Calculating rate of return on farm assets
How is ROA calculated? Ohio State University Extension educator Chris Zollar offers insight in this week's Dairy Excel column.
Dairy farms must monitor cash reserves
Find out why opening the January final milk check for 2020 was a lot more fun than opening the 2019 January final.
Measuring the capital efficiency of your dairy farm
Learn how to measure the capital efficiency of your dairy farm via The Dairy Excel 15 Measures of Dairy Farm Competitiveness bulletin by OSU Extension.
How to detect respiratory diseases in calves quicker
Diagnosing pneumonia and other respiratory diseases quicker is vital to the success of your operation. Learn how to improve your winter calf management.
Thinking about farm succession plans
Farm families need to develop a long term plan for their farm. Dairy Excel author David Marrison offers some tips to get started.
Contemplating control and life lessons
Dairy Excel columnist Bonnie Ayars reminds us February is the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time reading and planning.
Measuring efficiency on your dairy
The Dairy Excel 15 Measures of Dairy Farm Competitiveness bulletin measures efficiency based on investment per cow. Learn what it means to your business.
Consider dietary changes to capitalize on milk protein price
Since September, milk protein has become more valuable than milk fat. As a result, dairy cattle diets may need to be changed to take advantage.
Managing mastitis to ensure milk quality
Mastitis is inflammation of the mammary gland, usually caused by a bacterial infection. It can be costly for dairy producers. Learn how to manage it.
OSU team makes dream trip to Switzerland
Bonnie Ayars details the Ohio State University dairy judging team's recent trip to Switzerland.
