Is mastitis really this farm’s problem?
Human resource management is becoming a bigger issue as we see farms grow from single family units to multiple family and employee dependent operations.
Dairy Excel: Employee motivation takes partnership
Bernie Erven, ag economist at The Ohio State University specializing in human resource issues writes about the two-sided question of employee motivation.
Managing weeds to improve alfalfa yield and quality
If weeds become a problem, they can compete or interfere for light, nutrients, water and space, directly influencing yield, quality and standability.
Flexible Cash Lease Calculator decision aid at OSU farm management
Now, more than ever, big swings in crop prices and input costs points toward negotiating some flexibility in cash leases for farmland. “Volatile” and...
Dairy Excel/Channel: The good, bad and ugly of cell counts
Shoemaker says since the weather is warming up, at least temporarily, it's time for a quick review of the scourge of cow udders.
Dairy Channel: Designing silos for dairy operations.
Ernie Oelker, agricultural extension agent in Columbiana County, writes about the design and sizing of bunker silos for dairy operations.
Push the pencil now so you are prepared
During the next month, I will be on the road across Ohio helping to teach the OSU Income Tax Schools. These workshops help teach...
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.
Lessons learned from dog days of summer
A deep dive into a cow's production data to determine who has better genetics to manage heat stress can have long-term benefits.
Mark equipment, buggies for safety
Make sure farm equipment, buggies and other slow-moving vehicles are properly marked when driving them on the road.
