A testimony to the Ohio State Fair’s milking parlor
The Ohio State Fair milking parlor is now at rest. However, it can boast over 50 years of service to literally hundreds of bovine beauties and their owners.
Getting ready for corn silage harvest
Now is the time to be reviewing, servicing and preparing equipment used in the silage harvest process so that downtime doesn't decrease your silage quality.
Strategic farm management: Planning ahead does pay off
Reflect, plan and then implement plans for some key farming particles that will be occurring during the next five months of the year.
Corn silage and foliar fungicide application
Now until pollination is the time to scout corn for fungal disease. Corn treated with fungicide had improved fermentation and better dry matter values.
What’s your baled forage worth?
Yields have been good for baled forage in northeast Ohio. However, all costs should be considered before putting a price on extra hay.
Recognizing and managing heat stress in dairy cows
High temperatures and uncomfortable humidity can be stressful for dairy cattle. Learn more about the effects of and managing heat stress in dairy cattle.
Dianne Shoemaker signs off on a career filled with constant change
If Dianne Shoemaker had to choose two words to describe the dairy industry over the past 36 years, "constant change" would be her pick.
Longtime dairy extension agent Dianne Shoemaker retires
After more than 30 years with Ohio State University Extension, Dianne Shoemaker, field specialist in dairy production economics, is retiring June 30.
Warm weather signals warm season grasses
Planting warm season annual grasses is a feasible way to improve summer pastures or hay fields to maintain dry matter production during the summer slump.
Coping with farm stress is a skill
Learn how to cope and how to support family members and the community at large when tragedy strikes.
