Tag: farm management
Mixing it up: dairies diversify for success
Diversification is key for some dairy farms. That's the case for Pleasant Lane Farms in Latrobe, Pa., and Baker's Golden Dairy, in New Waterford, Ohio.
Go big or go out: the reality of milking 1,200 cows
Just because your dairy farm is bigger, doesn't mean survival is easier. But it's doable. At least it has been for Andreas Farms Inc, in Sugarcreek, Ohio.
Measuring efficiency on your dairy
The Dairy Excel 15 Measures of Dairy Farm Competitiveness bulletin measures efficiency based on investment per cow. Learn what it means to your business.
Selecting a winter feeding area
Zach Wallace offers a brief overview of selecting a feeding area for animals wintered on pasture to help farmers who are already dealing with mud.
Consider dietary changes to capitalize on milk protein price
Since September, milk protein has become more valuable than milk fat. As a result, dairy cattle diets may need to be changed to take advantage.
Diversity in farming is a necessity
Farmers must diversify in order to survive in today's markets.
The new year is a great time to inventory
Now is a great time to plan and take inventory, not only of physical assets but also on the state of our feed supplies and grazing operation.
Managing mastitis to ensure milk quality
Mastitis is inflammation of the mammary gland, usually caused by a bacterial infection. It can be costly for dairy producers. Learn how to manage it.
Soil plus water equals mud
Find out what options horse owners have if they want to have a nice pasture and still allow their horses out when the snow melts.
Calculating cattle winter supplementation costs
Learn how to determine the nutritional value of forage, how to choose necessary supplements and how to determine supplement costs.
