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...
Dairy Channel: Give thanks for safe, fresh milk supply
Dianne Shoemaker, northeast Ohio district dairy specialist with OSU Extension, adds refrigeration and pasteurization to the list of what we should be thankful for.
Do you know what is coming out of the heifer barn?
Ideal answer: Springing heifers ready to calve, walk into the milking herd and work. Sounds simple, but what does that really mean? Looking at a couple factors, we can start putting some numbers to "springing heifers ready to walk into the milking herd.
OSU to offer two-hour webinars to discuss 2013 farm tax issues
Hello Northeast Ohio! I cannot believe that January has come to a close already. 2013 has already been an interesting year due to the...
Dairy Excel: December dairy conference: Let’s talk cows
OSU Extension Dairy Specialist Dianne Shoemaker cautions not to let it fool you; the upcoming Ohio Dairy Conference is not another county fair, although all the talk about cows, good food and interesting people might make you think otherwise.
Dairy Channel: Too much debt, not enough equity? Find out with farm balance sheet
Dianne Shoemaker knows putting together a farm balance sheet isn't fun or pretty. Still, she recommends doing it each year.
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...
Dairy Channel: Don’t wait until January to look at your farm’s income tax situation
Farm and dairy tax planning is more important in a bad year (or don't let those open accounts increase your taxable income).
Farmers should learn the laws on employing minors before hiring them
Now that school is out, students may be looking for a summer job baling hay, milking cows, picking vegetables or assisting with many of the other daily tasks on your farm.
December is a great time to get cozy with our financial numbers
Happy holidays to all of our northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania dairy farmers.
It is hard to believe 2009 is coming to a close...
