Limiting feeding heifers is possible
Limit feeding heifers. Sounds like a plan when feed ingredient prices are soaring out of sight. Less feed, less cost, right? Maybe, maybe not....
Happy employees equal productivity
A few weeks ago, our state dairy specialist, Dianne Shoemaker, gave a preview of Ohio State University Extension’s newly revamped Bulletin 864 — “15...
There are options despite high costs
I remember thinking that $3 corn was outrageous, that $300 soybean meal was a rip-off and that $200 cottonseed must have been a revenge...
Dairymen, how do you measure up?
“How do I know if I am competitive?”
“How can I become more competitive?”
These were the questions from producers that led to the...
Simple ways to stay safe this spring
It is no surprise that farming is one of the most dangerous occupations. A number of factors, including noise, heavy machinery, animals, machine parts that rotate, cut and pinch, and long hours all contribute to this fact.
Meet your goals with good budgeting
Budgeting helps guide you through your decision-making process as you attempt to commit resources to the most profitable enterprises on the farm.
Reach that magic number for profit
Monitoring herd feed costs is very critical for increasing dairy farm profitability.
Dairy Excel: Reach that magic number for profit
Even when feed costs are much lower than the present market situation, monitoring herd feed costs is very critical for increasing farm profitability.
Total...
Dairy Excel: Attract, then keep good employees
After you have gone through the recruitment and hiring process, how do you develop a working relationship that will encourage your employees to stay...
Family meetings just make sense
Regardless of the size of your dairy farm, if there are family members involved - directly or indirectly - with the business, it is important to conduct regular family business meetings.
