for 2023
Now is the time to consider if the Dairy Margin Coverage program will improve your risk management in 2023.
Optimizing dry matter intake for transition cows
Improving cow comfort by removing barriers affecting intake is perhaps the single greatest opportunity to promote feeding behavior and optimize DMI.
Prepare your dairy herd now for the fall football season
Just like an effective football coach, you must prepare and coach your herd to perform properly in the fall and prepare the cow herd to win each game.
