Lessons learned from dog days of summer
A deep dive into a cow's production data to determine who has better genetics to manage heat stress can have long-term benefits.
Examining dairy production revenue, expenses and returns
Ohio State University Extension makes the Ohio Farm Business Analysis and Benchmarking Program available to Ohio dairy farmers.
Confined spaces are an invisible hazard
Confined spaces on farms are hazards, and difficult ones to recognize. Learn safe practices for working in and around confined spaces on farms.
Ready for life to throw a curve?
Take the time to consider how your farm business will handle the unexpected — death, disability, divorce, lawsuits, buying out a business partner and more.
Are you feeling stressed? Help is available
Being a farmer or dairy producer also brings unique challenges not experienced by others. Sometimes, these stressors cause physical and emotional strain.
Answering farmers’ questions about the pandemic in 2021
Gustavo Schuenemann and Jeffrey Workman answer frequently asked pandemic questions that Ohio State University Extension receives when visiting farms.
The cow days of summer
Now is a good time to review how the cows are handling the heat and humidity. Learn more about improving cattle comfort during hot summer months.
Unity across generations
Dairy Excel columnist Bonnie Ayars asks readers to think about their generational identity.
Cover crops can have some big advantages for dairy producers
Cover crops can be beneficial to most dairy farms, providing additional forage options, reducing erosion and runoff, improving soil health and more.
Take some ‘pause’ time to think about your farm, goals, community
David Marrison encourages readers to pause from the daily grind and clear their minds to think about their farms, their goals and their communities.
