Influence of cow behavior on nutrition
The behavior of cows has been studied for many years, but little research has focused on behavior from a nutritional perspective. Research scientists at...
Cutting wheat silage
Wheat can be both a cover crop or a fall pasture, which provides a provisional forage when hay or silage is running out in the summer.
Things to consider during a farm transition from one generation to next
Questions and issues from families about transferring their farm businesses to the next generation continue to come into my office, with several calls and...
Oil or gas lease or royalty payments? The taxman cometh
Making management decisions to minimize taxes is wise; evading tax is not. Landowners who have signed gas and oil leases, or are getting royalties, need to give some thought to tax management on the payments received.
Dairy Excel: If accepting risk is your personal preference, why am I paying for...
Some people believe that non-pasteurized milk is healthier than pasteurized milk. I myself wouldn't care that some people willingly decided to consume raw milk if their choice wouldn't affect others, myself included. But it does, both financially and from a public safety standpoint.
What do you pay for custom work?
Many Ohio farmers hire custom farm work in their farm business or perform custom farm work for others.
Finding that ‘good ol’ farm kid’
Farm owners and operators are advancing in age and when looking at who will perform the daily operations, it may feel like there is nowhere to turn.
2020 looked a lot like 2019 for Ohio dairy farms
Dianne Shoemaker offers a look at dairy farm margins in 2019 compared to 2020, and advice on how to improve margins on your dairy farm.
Water quality and dairy farms: A summer meeting you shouldn’t miss
Water quality regulations impact agriculture (dairy in particular), so it's a good idea to stay up-to-date with what's coming down the pike.
Using the latest USDA Dairy Projections to plan for 2024
While there is no certainty in the projections provided in the latest Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook, they represent what can be expected in 2024.
