Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Ohio State Extension dairy specialist Maurice Eastridge considers the most valuable characteristics of a dairy cow.
ohio dairy farm

Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh offers insight into the prevalence of genetic defects in dairy cattle and management tactics to reduce them.
dairy stalls

Israel Obadare and Grazyne Tresoldi, of Ohio State University's Department of Animal Sciences, provide tips to prevent and manage heat stress in dairy cows.
A holstein cow looks through a fence.

Thinking of culling some cows from your dairy herd? Ohio State Extension educator John Yost has some ideas to help get you top sale price.
soybeans

Ohio State Extension educator Lee Beers explains biologicals — microbial products made of bacteria and/or fungi that improve crop or soil health.
Dairy cows on pasture

Profitability requires improved efficiency, innovation and scale. OSU Extension educator Dwight Roseler provides tips to ensure the dairy farm's future.
calf with bottle

Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh highlights the importance of water and calf starter to the future performance of dairy cattle.
whey

Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh breaks down the movement of U.S. dairy products, highlighting those exported to Canada and Mexico.
heifers in a barn

Ohio State Extension educator John Yost offers insight into encouraging good behaviors early in young heifers on the dairy farm.
Tractor applying fertilizer

Ohio State Extension educator Lee Beers provides tips for planning nutrient management on the farm in the spring.