Tag: dairy
Managing wild yeast challenges in your corn silage
High wild yeast in silage can slash milk production. Learn how to identify, test, and mitigate yeast issues to protect your herd's health and performance.
Manure management: Applying dairy manure to newly planted crops
Boost your yield! Learn the benefits of applying dairy manure to corn and soybeans post-planting, from moisture gains to protecting emerging seedlings.
Maximizing alfalfa yields starts at planting
Establish a high-yield alfalfa stand this spring. Learn about optimal soil temperatures, frost tolerance, weed control, and why April 1 is a key date.
From the Ground Up: Ohio farms lead new $10M soil health...
In the heart of Ohio’s dairy country, farmers like Greg Steffen and Scott Stoller are moving beyond guesswork to discover how intensive cropping affects their land’s future. Through a $10 million USDA-funded project called "From the Ground Up," these producers are collaborating with Ohio State University researchers to design real-world trials on their own acreage. By prioritizing farmer-led questions over lab-controlled experiments, the initiative aims to find actionable ways to balance high-yield production with lasting soil health.
A Jersey cow, a miracle heifer and suddenly… infinite cheese
After a year off, a beloved Jersey cow surprises her family with a heifer calf — and an unexpected flood of fresh milk and homemade cheese.
Ready for social housing? Your first steps for preweaned calves
Last year, we wrote a piece titled “Better together: A case for social housing of preweaned calves,” highlighting research showing calves raised in pairs...
3 dairy farmers win Farmer-Made Ingenuity Contest with farm hacks
The Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence named the winners of its first-ever Farmer-Made Ingenuity Contest, highlighting practical dairy farm inventions created by producers.
H5N1 in the milking parlor: New insights into transmission and risks
Ohio State University's Natalie Tarbuck takes a deep dive into H5N1 bird flu in U.S. dairy herds, from udder health to biosecurity. Discover why commercial milk remains safe and how the virus is evolving.
‘Good enough’ is not the end goal
Don't settle for "good enough." Discover how moving beyond the "usual, customary, and reasonable" mindset helps kids build grit and reach their full potential.
The ‘Wimpy’ Problem: How to properly value sweat equity on the...
Don't wait until "Tuesday" to pay for today’s labor. Ohio State University's Dave Marrison talks about how to document farm sweat equity, calculate opportunity costs and ensure a fair family transition.
