Address the ‘elephants in the barn’ on farm transition planning
Talking about the future of any business is important, especially so for family farms. Learn how to address the "elephants in the barn" and get started.
Corn silage: It’s what’s for dinner — at what cost?
Dianne Shoemaker takes a closer look at corn silage production for the three-year period from 2017 through 2019.
No one is ever just a farm kid
Whether you are a parent, mentor, educator, employer, admissions counselor or advisor, it is your responsibility to believe in and advocate for youth.
Regularly inspecting milking equipment can catch problems
While a milking system should have at least a yearly professional inspection, there are many other on farm evaluations that should be done much more often.
Be a better manager, motivate your labor force
Dairy managers should improve their management skills. Learn how to improve your management strategy to capitalize on the strengths of your employees.
Using whole farm planning approach
This month's cold stretch is an excellent time for farm managers to retreat to their office and turn their attention to the planning function of management.
2020 looked a lot like 2019 for Ohio dairy farms
Dianne Shoemaker offers a look at dairy farm margins in 2019 compared to 2020, and advice on how to improve margins on your dairy farm.
Feeding, housing shown to have long-term impact on calves
Feeding and housing practices of preweaned calves can have long-term implications. Maurice Eastridge explains in this week's Dairy Excel.
Workshop focuses on planning for the future of the farm
OSU extension will host a virtual three-part "Planning for the Future of Your Farm" workshop Feb. 15, Feb. 22 and March 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Resolve to have OSU Extension help you find success in new year
Make a resolution to use Ohio State University Extension resources to help you be successful in 2021 and beyond.
