The role of dairy farming in America’s legacy
Ohio State Extension educator Dwight Roseler considers the role of dairy farming in America's legacy, and what it takes to survive in the industry.
Quality corn silage requires good management
Corn silage is an important component of dairy rations. It pays to direct management efforts to make high-quality corn silage.
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.
Prepare equipment now for corn silage harvest
Now is the time to be reviewing, servicing and preparing equipment used for silage harvest so that down time doesn't decrease your silage quality.
‘What’s a fair price to pay to rent farmland in eastern Ohio?’ Well,...
Just because one farmer offers to pay more per acre doesn’t necessarily mean they will care for the land like someone who offers less per acre.
Carefully consider feeding dairy cattle high oleic soybeans
The feeding of high oleic soybeans to dairy cows has picked up, and it has potential benefits.
What triggered high milk prices? Exports
As a percentage of total U.S. production, we are now exporting more dairy products than corn. (We exported the equivalent of 31.2 billion pounds of milk, or more than the total annual milk production from New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania combined.)
Some things to know about GMOs
When used wisely, GMOs can alleviate disease and hunger. Educating people about the potential advantages and potential disadvantages of GMOs is important.
How to understand your milk quality report
Learn how to monitor and reduce bacterial counts in raw milk. Understand SPC, PI and sanitation tests to improve milk quality and prevent contamination.
Celebrate dairy farmers all month long
In celebration of June Dairy Month, Dwight Roseler reflects on the 250-year history of American agriculture. From a humorous "city boy" definition of a cow to the deeply moving words of Frank Mann’s Farmers Creed, discover why we owe so much gratitude to our hardworking dairy farmers.
