Dairy Channel: What’s hot in Phoenix? Dairy issues
Shoemaker writes about how dairy issues are hot just about everywhere.
Feeding for every penny in the milk check
With low milk prices, it’s important, as the saying goes, to “squeeze every penny possible out of the milk check.”
EPA proposal could mean stricter pesticide application requirements
A proposal by the EPA could mean age restrictions and more training requirements for farmers to get recertified for pesticide application.
Dairy Channel: Dairy costs: How much is too much?
Ernie Oelker, agricultural extension agent in Columbiana County, writes about the process of cost control.
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.
Dairy farmers should brace for a continuation of challenges in 2021
Maurice Eastridge cautions dairy farmers to brace for a continuation of challenges in 2021, and I encourage them to examine their farm management practices.
The greatest harvest may be the next generation in agriculture
At the right moment and time, you can and will be an extremely influential mentor and you may never know when that teachable moment is within your grasp!
The fork in the road for dairy farms
The Fork in the Road for Dairy Farms is discussed in this article and will provide suggestions for those managers who are or want to become competitive.
Planning ahead for tax time may make the best financial sense
There are some new tax issues and resources for 2010 and 2011.Expenses increase. Tax Benefit - Section 179 Expensing Increased from $250,000 to $500,000...
Keep your dairy herd’s udders and teats healthy during winter
Taking care of the udder and teats during the harshest weather of the year will keep the cows comfortable and healthy, meaning fewer cases of mastitis.
