Prepare for corn silage harvest
A silo collapse close call reminds us of the risks of harvest. From storage prep to equipment checks, safety and reflection are key for a productive season.
Be prepared for impacts of delayed or late harvest
Weather delays spread out Ohio’s silage harvest in 2024. Learn strategies to manage forage quality, bunker storage and small-grain planting timing.
Better together: A case for social housing of preweaned calves
The science is clear: calves do better when living together rather than apart. Grazyne Tresoldi makes the case for socially housed dairy calves.
Worldwide research on silage
OSU Extension educator Jason Hartschuh offers advice on managing DON levels, feed spoilage, food waste silage, baleage and safety practices for harvest.
Making hay in short windows
Ohio State University Extension educator Lee Beers offers tips for making hay in short windows due to unusually wet weather.
Have you evaluated your total mixed ration lately?
A lot can happen from time the computer software formulates your total mixed ration until the cow eats it.
The role of dairy farming in America’s legacy
Ohio State Extension educator Dwight Roseler considers the role of dairy farming in America's legacy, and what it takes to survive in the industry.
Considerations for fungicide applications on silage corn
Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh gives a rundown of considerations for applying fungicides to corn silage corn.
Viable options to add to forage reserves
Ohio State Extension educator John Yost shares strategies to help producers with depleted forages make the most of their empty fields.
Beware of soil crusting
Ohio State Extension educator Lee Beers explains the process of soil crusting and how to reduce the risk on your farm.
