Keep 2022 simple and focused
David Marrison asks readers: "If you can choose one word to guide yourself and your farm business in 2022, what will it be?"
Carefully consider 2022 Dairy Margin Coverage
Dianne Shoemaker shares information about the 2022 Dairy Margin Coverage Program and the Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage Program.
The 12 days of Christmas for the dairy farm families
OSU Extension educator Chris Zoller creates a unique take on a classic Christmas song to reflect the efforts of those who contribute to farm operations.
Protect your milk income for 2022
While the all-milk price for 2022 is high, farmers still need to protect their milk income. Learn more about tools and tactics to protect your milk income.
Keep your dairy herd’s udders and teats healthy during winter
Taking care of the udder and teats during the harshest weather of the year will keep the cows comfortable and healthy, meaning fewer cases of mastitis.
Managing higher fertilizer prices
Learn more about farm management practices that may help you offset the increasing costs of fertilizer.
Think about manure pit safety during fall nutrient application
It is time to remind operators and applicators about the importance of following safety precautions when working around manure storage facilities.
Look at multiple benchmarks to know financial status
In this week's Dairy Excel, Dianne Shoemaker looks at financial indicators for 18 dairy farms that participated in the Ohio Farm Business Analysis Program.
Consider designs when switching to an automated milking system
Milk production increases and labor savings determine whether an automated system is more profitable. The greatest effect on both is facility design.
Be SMART about goals
Your written goals for your dairy farm should be specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and timed, or SMART, for short.
