Look beyond U.S. borders for reason in the uptick in dairy markets
No quicker did we forecast a drop in milk prices in early January, than the price of all dairy products shot through the roof....
Don’t put off planning your farm transition
Preparing to transfer the assets and management of your farm business to the next generation is a long-term process and one that requires a...
Ohio farms encouraged to take part in National Farm Benchmarking project
Total cost of production per cwt., feed cost per cwt, net farm income per cow. These are important numbers for every farm as they...
There is nothing natural about agriculture, when you think about it
All natural eggs! Naturally raised chickens! Natural tofu! If ‘natural’ is so good, then why doesn’t Ford claim a natural pickup, or Apple an...
Make keeping up with advances in technology a lifelong endeavor
It's no secret that experiences define life. I've had my fair share, but I find myself continually challenged by the youth I spend time...
It can be beneficial for farmers to learn to communicate with young workers
If I've heard it once, I've heard it a hundred times -- "kids today just don't work like we did." I heard that when...
Ohio State University Extension can help you prepare for a better 2011
I can remember back several years ago on the first day of a junior high school math class. The teacher gave each student a...
The true behind-the-scenes farm story
Through the years, I have occasionally strayed off the strictly educational or informative path in this column. It is happening again today… because late...
Cowabunga, Dude! Time management
It is that time of the year when we reflect on “Wow, where did 2010 go?” or begin to make resolutions or set goals...
Looking into the broken crystal ball: What does the year 2011 hold for us?
The USDA has issued it's latest forecast for milk, corn and soybean meal prices for the incoming year. Respected economists are behind these forecasts,...
