Tag: dairy farming
Giving thanks for good cow care
Dwight Roseler talks about what's important when taking care of dairy cows and being grateful for dairy farmers who put in the work everyday.
Panel on climate-smart solutions for dairy on tap Sept. 13
Experts will discuss climate-smart solutions and how they can enhance dairy farm profitability at the Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference.
Reader: The health benefits of milk have been misrepresented for a...
Retired dairy farmer, Jim Crawford, wrote in to share his thoughts on the misrepresentation of milk's nutritional benefits over the years.
Milk price modernization and federal order hearing: Part one
Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh explores how to modernize milk prices and recognize industry changes through the federal order system.
Anticipated lower income over feed costs ahead
Feed costs often make up about 50% of the cost of milk production, so farmers need to monitor it closely as it has a major impact on a farm's profitability.
Making the right business decisions on a dairy farm
A dairy farmer makes hundreds of decisions. Picking the right questions can and will determine your farm business outcome.
Is a barn remodel in your future?
When planning dairy barn improvements, consider free stall size, bedding material, water availability, lighting, floor grooving and fan placement.
Do cows know it’s Christmas and what can you get them?
Cows that are not eating, resting, drinking, showing heat or being milking indicate an opportunity to give your cows an extra Christmas gift this season.
Taking a look at the creation of greenhouse gasses
This week's Dairy Excel column outlines a recently-published article on the "Current Enteric Methane Mitigation Options" for ruminant livestock.
Optimizing dry matter intake for transition cows
Improving cow comfort by removing barriers affecting intake is perhaps the single greatest opportunity to promote feeding behavior and optimize DMI.
