Tag: dairy
Dairy analysis helps producers track profit
A total of 40 dairy enterprises participated in the 2015 Ohio Farm Business Analysis and Benchmarking Program, which includes data for more than 12,600 cows, representing nearly 5 percent of Ohio's dairy herd.
A dairyman’s journey to better health
Alan Kozak, of Millersburg, knows firsthand the effects exercise can have on the mind and body. He suggests getting a workout buddy and easing into an exercise program.
2 types of livestock insurance policies
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency offers protection to livestock producers in two main policy types: Livestock Gross Margin and Livestock Risk Protection.
Kohler family keeps Guernsey tradition alive
The Guernsey breed is a mainstay at the Kohler family farm in Fairfield County, and the herd has been recognized at the national level.
Prevention of abomasal bloat in dairy calves
If abomasal bloat is occurring on your farm, one of the first things that should be examined is the precise details of the nutrition program.
Sponsorship to focus on AgTech in dairy industry
Dairy Farmers of America recently announced sponsorship of the 2017 Sprint Accelerator, an innovative program that helps accelerate and grow startup businesses.
Hill’s Supply owner cared about his customers and his employees
Farmers and employees remember Dave Hill, a dairy supplier who died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Economist predicts Class III milk average improving near $16 in 2017
The good news is that while November cheese prices have had some rather big price increases as well as decreases, overall cheese prices have shown surprising strength.
Is your dairy herd ready for the cold? Winter teat health...
Check out these teat health tips for your dairy herd to prevent teat skin damage, chapped teats and hyperkeratosis this winter.
Just doing the right thing for his farm
Kelly McKelvey's conservation practices throughout the years earned him the Conservation Farmer of Year Award from the Wayne SWCD.
