Paying for the privilege of milking cows
More cows and more milk in domestic and foreign markets, as well as a relatively strong dollar and uncertain policy, have wreaked havoc on milk markets.
Manage your working capital in an economic downturn
Until markets improve, farmers should be aware of their financial situation, work with their lender and use financial analysis tools to make decisions.
Don’t ignore your dry cows
Attention to dry cow management results in healthier cows, and the potential for increased production and economic gain.
All farmers should be on high alert
After reading last week's Dairy Excel, David Marrison believes the advice offered goes for all farmers and crop farmers need to be on high alert too.
Dairy exodus: Ohio has lost 172 dairy farms in 12 months
Too many years of poor milk prices and unpredictable markets for milk, cull cows, breeding stock, and feed have taken their toll, and more dairy farm families are agonizing over their future as milk producers.
Managing millennials in agriculture
Millennials are energetic and educated, but they want to have flexibility in the workplace.
Keeping track of your farm revenue
What is flowing "into" your farm's wallet? This question is the opposite of last month's column and is equally important.
Face volatility with renewed focus on your farm
David Marrison urges farmers to deal with low commodity prices by reevaluating fixed costs, advocating for agriculture and staying informed.
Use your five senses to work with cows
The five traditional senses of taste, smell, hearing, sight, and touch are critical in our working with dairy cattle.
What’s flowing out of your farm’s wallet?
You know how many dollars are flowing out of your farm's wallet, but per cow, per hundredweight, per ton or per bushel? Is the farm profitable?
