Youth development: Perseverance takes practice, models
Perseverance — now that is an excellent vocabulary word. The definition is summarized as the ability to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult.
And cheese comes from cows? Peanuts from a peanut facility? Crazy
A few days ago, I was flying home from Washington D.C., having spent two days in a long meeting of questionable productivity.
Knowing your farm’s numbers will help you plan for low milk prices
It is discussed everywhere. In hard copy, in the coffee shop, and on the Internet: 2015 will not be the year that 2014 was.
Reminder: Most farmers probably need to get the fertilizer applicator certification
Hello Northeast Ohio Dairy Farmers! With the passage of Ohio Senate Bill 150 this past June, farmers who apply fertilizer to over 50 acres of cropland each year are subject to a new certification requirement.
Dairy farmers investing in their future
The dairy industry in Ohio contributes significantly to the state’s economy and in the provision of food well beyond the borders of Ohio. This industry ranks third in agricultural receipts and first in receipts from animal operations.
Be real when assessing your dairy risk
In all likelihood, expect a tough year for dairy production.
It doesn’t pay to be average in the dairy business
It doesn’t pay to be average in the dairy business. Do you know where you rank? Join the Ohio Farm Business and Benchmarking program.
Looking ahead to land value, cash rent and inputs
Many factors could impact land and rent prices in 2015.
Year-end and farm business considerations
End of another year means its time to analyze your farm business decisions.
Milk prices are about to fall big time
For all of 2015, Class III futures are currently averaging $16.51/cwt, which would put the average mailbox price in Federal Order 33 at about $18/cwt for the year.
