Egyptian dairies both large and small
What might be considered cutting edge, different, or a niche market product here is just another day at the farm somewhere else in the world.
Point-by-point look at those EPA air quality compliance agreements
On Jan. 21, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the air quality compliance agreement.
Workers’ comp: The questions you don’t ask could have costly answers
I am the first to admit that sometimes I make a mess of things. I try to teach my kids that the best reaction is to 'fess up, take responsibility, fix what I can, learn from my mistakes and move on.
Family business meetings – Make a schedule, stick to it, be open
It is no secret that managing a family business has its ups and downs.
Some family members may not have a desire to be involved in the business, while others want to understand and manage the business, but have never been given the opportunity to participate in making decisions.
A good defense is the best offense
Lately I have been working with the Columbiana County Emergency Management Agency to formulate plans for dealing with animal disease outbreaks such as foot-and-mouth disease and other natural or man-made threats to agriculture.
Dairy’s future: Let’s hope for the best
What's in a "Milk-Feed Ratio - A Peek at the Future"?
On Jan. 31, USDA published its Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Situation and Outlook Report.
Ohio leads the way in no-till beans
The Tri-State Conservation Tillage Conference continues to be a source of good information for area producers, extension educators and agribusiness professionals.
Dairy industry needs to brag a little
Don't brag about yourself, what you do or what you have accomplished.
While this is surely a directive in some weighty volume of proper behavior, the referenced behavior is that of individuals - not the necessary behavior of a vital, exciting, important industry.
Dairy industry needs to brag a little
Don't brag about yourself, what you do or what you have accomplished.
While this is surely a directive in some weighty volume of proper behavior, the referenced behavior is that of individuals - not the necessary behavior of a vital, exciting, important industry.
Why do we need job descriptions?
One task many dairy managers say they would like to accomplish is to develop written job descriptions for their employees.
