Dairy Channel: Think ‘stupid’ to avoid disasters
Quick thinking, communication and good work averted a disaster when a custom manure hauler - filled with 4,000 gallons of liquid manure - had an accident on a road.
Dairy Channel: People see how you treat your animals
The livestock sector's handling of animals is scrutinized by many, and what they see isn't always positive. An update by OSU Extension district dairy speicalist Dianne Shoemaker.
Fall harvest is a time to act safely
As the harvest season is well under way, it is a good time for a safety reminder. Whether the reminder comes from a co-worker,...
Dairy Channel: Iowa’s manure nutrient utilization and odor control project used in Ohio
Ernie Oelker discusses application of Iowa manure research on Ohio farms.
What are your cows doing all day?
Time is like a snowflake -- it melts away while we try to decide what to do with it.-- AnonymousAs we reflect on a...
Dairy Channel: Signs of winter’s wrath, dairy style
It's a sure sign it's winter when your calf 'igloo' hutches turn into real igloos, says OSU Extension Dairy Specialist Dianne Shoemaker.
Good managers communicate well
Maybe you consider yourself a good employer. Maybe your employees believe so. Or, maybe not. If you have had difficulty managing employees, it may be useful to learn some things you can do to become a better employer.
Online ag newsletter is useful farm management tool
Isn't autumn in northeast Ohio a wonderful time? I hope your harvest season is going well. While area farmers are in the field, we...
Review offers fully before signing up
Some interesting offers may be showing up in your mailbox. Our "opt-out" period must have expired for receiving offers for credit cards, mortgages and...
Your rations are about to change, so be prepared with good analysis
With new forages being harvested, rations are about to change.