Should I continue farming?
The decision to sell cows or exit farming is never easy. Use these tips to ease the process.
Happy Mother’s Day to our cows as well
In May, we celebrate Mother's Day but did we take time to consider how grateful we should be to the four-legged moms, the cows that produce milk for us.
Good manners never out of style
Can we ever understand the impact of a handwritten note of appreciation? That simple gesture has the power to change lives, especially our own.
Dairy Margin Protection Program changes could help farmers
Dairy farmers should re-evaluate the use of the 2018 Dairy Margin Protection program before the June 1 deadline. Learn more about the recent changes.
Scout for poisonous weeds in alfalfa
When stands of established alfalfa get thinner weeds become a problem. The presence of poisonous weeds are of greatest concern in established alfalfa.
Manage your manure application
As public scrutiny of water quality increases in Ohio, it is clear that producers must manage manure applications to minimize environmental impact.
Managing weeds to improve alfalfa yield and quality
If weeds become a problem, they can compete or interfere for light, nutrients, water and space, directly influencing yield, quality and standability.
Managing in today’s dairy economy
There are a number of options to consider when analyzing farm financial records and looking at ways to trim expenses.
Pros, cons of feeding distiller grains
Distiller grains have been used as a feed ingredient in dairy rations because of high protein and fiber. Including them in a diet can lower feed costs.
Vitamin shortages are a threat, but can be managed
Find out what can be done to reduce vitamin supplementation costs and what can be done if you cannot find any vitamin A.
