Key tax changes farmers should know
Key tax changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could impact your farm’s year-end planning, estate decisions, depreciation and reporting requirements.
Caring for cows in a strong market
Strong beef prices are reshaping dairy strategy. Good calf care, timely culling and welfare-focused decisions help dairies capture value.
Feeding the ‘one-ton’ dairy cow
Explore how dairy farmers boost profits by improving milk fat and protein yields through genetics, balanced nutrition and forage quality.
Using technology and data to drive herd health and progress
Technology allows dairy farmers to track each cow’s health and production, but the challenge now is learning how to use all that data effectively.
How to understand your milk quality report
Learn how to monitor and reduce bacterial counts in raw milk. Understand SPC, PI and sanitation tests to improve milk quality and prevent contamination.
Time to apply for higher education
Autumn brings more than harvest and football. It’s college application season. Learn tips to write strong, authentic essays that make you stand out.
Management options for thin new alfalfa stands
Wet springs and dry summers made 2025 a tough year for new alfalfa stands. Learn how to assess poor emergence, manage autotoxicity and plan resiliently.
Now is the time for weed control
OSU Extension surveys show rising weed pressure in northeast Ohio, as waterhemp and ragweed spread. Fall herbicide control is key for fields and pastures.
Methods for keeping birds out of the barn
Starlings and other pest birds steal feed and spread disease in barns. Learn the costs they cause and effective strategies to keep them under control.
The farm economy: Is a storm on the horizon?
Extension educator David Marrison shares the highlights from OSU’s 63rd Farm Science Review, including new tools to help Ohio farmers plan for the future.
