Better farming starts with you: The power of self-awareness
Discover how self-awareness and personality assessments like MBTI and DiSC can transform communication and reduce conflict within your farm family business.
Managing wild yeast challenges in your corn silage
High wild yeast in silage can slash milk production. Learn how to identify, test, and mitigate yeast issues to protect your herd's health and performance.
Manure management: Applying dairy manure to newly planted crops
Boost your yield! Learn the benefits of applying dairy manure to corn and soybeans post-planting, from moisture gains to protecting emerging seedlings.
Dear Extension: Solving the toughest family farm dilemmas
From sweat equity to privacy boundaries, Ohio State University Extension’s David Marrison answers "Dear Abby" style questions to help families navigate farm management.
Maximizing alfalfa yields starts at planting
Establish a high-yield alfalfa stand this spring. Learn about optimal soil temperatures, frost tolerance, weed control, and why April 1 is a key date.
Do you need to reevaluate the nitrogen strategy on your farm?
Nitrogen prices are surging in 2026. Learn how to use the MRTN calculator and Ohio State University Extension tools to find the most profitable nitrogen rate for your corn crop.
Ready for social housing? Your first steps for preweaned calves
Last year, we wrote a piece titled “Better together: A case for social housing of preweaned calves,” highlighting research showing calves raised in pairs...
H5N1 in the milking parlor: New insights into transmission and risks
Ohio State University's Natalie Tarbuck takes a deep dive into H5N1 bird flu in U.S. dairy herds, from udder health to biosecurity. Discover why commercial milk remains safe and how the virus is evolving.
‘Good enough’ is not the end goal
Don't settle for "good enough." Discover how moving beyond the "usual, customary, and reasonable" mindset helps kids build grit and reach their full potential.
The ‘Wimpy’ Problem: How to properly value sweat equity on the farm
Don't wait until "Tuesday" to pay for today’s labor. Ohio State University's Dave Marrison talks about how to document farm sweat equity, calculate opportunity costs and ensure a fair family transition.
