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.
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.
