Tag: farm management
Keep 2022 simple and focused
David Marrison asks readers: "If you can choose one word to guide yourself and your farm business in 2022, what will it be?"
The 12 days of Christmas for the dairy farm families
OSU Extension educator Chris Zoller creates a unique take on a classic Christmas song to reflect the efforts of those who contribute to farm operations.
Project seeks viable option for manure phosphorus management
Theresa Dirksen, Mercer County Ag Solutions coordinator, has been working with livestock producers, in Mercer County, Ohio, to remove manure phosphorus.
Protect your milk income for 2022
While the all-milk price for 2022 is high, farmers still need to protect their milk income. Learn more about tools and tactics to protect your milk income.
Keep your dairy herd’s udders and teats healthy during winter
Taking care of the udder and teats during the harshest weather of the year will keep the cows comfortable and healthy, meaning fewer cases of mastitis.
Know your options before you raise hay next season
Learn more about the cost-effectiveness of raising hay by deciding whether to skip fertilizer, use an alternative, buy fertilizer or not raise hay at all.
Big decisions: What are a small farm’s options?
In this week's All About Grazing column, Dan Lima reminds us of some farm management considerations we should examine before the end of 2021.
Match nutrient intake to the production cycle
Consider the quality of available feed during your calving season. Aligning breeding season with times when better feed is available could save you money.
Managing higher fertilizer prices
Learn more about farm management practices that may help you offset the increasing costs of fertilizer.
Reduce forage loss during winter feeding
Feeding hay is expensive — if you waste it, you lose money. Consider these tips to minimize waste during feeding.
