Reflecting on 2008 and looking to 2009
Now that winter has set in, 10 p.m. has become a bittersweet time of day for me. It’s not visions of sugar plums that...
Resolve to get farm finances in order
With the new year upon us, now is a great time to make those yearly resolutions to get the farm financial records organized.
Help newborn calves survive the cold
Sounds like something from an old almanac, but I just made it up. While some calves seemingly do get a long and fluffy hair coat overnight, the more important cue of that chill for calf feeders is to feed baby calves more.
Things speed up in the new year
As we round out the year, I would like take a trip to the variety store to share two special retirements and information on two Ohio State University Extension courses to be offered in the new year.
Dairy seminars set across the state
It may seem a long way off, especially as you are managing the fall harvest, but winter will be here before we know it and along with it comes a variety of outstanding Extension workshops and educational seminars to help you be a better dairy producer.
Do you pay your farm help enough?
Benefits for farm employees vary tremendously from farm to farm and frequently take the place of some wages that might normally be paid to employees in a nonfarm position.
Internal herd growth equals profit
Ohio State University might have beaten Penn State in football, but the state of Pennsylvania runs circles around Ohio in its commitment to support and grow its dairy industry.
With high prices come temptations
It has been a wonderful year with regards to our mailbox milk prices. I have heard many managers talk about how much easier it has been to cash flow farm expenses this year.
Fall brings indoor farm chores, too
Corn silage is in and combines are running everywhere. When corn and beans are dry and the ground is fit to drive over, a good manager knows it is time to attend to these tasks.
Iodine tincture hard to acquire now
(Editor's note: When OSU Extension Dairy Specialist Dianne Shoemaker went to buy some iodine for their farm, she discovered she couldn't get it where she's always purchased it.
