Maximizing forage yield and quality
Learn how to decide how much nitrogen to apply and how to select a harvest date to maximize forage yields.
Crossbreeding cattle comes with many considerations
Maurice Eastridge breaks down the decision-making process of breeding dairy cattle in this week's Dairy Excel column. Learn what you need to consider.
Manure nutrient management plans important for dairy farms
Learn to account for the nutrient value of livestock manure, develop a management plan for application and maintain appropriate records.
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.
