Success… at the end of a rope halter
They are barely able to walk and yet they pick up the end of rope halter and make their first debut in the show...
Heat stress: Your best cows are the ones at risk
A cow is like your car's engine: She needs a radiator to get rid of the heat produced by her metabolism. Cooling cows is a challenge, but one you can't ignore.
Dairy Excel: Rainy day management challenge
It's a great time to think about employee motivation. Dark, rainy, muddy days make for long work days around the farm.
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...
Fact sheets focus on farm hazards
Before building a freestall barn, our cows were housed in tie stalls and loose housing. As you might find in many tie stall barns,...
Knowing your farm costs helps determine the path it will take
Dairy Jeopardy for $1,000: The answer is -437, -254, and -183. The question: How many Total herds, Grade A herds and Manufacturing Grade herds...
Cheesemaking workshop gives participants an edge in the industry
Hello northeast Ohio dairy farmers. OSU Extension is saying cheese again! OSU Extension is sponsoring a three-day basic cheesemaking course geared for local dairy,...
Look beyond U.S. borders for reason in the uptick in dairy markets
No quicker did we forecast a drop in milk prices in early January, than the price of all dairy products shot through the roof....
Don’t put off planning your farm transition
Preparing to transfer the assets and management of your farm business to the next generation is a long-term process and one that requires a...
Ohio farms encouraged to take part in National Farm Benchmarking project
Total cost of production per cwt., feed cost per cwt, net farm income per cow. These are important numbers for every farm as they...
