Should I buy, lease or rent farm equipment?
Don’t let a big purchase drain your cash reserves. Learn when it’s better to lease for flexibility or buy for equity to keep your farm viable this year.
The forgotten nutrient: Closing the gap in your calf feeding program
Maximize calf growth and rumen health by providing warm, free-choice water. Learn why water temperature and timing are vital for starter digestion and health.
Avoid these common balance sheet mistakes on your dairy farm
Small errors in asset valuation or missed liabilities can distort your farm's financial health, writes Ohio State University Extension's John Yost. Learn how to create a precise annual balance sheet that improves lender relations and guides smarter investment decisions.
All of us play a role in agriculture workforce development
Explore why the U.S. faces an agriculture labor shortage and learn 3 key strategies to recruit and retain the next generation of ag professionals.
The word of the year is ‘stewardship’
After another year of extremes, Dairy Excel's David Marrison looks ahead to 2026. See why he is trading resolutions for a single focus: the practice of stewardship.
Winter readiness: A guide to protecting your farm, workers and livestock
Don’t be caught off guard as the weather moves from warm and muddy to below-freezing and snowy this week. Ohio State University's John Yost offers a winter farm checklist for equipment upkeep, livestock care and worker safety during icy conditions.
Taking a look at the new alfalfa for dairy cows
Is alfalfa still essential in dairy rations? Learn how low-lignin alfalfa, harvest management, and forage economics impact milk production and ROI.
Know how to manage winter ventilation in the barn
Winter ventilation is crucial for cows. Learn how to manage air exchange rates, control moisture and ammonia and prevent respiratory disease in your barn.
What will you find in your forage grab bag?
Ohio’s forage and corn silage season saw drought, delays and low quality. Learn how variability impacts feed value and why testing and adjustments matter.
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.
