Vaccination gives boost when needed
An effective vaccination program is important to minimize disease risk and maximize productivity and profitability of your farm.
Manure management needs to be nutrient management
A question that is becoming increasingly important is: how are the nutrients contained in manure accounted for and managed as that manure is applied back to the land?
Dairymen, the VFD is on its way
The new Veterinary Feed Directive will take effect on Jan. 1, 2017, to help insure the judicious use of antimicrobials. Here's what you need to know.
Time to get your fertilizer certification
The deadline to become certified to apply fertilizer is quickly approaching.
Stress management during tough financial times on the farm
There is no doubt the production agriculture sector is going through a tough financial period. In particular, low crop prices and low milk prices are severely impacting row crop and dairy producers.
Let there be light (and darkness)
Study after study have shown an increase in milk production when cows receive 16 hours of light, alternating with 8 hours of dark.
Improving cow comfort at calving
According to the USDA, a majority of herds either calve cows in individual maternity pens or in groups. Both options come with their advantages and disadvantages
Happiness is what you make of life
As much as we all may try to define happiness, it still is more about living in the pursuit of it.
Don’t cut your dairy profitability
It's crucial to look at the long-term, as well as the short-term, implications of costs that are cut now on future productivity and potential profitability.
Retiring dairy scientist ponders pseudo-science, fear marketers
Ohio State University Extension dairy specialist Normand St-Pierre reflects on his career and current issues in the dairy industry.
