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.
Establishing alfalfa stand and good weed management practices
Have you thought about what needs to be done to successfully establish alfalfa?
Managed dairy news: Not fixed anytime soon
Some people don’t realize this, but the U.S. government has little to do with milk prices anymore. The current system is mostly based on the simple market economics of supply and demand.
What to do in winter: Checklist to farm succession
Determining who will take over the management and ownership of your farm is not an easy or simple process, but one that takes time and planning.
Cutting costs on your dairy farm
For the country's dairy farmers, there doesn't appear to be anything "sweet" to anticipate in '16. On the contrary, slimming down production costs is essential.
