Tag: farm management
Stop wet winter weather from causing hay feeding loss
Feeding losses can occur from trampling, weather conditions, fecal contamination, method of storage and overall hay quality. Learn how to prevent losses.
Adjusting feed requirements for cold weather
Learn how to increase and supplement feed for livestock when the weather is colder to account for the metabolic changes that keep them warm.
Three things to watch for in pastures and hayfields in 2023
Find out why Ohio State Extension educator Clif Martin is keeping a close eye on Asian Longhorned Tick, invasive shrubs and drone use on the farm in 2023.
Apply manure correctly this winter for best results
Proper manure application makes good sense for the environment and for your bottom line. But the key is that manure application has to be done correctly.
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.
Hay quality matters for livestock feeding
Hay quality can greatly affect cattle reproductive performance, body condition, calf health and milk production.
Successful farm managers are constantly learning
During the winter, there are tons of opportunities for farmers to educate themselves in order to remain sustainable and ultimately, profitable.
Answers to income tax prep questions from Ohio farmers
An Ohio State University Extension educator answers a variety of commonly asked tax questions from Ohio farmers.
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.
How long can crop residue be grazed?
With record-high fuel prices and part shortages, you might want to consider letting the livestock graze crop residues.
