Harvest lessons to help in 2022
Use the lessons learned from 2021, take a deep breath during winter and then chart our 2022 business strategies.
2020 Ohio Farm Business Analysis Program summary
Twenty-one Ohio dairy farms participated in the 2020 Ohio Farm Business Analysis Program. Dianne Shoemaker shares the results in this week's Dairy Excel.
It’s never too early to teach money management
Learn how to pass on good money management skills to children by defining needs and wants, and having the discipline to understand the difference.
Time and change: As fall arrives, prepare operations for winter
It is not too early to start thinking about things we need to do on the dairy farm this fall to be prepared for winter.
Safety is the key when making corn silage
Harvesting corn silage can be dangerous. Please take a few minutes to review safety precautions and harvest recommendations.
Lessons learned from dog days of summer
A deep dive into a cow's production data to determine who has better genetics to manage heat stress can have long-term benefits.
Examining dairy production revenue, expenses and returns
Ohio State University Extension makes the Ohio Farm Business Analysis and Benchmarking Program available to Ohio dairy farmers.
Confined spaces are an invisible hazard
Confined spaces on farms are hazards, and difficult ones to recognize. Learn safe practices for working in and around confined spaces on farms.
Ready for life to throw a curve?
Take the time to consider how your farm business will handle the unexpected — death, disability, divorce, lawsuits, buying out a business partner and more.
Are you feeling stressed? Help is available
Being a farmer or dairy producer also brings unique challenges not experienced by others. Sometimes, these stressors cause physical and emotional strain.
