Tips for reducing dairy farm expenses
Low milk prices are having a real impact on dairy farmers and most are looking for ways to reduce expenses, while maintaining milk production.
The only thing for certain is change
To reach and maintain a profitable milk price, we have to export milk or milk products. The total value of US exports has been remarkably flat in 2016, averaging about $320 million dollars per month — the lowest levels seen in the last four years.
Plan for tighter margins, long-term viability on your farm in 2017
"Success Score Card — Benchmarking for Profit" and "Planning for the Future of Your Farm" will be held at the Ashtabula County Extension office, 39 Wall St., Jefferson, this winter.
Preparing for winter and having a fire emergency action plan
Most barn fires are caused by three primary things: mechanical/electrical failures, maintenance deficiencies or misuse of equipment.
Something to chew on
Learn more about why rumination of dairy cows is important.
Farm tax liability a double whammy this year
Normal cash expenses can't be deducted until they are actually paid. Learn more about income tax planning for your farm.
Farm Science Review reveals crop prices, budgets not looking up for 2017
Learn about the financial downturns that farmers are facing in agriculture today.
Are you prepared for a disaster?
Cover your bases and learn to protect your farm from the unexpected pitfalls of life.
Establish safety procedures for manure storage structures
Each year we hear of farm accidents where someone has entered a confined space and been overcome by gas or fallen into a manure lagoon and been drowned.
Dairy Excel: Updated information for dairymen
Updated Dairy Issue Briefs via Ohio State University Extension
